Review: Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs

If there is one thing I don’t look forward to in the Winter to Spring/Summer transition…it’s when I don those shorts, capris or skort for the first month only to reveal super pale legs. Not to mention that now that I’m on TV weekly for PA Live, I can no longer wear tights and nylons (or pantyhose as we’d refer to it in my day) just look weird in HD. So one day while on the set of PA Live I overheard Monica Madeja say she uses Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs. Seeing how natural it looked on Monica, I knew I had to give it a try.

I honestly was very skeptical of Airbrush Legs prior to seeing how it looked on Monica. I figured that it would be along the lines of a self tanner and would look orange and after my L’Oreal Sublime Bronze debacle, I’ve stayed away from this sort of product.

I went with Light Glow, which is their leg makeup for fair skin tones. Having Keratosis Polaris on my legs doesn’t help my plight when it comes to my legs. It’s something I’ve inherited from my mom and I’ve always hated it. One thing that has always helped minimize its appearance is a tan. With TV in HD, those red dots show up clearly, so without having to bask in the sun, Airbrush Legs seems like the perfect compromise.

Once out of the shower, make sure your legs are completely dry. Avoid using any oil-based products to shave or exfoliate with prior since that tends to leave a film on the skin. Shake the can and then spray into your palm and rub in a circular motion on your legs until it appears even. It will look really dark in your palm, but once it’s applied, it is not dark at all. I’ve found that two applications work best for me to give me the desired look I like for my legs. Wash your hands with soap and water once you’ve applied Airbrush Legs so that you don’t have tan palms.

The result is a subtle bronze glow that is not orange or unnatural looking. There is a small bit of shimmer, but that is just a trick to mask any skin imperfections (and it certainly does!) What I love is that Airbrush Legs does not come off until you wash it with soap and water the next day. It’s water resistant — I’ve been out in the rain with it and it didn’t wash off. I even went to bed with it on, with white sheets…and it did not rub off.

They also have Airbrush Legs for medium and dark skin tones and I cannot recommend it enough. For only $12, it’s one of the best products I’ve invested in this year. Have you used it?

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Posted on May 21, 2012 by Shannon Nelson in beauty, Makeup Leave a comment

Perfume Review: Michael Kors Suede

I’ve long coveted Michael Kors handbags…mainly from the aisles of Marshalls (where I do all of my brand name shopping), but when he came out with his limited edition fragrance, Suede, I knew I had to try it.

It’s signature Michael Kors to give attention to detail in all of his products and Suede is not exempt. The box itself is beige and covered in suede that is velvety to the touch. The glass has a V, emulating a V neckline. You see this duplicated on the top of the bottle as well. The perfume itself is flesh-colored reminding you of bare skin. Read more

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Shannon Nelson in beauty, perfume Leave a comment

Sensory Fusion from Aromafloria

If you love Aromafloria’s natural bath and body products, then you’ll love their Sensory Fusion line of organic body butters. This collection is a blend of ingredients to create fantastic scented lotions while soothing dry skin. I received Kiwi Coconut, Mango Ginger, Honey Papaya and Pomegranate.

Sticking to my staple summer sent, Kiwi Coconut was my favorite. I don’t know what it is about that coconut smell in warmer weather…it makes me feel like I’m living the island life here on the lake. These body butters are a mix of shea butter and aloe, so they are both hydrating as they are soothing. I used the Honey Papaya last summer and I cannot begin to tell you how lovely it made my skin feel on my sun parched skin. And yes, despite wearing sunscreen, I still managed to get a few sunburns (lesson learned to re-apply every 2 hours.) The whipped body butter felt so good on my skin as it melted it from the heat my skin generated from the sunburn. Read more

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Shannon Nelson in bath and body, beauty, skin care 4 Comments

Freshen Up and Cool Down With a Minty Exfoliator

Back in our school days, unless you were one of those unlucky kids that always got stuck in summer school, summer was a priceless chance for some serious “me” time. Between summer camps and beach days and trips to the amusement park, however, that three-month break from school as a kid was hardly ever relaxing, and nowadays with my busy work schedule, I wish I could go back in time and kick my childhood self for not sleeping in just a few minutes later each day and really milking it for all it was worth.

But of course, you don’t know how good you have it till it’s gone, but there are still plenty of ways to relax your present self this summer without the need for a time machine! All you need is to infuse a mint-infused scrub into your usual shower routine! Extremely refreshing with an added minty-fresh sensation, mint exfoliators provide the perfect way to slough off a hot day’s sweat and keep summer-dry skin fresh, smooth, and clean. Plus, there’s nothing like the therapeutic scent of mint to put your mind at ease after a long hard day at camp! – I mean, work. Read more

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Shannon Nelson in bath and body, beauty, skin care Leave a comment

Makeup Tips to Look Younger

It’s been a while since I’ve done a video for A Girl’s Gotta Spa! so today is your lucky day… With my 38th birthday looming ever closer, I thought it would be a good idea to share a few tips for looking younger.

(Stila, Clinique, LashControl, Xtreme Lashes, Christopher Drummond Beauty, Shiseido, Pureology)

The above are the products that I used to get the look below (although my awesome hair did not translate on camera):

Check out my video and if you love it, share with your friends! And never mind my cleavage…yes, bad shirt choice…keep focused on the words coming out of my mouth. (Pretty please.) What are some of your makeup tips for looking younger?

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Shannon Nelson in anti-aging, beauty, blush, bronzer, brows, brows, eye shadow, Hair Care, lipstick, Makeup, makeup tips, mascara Leave a comment

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