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Summer’s knocking, and if your skin hasn’t gotten the memo, we’ve got you. We sat down with celebrity spray tan artist and founder of Dolce Glow, Isabel Alysa, to talk about her signature approach to glowing skin—fast, flawless, and gloriously low-maintenance. If anyone can deliver a five-minute glow that looks like a beachside vacation, it’s Isabel.
Her luxe sunless tanning brand has earned a cult following from red carpet legends like Jennifer Lopez, Miley Cyrus, the Kardashian/Jenners, Selena Gomez, and TikTok It-Girl Alix Earle—but Isabel’s mission is simple: to make a head-turning glow feel totally doable, even if you’ve got a full calendar and a half-charged phone.
We’ve been longtime fans of Dolce Glow, and for good reason. The brand’s lineup is skincare-first, streak-proof, and built for beauty lovers who want the glow without the guesswork. These are products that multitask while you live your life—and make it look like you just stepped off a yacht.
What Makes Dolce Glow Different?
Dolce Glow isn’t just self-tanner—it’s like your favorite face serum, highlighter, and tropical vacation had a baby. Isabel created the brand after years of working hands-on with clients, blending high-performance skincare ingredients (think hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil, and vitamin E) with custom-blend tanning formulas that feel as good as they look.
And yes, the packaging is chic, the textures are lush, and the scents? Fresh, never fake. From mixing Goccia di Sole Drops into your face cream to swiping on Mia Instant Body Glow for a quick collarbone pop, every product is designed to feel like a mini moment of glam.
Isabel’s Lazy Girl Routine
Short on time? Isabel’s go-to is the stuff of beauty dreams: a mist of Acqua Hydrating Self-Tanner (like a setting spray, but better), a swipe of Contour Sculptor to warm up the cheekbones, and a layer of Mia Instant Body Glow across the legs and décolletage for that “I just got back from somewhere fabulous” finish.
This is the same routine she uses backstage or before events when celebs need to look glowing in minutes. One of her pro tricks? Mixing Mia Instant Body Glow with lotion and applying it with a dense brush to create an airbrushed, photo-ready sheen. Follow with a light mist of Dolce Self-Tanning Mist, and you’re red-carpet ready—even if you’re just going to dinner.
Pro Tips from the Glow Queen
So what do her A-list clients actually ask for? “It’s always the same,” Isabel says. “They want to look enhanced, not overdone. The tan has to hold up under cameras, lights, sweat—you name it.”
That same high standard is built into every Dolce Glow product, making it surprisingly beginner-friendly. “They’re streak-free, fast-drying, and easy to blend,” Isabel notes. “You won’t be standing around in a robe second-guessing your application.”
Everyday Glow, But Better
For a subtle buildable tan (especially on the face), Isabel loves Acqua Hydrating Self-Tanner. “No rinsing, no weird smell—just glow,” she says. For instant radiance, her forever fave is Dolce Self-Tanning Mist. “It deepens over the day and the travel-size version is perfect for on-the-go touchups. Plus, it sprays upside down so you can reach tricky spots.”
Glowing Skin Starts with Care
Isabel is passionate about skincare, and it shows. “I didn’t grow up with access to fancy skincare, so I made sure our formulas really nourish the skin,” she says. That’s why every product includes ingredients like hyaluronic acid, macadamia oil, and vitamin E to hydrate and protect while you glow.
To keep that glow looking fresh? “Hydrate like your tan depends on it—because it does,” Isabel says. She recommends moisturizing daily (especially elbows, knees, and hands), skipping harsh scrubs, and on day four, adding a few Goccia di Sole Drops to lotion or misting on Dolce Self-Tanning Mist to refresh.
Think of it like silk—you treat it gently, and it wears beautifully.
Isabel’s 10-Minute Glow-Up
Even when she’s rushing out the door, Isabel keeps her glow game strong. She starts with a mist of Acqua, adds a touch of Contour Sculptor for definition, slicks back her hair, and finishes with Vanilla Lip Butter and SPF 50 Balm. “Confidence is the best part of any routine,” she says. “And that only takes a few minutes when you’ve got the right products.”
Final Glow
Whether you’re getting ready for rooftop cocktails, a beach escape, or just want to feel like your best, bronziest self—Dolce Glow delivers. Isabel Alysa’s signature approach proves you don’t need a glam squad or a tanning tent to look (and feel) radiant. With Dolce Glow, your summer skin starts now—and it only takes five minutes.
