These $60 concentrated drops turn my daily moisturizer into self-tanner — it's my favorite way to get a sunless summer glow

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Tan Luxe

• Most of us love the look of a summer glow, but we know that laying out in the can lead to more than just burns, and can be pretty damaging to our skin in the long term.
• That's why, when it comes to getting the look of a natural glow, I rely on the Tan Luxe The Body Illuminating Self Tan Drops ($59). A bottle is pricey, but it lasts for a really long time. 
• These liquid drops are mixed into your favorite moisturizer for a tan that's gradual, buildable, and customized to your preferences. Plus, it's an easy to use and a safer alternative to the real deal.

I still remember my first self-tanner faux pas. It was in high school, and with shorts season approaching, I was dabbling in Jergen's Natural Glow in an attempt to add some sort of color to my fair skin. Much to my chagrin, that color turned out to be orange, and it manifested itself in a big triangle on a patch of dry skin on my left leg — only to be publicly pointed out by a fitness instructor. Memories. See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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