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- Unsure About Self-Tanning Your Face? The L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Facial Tanning Drops Make It Easy
Due to COVID-19 salon shutdowns, self-tanning has become a crucial part of my routine this past year. Between mousses, towelettes, sprays and more, I’ve tried almost every type of self-tanning product around. But there’s one area I’ve been reluctant to faux glow: my face. Because of my combination skin type, I’ve always been hesitant to apply self-tanner on my face, but when L’Oréal Paris gifted me the new Sublime Bronze Facial Tanning Drops, I was ready to give it a try. This formula, with hyaluronic acid and glycerin intrigued me — and here’s what happened when I tried it.
The first thing I noticed about this serum was how lightweight and non-sticky it feels when I pumped a few drops out onto my hands. I added a few drops (the instructions recommend five to ten drops depending on how bronze you want to go) to my moisturizer and watched as it seamlessly melted into the formula. I then applied the moisturizer-serum combo all over my face evenly, making sure to cover all areas from the edges of my temples, to the crevice of my nose and under my jawline , down to my neck.
Almost instantly, my skin looked and felt smooth, plump and radiant. I applied my makeup as usual and waited for the color to really set in. Throughout the day, I noticed that my skin appeared as if golden hour was hitting me at all times. When it was time to take off my makeup, I was able to see the lasting tan even more. Because the face is an area I’m consistently washing morning and night, I began using this every other day to keep my glow intact.
Final Thoughts
I’m truly a fan of this facial tanning serum because it managed to not only give me that golden glow, it actually made my skin look and feel hydrated and even. I also love that it’s subtly fragrant, non-sticky and makes me feel confident about self-tanning the delicate skin on my faceThis will be a self-tan staple in my collection for a long time to come, I’m calling it now!
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About the Skincare.com by L'Oréal Author
Alanna Martine Kilkeary is a native New Yorker and an assistant managing editor at Skincare.com by L'Oréal. She has had the opportunity to grace the digital pages of Harper's Bazaar, Rolling Stone and Teen Vogue with her words and skills. She runs a literary-infused fashion blog in her free time, her heart belongs to William Shakespeare, and most importantly, she believes that Wes Anderson should serve as art director for the entire universe.



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