DIY tanning comes with its pitfalls, but not now. Editor Trudi Brewer shares a revolutionary self-tan that feels like water on the skin, and leaves a streak-free, golden glow that has you looking like you have been on a tropical escape.
Photographed on location at Lanikai beach Oahu, Hawaii. Model wears: ST. Tropez Purity Bronzing Water Mousse, $59. Witchery Antigua Bikini Top, $90. Cooper Sorrento Strolls pants, $429 and headband. Four Corners Yellow Resin earrings, $99.
ST. Tropez sure knows how to make self-tan. Each season we doubt they could ever improve on their already brilliant offering. Until we got hold of this new streak-free, water-like mousse that is so easy to use. Editor Trudi Brewer shares her latest beauty addiction.
ST. Tropez Purity Bronzing Water Mousse, $59.
“In faux tanning circles, we believe this mousse will be known forever as the self-tan that kicks those telltale signs of being fake to the kerb. No streaking and no nasty aroma - now that’s what I call a win, win!”
What is it?
The latest bronzing product to join the ST Tropez collection has made our summer must-have list already. A water-like white foam formula that is transparent once massaged into the skin but develops into a streak-free, honey-like glow over four to eight hours, after just one application.
What's in it?
The clever ingredients include the subtle tropical scent, a blend of citrus and coconut (this is a game changer for u, it’s so important the smell is pleasant when selecting a self-tan) and the100-percent naturally derived, vegan-friendly ingredients, mean you can rest assured that you’re not slathering on any nasty chemicals.
How to use it?
With a tanning mitt. We exfoliated 24 hours before applying this mousse. And then applied a light layer of moisturise on those extra dry spots (like the elbows or knees). Next, pump the mousse onto the mitt and sweep the formula upward from the feet, in long strokes. We used six pumps to tan the entire body.
The results?
Within a few hours, you’ll look like you’ve just come back from a tropical island. We used this tan on a recent work trip to Honolulu, both the team (Louise our style director and myself), as well as our stunning Hawaiian model was sporting a light natural-tan, however after one application the night before the shoot day, her skin took on a stunning, realistic golden glow. In faux tanning circles, we believe this mousse will be known forever as the self-tan that kicks those telltale signs of being fake to the kerb. No streaking and no nasty aroma - now that's what I call a win, win!
Thanks to Go Hawaii for assistance on this shoot.