This £12 Fake Tan Makes Me Look Like I've Just Returned From a Month in the Riviera
As a beauty editor, I have tried lots and lots of the best fake tan products over the years. If you know me, then you know that I love to look like I've just returned from a month-long holiday all year round, so I like to think of myself as an expert when it comes to at-home tanning products.
One type of tan that I particularly love is an express fake tan. Why, I hear you ask? One layer of this stuff will have people thinking you've just stepped off a plane in less than an hour. It's that good.
My express fake tan of choice? The St. Tropez Express Mousse. In my opinion, this formula is unbeatable, and I am always recommending it to people I know. So, when I saw that it was currently reduced thanks to the Amazon Prime Day beauty deals (down from £33 to £12, FYI), I knew it was time for a restock.
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The Formula
First things first, let's discuss the formula. As mentioned, this is an express fake tan, so it has been designed to develop in as little as an hour (although you can leave it on for up to three hours depending on your desired result).
The impressive thing about this is that even after you wash it off in the shower, the product continues to develop, ensuring that you will be left with a sun-kissed glow as you go about your day.
It features 100% natural tanning agents alongside aloe leaf juice to leave your skin feeling soft and hydrated. Plus, compared to other fake tan formulas, this product smells surprisingly nice.
The Application
Another big plus about this tan is that it's so easy to apply. It has a lightweight yet creamy consistency that glides onto the skin, meaning I'm never left with any dodgy-looking patches. It also dries quite quickly and doesn't leave me with that dreaded sticky feeling like other tans sometimes do.
