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What’s this summer’s best accessory? A great tan, obviously! It makes almost every outfit look just a little better (okay lets be real- A LOT better). Tragically, not all of us have time to spend hours lounging by the pool, especially with finals week approaching.

Thankfully, being locked in ECL is no excuse to miss out on a killer tan. After trying just about every self-tanner on the market, my friend Caitlin told me about Bath & Body Works True Blue Spa lotion in Strike Gold and it’s quickly become my favorite. The lotion is tinted and immediately gives you a bronzed shimmer, making it incredibly easy to apply evenly. By the next day it already looks like you’ve clocked some serious beach hours. Oh and the best part- it smells amazing unlike most self-tanners out there (Jergens lovers, you know who you are.)

[Bronzing Self-tanning Lotion in Strike Gold $15]

Right now Bath and Body Works is offering a buy 2 get 1 free deal on True Blue Spa items, meaning if you purchase the lotion and body scrub (exfoliating is the key to an even tan) you can get an additional product for free! I chose to get the solar power tanning spray… ridiculous and unnecessary, I realize.In terms of exfoliating, I recommend True Blue Spa's Need a Margarita sugar body scrub. It love the citrus scent. If you can't take a break to drink a margarita during finals, you might as well smell like one!

[Refreshing Citrus Body Scrub in Need a Margarita, $13.50]

Let me know what your favorite self-tanner is!

peace,

Katina