WEEKLY MUST-HAVE: Per-fekt Body Perfection Gel

Sometimes, there just aren't enough hours in the day. The beach beckons your name but, sadly, you have to work overtime for that Monday morning presentation. Or, perhaps, you're that rare type of girl that loathes laying out and catching rays.

When tragedies like the above strike, it's nice to know there's an alternative that doesn't consist of streaky self-tanners, tanning beds or spray tans. There's Per-fekt Body Perfection Gel for those days - and nights - when your body yearns for the instant glow of a tan but time (and the sun) has escaped you.

Per-fekt Body Perfection Gel is a gel-like lotion that evens out skin tone while creating the perfect bronzed color. The formula comes in Brilliant, a sun-kissed beige, Golden, a warm tan, Exotic, a rich chocolate, and, most recently, tan, a natural tan. The sheer matte gel reminds me of another favorite, Scott Barnes Body Bling, except that Bling contains an overload of shimmer and has a tendency to get on your threads (although it does leave your gams looking gorgeous). Per-fekt is matte so it doesn't have the shimmer quality and it dries/ absorbs into the skin much faster so you don't need to worry about leaving marks on your clothing.

Both are great. I still love me some Bling for that special night out but for everyday use, Per-fekt is less of a mess and hassle and still achieves the overall desired effect of a sun kissed bronze hue. And, of course, my favorite part, it's only a one night commitment -- washes off with soap and water!

No excuses for pale skin - go get your tan on asap.

PRICE TAG: $48.00