Nov

“Xen Tan Face Tanner ….. it does the trick “

Ok here’s an idea that really works! I don’t know about you but I like to have a healthy

natural looking glow, even in the darkest depths of winter. Achieving that “just back from the beach look” can be hard work and a little time consuming.

So, let me tell you about a sunless tanning product that gives you a great looking face tan all year round. Better still its easy to apply, without any mess, hassle or even a trip to a tanning centre.

So Much Choice

My biggest concern with some sunless tanning products is usually the smell and without naming names, there are some nasty smelling solutions out there that promise the earth but sadly don’t deliver. It’s also another matter when you have to then decide which product to trust enough to actually put on your face.

About Xen Tan

Xen Tan has revolutionised self tanning for some time now with their comprehensive range of self tanning lotions and self tanning mist. Manufactured in the USA, this brand does have a loyal following, including many other UK celebrities. The company has built a strong reputation for streak free, easy blending with all of its body products. But does this philosophy also apply to the face product too.?

Well, having tried Xen Tan Face tanner, I was very happy with the results. ..

Xen Tan Face Tanner gets to work

The handy 80ml tube may at first appear to be a nothing spectacular. However, when you unscrew that cap the first thing you notice is a very pleasant fruity smell which immediately inspires you to want to use the product. To apply the Xen Tan Face tanner simply squeeze a small about on to your figure tips, you don’t need much as the application is easy. The liquid is white and not brown, so there is a strange feeling that you are just using a traditional moisturiser and really that is the way to use the product. So just dab it on your various facial zones and blend in.

Make sure you cover all your face and neck, then rinse your hands, which to me seemed odd at the time, as I had convinced my self that I was using a moisturiser. You can easily forget …. I must confess I did this the first time I used it. In fact, I only realised my mistake a few hours later when I noticed brown tinge inside my figures and palms which looked like I had a very heavy night on the Marlboro Lights. It does say on the tube “Wash hands with soap after applying”….. Note to self! “read the directions first.”

The only thing left to do is let it develop, which it does very gradually. Xen Tan recommend that you wait three hours before showering or swimming. After that time you will see a noticeable difference. I was really happy with the results, a very natural healthy looking tan, not orangey and certainly not over powering.

My recommendation is to apply Xen Tan Face Tanner in the morning and by lunch time you can see the final result, you can also wear it under make up too. I now use a small amount two or three times a week so the tube should last a while.

What’s in it

Xen-Tan Face Tanner contains green tea, milk thistle, Vitamin E, gentle fruit acids along with aloe to give skin a real treat and pump it full of healthy moisture. The gradual tanning formula leaves skin looking radiant and sun kissed.

Buy Xen Tan Face tanner now

Nov

Hey Gorgeous,

So the nights are drawing in and summer seems like it was an age ago, your summer tan has long ago faded and now the joys of central heating on your hair and skin are beginning to be noticed…no need to despair as gorgeousshop has a plethora of gorgeous goodies to ease those blues away and make you simply wonderful this Winter!! Here are my top 10 beauty buys:

1. GHD Purples – the in-season colour of the moment. Pre-order yours now for just £155 which not only includes the sexy stylers, but a travel hairdryer and clips which all can be stored in the heat resistant roll bag!

2. Clarins HydraQuench Intensive Serum Bi-Phase – For just £35 you can purchase this handbag product is moisture in a tube – renew and refresh your tired and dry skin caused by the elements and replace it instead with soft, supple and renewed skin.

3. Don’t forget to decorate those nails in this seasons colour – Jessica Nails Colour – 461- Anything Goes is bang on trend, and because it’s Jessica you know you’ll be taking care of your nails as well as looking fabulous! Plus gorgeousshop saves you 10% off the RRP!

4. Elizabeth Arden Big Red Colour Box – RRP £200 Our Price £29.99!! Grab this bargain before it’s too late…the list of quality products included goes on and on! The in-season colours are fabulously presented and would make a great Christmas present…although when you receive it you may have trouble giving it away…so best order a few!

5. Gorgeous Select – Save up to 70% off the RRP on all your favourite brands including Elizabeth Arden, L’Oreal and Urban Decay.

6. md skincare Renew & Maintain Giftset – For £75 renew your skin with Dr Dennis Gross’ famous skincare Daily Face Peel pad routine, and also a full sized Hydra-Pure® Radiance Renewal Serum.

7. Sad, dry and damaged hair is not a good look for winter, whether it frizzes or just hangs limp the best way to keep it looking, and feeling, great is to keep your hair nourished just like your skin, my top hair products for Awesome Autumnal hair are the Redken Real Control Shampoos, Conditioners and treatments. Suitable for use daily the shampoo and conditioner work to revitalise your hair, whilst the Overnight Treat and Intense Renewal Mask are great top-ups to use once a week or so.

8. Shhh…this one’s a secret as we all want these for ourselves…Xen Tan Gift Packs…3 fantastic value products in a cute bag, tailored to your skin so you get the best out of your tan…so you may be pale and interesting underneath but from the outside you radiate a sexy golden glow!

9. New to Gorgeousshop is BaByliss Pro – professional salon quality products at reasonable prices, from curling tongs to hair dryers, in a variety of colours and styles your perfect match is sure to be here, so take a sneaky peak and grab yourself a little treat!

10.  …and last but not least the last pre-Christmas Winter top 10 – a little something for the man in your life, encourage him to look as great as you this winter with the Tigi Bedhead for Men Introductory Kit, all the products in this kit would usually tot up to £50.55 but we’re selling it for just £20.55 so you’re really saving yourself a fortune and treating him too! We won’t tell if you won’t!

Coming soon, a look at all things BaByliss in the new range, what’s best for curls, drying, flicks and kinks and all the rest!

If you have any beauty questions or want any tips or advice why not email me here.
Stay Gorgeous,

Nov

As we approach the chilly month of November, it seems that the heating has to be turned up, and those woollen fabrics pulled on nearer to our skin. Add that to the water we wash with (which where we live is undeniably hard), and it seems my skin has GONE CRAZY!

With a scalp “on fire” I could hardly concentrate on anything else, and it even hurt to brush my hair. I reached for the Gorgeous website and typed in “sensitive scalp”, and was amazed at the selection I found. On further investigation I gave the following products a try, and I thought I’d share with you how they worked for me.

Kerastase – Resistance – Ciment Anti Usure

Kerastase – Kerastase Dermo Calm – Bain Riche Haute Tolerance

Redken – Scalp Relief leave in treatment

You could try Redken – Scalp Relief leave in treatment. This is equally as effective as the Scalp Chemistry, but infinitely easier to use. Whatsmore, you don’t find yourself having to wash your hair every time your scalp itches. Redken – Scalp Relief leave in treatment comes in a lovely discreet bottle with a pipette and can fit easily in your handbag. Just squeeze a few drops of Redken – Scalp Relief leave in treatment onto the sensive area, and you will feel instant relief.

Finally if you’re looking for a longer term solution and perhaps a more preventative method, you could try shampooing with Kerastase Dermo Calm – Bain Riche Haute Tolerance. I had used this years ago, but I’d forgotten how wonderful it is.

For the last couple of weeks I’ve been alternating

Kerastase Dermo Calm – Bain Riche Haute Tolerance with other brands, and my hair and scalp have felt altogether more human, and I don’t hit the ceiling every time I reach for the brush! For the conditioner, try Kerastase Ciment Anti-Usure, not only is it as gentle as silk, it does a wonderful job of conditioning the hair. Beautiful colour bottles too, but that’s just my preference. As my friends always say…..”don’t get her started on the packaging!!!”

I really hope these products will get you through the strains and pains of scalp irritation, there really is nothing worse. Don’t forget at Gorgeous our intention is to provide the beauty products YOU NEED, so email us and let us know if you can’t find what you’re looking for.

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VERDICT – all the products listed above worked. In terms of my lifestyle though, it has to be said that the Redken (pipette bottle ) was the best. This meant I didn’t have to wash my hair every time my scalp was on fire, and it was instantly soothing.