The 2008 Genius Awards
Since there's no Nobel Prize for beauty, ELLE aanoints the 25 brightest stars in skin, hair, and makeup. Here are the secrets to their success.

Spray Date - Zaza Murariu

Speciality : Quite possibly the only spray tanner with instant name recognition, Murariu of NYC's Ajune spa keeps the limbs of boldfacers (safely) bronzed.

Secret Weapon : While a pretan exfoliator is a must, stay away from scrubs containing oil. "The tanner will set in some places and not in others because there's too much grease on the body, " Murariu says.

Quick Fix : Bend any part that wrinkles (elbows, knees) so that area is tight before you smooth on tanner. "Hold your position for a minute, then relax," she says. The same trick works on slightly droopy posteriors.