As a self confessed pasty-lady, I can tell you with little embarrassment that fake tan scares me. With skin so fair that even Caspar would be jealous, one foul move and I'm less week in Barbados, more life in Willy Wonkas factory.
For that reason, my forays into the world of fake tan have been minimal. I've dabbled with some tinted lotions, attempted a No7 'gentle tanner', and even slapped on some Fake Bake once. Whilst not all the results where totally terrible, I never found anything that made me think 'yes, this is it, this is the one for me'. Until now.
If you're even somewhat active on Instagram, I'm sure you'll have seen the St Tropez In Shower Gradual Tan pop up in the timeline of most beauty bloggers feed in the last few weeks, like a flu pandemic. The stuff is everywhere. I'd managed to snag a bottle a week prior to the release when some inefficient Boots staff got a little over-eager with the New In display, and I am in fact onto my second bottle now!
So what makes this stuff different from the rest? Well for starters, it's easy. Not mitt required, just slather this on post body wash whilst you're still in the shower, leave it for three minutes (about as long as it takes to sing your favourite song through) and rinse. Simples. No carefully measuring out product to make sure your left leg isn't more tanned than your right, no risk of streaks. Just apply and rinse, simples.
Now if you're after staggering, instant results after one use, this isn't the tan for you, but if you're after a subtle, natural looking tan than look no further. I've been using this every other shower to build up a natural tan and if I do say so myself, I look good.
Two minor drawbacks, it's a little drying, I like to follow up with a moisturiser for good measure, and it makes your shower super slippy, so take care with it! A small price to pay for a perfect faux glow though!
And best of all, it's currently a third off in Boots! Yay!
Do you have a go to fake tan?
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