If you are anything like me though,your tan doesn't last for long - in fact, I think you leave half of it behind when you board the plane! And when you live in Northern Ireland, you are lucky if you ever get the chance to top it up! So, naturally, it wasn't long before I was pale again, but for some reason it never crossed my mind to put tan on. I think I had gotten so used to having a shower and climbing into bed that the thought of taking extra time to apply tan and then having a second shower in the morning to rinse it off just seemed like too much effort - lazy,I know!
ANYWAY,when it comes to a night out I need to be tanned! And the first proper excuse I had was my birthday night out before Christmas. Turning 27,I wanted to look my best to make myself feel better about my rapid approach to my thirties - *GASP*
So what did I use?
For approximately one week before the big night out I began prepping my skin each night - this is so important because if you have smooth skin your tan will undoubtedly appear more flawless. To prep the skin, use a good exfoliator and moisturiser. I have been using Soap and Glory The Scrub of your Life (buy it here). I apply this to wet skin in circular motions using an exfoliating glove. The scrub is gentle on the skin and smells divine!
After my shower, I moisturise with Boots Cocoa Butter and Vitamin E body lotion (find it here), paying particular attention to any dry areas such as elbows and knees. This body lotion is so affordable and it leaves my skin feeling amazing. Oh, and it also smells so good!
When it comes to the night of tanning, usually a Thursday night for me (the night we all go from a 4 to a 10!), I shower and exfoliate, but I do not moisturise. If you have dry skin I would recommend that you still do, but I find that it almost dilutes my tan and it doesn't come out as dark as I would like! It is still a good idea to moisturise your elbows and knees though to avoid any patches. I apply two layers of St. Moriz Instant Self Tanning Dark Mousse (buy it here) using the St. Moriz Self Tanning Applicator Mitt (buy it here) and allow it to dry before applying my pyjamas. I leave the tan to develop overnight and then shower any excess off in the morning. This leaves me with a beautiful tan as you can see in the photo above! It is dark though, so if you prefer a lighter tan, I suggest only applying one layer, or else using the medium shade instead of the dark.
Maintaining your tan is so important when it comes to wearing off - I can honestly say that this tan does not wear off patchy at all on me. I may need to gently exfoliate around my hands and feet, but by no means do I have to scrub at it. To ensure that it does wear off naturally, it is important that you follow the same routine for prepping the skin - exfoliate gently and moisturise regularly, every day if you can! This will keep the skin smooth and hydrated and you will get longer out of your tan. I can wear this tan for almost a week before reapplying. Usually, if I apply it on a Thursday night for the weekend, it will last all weekend and then start to fade, and I have fresh (pale) skin for reapplying the next Thursday night - perfect timing!
I honestly rate this tan, and the other products so highly. I can rely on them to give me the perfect glow, and thankfully I haven't had any horrible mishaps with it! I do love some more expensive tans such as Vita Liberta and Whitetobrown, but this really works for me and is an absolute steal!
Let me know if you have used it, and if you haven't, I highly recommend that you try it! What other tanning and prepping products do you love?
After my shower, I moisturise with Boots Cocoa Butter and Vitamin E body lotion (find it here), paying particular attention to any dry areas such as elbows and knees. This body lotion is so affordable and it leaves my skin feeling amazing. Oh, and it also smells so good!
When it comes to the night of tanning, usually a Thursday night for me (the night we all go from a 4 to a 10!), I shower and exfoliate, but I do not moisturise. If you have dry skin I would recommend that you still do, but I find that it almost dilutes my tan and it doesn't come out as dark as I would like! It is still a good idea to moisturise your elbows and knees though to avoid any patches. I apply two layers of St. Moriz Instant Self Tanning Dark Mousse (buy it here) using the St. Moriz Self Tanning Applicator Mitt (buy it here) and allow it to dry before applying my pyjamas. I leave the tan to develop overnight and then shower any excess off in the morning. This leaves me with a beautiful tan as you can see in the photo above! It is dark though, so if you prefer a lighter tan, I suggest only applying one layer, or else using the medium shade instead of the dark.
Maintaining your tan is so important when it comes to wearing off - I can honestly say that this tan does not wear off patchy at all on me. I may need to gently exfoliate around my hands and feet, but by no means do I have to scrub at it. To ensure that it does wear off naturally, it is important that you follow the same routine for prepping the skin - exfoliate gently and moisturise regularly, every day if you can! This will keep the skin smooth and hydrated and you will get longer out of your tan. I can wear this tan for almost a week before reapplying. Usually, if I apply it on a Thursday night for the weekend, it will last all weekend and then start to fade, and I have fresh (pale) skin for reapplying the next Thursday night - perfect timing!
I honestly rate this tan, and the other products so highly. I can rely on them to give me the perfect glow, and thankfully I haven't had any horrible mishaps with it! I do love some more expensive tans such as Vita Liberta and Whitetobrown, but this really works for me and is an absolute steal!
Let me know if you have used it, and if you haven't, I highly recommend that you try it! What other tanning and prepping products do you love?
Friday’s Giirl
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