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The return of the non-tan

the%20non%20tan.jpgOn last night's episode of How to Look Good Naked, they were heralding the return of the 'non-tan'. That is, staying milky white and glowing rather than baking under the sun or overdoing the fake tan. Personally, I don't really have any choice but to follow this trend, being permanently milky-of-skin. But what about you lot? Will you be embracing the pale and interesting trend, or is the allure of a figure-flattering tan greater for you?

Like that? Check out these inspirational pale celebs

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St Tropez Ultimate Shimmer Puff

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If you're still dedicated to slathering on the fake tan right into the depths of winter, then make sure you amp up your golden glow for the party season with this St. Tropez Luxury Shimmer Puff (£15). Filled with bronzing shimmer powder, it will illuminate and show off your tan (real or bottle) to its full effect. Plus, it comes in a rather swanky box!

Like that? Try this: St Tropez Everyday | St Tropez Everyday Airbrush

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He-Shi - the unisex fake tan

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He-Shi is probably the best unintentionally hilarious beauty product, ever. For a start, it's called He-Shi. He-Shi? Are they serious?! However, this isn't a beauty product specifically for transvestites, it is named so because it is apparently a unisex fake tan. Umm, since when have fake tans not been unisex? Ok, so fake tan on men is never a good idea (sorry, orange skin looks bad enough on women, let alone anyone else), but I haven't noticed any tanning bottles bearing the disclaimer 'women only'. Hmm.

Apart from being for women and men, the other 'selling points' of He-Shi are that it 'does not smell foul' and it's tinted so you can see where you're putting it. Hmmm.

It's available here.

Like that? Try this: Biotherm Homme Power Bronze (some non unisex fake tan) | More fake tans

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The Kiss and Makeup Holiday Essentials: The results!

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Well you've been voting since the beginning of July on your ideal holiday beauty companions, and here's what you've chosen to go in the Kiss and Makeup suitcase...

Bronzer: Clinique Shimmering Tones  37%
Nail polish: NARS 38%
Tinted lip balm: MAC Tendertones 28%
Eyeshadow palette: Bobbi Brown 36%
Bronzer: Nars 31%
Travel kit: L'Occitane 30%
Make up bag: Stephanie Johnson 37%

NARS was the only brand to make it in twice, so they must rank pretty high in your affections. Clinique, MAC, Bobbi Brown and L'Occitane won your vote, making quite a nice collection for anyone's holiday. I only wish this was what I was taking on mine!

If you're sad that the voting is over, fear not, so there will be something similar stuff coming soon!

Like that? Try this:  Beauty Holiday Destination #1: USA | Beauty holiday destination #2: Japan

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Five ways to look like you've been airbrushed, without going anywhere near photoshop

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Kelly Osbourne is the latest celeb to go under the mouse - emerging an almost unrecognisable version of her former self. Spare yourself the indignity of being digitally remodelled (I know, unlikely to happen to us, but just pretend it could!) by already looking like an airbrushed version of yourself...

1. Mineral Makeup. Or as I like to call it, miracle makeup. The buffing-on method used to cover your skin in these tiny grains leaves you with a airbrush-like flawless, dewy finish.

Try: Bare Escentuals or Lily Lolo...

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Get that 'I've totally been on holiday" look with Givenchy Logo Sunkissed Powder Bronzer

Givenchy_sunkissed_logo_bronzer Woo! The sun is finally shining, now if only they would stop showing me footage of people enjoying themselves on the beach on the TV I wouldn't feel so jealous! If like me, you're stuck somewhere that doesn't have lapping shores and a swimming pool, cheer yourself up with Givenchy's Logo Sunkissed Powder. Even if we're not actually lounging around the pool, at least we'll look like we have been!

Like that? Try this: Givenchy Arty Colour Spring Summer Collection | Vote for your favourite bronzer to go in our beauty suitcase

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The Kiss and Makeup Holiday Essentials #5: An instant bronzer

Fake tans are fiddly and tend to have a habit of going wrong, so pack an instant bronzer for summer-ing up your skin with instant results, and no unpleasant smells! Don't forget to vote on the rest of the holiday beauty bag here. Take your pick...

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