FGW: Model Co products

There are so many similar products on the market that sometimes it takes a little something extra to make a product grab your attention. After they’ve got you hooked it takes quality and innovation to keep your attention. Model Co accomplishes both handily.

The Model Co Self Tanning Glove is a great product to work with. It is so much faster than any other self tanner I’ve used and there is no mess to worry about at all. The glove is soft but tough, and can be rubbed from head to toe. It has cocoa butter, and to me it smells like cake batter, yum.  With no chemical fumes, the scent wasn’t just tolerable,  it was a relaxing and enjoyable. The packaging is also great for travel, no worries about bottles or tubes opening accidentally. Tuck the slim packet in your suitcase and call it good! It takes only a few minutes to dry and set, so you can quickly get dressed and finish your day. The color can be deepened with an additional application within 48 hours. If you are exceedingly fair skinned, like myself, this is not the product for you, since the deep color ended up a bit orange on me. Perhaps if they make a lighter version… Also, it needs to be said that you shouldn’t rush this. Take the time to make sure you thoroughly wipe every inch of skin you want tanned. Any spot you miss will be glaringly obvious, trust me, I couldn’t wear short sleeve shirts for a week! I prefer a tinted product for this reason, but if you are a veteran self tanner with medium to dark skin who needs a quick touch up, give these handy gloves a whirl.

The Lip Lights gloss is another product that makes you wonder why nobody thought of this sooner. With an ultra bright light in the cap and a mirror on the tube, you can get perfect application of the smooth shiny gloss no matter where you are. I have yet to pull this out and begin to apply it without getting comments from men and women alike. Most men love the all purpose nature of the mirror and light, while most women just want to know where they can buy it! The color selection is fairly neutral, which is perfect for summer, but you know me, I like a little more color to choose from. Even with the neutral color, I find myself choosing this gloss from my purse far more that I would’ve initially imagined. It has a smooth lightweight texture and isn’t sticky.  Sienna Sunset is a very flattering color, and no added fragrance or flavor make it a nice choice for anyone.

Currently Sephora is the only major nationwide retailer to carry this Australian based brand, though boutiques in 11 states also carry the Model Co line, including Henri Bendel in New York. Like many of our favorite brands, these are products created to fill a need, with a lot of though and planning in each one.  Model Co strives to be revolutionary and innovative, and I have a feeling we will start seeing a lot more of them in the future.