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Self-Tanning Mousse

April 10, 2014 | How to ... & Tutorials, Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

These may not be “make-up” products, but using self-tan can boost your confidence levels in the same way that wearing make-up does!

Self-tanning products are a safe and effective way of getting a lovely, golden tan all year round, without the harmful and skin damaging effects of lying in the sun.

Over the years, I have tried many different self-tanning formulas and my personal favourite is a mousse. I find that creams can streak and sprays can come out patchy and tend to go everywhere!  I also find it difficult to see where I’ve applied a cream or a spray.  Mousses tend to be quite darkly coloured, making it easy to see exactly where it has already been applied. They tend to be quick-drying and I’ve never had a problem with streaking or patchiness.

Here I compare three of my favourite self-tanning mousses:

Innoxa Sun Defence Self Tan Mousse
Sugar Baby SunBelievable Self Tanning Mousse
St Moriz Self Tanning Mousse (Medium)

INNOXA SUGAR BABY ST MORIZ
Packaging Cream & Brown aluminium can Cute, girly box with brown plastic bottle inside White plastic bottle
Smell upon application Slight self-tan scent Coconut Carrot-like
Colour of mousse Light cocoa Rich cocoa Dark cocoa
After application Washes off hands easily with soap Washes off hands easily with soap Need to scrub hands lightly with nail brush and soap
Developed tan colour Light golden tan Light golden tan Rich golden tan
Additional colour info May need to re-apply for a deeper tan May need to re-apply for a deeper tan One application is sufficient
Size 175ml 180ml 200ml

Self-tanning tips:

1. Exfoliate before applying self-tan, using an oil-free body exfoliator or an exfoliating glove. If you have very dry skin, apply a little moisturiser to knees, feet, ankles and elbows to avoid excess absorption of colour in these areas.
2. Avoid moisturising your whole leg or body before applying self-tan, as this will prevent the colour from taking as well as it should.
3. Start applying the self-tan at your feet or ankles and work your way upwards, using firm even strokes.
4. Do not shower, bathe, swim or apply moisturiser for 6-8 hours after application.
5. Exfoliate every 3 days and lightly reapply mousse to maintain your gorgeous tan.

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