Have Instant Healthy Color--Vita Liberata's Warm Untinted Tan Lotion (Review)

Disclaimer:  This post is based on a free product provided by a company as a press sample so that I may offer my own  opinion, which may be the same or differ from yours.

Vita Liberata's Warm Untinted Tan Lotion

My light skin is especially pale at this time of year and could benefit from an influx of healthy color.  Since I already tried Vita Liberta's Self Tan Tinted Mousse in Sheer and liked how this award-winning product evened out my slight tan, I looked forward to experimenting with their Warm Untinted Tan Lotion (Light) when approached to sample it. 

Until my first experience with Vita Liberta, I was not particularly fond of self-tanners with all the chemicals needed to make that color change a reality.  However, this company gave me more peace of mind since they use 80% organic extracts, have no parabens, perfumes, and alcohol in a formula that keeps the skin soft and moisturized as it works.

Before I began using this product, I showered and exfoliated with my new sugar scrub to pave the way.  The smoother the surface, the better any self-tanning product adheres to the skin.  After I dried completely, I used my mitt and began applying using circular motions starting from the bottom of my legs to the thighs with this clear lotion.  When I was through, I repeated and blended more lotion to do the back.  What was left on my mitt was enough to finish off my feet.  This stuff does not have any bad smell to it either so you can work without getting a headache in the process. 

Next, I branched out to do the top of the arms to the wrist until everything from the front to the back was covered.  I skipped doing my chest and decolleté in an attempt to blend up to the bottom and across the shoulders and back since I did not have the recommended Deep for Face (untinted) or Rich for Face (tinted) to tan my face.  I was afraid if I went that high without the recommended product that I might look too obvious.

It is important to use a damp cloth to wipe the knuckles, knees, elbows, ankles and the sides of your feet before this product has a chance to sink in.  This prevents concentrated darkening in those areas so the tan looks more even.  Also, I found using a tanning mitt keeps the tan more even than fingers, which can leave you streaked.

I didn't see much of a change after one time, but I repeated the same routine.  After my second attempt, I was gaining a healthy color.  By the third time, my skin sported a beautiful natural glow that did look natural not like it came out of any tube.

If you are afraid of self-tanners because of horror stories you heard about turning orange, you don't have to worry.  You are in good hands with Vita Liberata all year round.  The Warm Untinted Self Tan Lotion (Light) is what I do recommend for perking up pale skin in just the right degree of tan.  The product retails for $33 for 6.76 fl. oz.

QVC Award-Nominated Vita Liberata's Sheer Tinted Self-Tan Mousse Is the Easiest Way to A Safe, Enviable Tan! (Review)

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Vita Liberata's Sheer Tinted Self-Tan Mousse

I love the look of a healthy golden tan, but I refuse to bake myself in the hot sun like a ham roasting in an oven.  My skin is too precious to me to deliberately risk it to harmful UVA and UVB rays that can provide that burnished look as well as prematurely age me.  As a result, I gained the barest minimum of a tan with just a tinge of extra color since I never go outdoors without a sunscreen.  When I was contacted to see if I would be interested in trying Vita Liberta's self-tanning products, I was curious to see if I could even myself out and sport the kind of golden-bronze tan I have always longed for.

Tanning mitt

I thought it would be best if I started with my body from the bottom up.  Therefore, I grabbed my loofah in the shower and thoroughly exfoliated my skin before I began.  This is an important step to help get rid of dead skin and provide a smoother, even surface for the mousse. 

Vita Liberata's Tinted Self-Tan Mousse is extremely kind without worrying about possible toxic ingredients.  This product has 80% organic extracts, no parabens, perfume, or alcohol so your skin can really thrive.

Once I dried off, I reached for that nominated Vita Liberata Tinted Self-Tan Mousse in Sheer (Medium)  and sprayed out a small handful of this airy foam on the tanning mitt that also was sent along.  Hurrying, I started near my ankles and worked my way up using a circular motion until I had a light, even coat. 

No nasty smell was involved either because this tanner was odorless with certified organic botanicals for maximum skin moisturizing benefits.  I must admit that I am no expert with self-tanning products, but using the tanning mitt made it so much easier to distribute and avoid streaks.  This same procedure was how I handled the rest of me.

This product dried fairly quickly.  However, it takes anywhere from four to eight hours for the true color to emerge so I had no clue how dark the Sheer choice of (Medium) golden bronze tan would become until later.  Intense Tinted Self-Tan Mousse is the deepest  version.

The next morning, however, I possessed a healthy dose of realistic color.  The Sheer (Medium) gave me a beautiful degree of golden bronze color to balance me off like I just came from a vacation.  In my case, I think the Intense shade with my light olive coloring would have been too dark.

I definitely want this same tan again.  I will be picking up a new bottle because I want to maintain this new gorgeous glow all year round because it is incredible. 

It's a no-brainer that Vita Liberata's Tinted Self-Tan Mousses have been nominated in the Best Self-Tanner category for the 2013 QVC Choice Customer Awards!

Trust me, if you want a natural looking tan and don't want to look like a walking carrot, this is the product you need.  The 3.38 fl. oz. retails for $45.  While you're at Vita Liberata's website make sure to enter their daily prize to win a full bottle of  your own Tinted Self-Tan Mousse.  You can also buy their products at Sephora.

If you already have experienced the wonders of Vita Liberata's Tinted Self-Tan Mousse yourself and agree with me that it's fantastic, then do vote for their product on these QVC Awards.  You have until September 20, 2013 to vote!

*Disclaimer:  Free products were provided to facilitate this review--not my opinion.*