Friday, August 23, 2013

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.

Thursday, August 15, 2013

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."


Tuesday, August 6, 2013

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.

Friday, August 2, 2013

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

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