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Au Courant Sunless tanning as used on the set of Burt Wonderstorm.

2012-01-28T14:07:00.000-08:00

Steve Carell's Tan by Au Courant.
Make-up by Nicole.

It looks like Steve Carell is embracing his inner George Hamilton! The former bossman from The Office looked super tanned in his matching brown suit on the set of his new movie, Burt Wonderstone. Joining him outside the Bally’s Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 were co-stars Olivia Wilde and Steve Buscemi.

Carell stars as the title character, a famous but jaded Vegas magician who after breaking up with his longtime stage partner, fights for relevance when Steve Haines (Jim Carrey) a new “hip” street magician appears on the scene.
The film also stars Alan Arkin, James Gandolfini, Jay Mohr, and Brad Garrett.

http://www.accidentalsexiness.com/2012/01/11/steve-carell-olivia-wilde-vegas/

Au Courant featured in Splurge Magazine

2011-11-16T09:45:00.000-08:00

Splurge Magazine

Irish Beauty 2011 :: Au Courant Instant Spray Tan

2011-09-14T14:34:00.001-07:00

Au Courant has been gaining an impressive celebrity
following recently after it was used on the US show
Dancing With The Stars.

Au Courant has always been a firm favorite among Hollywood's elite because of its natural sun -kissed glow, and was voted Ireland's Best Spray Tan.

Au Cournat :: eHow.co.uk

2011-07-24T09:57:00.000-07:00

The History of Spray Tanning

By Kristle Jones, eHow Contributor

The need for faux tans in film and television is what started the spray tanning craze. Soon spray tans became popular at tanning salons everywhere. Spray tans, which are made up of ingredients like DHA that react with your skin to create a darkening effect, continue to be popular because of the risks associated with traditional tanning methods.

Origin
Au Courant is a spray tan brand that "revolutionized the first instant tinted spray tan solution, many years before the advent of airbrush tanning and spray tanning booths," according to the company. Au Courant was developed for film and television before spray tanning went mainstream.  

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Au Courant a beautiful tan that also leaves your skin soft and supple.

2011-07-18T05:05:00.000-07:00

US Magazine

Au Courant Instant Sunles Tanning Mousse Product Review

Talk about sunless tanning products and there are many options available for you to choose from. But, there are some that fare better in comparison. One such product is the Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning Mousse.
It is effective, skin friendly and easy to use, making for a perfect option.

Why Use Au Courant Sunless Tanning Mousse?
If you are unsure about this sunless tanning product, then the following factors are sure to convince you in its favor.

Gorgeous tan
For those of you who do not want an orange complexion in
the wake of getting tanned, this one is the perfect option. It offers you a bronzed complexion and that too without baking yourself in the sun. Also, it does not cause any streaking and gives you an even tan.

Right ingredients
It is important that you always use products with skin friendly ingredients. Harsh ingredients can cause irreversible damage to your skin. Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning Mousse makes use of just the right ingredients to ensure that there is no damage to your skin. It is non aerosol, which makes it a skin friendly product. In addition, it contains skin friendly ingredients like chamomile, orange peel and AHAs.

Hydrates your skin
If you have been using other sunless tanners, you would know how they leave your skin dry and scaly. However, this does not happen when you are using Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning Mousse. It is self hydrating. So, it not just gives you a beautiful tan but also leaves your skin soft and supple.

Instant results
Unlike most products, this one dries up quickly giving you an instant tan. So, if you need to get a golden glow minutes before the party, use the Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning Mousse.

Ease of application
Most of the sunless tanning products are slightly difficult to apply simply because they are too thick. Au Courant Sunless Tanning Mousse on the other hand, offers you absolute ease of application. It has a whipped texture that spreads evenly without much effort. Also, it is non sticky, which further adds to ease of usage.

How to use?
To use the AU Courant Instant Sunless Tanning Mousse, follow the given steps:

1. Gently moisten the applicator but make sure that it is not too wet.
2. Apply the product on to the applicator. Now with the applicator gently work up the product on your skin in round circular movements.
3. Make sure that you go easy on areas like elbows, knees, upper lip and ankles.
4. You could follow this with Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning Lotion

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How to Use Au Courant, The Best Anti Aging Indoor Tanning Lotion

2011-07-11T08:48:00.000-07:00

The ultraviolet rays of the sun can be damaging but there are other ways to get a tan. Some indoor tanning products can even help you fight the signs of aging. Indoor tanning lotions contain vitamins and firming ingredients to prevent wrinkles and age spots. These lotions can also help repair the damaging effects of the sun from too much exposure. Here are examples of anti-aging indoor tanning lotions and how you can make use of them.

Using Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning Lotion

This is a product of Au Courant and is designed to achieve a natural tan color instantly. This product is an aloe vera based formulation that contains some botanicals and vitamins. It is non-greasy, streak free and is quick to dry. A bronzer is included in this product to help deepen and prolong the tan color on the skin.

Most indoor tanning lotions are created to enhance the skin tone and provide maximum health benefits to fight the signs of aging such as wrinkles. Most of these products contain botanicals and vitamins to help maintain the elasticity and firmness of the skin while tanning.

Tanning Base is a one-stop source for information about tanning and related stuff like tanning tips, natural tanning, sunless tanning.

Beauty Review: Au Courant Instant Spray

2011-07-05T07:34:00.000-07:00

Nowadays sunless tanning is the preferred way of most people to get a tan. This is because of the numerous benefits it gives and the higher safety it offers compared to natural tanning. However, as the popularity of the method continues, the more product lines that target this kind of market appear. Here's a review of the various sunless product lines for your guidance.

Au Courant:

The company’s main sunless tanning product is Instant Spray Tan. It is basically a fine light-scented tanner for your face. The best thing here is that it it goes on easily, dries fast and does not give you a heavy or oily feeling. The spray boasts AHA, which may be helpful for skin exfoliation. Hence, you get to exfoliate, even when coloring your face!

They likewise have an Instant Sunless Tanning Lotion. There are some people who say that it has a slight odor with it. It also has a thick texture, which makes it more difficult for quick application. Nevertheless, it is very effective for coloring and is best worn by persons who have light-medium skin tones.

Au Courant review Arman Hansen

My favorite tanning lotion is Au Courant

2011-06-25T06:23:00.000-07:00

If you are dying to get that bronzed look, try a fake tanning lotion, rather than hurting your skin. (I’m blowing my cover by admitting this, but it’s worth telling you – my favorite tanning lotion is Au Courant. My sisters and I have tried a couple different types, and this is by far our favorite. Google it.)

Au Courant mentioned in LDS Living Magazine

Au Courant Sunless Tanning featured on Morning TV Ireland

2011-06-08T07:49:00.000-07:00

Some images of the hilarious Ireland AM morning segment with tanning expert Michelle O'Connor featuring Celebrity Instant Tanning Au Courant.

Au Courant is the one I recommend to friends and family.

2011-06-01T06:50:00.001-07:00

1. Luxury Cruise

You might have fantasies of vast staterooms and sunken tubs; the reality is you may barely have room to turn around.

But it will still be amazing. A cruise is the perfect time to pamper yourself with spa brand sunless tanners. Au Courant is the one I recommend to friends and family.

From Au Courant:
Medium/dark product: Au Courant Platinum Sunless Tanning Spray
Light product: Au Courant Platinum Sunless Tanning Lotion
Bronzer: Au Courant Eclipse

Au Courant has a great tip: apply a light coat of Au Courant Platinum Sunless Tanning Clear Spray, then immediately apply Au Courant Platinum Sunless Tanning Lotion over it, rubbing it in well. This is the quick way to a dark and even sunless tan.

To make ordering easier, Au Courant offers a kit which includes spray, lotion, and a back applicator.

Have questions about which products to order, or when your products will arrive? See aucourant.com for phone and email contact information.

Au Courant True Ray of Light

2011-05-19T08:28:00.000-07:00

Beauty Review: Au Courant Instant Tanning Mousse

We’ve tried them all — gels, sprays, gloves, and moisturizers that say they will gradually build your tan — but this instant tanner has got to be one of the best. After the first application of this product, it already lived up to its name. It really is instant. And it doesn’t stain your hands! One layer of the product provided the perfect colour, it was golden brown but still looked completely natural.

When using this product make sure to really rub it in all over, if you miss some areas, it will look streaky. You’ll be pleased to learn that unlike some instant tanners, this product will not leave you feeling sticky and it won’t rub off on your clothes.

The Au Courant website says this product was first created for tv and film sets and only $29.99 it’s an excellent alternative to pricey spray tans. If you’re looking for safe way to get your summer glow on without exposing yourself to harmful UV rays this product is a true ray of light.

Au Courant as used on Dancing with the Stars

2011-05-11T09:23:00.000-07:00

Make-up by Patti Ramsey Bortoli

Au Courant Review by Red Lip Gloss n Heels

2011-05-06T10:45:00.000-07:00

To Tan or Not To Tan....?

I have been tanned only once in my life and that was when I was 7.

Every summer, my sister and I spent in Camano Island with our grandparents. It was here that we, usually the Plastic Wrap Sisters, developed our glowing tans and sun-bleached tresses. That summer went down in history, for me, as being the last, and only, time I tanned. From that point on, I become the human lobster. Every time I was in the sun, even for a short time, I burned. And I mean BURNED. And the worst part is, that the burn doesn`t even turn into a tan, I get red, peel and go back to being pasty white.....nooootttttt fair

As you now know, I am obviously in need of some type of `fake tan`. And, after trying hundreds of products, I have found the winner: Au Courant Platinum Metallic Bronzing Glow. Let me tell you, this has been my life saver. It goes on like a moisturer and stays on all day. Once you shower, off it comes. No muss, no fuss. It is an amazing product and I highly recommend it to anyone that doesn`t like the odd smell of tanning moisturizers or the harmful rays of tanning beds.

You can buy the Metallic Bronzer, online, from the Au Courant website at www.aucourant.com

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Au Courant | HMS Awards 2011

2011-04-15T06:05:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the inaugural HelpMyStyle.ie Fashion & Beauty Awards.

We've enlisted our panel of expert celebrity judges (meet them here!). They've whittled down the nominees to create our shortlist of finalists in each category. Now it’s over to you, our savvy readers, to cast your vote for your favourites. To vote, simply register with your email address or connect via Facebook or Twitter. Then it's as easy as clicking on the products/brands you feel most deserve to win. You can vote in all 12 categories or just pick the ones you love the most if you’re in a hurry.

Au Courant has been shortlisted as a finalist.

Click on finalist badge to vote!

Au Courant feature in What's Haute Magazine

2011-04-15T05:51:00.000-07:00

I wanted to recommend the at-home tanning lotion developed by a leading spray tan company. Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning Lotion is luxurious and leaves your skin soft and with a rich, dark tan. It only takes 3-5 hours for your tan to set and you only need to reapply every 5 days or so to maintain the rich color. You can purchase the lotion, or a number of other sunless tanning products, at their website www.aucourant.com

WHAT’S HAUTE MAGAZINE is a premiere global online fashion magazine featuring style, celebrities, beauty.

Au Courant | The Ray D'Arcy Show

2011-03-28T05:13:00.001-07:00

The Ray D'Arcy Show talking about good false tans out there. We are massive fans of Au Courant Used on the set of Baywatch and Ugly Betty and featured in many adverts such as Louis Vuitton, the tan is a must for the summer ahead.

Au Courant exhibits at Irish Beauty Trade Show March 2011

2011-03-20T07:58:00.000-07:00

Au Courant as used on New Royal Caribbean film featuring Jenny McCarthy

2011-02-03T06:45:00.000-08:00

Jenny McCarthy modeled a purple bikini and a giant pink sunhat on the deck of Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas ship. Jenny is starring in a short film about the luxury vessel. Allure of the Seas is the world's largest ocean liner.

Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning as used on The Lying Game

2010-11-20T09:44:00.000-08:00

Emmy Award Winning Make-up Artist Julie Socash (X-Files, Ghost Whisperer, Spin City) has informed us Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning Spray and Eclipse is being utilized on the production set of the "The Lying Game".

Warner Horizon and Alloy Entertainment have begun production on a new scripted series pilot for ABC Family that centers on twin identical sisters separated at birth - one rich and one poor. When the rich one goes missing the poor sister sets out to find her.

Alexandra Chando plays dual lead roles of Emma and her twin sister Sutton. Chando is best known for the role of Maddie Coleman on "As the World Turns" and the role of Deb in Warner Horizon Television's "Rockville CA."

Charles Pratt, Jr. is the writer/executive producer on the pilot based on the upcoming novel by "Pretty Little Liars" author Sara Shepard. In January 2010, Shepard announced that her next series would be another thriller novel series called "The Lying Game" about twin sisters separated at birth.

Au Courant :: Irish Times September 2010

2010-10-09T06:29:00.000-07:00

Make up artist Leonard Daly from QUEEN Recomends Au Courant sunless tanning a beautiful glow for your Debs ! Irish Times September 2010

"If you absolutely have to tan, pick one that is not too dark, such as Au Courant (€36.95). "

Leonard Daly: 087-2307734. Kevyn Aucoin and Au Courant products available at Queen Beauty Emporium, queenbe.ie

Au Courant featured in Dermascope Magazine

2010-08-31T09:11:00.000-07:00

Au Courant Instant Tanning Mousse featured in Dermascope Magazine.
Dermascope is The Official publication of the International Aesthetics Association.

Au Cournat Natural-Looking Sunless Tan

2010-08-31T09:07:00.000-07:00

If I haven't already made it abundantly clear, I am pale, pale, pale. I mean, almost translucent. With my fantastic translucency comes the impossible task of finding a sunless tanner that doesn't make me look ridiculous and, well, I am happy to report it has been found (and it works even better on my friends who tried it and are a bit darker than me). Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning lotion comes out black from the bottle (strange, I know), but it does help to keep you in check as to where you've slathered the stuff. The smell isn't offensive (you know some of those self-tanners that are so nasty you want to apply the stuff outside the house), and the lotion goes on smoothly, which I think is why this stuff looks so natural on my skin. I only went with one layer, but my friends who are a bit darker than me applied a few layers and there was no orange on any of us. It's pricey at $30.00, but when it comes to natural-looking color, I'd spend a fortune. Nothing is worse than being orange. Actually, scratch that - the worst would be orange skin and Sun-In damaged hair. Eek, I just cringed.

Au Courant's founder shares these great self-tanning tips (to help even a pale, novice like me):

Exfoliate from head to toe! “It’s best to exfoliate before you tan to ensure that your skin is smooth and even for a flawless application,” said Au Courant’s Sue Horrell. “Use our Ultra-Nourishing Face & Body Polish for a moisturizing exfoliation pre-tan.”
For hard to reach places like your back, be sure to use Au Courant Sponge On A Stick to ensure that you’re covering all those hard to reach places – this convenient sponge makes applying cream to your back a breeze.
To avoid streakiness, be sure to take your time and pay careful attention that you are thoroughly covering every inch of your body.
For a deeper, longer lasting tan, use a layering technique. In order to do so, apply two or more coats of tanner on the same day or one day apart. There is no need to shower, exfoliate or moisturizer in between these double-sessions.
Do not shower for 24 hours in order to allow color to soak in and reach its peak.

Au Courant Wins Best Spray Tan 2010!

2010-07-31T14:26:00.000-07:00

Au Courant in Woman's World Magazine 2010

2010-07-31T14:24:00.000-07:00

Beauty - The Irish Times - Sat, Jun 19, 2010

2010-06-27T06:38:00.000-07:00

The Irish Times recommends Au Courant Tan Maintainer

''Perfect for first timers, Au Courant Tan Maintainer Lotion (€28.75). Subtle colour that’s easy to build up slowly for a healthy glow ''

Tres Chic Style : Au Courant Review

2010-06-23T08:52:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Au Corant Cosmetics is an industry leader in the cosmetics world, being credited as the world's first instant spray tan. Au Corant unveiled The Platinum Sunless Collection with a bevy of sunless tanning options to prepare your skin for the long days and sultry nights of summer.

The bronzing formulation is infused with Aloe Vera gel and designed to nourish, revitalize and hydrate the skin. Lotions are recommended by Dermatologist as the safest way to tan. Easily applied with hands or a sponge. Tan develops in 3-5 hours and can be applied every 4-5 days.

The tanning lotion retails for $29 and can be purchased here: www.aucorant.com

The Tres Chic Style brand is a culmination of unique personalities, companies, events and trends that shape the fashion universe and beyond. Founded in 2007 by Kishana L. Holland, Tres Chic Style influences smart, stylish, and affluent women. Tres Chic Style strives to deliver a unique mix of the best in fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and celebrity news.

Prudence Magazine recommends Au Courant

2010-06-15T10:37:00.000-07:00

Au Courant recommends using a small sponge applicator which COSTS €4.50, to apply its face gel for an even glow. The Platinum gel itself is a little pricier at €33.50 but as it comes in three shades, all skin types are catered to. Phone 01-2051022 for stockists.

AuCourant featured in the July Advice Sisters column

2010-06-15T10:14:00.000-07:00

"Au Courant" means "up to date" and "informed on current issues." But it is also the name of a company that produces an instant spray tan and a number of tanning options for at home use.

One that I like is the Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning Lotion 8 fl. oz. in a plastic, pump bottle.

This particular tanning product looks as dark as melted chocolate, but it disappears into your skin with a fruity smell and just a slight tan-until a few hours pass (the color develops within 3-5 hours). Use a sponge applicator, of use your hands (I did, but I washed them quickly with an exfoliating scrub).

On my pale skin, once a week was enough to make me look like I had a believable bronze.
Once you get the color you want, apply every 4-5 days to maintain it. The product has a nice smell, dries quickly, and "tans" you with a brown-ish, not orange, color.

Au Cournat She She Scene feature

2010-06-07T07:44:00.000-07:00

Summer Style, Skin & Sun Care

I don't know about you, but I spent the official summer kickoff at the beach and it was amazing! Gorgeous blue skies, just a few fluffy white clouds and a brilliant yellow sun burning in the sky. And speaking of burning, that's exactly what I didn't want to have happen to my delicate winter-weary skin. So I stocked up on high SPF sunscreen to see me through an afternoon in a breezy beach chair with a cooler full of icy cold soda. I also had a stack of glossy mags to keep me occupied, my trusty shades, a beach towel and all sorts of little odds and ends to make my afternoon a joy to experience.

PERFECT YOUR HEALTHY GLOW
Au Courant Dishes Sunless Tanning Tips

You’ve banned tanning beds and hours of sunbathing from your beauty regime and replaced it with a healthy, safe alternative: sunless tanning. Au Courant, the company behind the world’s first instant spray tan, gives you a sunless tanning tutorial and ways to extend the life of your sunless tan.

For the ultimate glow, you’ll need to practice these easy steps for an even, gorgeous bronze:

Exfoliate from head to toe! “It’s best to exfoliate before you tan to ensure that your skin is smooth and even for a flawless application,” said Au Courant’s Sue Horrell. “Use our Ultra-Nourishing Face & Body Polish for a moisturizing exfoliation pre-tan.”

For hard to place reaches, like your back, be sure to use Au Courant Sponge On A Stick to ensure that you’re covering all those hard to reach places — this convenient sponge makes applying cream to your back a breeze.

To avoid streakiness, be sure to take your time and pay careful attention that you are thoroughly covering every inch of your body.

For a deeper, longer lasting tan, use a layering technique. In order to do so, apply two or more coats of tanner on the same day or one day apart. There is no need to shower, exfoliate or moisturizer in between these double-sessions.

For flawless facial coverage, use Au Courant Facial Flock Sponge .

Do not shower for 24 hours in order to allow color to soak in and reach its peak.

Post-tan be sure to keep moisturized. Try Au Courant’s Sunless Tanning Extender , designed to nourish, revitalize and hydrate the skin by incorporating a skin-soothing Aloe Vera Gel, this extender keeps your sunless tan looking fresh and radiant!

Available in mousse, gel, spray and lotion forms, Au Courant’s collection of sunless tanning products leave your skin radiant and beautiful.

Well darling girls, looks like you are well on your way to a happy and healthy summer! Be sure to check out the fantastic selection of premium skin care and sun care products featured below! Each and every one of these items has been tried and tested here in the She She Me lab, and has received a big thumbs up from the She She girls!

xoxo,

She She Me.

SheSheMe.com is a fictional twirty-something character living life on the edge. She is single, a working girl climbing the corporate ladder and determined to stay chic and stylish while doing so. She She Me writes the She She Scene and the Style de Vie columns. She She Scene is an episodic-type column; sort of a day-in-the-life-of-She She Me, along with fabulous fashion tips, online finds and style advice. Style de Vie is a lifestyle column—home décor, entertaining, vacations, etc. as well as the advice for staying stylish while doing so!

Get Glowing Skin (SAFELY!) Au Courant Bobbie.com

2010-06-04T07:40:00.000-07:00

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All you have to do to win is follow Bobbie Thomas on Twitter and retweet the contest mention. The winners will be announced tomorrow, Friday, June 4 at 5:00PM est.

Au Courant Today Show Feature

2010-06-01T06:51:00.000-07:00

Ready, set, glow! Sunless tanning tips

Achieve a gorgeous shimmer and color from head to toe

By Bobbie Thomas
TODAYshow.com contributor

June 1, 2010

The potential for skin damage from the sun should have you hiding under a hat or smothering on the SPF, but that doesn’t mean you can’t look luminous. If a tan is your must-have accessory for summer, the solutions for getting a faux glow are becoming easier and more innovative by the day. TODAY style editor and Bobbie.com’s Bobbie Thomas shares her secrets for achieving the perfect beach-babe look:

Sunless solutions
When it comes to applying product, there are a number of different options. Gradual tanners are not only great for beginners, but anyone who wants to maintain a tan.

Au Courant’s sponge on a stick helps you apply the brand’s Sunless Tanning Mousse in the most hard-to-reach spots ($1.49 per stick, $29.99 for the mousee; aucourant.com).

Our sincerest thank's to Bobbie Thomas!

Au Courant Best Spray Tan in Social & Personal Beauty Awards

2010-05-28T08:20:00.000-07:00

Following months of research and testing, and assisted by Ireland’s leading make-up, hair, skincare and body professionals, magazine’s beauty team bring you their definitive list of beauty winners for 2010.

Social & Personal is Ireland's premiere monthly magazine featuring all the latest fashion and beauty tips, celebrity gossip, exclusive interviews, travel and coverage of the hottest VIP parties.

5 Ways To Get The Glowing Skin Men Love

2010-05-25T09:58:00.000-07:00

5 Ways To Get The Glowing Skin Men Love

We tested 5 sunless tanning products so you can get the glowing skin men love sans sun.
by Diana Vilibert

Summer means shedding clothes and newsflash: men love women's skin. They also love seeing it with a healthy, sexy glow. By glow we mean not wintry pale and by healthy we mean sans the damaging effects of the sun.
Want a sexy summer glow without the sun? This fair-skinned (OK, sometimes downright deathly pale) writer bravely went where she hasn't gone since the Great Self Tanner Mishap of 2004, and tested a new batch of faux-glow products.

The top five self-tanners we recommend:

Au Courant: If you prefer a mousse over a lotion, try Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning Mousse. It'll give you a lighter glow, but you can use the mousse as a base before applying Au Courant's lotion on top of it for deeper color. We loved this one for the face: it's the perfect color intensity for a realistic-looking tan.

Au Courant Fresh and Easy Summer Glow

2010-05-25T08:57:00.000-07:00

Sunday Business Post 05/23/2010

Try the Au Courant Platinum face gel to add a healthy glow to your face this summer. The light-weight gel has a non-comodogenic formula that is oli and alcohol-free so it won't clog your pores - unlike most of the products Guilty Pleasures has tried in the past.

It blends easily and gives a natural result - sun-kissed as opposed to drowned in mud or, worse again, red earth. The face gel is is enriched with French Botanicals and vitamins, which the manufacturer claims will help reduce cell-damaging free radicals and leave your skin looking more nourished.

It boasts an SPF of 15. The gel comes in three shades and is available in beauty salons nationwide.

The Evening Show Au Courant T.V. Feature

2010-05-24T14:39:00.000-07:00

"One of the Best Tanning Products on the market"

The Evening Show is City Channel's new early evening entertainment show, hosted by Rachel Wyse , featuring Anita Murray.

Golden Glow with Au Courant Face Gel

2010-05-17T11:56:00.000-07:00

Get that Healthy, Golden Glow with 'Au Courant Face Gel'

It's amazing how sometimes, in fact, quite often, a bit of tan on your face can just make you feel on top on the world; it lifts your spriits, can hide any 'pasty-ness' moments you might be going through and just makes you look happy, healthy and rested! Of course, this isn't always easy to achieve and there is nothing - and I repeat NOTHING - worse than a ridiculously Ronsealed face; you know the kind; where the persons face is so dark that all you can see is the whites of their eyes! Terrible. Anyway, what you need to achieve is a happy medium. And this product really seems to do this! It's the summery healthy glow that you are looking for and it's specificially formulated for your face.

The Au Courant Platinum €33.50 face gel is a unique self tanner that instantly adds warmth to the skin. It's kind to your skin too because the non comedogenic formulation contains no oil or alcohol so it will not clog your pores as most people in the past feared. Designed to give your face the firming qualities of a taut and toned complexion the gel simultaneously produces a sun kissed glow overall.

You can also purhcase a small sponge applicator - The small sponge applicator €4.50 may also be used to apply the face gel as it is non absorbent and with the gel texture being very easy to blend you will be left with an even all over glow to the skin. Au Courant is the first choice in self tanning with celebrities, models, makeup artists and skincare Professionals. It is the safe smart and beautiful way to tan and with the gels coming in three shades all skin types are looked after. This lightweight and non-oily gel promotes a natural, golden tan for face and body without sun exposure which makes it a real investment in the world of beauty.

Au Courant Interview : Endless Beauty.com

2010-05-03T16:09:00.000-07:00

Seven Sunless Tanning Tips

Get a Safe Faux Golden Glow

With all spring's sunshine, you can't help but bask in it--and want that golden glow to show. It's been said before but bears repeating: there is no such thing as a safe suntan. No, you’re not safe from UV damage if you bake after 3pm. No, you’re not safe if you establish a base tan at the tanning salon first (please, just say no to tanning beds!). And no, you’re not safe if you never get a sunburn.

Just because suntanning is bad doesn’t mean you have to look Gwyneth-Paltrow-pale all summer. Thankfully, there are plenty of terrific sunless self tanning products that can give you a natural, even, and gorgeous faux glow—but only if you apply them correctly.

We spoke with professional makeup artist Susan Horrell founder of Au Courant Cosmetics, about the best way to go about applying self tanner.

Seven expert tricks for creating the best-looking fake bake:

1. Pick the right product
When shopping for self tanner, Horrell suggests sniffing the bottle you’re looking to buy, as many products have an offending, synthetic odor that can linger on your skin for hours or even days after application. “If the scent is not appealing to you, you’re not going to use it,” adds Horrell. You should also check the directions to see how long the product will take to develop. Obviously, the faster the better and the more convenient.

2. Set aside enough time
Applying sunless tanner is not a process you want to rush through, especially if you’ve never done it before. You’ll need anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to appropriately apply the product, then another hour or so to let it dry.

3. Prep your skin
Self tanners contain a colorless sugar that reacts with the uppermost layer of your skin to color it. Sloughing away dead skin cells allows the product to go to work on a layer of skin that’s going to be around longer, meaning your tan will stick around longer, too. Dry skin also typically absorbs more color, so sweeping it away will help produce a more even look. Shaving before can also make application easier and the results more even, just don’t do it if you have sensitive skin.

4. Lotion up
Moisturizing dry spots pre-application can keep them from soaking in too much tanner. Another idea: Apply a gradual self tanning lotion all over so any mistakes you make with your self tanner will look less noticeable.

5. Apply the product
Spread self tanner from head to toe, focusing on areas that usually see the most sun and skipping over or only lightly coating those that don’t. For example, Horrell recommends putting tanner on the top of your arms, but applying it only very lightly to the undersides. You also want to go light around the hairline, brows, and upper lip, as getting too dark in these areas is a common faux tan giveaway (and not super attractive, either).

6. Touch-up trouble spots
After application, you’ll want to touch up potential trouble spots by dabbing them with a damp sponge. Areas to lightly sponge include your feet, elbows, knees, and knuckles, all areas that tend to the dry side.

7. Let it set
Avoid coming into contact with anything (clothing, the couch, etc.) for at least 15 minutes and ideally, you should wander around naked for another hour to allow the product to dry and develop. If that’s not feasible, slip into dark, loose sweats. Tight jeans and tops can be stained by sunless tanners, plus perspiration can create a streaky tan. Avoid showering for at least three hours, though even longer is best.

Keep in mind that it may take a few applications before you reach your desired shade of “sun-kissed,” so try to go light the first time around to avoid obvious mistakes. A sunless glow usually lasts around 3 to 5 days, so after a few weeks you’ll have this painstaking process down. Though it might seem like a hassle now, just think of how much time and money you’ll save on anti-aging treatments later!

Megan O'Neill is a freelance writer living in Philadelphia, PA. Her work has appeared in magazines such as Health, Self, Glamour, Real Simple, Natural Health and Spa.

Au Courant in U Magazine May 2010

2010-04-22T10:28:00.000-07:00

For a gorgeous glow Sunless Tanning Lotion from Au Courant

Au Courant on Xpose TV

2010-03-26T13:48:00.001-07:00

"Au Courant The Must Have Sunless Tan This summer!"

Visit Au Courant At Irish Beauty 2010

2010-03-25T08:55:00.000-07:00

Ireland's premier beauty trade event - the Irish Beauty Show - returns to the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin on Sunday 28th and Monday 29th March 2010, offering therapists, salon and spa managers / owners, nail technicians and students the best in professional beauty, nails, tanning and complementary therapies.

Au Courant exhibits at the 2010 AAD Tradeshow

2010-03-25T08:42:00.000-07:00

2010 American Academy of Dermatology Tradeshow Miami Beach

The Academy has more than 16,000 members, and AAD.org is among the most visited medical association Web sites with more than 400,000 unique visits per month. Here you'll find information about the many services, programs, and publications offered by the Academy, and much more.

Best of all, the information on our award-winning Web site comes from the nation's leading dermatology experts. A team of content specialists update the site daily, ensuring that all material is relevant, accurate, and ready for viewing. Offering services to the public and members 24 hours, seven days a week, AAD.org is the primary source for dermatologic information on the Web.

http://show.aad.org/annual2010/EC/forms/attendee/index.aspx?content=vbooth&id=137

Au Courant Sunless Tanning on Ireland TV 3

2009-07-28T12:00:00.000-07:00

Au Courant :: Pauze Magazine Amsterdam

2009-07-22T04:12:00.000-07:00

Makeup Tips from Christina Aguilera

"Voor een gezond kleurtje gebruik ik Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning Lotion. Daarmee heb je de zon niet meer nodig! "

"For a healthy tan, I use Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning Lotion."

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Au Courant feature in Prudence Magazine

2009-07-21T05:32:00.001-07:00

Prudence Magazine August 2009

"Creating a subtle, natural glow to the body, this natural-looking
spray tan is applied in minutes, making it stress-free and a convenient way to transform your holiday look the safe and healthy way."

Au Courant:::: Set The Gold Standard

2009-07-20T16:34:00.000-07:00

Au Courant as featured in The STAR

Friday July 17, 2009

Lose that dark orange look and enjoy a natural faux glow
with their range of odor-free lotions and mousses.
Or go for the Au Courant's new Eclipse line
which combines moisturizing with just a hint of colour.

They have also intorduce the world's first bronzing waterproof sun block which contaions an SPF-20.

Au Courant featured on Style Bible

2009-07-06T06:49:00.000-07:00

Style bible is a very well respected fashion and beauty website. In the format of an online magazine. On it's way to becoming the premier online resource for all fashion loving people.

"With the gorgeous sunshine making the search for “Mister Right Tan” (yes I went there) all the more important (let’s face it girls – we’ve never had as good an opportunity to show off our legs as we do this Summer), let us introduce you to some odour-free friends of ours, the over-protective Au Courant"

With a huge celebrity following in the States, Au Courant has landed on our shores in a bid to rid us of that dark orange look and leave us with a natural faux glow. From the lotion to the mousse, the new sunless tanning range is fast becoming a must for every man and woman. The streak free tan which is used on film sets, TV Shows and red carpets will have you strutting your stuff all Summer long!

Au Courant Eclipse - Au Brilliant

2009-06-29T06:10:00.000-07:00

Au Brilliant - The Irish Times - Sat, Jun 13, 2009

PHYL CLARKE

BEAUTY BAZAAR: I knew it wasn’t going to be straightforward, asking smarty pants sister which products she wanted to test for me during her Canadian holiday. I knew that she would ask for something specific and difficult, and she did.

“What I’d really like is something that protects me from the sun and is also a self-tanner.” I mentally scanned my sun creams box. Sun protection, gradual tanners, after-sun creams with tan enhancers to beat the band, but not one product which had her required combination. My investigations were leading nowhere, until the Au Courant range landed on my desk. Its celebrity following made me want to test it out straight away, and the results are incredibly natural if you like a subtle, non-golden shade. So full marks there, but honours for their Eclipse product (€28.50), which is apparently the world’s first bronzing Sun Block SPF 20. The built-in bronzer gives colour while also protecting you from the sun. It can also be used on the face and is waterproof.

This article appears in the print edition of the Irish Times

Au Courant featured on premier online beauty resource

2009-06-20T05:34:00.000-07:00

Beaut.ie is one of Ireland's premier online beauty resources for Irish women.

Tanfastic: Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning Lotion by Cathyfly, June 18th, 2009

"As I drifted off to sleep, nostrils filled with the waft of banana-y goodness, I wondered what ethnicity I would be upon waking up the next morning. When I showered off the muck, I was delighted to find myself a lovely light, even golden colour. Not a trace of Oompa Loompa in sight. I had a wedding to go to, so did another application the next night to get me to the desired tan I wanted for the baring of skin in a fancy frock.

It lasted really well (four days) and wore off evenly. It’s not a quick and easy sort of tan, but it’s worth putting the effort in to get the quality result. I used the Sunless Tanning Lotion but there are also other formulations available including mousses and sprays."

Au Courant feature in The Observer

2009-06-17T11:54:00.000-07:00

This article was first published on guardian.co.uk at 00.01 BST on Sunday 10 May 2009. It appeared in the Observer on Sunday 10 May 2009 on p45 of the Features section.

Q: I have very, very pale skin. Can you recommend any products (such as bronzers or fake tans) that will give me a natural-looking tan?

A: Are you pale with the freckled skin of a redhead, or very blonde and fair (skin type 1 or 2)? It is much more difficult for pale skins to get a good tan because your skin just is not programmed to tan easily, real or fake. That said, I have a girlfriend with fair and freckled skin who likes Au Courant Sunless Instant Tanning Spray (£24.99 for 180ml, hqhair.com)

LifeStyle Blogger Reviews Au Courant

2009-06-17T08:46:00.000-07:00

Avoid The Tango

User review of Au Courant vs Neutrogena from the Net.

Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning Spray goes on so easily and dries almost instantly. It smells of yummy bananas and did not leave oddly shaped blotches across my body! The color was even and my skin felt good. It took a few hours longer to start to see a change in shade on my skin than the first product but when it did begin to come up it looked very even and natural. I looked tanned and healthy, and I did not have to visit a tanning bed or lay in the sun to do it.

I did like Au Courant Sunless Tanning Spray better than Neutrogena Sunless Tanning Spray because of its more natural shade. The fact that Au Courant goes on at a slightly brown tiny made it easier to see where I had applied it and what spots I missed but the fact the it dried so quickly made it hard to judge how well it had set and if another later need to be applied.

As far as the spray-on went Au Courant was heads and tails above Neutrogena - no questions

Au Courant feature in TV Now Magazine

2009-06-16T07:15:00.000-07:00

TV Now is an Irish magazine containing a television guide, interviews with television stars and other television-related items. Featured Saturday June 13, 2009

"Loved so much by TV and Movie Professionals "

Au Courant feature in The Evening Herald

2009-06-15T17:58:00.001-07:00

Newspaper The Evening Herald Life & style section :

"What you need to know about fake tans."

It's just landed on our shores, promises great things.
Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning Spray, €28.75, can be bought online at www.aucourant.ie.

Au Courant feature in U Magazine

2009-06-15T17:08:00.000-07:00

U Magazine Monday June 22, 2009

"Achieve the perfect summer glow without so much as a hint of sun."

Au Courant :: Iron Man 2 :: Sam Rockwell

2009-05-27T17:29:00.000-07:00

Nicole and Shane Horrell tanned Sam Rockwell
at The Chateau Marmont in Hollywood for the film Iron Man 2.

According to Rockwell, “Iron Man” director Jon Favreau originally considered casting him for the role of Tony Stark in the first film, but he’s now on board to appear as Justin Hammer, a staunch corporate rival for Stark, in “Iron Man 2.”

F.Y.I.

Sam was just featured in a new film at Sundance & The Tribeca Film Festival. Starring as Sam Bell in Duncan Jones( David Bowie's Son) full length directorial debut film, MOON

Au Courant feature in UK Look Magazine

2009-05-27T16:48:00.000-07:00

Look Magazine - April 2009

Look recommends Au Courant Sponge on a stick. Makes applying cream to your back a breeze, especially if you can'ft find a friend to oblige.

*Editors Note *
"They should try our Face Sponge for a flawless facial application"*

Christina Aguilera : : Au Courant in the December Issue of Elle Magazine

2008-11-21T09:55:00.000-08:00

"I've been loyal to Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning Lotion for years. It's a life saver on tour when I can't get out much, plus I hate the sun - it makes skin age."

"Our sincerest thanks to Christina Aguilera"

xoxo

Beauty Queen :: Au Courant

2008-09-15T09:31:00.000-07:00

British Newspaper The Guardian Life & style section exclusively report Everything you need to know about fake tanning.

Pam (English blonde, fair-skinned) uses Au Courant Instant Sunless Tanning Mousse (£24.99 HQ Hair): 'I prefer the colour on me to the St Tropez colour.' she says. 'It's easy to put on, dries fast and doesn't streak - I always use surgical gloves. I tissue off a bit on the knees, elbows and heels to make sure I don't get the dark patches there.'

Beauty Queen
Beauty Everything you need to know about fake tanning
Kathy Morgan

Is it vital to exfoliate before you apply fake tan?

Catherine Jackson

Yes - it makes all the difference between a botched job and a smooth finish. Exfoliating takes off the skin's dead cells and naturally makes your skin smoother and boosts circulation. If you don't, it means streaks, splodges and tell-tale orange patches.

I don't like fake tan on my face as I find it emphasises enlarged pores. What should I do?

Georgina Spencer

This is one of the big downsides of self tans, even if open pores are not your problem. If you use it all through the summer, it tends to get ingrained in the pores, even with regular exfoliation. All sunless tanners use DHA (dihydroxyacetone) - which can have a drying effect on the skin - to temporarily colour skin. Some also use erythulose, which is known to be more moisturising than DHA. One of the most important things to remember with self-tan or bronzing make-up is that the skin needs to start squeaky clean and moisturised. Then you have the choice of dozens of bronzing alternatives. If you are young you can get away with a tinted gel or a liquid bronzer with pearlised finish for a bit of colour. If you are older, shimmer gets into the pores and wrinkles, so choose a matte bronzer applied to the apple of the cheeks with a brush. This season, the blushers are subtler, nearer to your own skin tone. Avoid the dark terracotta ones (unless you are dark-skinned). Try Dior's Bronze Luminizer brushed on the cheekbones and bridge of the nose.

Fake tans seem to have very different shades. Could you give me a list of dark, medium and light ones?

There are now literally hundreds of brands out there. All of them use exactly the same chemicals and amino acids to fake your tan. Some have added anti-oxidants, vitamins and moisturisers to protect and enhance. Everyone has slightly different skin tones and skin types so it all becomes very subjective. Clarins and Lancôme always come high up in the popularity stakes. In terms of spray-tan booths, some are better than others. But whatever you do, don't try a new brand just before your wedding or holiday. It's a recipe for disaster.

The Sunday Times :: Au Courant

2008-09-15T08:24:00.000-07:00

British Newspaper The Sunday Times

Bronze have more fun

Streaky legs? Blotchy elbows? Orange palms? Not any more – the trick to self-tanning is meticulous application. Here’s our guide to a great all-over glow

Susannah Taylor

Stay Cool Film

2008-08-26T07:59:00.001-07:00

Stay Cool has wrapped up principal photography.

Thought we would share this 'Dandy Snap Shot'...(pictured above)
Josh Holloway, Chevy Chase, Sean Astin, Kim Collea (makeup department head) & Julie Socash.

Kristine Hartman Reviews Au Courant

2008-08-19T10:17:00.000-07:00

Kristine Hartman is the Creative Director of FashionQandA.com, the leading online fashion magazine devoted to reporting on up-and-coming designers, runway trends, Fashion Weeks worldwide, beauty, travel, and pop culture.

Is Self-Tanner the Solution For Some Summer Sun?

As a solution to the scorching summer sun, I have reviewed the company Au Courant and their self-tanning products as a viable alternative to those pesky, harmful UV rays.

Illuminating your look with a sparkly glow has to be a summer must. With 25 years experience in the beauty business behind her, Susan Horrell has created a line unique to the self-tanning industry. Hundreds of celebs have Susan to thank for their signature glow. We all aspire to have a beautiful, healthy, ethereal complexion from tip to toe. It is a summer must, going hand and hand with swimming, late night movies, and stargazing. Something about a healthy glowing complexion, which bewitches us all, evoking innocence, and intrigue without ever having to speak a word.

Au Courant has made things simple for the consumer, by labeling formulas at different degrees of tan and glow, therefore, you are able to determine how dark or how light you want your glow to be. The mousse is foamy and comes with an applicator sponge, which makes application simple and clean, it definitely offers a moderate tan. Their bronzer with SPF is waterproof and is meant for the gal who already has her summer base tan. The spray self-tanner is probably the lightest amount of color, suits lighter skin tones best, without overdoing it, or making yourself that lovely oompa loompa orange. The sunless face gel can even be used as a makeup primer due to the smooth gel consistency, and is ideal for under your full face of makeup, or even for spot bronzing on the high points of the face. Day or night these shades suit most skin types and offer added protection from the potent summer sun.

There is something for the fair complexioned individual, who wants a beige glow, all the way through to the deepest vixen who wants a little more dark chocolate. How could we possibly make it through this steamy summer without a little glow?

Kristine Hartman
Creative Director
http://www.fashionqanda.com

Au Courant Sunless Tanning as used in Film Production of 'Stay Cool'

2008-08-02T17:59:00.000-07:00

'Stay Cool' is a new feature comedy currently in production.

Michael Polish will direct Stay Cool from a script he co-wrote with brother Mark. The pair have previously worked together on The Astronaut Farmer and Northfork.

Centering on a successful author (Polish) who is forced to confront an unrequited high school crush (Ryder) when he returns home to deliver a commencement address to graduating seniors.

Starring

Winona Ryder as Scarlet Smith
Hilary Duff as Shasta O'Neil
Mark Polish
Sean Astin as Big Girl
Josh Hollaway
Chevy Chase
Jon Cryer

Au Courant Spray Tanning Station

2008-07-04T09:22:00.000-07:00

Au Courant debuted it's Newest Spray Tanning Booth at the International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conference.

Au Courant's Spray Tanning Station, is the most versatile and practical on the market, since it's portable and is so easy to use.

Offer all over tanning(not all over your salon or home) with our "fold away" Spray Booth. Black surface for easy cleaning.

* Lightweight and easy to handle, fully adjustable.
* Folds away for quick storage, with wheels.
* Dual extremely powerful variable speed motors eliminate all spray.
* Easy to clean black color = less maintenance.
* Re-usable Quick Dry Filters are easily cleaned with running water.
* Spotlights with Dimmer Control/Heating Element to dry patron.
* No assembly required, simply plug in and start spray tanning.

Au Courant as seen in Dermascope Magazine

2008-05-19T10:47:00.000-07:00

Au Courant featured in Lovely Magazine

2008-05-18T06:15:00.000-07:00

Lovely is a modern online beauty and fashion magazine for those of us obsessed with fashion.

The online interface is gorgeous and concise, it brings the look and feel of a glossy online with amazingly crystal clear photography, interesting visuals and great content.

Our sincerest thanks to Ingrid Cordeiro Editor of Lovely Magazine.

Women's Murder Club - Au Courant

2008-04-18T18:38:00.000-07:00

Au Courant as used on Television Drama Series Women's Murder Club . Make-Up Artistry by Julie Socash.

Based on the best-selling series of books by James Patterson, Women's Murder Club tells the story of four friends from different walks of life who come together to form a unique murder investigation team. Their jobs as a homicide detective, a medical examiner, a newspaper reporter and an assistant district attorney give them a formidable range of skills, and their strong friendship provides the basis for the teamwork that's necessary to crack each case.

Catch it on ABC Tuesday Nights at 10/9c

Professional Makeup Artist Review

2008-02-29T07:11:00.000-08:00

Professional Makeup artist Mary Schook reviews Au Courant Sunless Tanning.

Beauty 212

Is winter's cold erratic weather starting to take it's toll and make your mind wander to warmer climates?

There's nothing like an instant tan to warm up one's look and give a bit of a healthy glow. I have used more than my fair share of sunless tanners and stains in my day. Most photo shoots for the spring and summer take place in the winter in a photo studio. Which tanner is the most natural? It is one from a company called Au Courant. http://www.aucourant.com/

My favorite formula is the Sunless Spray Tan. It seems to have more of an olive hue to it than the other formulas do, but they just came out with a Platinum line so that may have changed.Their website says the Mousse is their top seller.

THE POSITIVES
-No rancid smell from the developer.
-Natural looking colors for even the palest skin.
-Non-comedogenic so it doesn't break out the face.
-Variety of formulas for different skin types and effects.
-Contains Aloe so you won't have to worry about dry patches looking darker than other areas.
-There's no alcohol so it won't dry out your skin like other companies.
-Has a long shelf life! I hate it when my tanners go bad in less than a month after opening them.

TAN TIPS
-The key to a natural tan is to exfoliate well especially around the knees and elbows.
-Use non-latex gloves to spread over the body.
-Make sure the formula is dry before dressing.

Christina Aguilera on The Ellen Show

2008-02-21T07:38:00.000-08:00

Christina Aguilera was the featured guest on
The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

This was her first talk show interview since giving birth to her son Max.
She really looks sensational. Just Radiant....Oh-So Au Courant!

Marisa Coughlin | Au Courant

2007-11-23T12:07:00.000-08:00

Here are some beautiful images of the Lovely
Marisa Coughlin on the 'Hot in Hollywood' Red Carpet.

Sun Kissed Glow by Au Courant

The event 'Hot in Hollywood' is a celebrity driven AIDS Benefit.
Jaime Pressly hosted an all-star cast of HOT Hollywood actors in an evening featuring music, dance, laughs and a heartfelt outpouring of care and concern for those living with HIV/AIDS.
Among the beautiful faces were representatives - from Side Order of Life, Ugly Betty, and Hero's to Grey's Anatomy and My Name Is Earl.

Wanted to be there, but couldn't make it, or just want to give more? You can always make a donation at http://www.aidshealth.org Please specify that you are giving on Behalf of HOT IN HOLLYWOOD in the notes section.

Our sinceret thanks to Marisa Coughlin, Sara Mays,
Stacey Owens and Shane Horrell.

Au Courant as used on Ugly Betty

2007-09-16T16:38:00.000-07:00

Ugly Betty Season 2

Make-up by Julie Socash.

Au Courant is once again gracing the small screen thanks to make-up artist Julie Socash whose beautiful work can be seen every Thursday night on ABC.

Au Courant as used on Side Order of Life

2007-09-16T16:29:00.000-07:00

Shane was on the set of Side Order of Life tanning Marisa Coughlan.
Marissa has had a recurring role on the television series Boston Legal and now stars as Jenny McIntyre in Lifetime Television original series Side Order of Life.

Christina Aguilera quite Au Courant

2007-09-14T07:32:00.001-07:00

Sunday Magazine 2007
Sunday Telegraph (Sydney)
Sunday Herald Sun (Melbourne)

"The all-time favorite self tanning product
in the Aguilera camp is Au Courant"

US Magazine

"She's a fan of the Au Courant Sunless line."

Our sincerest thanks to Chrisitina Aguilera and
Celebrity Make-Up Artisit Stephen Sollitto.

xoxo

Au Courant & Rebecca Minkoff

2007-09-13T07:28:00.000-07:00

Au Courant was as a co-sponsor of designer Rebecca Minkoff newest handbag collection launch .

Based out of New York, designer Rebecca Minkoff launched her latest collection, Holiday 2007. Though she may be still considered a newbie in the world of handbags, Minkoff exudes star qualities. Her first line was introduced in spring 2004 and has since expanded to include 13 pieces.

The designer's fan base is made up of Hollywood divas including the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker, Nichole Ritchie, Cameron Diaz, and Kristen Cavalleri. And with more and more of these Minkoff sightings, it's no wonder why she is considered one of New York's most sought after up-and-coming designers. Her star continues to rise due to the impeccable design and craftsmanship of her bags.

Yao Ming meets Au Courant

2007-09-12T08:17:00.000-07:00

On our way to the AAD (American Academy of Dermatology) Tradeshow ; we ran into Yao Ming from the Houston Rockets.

Yao barely fits in the picture!

Yao Ming & Crystal Horrell of Au Courant

Some familiar faces...

2007-09-10T17:36:00.000-07:00

Thought I'd share these beautiful women :

Gail O'Grady & Jeri Ryan

Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards

Sam Fine

2007-09-09T08:36:00.001-07:00

Celebrity Make-up Artist Sam Fine & Shane Horrell

Another brilliant make-up artist and author is Sam Fine. He is noted especially for beautifying African-American women. Sam has developed some great tips & techniques for successful results on women of color. He has been called upon to work his magic on supermodels Iman, Naomi Campbell, Veronica Webb, and Tyra Banks, and superstars Patti LaBelle, Vanessa Williams, Brandy, and Mary J. Blige.

We highly recommend his wonderful book Fine Beauty.

It's all in the Family: My son Shane Horrell is Au Courant's NEXT Generation in-house professional make-up artist. Shane works as a commercial make-up artist in film, commercials, video production and print. He has quite a passion for artistry.