Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Self-Tans While She Sleeps (and You Can Too)
by Phillip Picardi
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Sure, we've all heard of "beauty sleep." And we all know that when we're well-rested, we tend to look better: no dark circles, healthy color in our skin, and wide-awake eyes. Still, we bet that even beauty won't get you to bed any earlier. (In fact, we know it! A recent PBS documentary revealed that most teens are getting an hour and a half less sleep than they need to be fully alert.)
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You know who else understands how difficult it can sometimes be to get a good night's rest? Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. She's, you know, an international model and an actress (AKA a professional good-looking person). It's literally her job to be glowing. So how does she do it?
The truth is, it's probably a myriad of things, including impossibly unfair genetics, a personal trainer, and maybe even a private chef. But it could also be the little beauty gem we found out she's incredibly obsessed with.
"James Read Sleep Mask Tan is the best facial tanning product I've ever used," she tells Teen Vogue. "I can't stop using it. It gives me extra body confidence for my shoots and on the catwalk."
Since we also want extra confidence à la Rosie, we decided to give it a go. And truly, it works! "It's a combination of overnight skin beautifying ingredients and a touch of self tan," explains James Read, the inventor of the product. (And the tanning expert relied on by stars like Ellie Goulding and Rita Ora).
This lightweight lotion contains redness-reducing agents like aloe vera and cucumber along with hydrating essentials like hyaluronic acid and red algae. When fused with a hint of Read's signature golden tan, the formula goes to work overnight! Since a durable self-tan takes time to develop, sleeping is the perfect time to work on your glow. And everyone knows a great complexion is only enhanced by hydrated skin.
The best part? It's not tinted, so you don't have to worry about staining your pillow or getting any streaks from application. Just apply before bed, wake up, and go!
Read recommends using it once or twice a week for a Rosie-like bronze. Think of it as going on an overnight vacation. May you dream of palm trees and the ocean. Or, you know, Rosie on the Balmain runway.
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