A Defense of the Winter Spray Tan

By Heather Muir,Allure magazine

While gearing up for a party this Saturday, I worked a spray tan into my beauty prep schedule. It may not be the thing on most people's holiday to-do list, but it's definitely on mine. Plenty of people I know spray tan regularly in summer, but most of them stop cold turkey sometime in the run up to Halloween. Don't get me wrong-there's nothing wrong with being pale and proud, and to be honest, I don't get sprayed as often or go as dark as I do in July and August, but I'm a big believer on the positive effects of a cold-weather tan.

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When I have one, I wake up feeling prettier (and, yes, skinnier) and I don't feel the need to wear as much makeup-just some mascara and gloss and I feel ready to go. I also like that I can wear whatever outfit I want-no need to shy away from bare arms or a scoop neck. So it's not the most natural look in the middle of December, but it's one that helps me get through these short, cold days.

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What's your take on spray tans in the winter? And if you're a die-hard fan, do you agree they lift your spirits?

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