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1. Laura Mercier Translucent Powder
A forever classic—lightweight, flashback-free, and perfect for bridal touch-ups.
2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder
Like a real-life filter—blurs, smooths, and adds just the right amount of glow.

3. Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Powder
Sets everything in place with a soft matte finish that holds up from getting ready to dance floor.

4. Maybelline Fit Me Loose
Drugstore gem with luxury-level payoff—perfect for everyday and bridal trials alike.

5. Haus Labs Bio Blurring Powder
Clean, skin-loving, and seamless—this powder smooths while letting skin breathe.

Tell us your favorite setting powders below!

xo, The MAB Team

Head to our Artist Approved Concealers for the must haves to cover dark circles and help you look awake!

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1.Makeup By Mario Contour Stick – in Medium
Creamy, blendable, and foolproof—this stick melts into skin for natural definition without harsh lines (plus, it comes with a built-in brush!).
2.Westman Atelier – in Biscuit
Clean, creamy, and totally luxe—Biscuit gives the perfect cool-toned contour with a skin-like finish that blends in seconds.
3.Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Bronzer – in Shade 2
This velvety matte powder gives a seamless sculpt and soft warmth—like contouring with a real-life filter.
4.MAC – in Harmony
An OG for a reason—this muted taupe-brown blush doubles as a contour shade for soft, shadow-like definition on lighter skin tones.
5.Fenty Beauty Match Stix – in Amber & Mocha
Amber brings that perfect cool contour for fair to medium tones, while Mocha is a go-to for deeper skin—both swipe on and stay put, even in summer heat.

What is your go to contour?
xo, The MAB Team

Need more summer makeup inspo? Our artists also shared their Approved Foundations For Summer to help you glow all summer!

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1.Dior Backstage Rosy Glow – in 001 Pink
The blush that went viral for a reason—this cool pink reacts to your skin’s pH for a custom flush that actually lasts in summer heat.
2.Rare Beauty – in Hope & Happy
These lightweight liquid formulas melt into the skin, giving you that hydrated, dewy flush that screams “clean girl summer.”
3.Patrick Ta – in Not Too Much / She’s A Doll
Double the glam with this duo—use the cream for a soft tint or top with powder for that bold, editorial flush that stays put all day.
4.Charlotte Tilbury Cheek to Chic – in Love Glow
This two-tone blush gives you that signature CT glow—romantic, radiant, and universally flattering with a soft shimmer finish.
5.MAC – in Warm Soul
The ultimate sun-kissed neutral—peachy-bronze with a hint of sheen that works with every summer look, from no-makeup to full glam.

Ready to have your beauty stash perfectly tailored to your skin type? Book our Beauty Concierge Service and let our pro artists help you upgrade your makeup and skin care!

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Gift Guides Highlights

1.Elevate their skincare routine with the gift of La Roche-Posay Vitamin C Serum, providing the beauty enthusiast in your life with a radiant and healthy glow.
5.Elevate their artistry with Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Oil-Free Foundation, a product that promises flawless canvases and endless creative possibilities for the beauty artist in your life.
7.Let her shine with the gift of MAB Beauty Lip Gloss, adding a touch of glam to her everyday look.
8.For the beauty enthusiast who wants their makeup to stay flawless all day and night, Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray is the ultimate gift for that fresh, long-lasting look.
10.La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen, a perfect blend of sun protection and a natural, even-toned finish.
13.Gift the art of beauty with MAB Artistry In-Person Makeup Lessons or Virtual Makeup Lessons, offering a personalized experience that empowers makeup enthusiasts to elevate their skills from the comfort of their own space.
14.MAB Beauty Mirror, the perfect gift for the beauty junkie in your life, ensuring every detail is flawless.

Make the beauty junkie in your life even happier this holiday with a MAB Spa Signature Facial!

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Gift Guide Highlights

4.Unleash their creativity with the Natasha Denona Glam Eyeshadow Palette, a must-have for any beauty artist looking to craft stunning eye looks.
8.MAB Beauty Mirror, the perfect gift for the beauty artist in your life, ensuring every detail is flawless.
9.Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pro Palette is a must-have gift for the makeup artist in your life, helping them create perfectly sculpted brows for every client.
13.Give the gift of skill enhancement and creativity with a MAB Academy Hands-On Training Course, perfect for the beauty artist in your life to expand their expertise and craft.
14.Elevate their artistry with Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Oil-Free Foundation, a product that promises flawless canvases and endless creative possibilities for the beauty artist in your life.
16.Shine with the gift of MAB Beauty Lip Gloss, adding a touch of glam to the client’s everyday look.

Have more people on your list to shop for this holiday season? Check out our full Holiday Gift Guides here!

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– Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara is a budget-friendly gem that delivers length, volume, and a sky-high lift for an eye-catching effect.
-Brighten your eyes with the NYX Jumbo Eyeliner Pencil in white, a budget-friendly, makeup essential to use on your waterline and inner corners to give a wide-awake effect!
-The favorite of MAB Artistry makeup pros, L’Oréal Lash Paradise Mascara delivers voluptuous volume and intense length for a mesmerizing gaze.
-Get Ana B’ favorite budget mascara, Maybelline The Falsies Mascara, it lifts and lengthens for a lash extensions effect without the cost!
-Define your eyes using Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner, it delivers a long-lasting, smudge-proof line for your eyes.
-Elevate your lash game with L’Oréal Voluminous Mascara, a budget-friendly gem that adds volume, length, and drama to your lashes for a bold and captivating look.

Get all of our Beauty on a Budget Series by clicking here for all our favorite products and dupes that won’t break the bank!

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-Achieve a flawless, matte canvas for your makeup with ELF Matte Putty Primer, a budget-friendly essential that helps control shine and extends the wear of your look.-Get radiant skin with the ELF Halo Glow Liquid Filter, another Flawless Filter dupe that delivers a luminous glow and blurs imperfections for a Charlotte Tilbury-inspired finish without the splurge.
-Experience the magic of a TikTok viral sensation with the ELF Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide, a must-have that smooths your skin and helps control excess oil.
-Lock in your makeup look with a radiant finish using ELF Halo Glow Setting Powder, which will keep your makeup in place all day while adding a luminous touch.
–Elf Putty Blush is a budget-friendly essential that delivers a soft, blendable glow for a radiant complexion.

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-Our favorite Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter dupe, L’Oréal True Match Lumi Glotion provides a radiant glow to your skin, giving the Instagram filter look without the filter.
–L’Oreal True Match Lumi Foundation has been one of our favorite dupes for Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation – get the same buildable, creamy coverage but at a fraction of the cost!
-Illuminate your skin with Revlon SkinLights, a radiant highlighter that effortlessly adds a natural, lit-from-within glow to your complexion.
-At an affordable price, Revolution Bronzer is a versatile essential that adds warmth and dimension to your complexion.
-An Ana B. favorite, Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser is a beauty kit essential for helping coverup those dark circles without creasing or emptying your wallet.

Get all of our Beauty on a Budget Series by clicking here for all our favorite products and dupes that won’t break the bank!

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-Want a matte finish with bold color? L’Oréal Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick will keep your lips on point through any adventure.
-The perfect balance of creamy texture and vibrant hues, Maybelline ColorSensation Lip Pencil creates a statement-making lip.
-Elevate your lip game with NYX Lip Pencil, a versatile essential that defines and enhances your pout with precision and lasting power.
-Indulge in long-lasting color and a high-shine finish with Maybelline Super Stay Vinyl Ink for a bold and captivating lip look that stays put.
–Maybelline Lifter Gloss is the perfect dupe for Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb, delivering both color and shine.

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1. How did you get started in spray tans and what inspired you to open the Organic Bronzing Studio? 

I had spray tanned a few times in the past and never seemed to love my tans. They smelled funny, felt sticky until you rinsed, and my tan was never great. I never loved the process or ingredients and I wanted a better experience and better product, so I sought out a cosmetic formulation company and started to make a “cleaner” spray tanning solution. OBS started as a part time side hustle, then I became a certified Spray Technician and with our proprietary blends and mobile tanning option, OBS was born! A better experience and amazing tan was my mission.

2. Can you explain the benefits of choosing an organic spray tan over traditional methods?

Let’s Talk Tan: all self-tanning or professional tanning products do have an ingredient in them called DHA (Dihydroxyacetone). It’s primarily derived from sugar beet or sugar cane, but it is a simple Carbohydrate created in a lab, so there isn’t anything truly organic about it. Organic ingredients were a priority when looking at what we combine with DHA for our solutions. Ingredients matter as we are applying them to the largest organ of our bodies, our skin!

3. How does your studio ensure a natural and even tan for every client?

Our technicians go through extensive training and apprenticeship to ensure that we all do the process the same. The Skin Consultation on the first appointment is crucial so we understand your skin, color desires and product needs ensuring a great tan everytime by anyone on our bronzing squad.

“A better experience and amazing tan was my mission.”

-Rachel Tyson

4. What are some common misconceptions about spray tans?

The one we hear the most is “ I don’t want to be orange”  and we understand! By choosing the right solution and discussing your tanning vision, we eliminate that from ever happening. Our solutions are designed to mimic the melanin in your skin, not stain or dye it to look bronzed. Your OBS glow should look so natural, no one would believe it’s a spray tan.

5. For a bride wanting a spray tan before her wedding, what should she specify to look the best and how soon before the wedding should she have it done?

Brides are our favorite! When booking the wedding tan, it’s important to book 2 days before your wedding. Most of our brides we see on a Thursday, unless they are traveling.

6. Should a bride do a trial spray tan like she would with hair and makeup?

Absolutely, we highly recommend a trial for the bride. It’s so they know what to expect and we can perfect the wedding glow before the big day. It’s also a great idea to coordinate the trial tan with hair and make-up so the artist can see your Wedding Tan.

7. What should a bride do to prep her skin before an appointment?

The night before her tan, it’s best to shave and exfoliate with a scrub and exfoliating mitt. Also we request no lotions or products on the skin the day of the tan, they can interfere with the solution and the overall development of the bride’s tan. If they do show up with lotion, makeup or deodorant, we have Micellar & Rose Water Cleaning Cloths to clean and hydrate the skin before we tan.

Our solutions are designed to mimic the melanin in your skin, not stain or dye it to look bronzed.

-Rachel Tyson

8. What aftercare tips do you provide to help brides maintain their spray tan for longer?

Post care is as important as the prep work before the glow! We recommend turning down the temperature in the shower to lukewarm, NO loofahs or scrubs with the tan, lotion at least twice a day. To help the tan last long into the honeymoon, we recommend a tan extender lotion that helps boost the tan up to 5 days longer

9. What sets Organic Bronzing Studio apart from other spray tan salons in the area?

100% our proprietary solutions and techniques that ensure consistently great results every time. Our Bronzing Squad is truly invested in the client and their experience! For over 10 years we have been DMVs best kept secret.

10. What advice would you give to someone considering their first spray tan experience at your organic bronzing studio?

It’s not as scary as you think! We know everyone is nervous the first time, but from the time you arrive, it’s like hanging out with your best girlfriends. Everyone leaves feeling truly amazing both inside and out. We can’t wait to bronze you beautiful!

Ready for year round sun-kissed skin? Book your session here and embrace the glow you’ve always dreamed of! 

Organic Bronzing Studio has 2 convenient locations: one in Old Town Alexandria and their newest location at our MAB Artistry Studio in Tysons Corner!

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