Before I take any trip where I will inevitably be wearing a swimsuit, I always start to panic about my skin. More specifically, my tan. I went to college in Florida and loved having sun kissed skin. A few years, a move to Georgia, and an office job later, you’d think I avoid the sun like the plague. I do love the sun, but I don’t get out much and I have pretty pale skin. To get a little glow and avoid the bed, I usually opt for a spray tan. Before our recent trip to Hawaii however, I decided to forego my usual spray tan and do a couple sunbed sessions at my local Palm Beach Tan location. I didn’t want to be SUPER dark, so a couple sessions was all it took to make me feel ready.
I do not tan regularly. I usually do a couple sessions before a big event or a vacation, both of which are rare. So I’m really not any kind of expert, but I do like the way it makes me feel to tan. Tanning, after all – whether a spray tan or a sunbed tan – is also about how it makes you feel…more confident and attractive or whatever it may be for you.
I don’t like to be super tan. And as you can tell, I’m not. I just like a little glow.
White Eyelet Bikini Top (c/o) | Fringe Kimono (sold out, similar, more options here)| Shorts (old, similar) | Espadrilles | Turkish Towel/Peshtemal | Hat | Face
I’ve mentioned before that when I tan, Palm Beach Tan is my favorite place to go. I’ve tried other places and had terrible experiences so I’m a loyal PBT fan now. So when they asked me to test out the Premier Collection of lotions, I was super excited. I don’t traditionally do reviews, but PBT is kind enough to be giving away a set of their Premier Collection lotions and cute clutch to house them all (see image below), so I’m going to tell you a little bit about what I thought of each item I tried.
Facial Maximizer
BB Ultra Radiance Céme
Perfect Clarity Age Defying Complex
I LOVED the formula of this product. It instantly made my skin look smoother and my pores look smaller. It smells nice and is lightly moisturizing without feeling too heavy for your face. I don’t tan my face because I have sensitive skin. I actually use an SPF on my face if I’m going to tan. The result is that my face is always shades lighter than the rest of my body. But if you tan your face, I feel comfortable saying that you will like this product. I might start using it every couple of times I tan.
Black Bronzer
Ultra Luxurious Black 50 Carat Bronzing Elixir
Diamond Dust Complex
I really enjoyed this lotion. It went on nice, smelled nice, and made my skin feel softer instantly. I don’t go for tanning lotions that have that, you know, tanning lotion smell. This doesn’t have that. The only thing that I didn’t love about this product is that it took a really long time to get product to come out of the pump. If you use it, it would probably be beneficial to make sure that you get some of the product out before you are at the tanning salon. My bed started without me before I even got any product – let alone got the product on. So just a heads up to you.
Tan Extending Moisturizer
Ultra Luxurious Hydration Body Lotion
With Color Last Complex
I love this after-tan moisturizer. It’s my favorite product in the set and I actually bought it for myself before PBT sent it to me to review. I tested it out in the store and felt like I really needed it. It’s intended to help extend your tan. You use it immediately AFTER you tan and it helps your tan last longer. Before I bought this product, I never really used anything like it. Now I won’t go back. One of my favorite things about it is that it’s relatively light. After you tan, the last thing you want is a heavy lotion that’s going to slip around and make you feel gross. This blends right in and doesn’t feel slimy (you know what I’m talking about).
If you want to test these products, I’ve got good news for you! One lucky follower will be randomly selected for a Premier Collection lotion gift bag (a $300 value!) containing either a Diamond Dark Bronzer or Intensifier (I got the Bronzer), a tan extender and Facial Maximizer BB Creme, all in a fashionable Premier Collection clutch.
Summer is a great time for resolutions and a pledge to be more confident, poised and fun. Fill in this blank “This summer, I pledge to be a shade more ________” and drop it in a comment below for a chance to win this gift from Palm Beach Tan.
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xo,
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This summer, I pledge to be a shade more adventurous!
Yay!! I love it!! Get out there, girl!
Darker and lighter. Ive started walking and tanning. Its my own opinion but I feel like Ive lost 5 lbs when I have a healthy tan.
Good for you! And I totally agree. I feel the same way about feeling thinner when I have a good tan! Thanks for stopping by! xo
This summer, I pledge to be a shade more risk taking. 🙂 I need to get out of my shell a bit. 😀
I love the print of that kimono, and the fringe!
Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com
This summer, I pledge to be a shade more relaxed! I will use my vacation time this year… I will use my vacation time this year…
What a perfect summer look! I am in love with those espadrilles and that hat is amaze! Thanks for the summer inspiration! Now I really want to go to the pool …but I’m at work… darn!
xo, Christina
Fitness & Frills
SUCH a cute kimono – and that hat! You look super beachy!! I am always trying out new self-tanning products – right now into XEN tan. 🙂 xx, Karen // Glam Karen
Perfect summer look…fun, cool and stylish! And your skin is gorgeous!
xo
Carrie
CS Gems
Your skin looks amazing! If I weren’t naturally tan, I would’ve definitely looked into this. Your kimono is adorable.
Mikayla | http://www.aseersuckerstateofmind.com
Your skin is amazing and your eyebrows are amazing! Love this adorable pool side look! Sportsanista
it’s definitely that time of year where tanning becomes a “THING” 🙂 xx
You look ready for summer!! I love the way I look and feel with a tan. Just a little glow is all I need.
Betsy
http://www.twopeasinablog.com
how the heck are all of your posts so dreamy?! Love this one, your signature hat, and the ever popular kimono!
Elle
Southern Elle Style
You look fantastic – so cute! I am obsessing on those espadrilles!
xoxo
Brenda
À LA PLAGE style
Love this look! Now your all beach ready! 🙂
XO,
Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com
You’re the cutest. My pasty skin could use this! haha
Love the kimono and the hat!! Two essentials this summer! xo
http://www.styleiseverythingblog.com
What an adorable kimono and you look so darn cute in every pic, just loved this post!
xoxo,
Brooke | KBStyled
This summer I pledge to be a shade more confident.
This summer I pledge to be a shade more bright.
Look at you all beach chic!
You’re rocking the glow girl!
I have to say I too have tried different salons but always end up back at PBT.
Loved the review on these products!
Beautiful
Summer 2015 I pledge to be a shade more giving!
so cute I love the sandals and the white bathing suit!!
xoxo Amanda
This summer ,I pledge to be a shade more pro-active.
This summer ,I pledge to be a shade more optimistic.
This summer I pledge to be a shade more active. I know it’s a necessity for being generally healthy and I hope to drop some pounds, too. My visits to Palm Beach Tan can be my rewards 🙂
This summer, I pledge to be a shade more positive!
This summer I pledge to be a shade more responsible about tanning. I love love the sun and getting an awesome tan however after having melanoma twice I sadly can’t risk it anymore and it has really done damage to my skins appearance. But with places like Palm beach tan I can get a spray tan to feel more confident and not have all the risks of the sun.
I love kimonos for coverups! You look great!
http://www.amemoryofus.com
This summer, I pledge to be a shade more present! I want to ‘be in the moment’ more, enjoying life & not worrying about all this things I have on my to-do list! I really want to spend more time unplugged from my electronics too.
I quit tanning a long time ago, then only tanned again just before our wedding. I generally avoid the sun and hide anywhere we are now, so I’m not too worried. I did enjoy using nice products when I tanned though, and these sound great!
a shademore spontaneous!
This summer I plan to be a shade more confident and radiant!
This summer I will be a shade more silly!
This summer, I pledge to be a shade more PLUR. PLUR stands for peace, love, unity, and respect. I pledge to be more PLUR because it is a lifestyle that is a positive way to live.
This summer I pledge to be a shade more confident, I need to do some work on loving myself and the way I look on the outside to make me feel more beautiful on the inside. Beauty to me, means that you love skin you’re in and I unfortunately lost sight of that for a little while. <3
A shade more fun!
such an adorable look!! i’ve been meaning to invest in a kimono. And your hat is darling! 🙂
xoxo, Elena Michelle
http://www.anewyorkloveaffair.com
This summer, I want to be a shade more beautiful! When I feel beautiful, I feel confident, and with confidence, I believe I can take myself anywhere.
This summer, I pledge to be a shade more of an outdoorsy type person. I’ll take advantage of the pool in my apartment complex!