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you, even better continued from page 94 being 100 percent Italian still feels she needs to boost her color. "We have this legacy of dancers and performers with coppery, rich fake tans. But the reality is that Las Vegans aspire to a classy, natural-looking color." With a few basic rules, one five-minute tanning appointment can now last for more than a week. "Be showered the day of and shaved and exfoli- ated the day before, or at least eight hours before," Hunter says. "That way, the hair follicle is right where you want it to be. And you must have bone- dry skin. If you forgot and put lotion on after your shower, we have ways to wipe it off." To extend your tan, Hunter advises avoiding high-pH soaps, petroleum and mineral oils, as well as pools and Jacuzzis, all of which con- tain severe drying agents that prematurely strip off tans. Our predilection to bronze means that we've developed buying habits normally found in beachside cities like Miami and LA. According to Sephora skincare merchant/buyer Kate Gronso, self-tanners have become a "beauty staple" for Las Vegas, with sales on the increase across all four of its local stores. And when it comes to faking it, we don't scrimp on cost, she says, making a beeline for the most cutting-edge foundations: "St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse, which contains Aromaguard technology to nix unpleasant smells, and Perfekt Matte Body Perfection Gel, which promises fleck-free color and hydration, are two Vegas favorites." The list of need-to-own products grows by the day. Nordstrom carries the peptide-packed range of products from cult British skincare company Rodial (beloved by Victoria Beckham), and the line's fast-drying Rodial Brazilian Tan Airbrush is a top seller at Cosmopolitan's crown jewel of high-end beauty products, Skins 6|2. "Tanning is such a huge part of the Vegas experience," says Rodial's founder, Maria Hatzistefanis. "Vegas cus- tomers are all about looking and feeling amazing, whether they're relaxing with cocktails by the pool or partying the night away. A fabulous tan is the perfect accessory." I personally have my go-to "between" spray appointments routine down to a fine art: Victoria's Secret lotion for a shimmery base layer, followed by a thick layer of Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs makeup in Medium Glow, and a top coat of Lorac's popular TANtalizer Body Bronzing Luminizer. Is it a real tan or a fake? As with many things in Vegas, the fun is in not being able to tell. V the Bronzing BlAck Book Three experts to have on speed dial... Terry Hunter customizes each spray tan to the client, from desired depth of color to definition and degree of bronzing solution ($45). Bronzed, 4480 Paradise Road, 702-737-8266; bronzedtan.com Sunless tanning expert Kamela Brewer is constantly on the move with her mobile spray-tanning company, Bold Body Bronzing, which comes to your door and completes the full service in 30 minutes or less ($79). Her Evolv brand heated spray guarantees less goose bumps, too. Bold Body Bronzing, 702-280-3842; boldbodybronzing.com Custom airbrush tans by Amy Dunn of Artisun at The Spa at Wynn include a personalized blend of color that lasts up to two weeks ($100). Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3900; artisunbyamy.com After the Bronze Take your tan to the next level with these skin- perfecting products. STOCK UP ON SPF: Don't think your bronzed limbs don't need protection. Japanese beauty gurus Clé de Peau Beauté have used a powerhouse of antiaging ingredients in their newest sunscreen. SPF 50 PA+++, Clé de Peau Beauté ($120). Macy's, Fashion Show, 702-731-5111; macys.com. And L'Oréal Paris Sublime Sun Hydra Lotion Spray SPF 50+ contains silica powder and vitamin E to soothe skin ($10.99). Ulta stores citywide; loreal.com NOURISH: Once tanned, keep skin hydrated with a non-greasy formula. Reparative Body Lotion, La Mer ($150). Saks Fifth Avenue, Fashion Show, 702-733-8300; saksfifthavenue.com SMOOTH SKIN: A blend of argan and avocado oils make this lightweight scrub as hydrating as it is exfoliating for between tan times—and a hefty dose of orange peel lends it a zingy Mediterranean scent. Body Buff, Moroccanoil ($42). Canyon Ranch SpaClub, The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, 702-414- 3600; moroccanoil.com FACE UP: The key to a flawless tan is a smooth, even base. Pre-tan, keep skin glowing and flake-free 24/7 with this gentle, rice enzyme-infused face buff. Daily Microfoliant, Dermalogica ($50). Rio Spa & Salon, Rio Hotel & Casino, 702-777-7779; riolasvegas.com START OVER: This toner-meets-moisturizer uses 100 percent plant extracts to hydrate skin and is the perfect go-to for softening limbs pre-scrub to remove the last traces of color. Tonic Body Treatment Oil, Clarins ($54). Sephora, The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, 702-735-3896; sephora.com previous page: Crochet one-piece, BCBG MaxAzria ($158). Fashion Show, 702-737-0693; bcbg.com. Straw hat, Salvatore Ferragamo (price on request). The Shoppes at The Palazzo, 702-369-0251; ferragamo.com. Bracelet ($6,900), ring ($6,800), David Yurman. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-794-4545; davidyurman.com 96 vegasmagazine.com