February – a glimmer of hope as we look towards March and spring vibes, but we have at least another month of winter and it definitely won’t be sunbathing weather for a good while yet.
So what’s a girl to do now dry January is behind us, Valentines Day is on the approach and we are back out on the town? Pasty white limbs are NEVER a good accessory. Nobody is suggesting we Ronseal ourselves, however, a lick of subtle self tan works a treat to give a little colour, and a lot of confidence. Here are our favourite self-tan product picks of the moment – go on, get your glow on…
Self Tan Products – Skinny Tan Wonder Serum Gradual, £24.99
The lightweight, skin-kind serum glides over the skin and applies like a dream, while building a beautiful everyday glow. Formulated with Skinny Tan’s clinically tested natural active which is proven to help increase skin collagen and improve skin elasticity while firming and smoothing the skin – PLUS added hydrating ingredients like Vitamin E & Q10 help to enhance moisture levels for supple and smooth skin that glows! The silky smooth finish develops into a beautiful, flawless and lasting gradual tan in 6-8 hours. Perfect for applying daily, layering over an existing tan or using instead of your usual body moisturiser.
Self Tan Products – Skinny Tan Face Tanning Wonder Drops, £19.99
Transform your everyday face products into a hydrating gradual tanner (with a little added golden shimmer) in only one step… Just add your chosen amount of drops into your daily moisturiser for a beautifully radiant result that develops over 6-8 hours. Customise your glow by adding either 3-5 drops for a subtle glow, 6-8 drops for a medium tan or 9-10 for a deeper result. The more drops you use, the more you’ll glow! Formulated with Anti-Ageing Q10, skin firming Organic Blackberry Leaf, anti-oxidant Vitamin E and stimulating Guarana (alongside naturally derived DHA), so a few drops is all you need for a flawlessly bronzed and radiant complexion.
Self Tan Products – ESPA Gradual Tan Body Moisturiser RRP: £37.00
A deeply nourishing body moisturiser to develop healthy-looking skin. Leaving the skin feeling soft, smooth, and looking naturally bronzed. Plant Melanin works with tan accelerating DHA to create an even, longer-lasting glow. Shea Butter and Sweet Almond Oil nourish and hydrate, while Jasmine, Rosewood, and Ylang Ylang delicately scents the skin.
Self Tan Products – Green People Gradual Tan Moisturiser – £20.00 (50ml)
Get a daily dose of radiance – Simple, sun-free tanning for a natural-looking glow. Green People’s Facial Gradual Tan Moisturiser is perfect for creating a beautiful light tan all year round without the need for sun exposure. This certified organic daily moisturiser delivers a gentle build-up of colour for 4-6 hours whilst nourishing and balancing the skin with prebiotics and antioxidants.
- Use daily to gradually build up a natural tan on your face and neck
- Ideal if you cannot tolerate sunlight or want to avoid the sun
- Achieve a natural sun-kissed look all year
- Rich in prebiotics, antioxidants, and Omega fatty acids to protect, balance, and nourish
- Natural scents of Mandarin, Orange, and Ho Wood – no ‘fake tan smell
- Suitable for all skin types – even sensitive and acne-prone skin
- 89% certified organic ingredients
Key ingredients: Rosehip, Green Tea & Prebiotic
This light-weight, fast drying, non-sticky mousse has a beautiful floral Tahitian Gardenia scent that leaves skin beautifully bronzed. The accelerating ingredients help Cocoa Brown 1 Hour Tan to develop quickly and depending on the shade you would like to be, can be showered off after just 1 hour.
Self Tan Products – Cocoa Brown Gentle Bronze
Cocoa Brown Gentle Bronze Gradual Tan is an innovative self-tanning product giving you beautifully hydrated, bronzed skin every day. Apply Cocoa Brown Gentle Bronze as you would body moisturiser, ensuring that it is well rubbed into your skin.
Self Tan Products – Cocoa Brown Miracle Mist
Cocoa Brown’s vegan-friendly Miracle Mist Tanning Water for Face and Body gives skin that healthy glow it’s craving! A simple spritz to your skin will have you looking great on the outside and feeling even better on the inside. This amazing new product is 100% cruelty-free and vegan. Its light, refreshing formula dries in seconds, is water-resistant and odor-free, meaning you can tan and go. It will leave your skin feeling hydrated and dewy in no time. Available in two shades, medium and dark, Miracle Mist will develop in 3-4 hours. Pop it on before bed and wake up beautifully bronzed or just apply it in the morning for a makeup base and let your glow develop throughout the day! Infused with castor oil, a natural moisturizer, it will keep your skin
soft and supple throughout the day.