THE BEST IN BEAUTY
FROM THOSE WHO KNOW BEST

VIOLET GREY began with our search for the best eyelash curler. To find the answer, we formed a band of inside-Hollywood experts and editors — from makeup artists to movie stars — to test every eyelash curler against our rigorous set of standards (the VIOLET CODE). We tested on film sets, on red carpets, and in the back of Jack Nicholson’s limousine — and once we learned which curler would make our lashes curve and not crimp (Utowa, it’s from Japan), we moved on to mascara, lip stain, dry shampoo, and everything else a girl needs in her cosmetic wardrobe. On any given day, we are discovering, testing, and approving best-in-class beauty. The result is a discerning curation of products, tips, and inspiration deemed essential — the Industry’s Beauty Edit.

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james read

instant bronzing mist

The must-have spray that delivers an even, sun-kissed glow.

Written By Jayme Cyk

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DISCOVERED

Ever in search of the perfect natural bronzed glow, makeup artist Kira Nasrat found her match in James Read’s Instant Body Mist, which she praises for its ability to create a beautiful, even tan. The lightweight mist is the star in the editorially acclaimed lineup from self-tanning guru Read (he’s responsible for Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s, Ellie Goulding’s, and Lady Gaga’s most radiant moments). Infused with skincare ingredients like aloe vera, Vitamin E, and coenzyme Q10, which helps fight aging, the unique mist lends skin an instant burnish that continues to develop throughout the day. Converts also praise its user-friendly packaging, which comes equipped with a 360-degree nozzle for easy application.

TESTED

ON SET: The perfect cheat to look extra-toned on a swimwear shoot.

ON THE RED CARPET: Dries in a flash, so you can safely slip right into your gown post-bronzing.

ON THE VANITY: Kick-starts your tan before the first beach day of the season.

APPROVED

“I used to find it impossible to spray tan myself until I used the James Read Instant Body Mist. The 360-degree spray nozzle makes it so easy, and it’s super lightweight. It provides instant gratification and lasts for days!”—Kira Nasrat, makeup artist

FILED

September 8, 2015—Lessons On Self-Tanner Removal

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The VIOLET CODE is a process and set of standards by which VIOLET GREY’s committee of beauty industry experts and influencers separate hero products from the tens of thousands of options available to you on the market. The result is a curation that is truly the best in beauty from those who know best.

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James Read

James Read Instant Bronzing Mist

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