Telegraph.co.uk Beauty: Self-Tanning Au Courant: Review

Telegraph.co.uk   Beauty: Self-Tanning Au Courant: Review

Kate Shapland assesses salon tanning regimes
Beauty: self-tanning

"Our tester had it before a January black-tie dinner because she knew she could guarantee getting a golden glow"

Au Courant: offers a choice of four-tone tanning mediums, either a spray or hand-applied gel, mousse or lotion.When to have it: Ideal if you are new to fake tanning and nervous about it - you control the tan intensity and the application method; if you want self-tan manually applied but prefer the lightweight texture of a gel or a mousse to cream or lotion.

When not to have it: No occasion, and it is suitable all year round. Our tester had it before a January black-tie dinner because she knew she could guarantee getting a golden glow - more realistic and sophisticated at that time of year - rather than a full-on deep tan.

USPs: The choices in tan depth and applications; mild, pleasant scent.

Cost: £40

Au Courant celebrity self tanning, suntan, make-up secrets

Have you ever wondered about how celebrities always seem to have those gorgeous suntans and wish you knew their secrets?

Au Courant —"This is a highly regarded company that supplies sunless tanning products. The tan color looks natural, they offer a fine scented sunless tanner for use on your face "

Our sincerest thanks to author Dick Merkell ' The Complete Guide to Sun and Sunless Tanning "

Michelle Doherty, the stunning new Xpose presenter! Au Cournat Tan / Pink Beauty Hex Nail Styling

Congratualtions to Michelle Doherty, the stunning new Xpose presenter! Lisa Cannon looked as fabulous as ever styling our Au Courant tan & our latest craze Hex nail jewellery from Pink Beauty Emporium Dundrum Town Centre

Au Courant : Daily Mail Celebrity guide to the best fake tans

Daily Mail : United Kingdom Au Courant Review
 Why we're all faking it:  

"I'm impressed with the Au Courant tan. You are sprayed with an odourless liquid from head to toe by a therapist. It was even, glowing and smooth. Best of all it looked natural. " (Jennie Bond)

 
















Looking pale and pasty, nobody enjoys that first summer outing in a strappy dress. Here, five celebrities road-test the latest fake tans: Jennie Bond tried Au Courant Fake Tanning Spray, from £45. Verdict: 'Glowing and smooth.' Tan-o-meter 9/10. Pic: Ben Lister

Posh knows how to turn heads...Au Courant Instant Tanning Spray

Favorite shops: Known for her love of designer gear, Mrs. Beckham loves a day out shopping on London's Bond Street and can be found browsing through the racks at Dior, Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana. Product she can't live without: Tanning Spray by Au Courant. Victoria uses this to get her year-round healthy glow.

A Place in the Sun : Au Courant

Au Courant Sunless Tanning Mousse magazine review.























Achieve that golden glow you want with these  self-tanners.

 "Au Courant Instant Tanning Mousse available in Dark (added bronzer) or Clear (without a color guide) both are excellent. Sexy streak-free tanning mousse will instantly give you a beautiful, natural (Not Orange) sun-kissed tan. By far the most natural looking,  and best scented product I've ever  used. Available @ (aucourant.com) in the USA or (aucourant.ie ) Europe."

Lorna Weightman of Style Isle reviews Au Courant Spray Tan

 Lorna Weightman is a permanent asset to the Dublin social scene as well as a stylist, columnist and insightful fashion commentator.

A favourite among Hollywood make up artists on film sets, Au Courant has been around for quite a while and is gaining popularity as the spray tan of choice in Ireland.


I have been searching for the ultimate spray tan for a long time, so I took it upon my self to review the best spray tan I could find, after months of research, and I finally found it, very close to home. Spray tan reviews are everywhere on beauty blogs, but I wanted to do one for myself! Last week, I was invited to visit the Pink Emporium, Dundrum to try out one of the most famous spray tans available, Oh Courant. A favourite among Hollywood make up artists on film sets, Au Courant has been around for quite a while and is gaining popularity as the spray tan of choice in Ireland.

As with all spray tans, some preparation is required. The night before my appointment, I buffed by skin with an exfoliant to prepare it and remove any dead skin cells. I only applied a light amount of moisturiser as I find my skin adapts to tan for longer, if it is not over hydrated, but everyone’s skin is different. Wearing my worst tracksuit bottoms (always wear something old and loose to have a spray tan!) I headed along to the oasis that is the Pink Emporium on the top floor of the Dundrum Town Centre. The salon and day spa are really fabulous, and is a calm and quiet place to relax, away from the bustling shopping centre. The treatment rooms are of the highest standard in terms of space, layout and equipment and while being shown around, I was amazed at the size of the day spa which is still expanding this year. This is the ideal spot for a girlie day out I tell you!

Now back to the tan, in the dedicated tanning room, my therapist Anna, applied a light layer to my skin, as I opted for a glow as opposed to a deeper colour which does not suit me. The application took less than ten minutes and within five minutes of that, it was dry. It’s truly an express treatment and perfect for a last minute occasion as the colour it goes on, is golden.
Maintaining a spray tan is down to moisturising. I applied body lotion (my choice is Kiehls Creme de Corps) once a day, which kept my skin nice and brown for four days. The Au Courant full body spray tan costs €40 at the Pink Emporium.

Get Your Glow On with Au Courant

Some excellent tips from the Award winning Absolute Spa Group, Canada’s largest and most luxurious spa chain, with 10 locations to date. 

Summer Time is the Season of Fun in the Sun! 
Get your summertime glow the healthy way with Au Courant’s Self Tanning products.
Gone are the days of orange, sticky, un-natural looking sunless products. Self Tanner’s have come a long way recently and can be a healthy alternative from baking in the sun to get that sought after golden glow!
Au Courant offers a range of self tanning products to suite your wants and needs. You have three different application methods to choose from including spray, mousse, or lotion. All three options will provide you with a natural tanned look that will have all your friends thinking you just came back from a week in the Bahamas! Chose the method that you’re most comfortable with, follow the tips below, & you’ll be on your way to the perfect summer glow!

When applying a self tanner, follow some of the tips and tricks listed below to ensure a beautiful, natural, and seamlessly glowing end result…
1. Exfoliate! Exfoliate! Exfoliate!!!
Exfoliation is key when applying any type of lotion but its even more imperative when applying a self tanner. Exfoliating the skin will allow for better application and penetration of the product, it will also help to ensure an even natural look. Without exfoliating you may notice dark patchy areas on the parts of your body that may be dryer, making your tan look un-natural and blotchy.
2. Always work with a clean Canvas.
Self Tanners adhere better to clean product free skin; this means no moisturizers, oils, deodorants, or perfumes. These products can create a type of barrier on top of the skin causing bare patches when the product was unable to penetrate the skin. Its recommended to apply self tanner after you’ve showered, preferably 15+ minutes after to ensure your skin is completely dry.
3. Start Gradually
You don’t have to put on the whole bottle your first application, in fact, we highly advise against it. Au Courant’s products go a long way and are great to build on to get the perfect color for you. Put on a pair of gloves and start with a light application first,  if you feel you want to be darker then apply a second or third coat, but remember, Au Courant’s self tanners continue to develop and get darker for up to 8 hours after application, so don’t put on too much the first time or you may turn out darker then you wanted. If you’re not dark enough after the first full application, perform another application the next day. Make sure that you rub in the product thoroughly during each application. *If you get too much product in areas, such as your hands if you don’t wear gloves, wash then with warm water and a dab of shaving cream, this will take away the product completely from those areas.
4. Avoid certain activities after application
To ensure a seamless streak free look make sure to avoid any activities that may cause you to sweat or may cause rubbing of constricting clothing on your skin. Sweat or any form of water will cause the developing of the product to stop which can leave you with a streaky or blotchy tan, to avoid this, just simply relax after self tanning application. We suggest applying the product at night when you don’t have anything to do after and can relax in loose fitting clothing before bed.
5. Wash away the excess
After allowing the product to develop for 8+ hours rinse off the excess with warm water. Avoid exfoliating as this will strip the tan off and you’ll have to start again from step 1.
6. Enjoy all the compliments you will receive on your beautiful natural looking glow!!!

Note: Au Courant’s products are all vegetable based so don’t worry if some comes off on your clothes or on your sheets after application, it is 100% washable!!
- See more at: - http://www.absolutespa.com/2013/07/get-your-glow-on/

Summer Time is the Season of Fun in the Sun! Get your summertime glow the healthy way with Au Courant’s Self Tanning products.
Gone are the days of orange, sticky, un-natural looking sunless products. Self Tanner’s have come a long way recently and can be a healthy alternative from baking in the sun to get that sought after golden glow!
Au Courant offers a range of self tanning products to suite your wants and needs. You have three different application methods to choose from including spray, mousse, or lotion. All three options will provide you with a natural tanned look that will have all your friends thinking you just came back from a week in the Bahamas! Chose the method that you’re most comfortable with, follow the tips below, & you’ll be on your way to the perfect summer glow!
- See more at: http://www.absolutespa.com/2013/07/get-your-glow-on/#sthash.Xp9ncILQ.dpuf

award winning Absolute Spa Group, Canada’s largest and most luxurious spa chain, with 10 locations to date. - See more at: http://www.absolutespa.com/our-story/#sthash.j2vOkD0z.dpuf

award winning Absolute Spa Group, Canada’s largest and most luxurious spa chain, with 10 locations to date. - See more at: http://www.absolutespa.com/our-story/#sthash.j2vOkD0z.dpuf

Au Courant :: Christina Aguilera's Must-Have Makeup ::

 ELLE MAGAZINE 

 CHRISTINA AGUILERA'S MUST-HAVE MAKEUP PRODUCTS

 

















Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning Lotion
"I've been loyal to Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning Lotion for years," says Aguilera. 
"It's a lifesaver on tour when I can't get outside much, plus I hate the sun—it makes
skin age."

Au Courant Movie Star Tan Health Magazine

Health Magazine June 2013

Jordana Brewster featured on the cover .

The ultra-buff and Yale-educated star of Dallas and Fast & Furious 6 knows a thing or two about staying in top shape.

Jordana Brewster's Guide to the Beautiful Life

"The one beauty product that makes me ridiculously happy"  - Jordanna Brewster

Jordana's Beautiful Mom on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

" Thank-you " xoxo

Bridal Beauty: Gets a - Sexy Au Courant Tan AuCourant.com

Australian Bridal Beauty: Gets a Sexy - Au Courant Tan. Professionally applied by BlkIllusion SprayTanning Greensborough 

 



I too am addicted to spray tanning, I would get one almost every week and pay around $45 each time. I then decided to do some research and realised I could bring Spray Tanning to you!

I then started looking into Spray Tan solutions, Many samples arrived at my door and I tried everyone of them. Au Courant was the one that I fell in love with. (and so have my customers)

The Aloe-Vera based formulated tanning spray is streak free, non-greasy and quick drying. The range contains a synergy of French botanicals of Safflower, Chamomile, Rosemary, Orange Peel, Panthenol, skin renewing AHA's, Pro Vitamin B5 and vitamins A,C and E.

The Au Courant spray tan is applied in a fine mist over your entire body and face or just specified areas. The Au Courant has a built in bronzer that provides and instant tan while the active ingredients react with the melanin in the skin to create a beautiful natural and healthy looking deep tan that intensifies over the next 6-8hrs and lasts 7-10days.

Au Courant provides a perfect natural looking tan. The Sun tanning product gives you supple and baby soft skin due to the use of many skin conditioning ingredients including anti-aging vitamins and oils.

Au Courant creates a very natural looking Sun Tan.

Au Courant Red Carpet Sunless Tanning VIP Style Awards

VIP Style Awards ! 

The beautiful & glamorous Lisa Cannon has our vote for Ireland's most stylish woman, 
Lisa will be sporting Au Courant on the Red Carpet.

Au Courant : Bronzing Without Baking

Bronzing Without Baking

by Rachel Williams

Remember Magda from the 1998 hit “There’s Something About Mary”?  She was Mary’s older, stuck-in-the- 70’s, orange-colored neighbor who caked on fluorescent blue eye-shadow, smoked a carton of Kools a day, and covered her couches in plastic.  We all know and love that loopy old lady in our lives, despite the mixed aroma of perfume and cigarette smoke emanating from her clothes, and the old leathery skin that hangs from her cheekbones.  Can’t you hear that sweet raspy voice now?  “Where’s my little shnookums? Bring your tuckus over here and give Auntie Magda a kiss.” 
But just because we love old cougars doesn’t mean we have to look like them when we get older.  Lucky for us, there are thousands of alternatives to unhealthy sun exposure and baking under tanning lights.  These products will give you a natural-looking tan without frying your youthful glow away.

Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning Mousse
Unlike other sunless tanning products, this mousse claims to be applicable to your face, provides instant tan results, and also hydrates your skin.  After exfoliating, rub the mousse in a circular motion into the skin, but make sure to apply it lightly around your joints, upper lip, and eyebrow area as to avoid discoloration.  The texture of the mousse helps you to know where you have applied the product and where you haven’t.  It dries quickly without a sticky feeling and shouldn’t leave you streaky.  However, the company urges consumers to use a spray or a mousse as a base coat and an instant tanning lotion after because their products are designed to work together.  ( available at www.AuCourant.com)

Au Courant Sunless Tanning:: Style Bible:: What's Hot in April?

Au Courant: With the sun finally here, we are now ready to take out that long awaited spring wardrobe. Au Courant tan is fast becoming the tan of choice – from the lotion (€34.50) to the mousse (€34.50). Loved by Celebrities. Now you too can look like a star.  The Au Courant range of products contains everything from exfoliators (€28.90) to moisturisers (€29.90) so that your skin is fully prepared for the tanning process.  Au Courant sunless tanning products are available nationwide.  For all stockist enquiries please contact Pink Distribution 01 2051022


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Au Courant Sunless Tan feature Fashionista.com

 What Fashionista Editors Want for Spring

Au Courant Sunless Tan Lotion: I’m still undecided as to whether streaky self-tanned legs are better than pasty pale ones at the start of spring, but I’ve read good things about Au Courant’s offering–so I’m feeling slightly optimistic.

Au Courant European Beauty Show

We had an amazing few days at Irish Beauty 2013! Our award winning Au Courant professional tanning solutions sold out !!