10 Beauty Mistakes You're Probably Making

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Applying lotion after an airbrush tan

Lotion and airbrush tanning don't mix. "Many women arrive for an airbrush tan wearing lotion, which only creates a barrier and hinders the color from fully absorbing into your skin," says Erica Abdo, a professional makeup artist who works at Fashion Week in New York City, as well as for celebrities such as Samantha Harris. "You should also skip moisturizer afterward because it interferes... more 

Photo by: Getty Images

Applying lotion after an airbrush tan

Lotion and airbrush tanning don't mix. "Many women arrive for an airbrush tan wearing lotion, which only creates a barrier and hinders the color from fully absorbing into your skin," says Erica Abdo, a professional makeup artist who works at Fashion Week in New York City, as well as for celebrities such as Samantha Harris. "You should also skip moisturizer afterward because it interferes with the DHAs, or tanning agents, that take six to eight hours to develop."

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