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It's self tanning time for me and I am always up for testing out new ones. I usually end up with the gradual self tanners because on my fair skin they are easier to control. I love going for spray tans (for special occasions) but for everyday it's just too expensive. 

This week I decided to test out L'Oreal's Sublime Luminous Bronzer Lotion. This "lotion" is really more of a watery gel consistency and dries almost instantly which I found to be one of my favorite features. There is nothing worse than sitting there on the edge of your bed waiting for your tanning products to dry. Ugh. 

My second favorite feature is the color and speed at which the color shows up on my skin. I found myself sporting golden color on the second day. I really think that everybody's skin reacts differently to self tanning products, especially the gradual products. So what works for some may not work for others. It's all chemistry, and trial and error. 

And finally the glitter, yes I said glitter. I actually really love it. It lights up my skin and adds a sexy glow to the golden color left by the lotion. I know it's not for everyone (and I think they make a non glitter or non instant bronze version) but for those of you not turned off by some sparkle, go for it. You will truly be a golden goddess this summer! 

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Earlier this month I was browsing Instagram and found one of my favorite ladies on there had a post about her skincare. She has dry skin so I was excited to see what she was using. Her makeup always looks so flawless, smooth, and dewy I had to find her secret!

Her name is Jen Hubbard and her Instagram can be found under JENHUB. Look her up! She does amazing work and her color combos are always right up my ally (i.e. gray taupey lips!).

Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub - Jen says she swears by this and it kind of surprised me since I usually think of the Deep Clean line as something for oily or combination skin types. I had a coupon for CVS so I said what the hell and decided it try it. I have been using it for about 3 days so far (morning and night) and my skin feels so smooth! The tingling feeling does NOT leave my skin dry whatsoever. It feels refreshing like you are giving your skin a cool drink of water. There is no tightness or peeling, none of that. I don't think I will be using it twice a day every single day in the winter (maybe in the summer) just to make sure it doesn't overly exfoliate but I do think I will be using it as my morning cleanser.  I think men would like this too because of how refreshing it is. If my opinion changes I will let you know but as of right now, it has the Jackie O. seal of approval!

L'Oreal Paris Collagen Moisture Filler Day/Night Cream - With a scent of baby powder and a texture that melts into my skin what is not to love? L'Oreal did a great job with this cream. It really does sink into your skin but also leaves moisture behind on the surface to leave you dewy and fresh. It really helps soften and comfort my skin. I've been using it morning and night for about three days. At night I've been putting my Fresh Seaberry Oil on first and then after that absorbs I massage this cream on top. I feel like the combo has really helped my skin hold onto moisture better. This also is a fabulous prep for foundations. I haven't seen my foundation sticking to or creating dry patches which is what my main concern has been lately. 

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