Beauty Tips

9 Tips to Faking a Toned Body

Fool everyone into thinking you have a great body (until your workouts pay off) with these expert health and beauty tips

by Anna Jimenez

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Apply a dark tan Coco, who tans Kim Kardashian and Heidi Klum in addition to many of the Victoria's Secret models, says that wearing a darker tan is like wearing a darker dress: Darker is always more slimming. "A faux tan can camouflage or mask any skin flaws or body abnormalities which could give the appearance of looking lopsided, choppy or square," says Coco. Not only will a sunless tan make you look healthier in general by way of glowing skin and evened out complexion, it can also be customized to accentuate muscles (tanning more in specified areas and less in others), which "creates the illusion of a longer, leaner, look," explains Coco.

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by EricaC123 Monday, March 25, 2013 at 04:45PM Report as inappropriate

Cute tips/tricks!

by robyne00 Friday, October 19, 2012 at 02:55PM Report as inappropriate

This is stupid, you\'re only giving people a reason to be lazy, why fake a toned body when you can actually have a toned body...

by rachaellh13 Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 03:33PM Report as inappropriate

I can't wait to try toning my body with self-tanner. Love the article!

by patricia89 Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 05:59AM Report as inappropriate

OMG, I tried contouring my abs with a bronzer and it totally works! Love this article!

by florawynn Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 10:22AM Report as inappropriate

I am totally defining my muscles with instant tanner from now on!

by Makeup.addict07 Friday, June 1, 2012 at 08:33PM Report as inappropriate

Of course working out and eating right is the true answer, but if you are just starting & need or want a confidence booster until your workouts start paying off - THIS IS AN AWESOME ARTICLE!!! I LOVE the "how to" tips to debloat your body! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

by jojohnson21 Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 08:42AM Report as inappropriate

a good workout is the best beauty product!

by LittleBunny Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 06:25AM Report as inappropriate

good tips..i agree with skiping heavy wights

by olkrav319 Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 12:41AM Report as inappropriate

Great tips. I already dont drink soda or eat red meats. :D

by yestfl Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 02:33PM Report as inappropriate