Please take notice of the differences.
It is a completely different looking color.
It has a green tinge to the formula, so don’t be put
off by this greenish look.
The color will change when dried and will look different
again when cured.
MIX CONTENTS
WELL BEFORE EACH USE
This is important, because of color separation, the product
mixes very easily.
It is a stronger color, so less is needed for a similar
coverage
Do not apply too heavy, lighter coats are more beneficial
and looks more natural.
It cures quicker (different to drying time), 6 hours as
opposed to 8 hours
This allows more coats in a 24 hour period, less time is
needed for tanning.
* Only the color has changed, everything else remains
the same.
Contest Color is still made the same way and has been proven
to be popular over many years.
If you have fair (light) skin tones. It is advised to use
a base coat first.
Tan Easy or Equinox Tanning Lotion will give you a great
base tan.
For any further information, please feel free to contact
me.
Quick Tanning Technique - Tuesday, September
01, 2009
Quick Tanning Technique.
This advice is a guide only and may vary from person to
person.
Your show is on Saturday and you have pale skin.
Thursday is your skin prep day (shaving, waxing, exfoliating
etc.)
On Thursday evening shower, dry well and apply a base coat
(Equinox or Tan Easy) leave on overnight.
Friday morning quick shower, no soap products, dry well
and apply a second coat of base tan. Leave tan to develop
at least 6-8 hours, no swimming or perspiring.
If you already have a great base tan you may start your
tanning from now.
Always, mix your Contest Color well before use, this is
important.
Friday evening apply a coat of Contest Color, your skin
should be dry so you will use more Contest Color on your
first coat, you may also experience uneven coating and streaks,
this is normal. Wait until dry approx. 30 minutes.
Apply a second coat of Contest Color, less will be used
and it will dry more even. Allow to dry, approx 30minutes.
Now buff your skin up with a soft cloth or old towel. Do
it gently, the Contest Color is still soft. It should develop
a sheen to your skin.
You have just removed the residue from the surface of your
skin.
Wear old clothes and leave until morning.
Saturday morning you may apply another coat Of Contest Color
if you need it, or just apply a Final Coat Tan (Body Shimmer
or Tan Master) before you leave for your show.
Final Coat Tans will apply easier when they are a body temperature
so warm yourself and the Final Coat Tan up before use.
If you do not wish to use a Final Coat Tan, it is recommended
to use HDFX Body Oil to give your tan a complete finish
& help set it for competition. Apply just before competition,
if you use too much oil just pat off excess with a dry towel.
Tan Master vs Body Shimmer - Friday, May 01, 2009
Tan Master V Body Shimmer
Body Shimmer was first developed over 10 years ago and is
still going from strength to strength. Tan Master is our
newest product in our range and although similar to Body
Shimmer, it is also very different as well.
Major
Similarities:
Both are supplied in 90 gram plastic tubs.
*Which is considerably more then our major opposition’s
sizing. Both products are designed to look better with a
good base tan.
Both are based on lanolin oil.
*Lanolin will absorb into the skin & then give a great
even glow as you warm up. It will also help moisturize your
skin for after the show.It does not sit on top of your skin
& wipe off with your hand movements.
Both are applied in the same way.
Remember to warm up the container to body temperature before
applying. Tan Master & Body Shimmer will spread much
more easily at body temp.
Both will give you a ready to go finish.
Tan Master being less glossy. If you do require extra oils,
HDFX Body oil is recommended.
Both may be applied prior to leaving for the show venue.
*A quick touch up at the show may be all that is needed,
which will save time.
Both products will wash off with soap & water.
*A quick shower & your skin will feel cleaned &
moisturized.
Both products can be washed off painted surfaces & floors
with a ‘Spray & Wipe’ type cleaning product,
very easily.
Appreciated by promoters & cleaning staff.
Both are the same price.
Both are great value for money.
Major Differences:
Tan Master is more opaque then Body shimmer. Body Shimmer
is designed to be applied over a good base tan. This could
be a natural dark tan or an artificial dark tan.
Tan Master is more suited for people who have trouble obtaining
that really dark tan, because of their skin type. Because
Tan Master has extra opacity, it will cover slight skin
blemishes better then Body shimmer, but does have a flatter
look. If you wish spray HDFX body oil can be applied, to
give lift.
It is recommended that you obtain a good base tan before
using Tan Master or Body shimmer.
Tan Master contains Bee’s Wax.
Because Tan Master also has extra opacity, this can inhibit
its ability to spread evenly. Bee’s wax will enhance
the spread-ability & also helps to hold your tan while
perspiring.
Do not use to much, less is best. Try to layer when applying
until you have the desired effect.
Tan Master
is different color to Body Shimmer.
Body Shimmer has a natural golden tan look about it with
shimmer added to enhance this look under strong stage lighting.
Tan Master has a stronger, darker more red/brown look,
with a lesser amount of shimmer added.
This means a thinner layer can be applied and still get
a great coverage.
Conclusion:
Tan Master & Body Shimmer are designed to enhance the
tan you already have. Not to be the only tan you have.
Some people will be able to use these products by themselves
without problems.
They would have to already have a natural looking dark
skin.
As a guide, the lighter your skin is naturally (white)
the more base tans you should have before using Tan Master
or Body Shimmer.
Use: Equinox, Tan Easy, Original Contest Color or Acetone
Free Contest Color to obtain a great base tan.
Refer to Tan Man’s Tanning Plan for details.
Product update - Contest Color and Tan Easy - Wednesday,
April 01, 2009
Product Update - Contest Color and Tan Easy
We have changed the bronzer (dye) formulation in
these products.
One of the dyes has become increasingly more difficult
to obtain over the last 12 months. So we have re-jigged
the formula and are now using a more readily available product.
We have wanted to change the look for some time. Finding
the color we liked was the hardest to do.
The Color is approximately 15% stronger then previous,
which means less coats may be applied to obtain the desired
effect. Base tans may not be needed.
It is even more important, then before to shake the contents
well.
Do not judge the finished color by looking at a wet sample.
The color will dry different after a few minutes.
This is certainly more noticeable with the Contest Color
products.
Also we were able to quicken the curing time (different
to drying time).
Now you can shower
and re-apply in approx. 6 hours instead
of the 8-10 hours recommended with our previous product.
It is still better to leave on as long as possible. This
means 3 coats maybe applied in 1 day. So tanning may only
be required the day before a show.
Equinox,
Body Shimmer & Tan Master.
We have had to change the fragrance used in these products
as it is no longer available.
The fragrance now used is called SUMMER BREEZE.
Product Update - Tan Master
Hint on applying: Because this product is more opaque then
Body Shimmer, it is recommended to apply a thinner coat
& layer until you have the desired results.
This product is designed to help cover minor skin blemishes,
but applying too heavily may also cover what is desired
to be seen by the judges.
Tan Master has a flatter finish then Body Shimmer. If you
do not want this, just apply HDFX Body oil to give your
color a lift.
Again only use a small amount. Dab off excess with a towel
or cloth.
