These Faux Tan Tips Will Help Up Your Glow Game

It might seem like an afterthought, but you don't want to be thinking about the fact that you should have prepped your skin after your self-tanner has been applied.

"It's an absolute must that you exfoliate before self-tanning if you want a flawless, natural-looking tan," says Jordan Cook, tanning expert, makeup artist and ambassador for St. Moriz. "For a longer lasting tan, I always recommend exfoliating every day for two to three days before your tanning application. This will make sure you're rid of any old tan, dead skin cells and perfect the surface of your skin for your tan to stick to."

Try St. Moriz Advanced Pro Exfoliating Skin Primer, $12.99. This advice also applies when using faux tanner on your face. A gentle product, like Versed Day Maker Microcrystal Exfoliator, $16.99, is the way to go.

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