The St Tropez In Shower Gradual Tan is one of my most
popular blog posts. I’m not a big tanner but I do like a gradual bit of colour,
especially if I’m going away or if the weather is nice enough to get my legs
out. The newest Gradual Tan to St Tropez's collection is the Gradual Tan Tinted Body Lotion. The tinted moisturiser gives an instant hint of bronze to
illuminate the skin. You can gradually build this up to create a sun kissed
glow. I have been applying this twice a week to build up the colour, but you
can use this daily as it instantly perfects the skin and blurs imperfections. In the photo above it shows before and after one application and I think you can really see a difference straight away. I
like to still use a tanning mitt with this product as it comes out bronze so
you can see where you’re putting it, but the directions say you can use your
hands. It’s lightweight and hasn’t gone streaky on me at all. The tan has a new
mood-boosting fragrance, which isn’t overpowering at all but I can smell it
from time to time throughout the day. I like to leave it a few minutes before doing anything else,
but it is quick-drying and you can see an instant difference in your skin tone.
The formula seems to be thicker than other tans I’ve tried from St Tropez but
this means my skin is hydrated for longer which I like. I’m quite pale but I’m sure this
would work on all different skin tones. I can see myself going through this tube
quite quickly as the lotion is so thick. If you were applying this every day it
could be an expensive buy at £15.00 a bottle, but topping it up every few days is definitely worth
it. Or you could alternate between the In Shower version, which I think I might
start doing before my holiday. I’m really impressed with the natural colour and
it’s nice that you can build it up over time, instead of a full blown tan. I
have also found that because I’ve been exercising more regularly it doesn’t
come off when I sweat or transfer onto clothing or towels. A couple of people have even commented on my skin tone and have said it looks like i've just been on holiday, which definitely is a mood changer.
It would be great if you could get a miniature version of this
product to take away with me! I think Marie Claire were reading my mind as they are giving away a free sample of this product in June's issue, which I need to get my hands on! I will definitely keep topping up the colour, I
especially like the way it looks on my arms and legs. I would absolutely keep
using this after my holiday too, to top up the tan! I’ve seen emails about a
darker shade of the In Shower Gradual Tan coming soon, so I would be interested
to try that when it comes out. Another winner from St Tropez!
As I am naturally quite pale I’m always looking for new
products to perk up my colour. I’m not a big self-tanner as I'm always scared
of going orange, but when I do I seem to stick to gradual tanners or wash off
formulas which are going to give me a natural colour. I also stick to brands I
know like St Tropez, Make Believe, Soap & Glory and St Moriz. St Tropez
have recently introduced a new innovation which is an In Shower Gradual Tan.
When I first heard about it I was very excited to try something new as there
isn't a similar product on the market. You use this product by washing in the
shower as usual, then turning the shower off and applying St Tropez all over,
remembering to wash your hands after applying. You leave this on for 3 minutes
and then wash it off and towel dry yourself as normal.
The formula smells lovely, not like the normal overpowering
biscuit scent. The product is thick and moisturising on the skin and foams up a
little when you are wet. As the product goes on white you don't see an instant
change in colour straight away and it doesn't transfer onto your towel which is
good. I decided to take photos to see how well the gradual tan got on and to
see if I could see any difference myself. As you can see from the photo I saw a
difference the day after applying it for the first time. It is definitely a
subtle gradual tan and one you have to build up over time. But after applying
it for the second time I got a colour I was happy with. If you are looking for
an instant tan or have a darker skin tone maybe this product isn't for you, but
it has definitely become one of my new shower favourites. Hopefully they will bring out a medium/dark version in the future. It’s so convenient to use
self-tan in the shower, it means there’s no mess, you don't smell horrible for hours and it’s quick enough to use every day. The tan provides 24 hour
moisturisation, it’s streak-free and it hasn’t clung to any dry patches. It’s
ideal to use if you're a first time tanner or to top-up your tan post-holiday. The
formula contains Sweet Almond Oil which makes my body feel so soft after use,
meaning I can skip moisturising after my shower if I don't have time. The only
annoying thing about it is deciding how to spend the long, cold three minutes.
St Tropez suggest to apply a hair mask or brush your teeth. I have read some
very mixed reviews on the Boots website with people not happy with the gradual
colour this product gave them. Other people have praised St Tropez stating they
were sceptical before using it but were seriously impressed with the results.
Boots are currently exclusively selling this on their 3 for 2 deal so I
picked one up for my mum and sister to try too. A bottle is priced at £14.50
which is St Tropez normally rate, but with the deal it works out around £9.50
which I think is a bargain! You get 200ml in a tube and I did feel I was using
a lot at first but I didn't use as much product as a normal tan. I can see this
tube lasting me a while. I have even had to send my friend a bottle who is
currently teaching abroad as she was so excited to try it for herself. I posted
this image on Instagram and there was a lot of talk and excitement surrounding it.
I would definitely give it a go if you are naturally pale and looking for a golden glow
ready for summer. It’s ideal for busy people and mums who just haven't got the time to stand around in tan!
Look Fantastic is the latest brand to release a beauty box.
It’s nice to see an online beauty store bringing something different to the ever growing industry. I have always been interested in the concept, some people became
uninterested in the whole idea but I’m always excited to see another new box
released. Look Fantastic is always an online shop I check for deals and offers that are cheaper than the high-street. The Look Fantastic Beauty Box will
contain a minimum of six products every month and you can decide if you want to
order it instead of signing up to a subscription. The first box sold out really
quickly, you don’t know what you’re going to receive before you get it through
your letterbox and by using popular brands I know this box will be popular. The
products included in September’s box were;
Kerastase Nutritive Bain Satin 1 and Lait Vital, full-size 250ml and 200ml £22.20 for both – I am a big fan of
Kerastase hair products, you know you are getting quality hair care from this
brand. I wish I had ordered my mum a box at the same time, as she loves this
shampoo and conditioner. I sadly went back on the website that evening and it
had sold out. I will definitely be taking these on holiday with me, it’s so
nice to see deluxe samples. I have used this hair care range before so I know I
will enjoy using them. This hair duo is perfect for drier hair types, they're super moisturising and has a nourishing formula that protects hair to an award winning standard.
Caudalie Divine Oil, full-size 50ml £17.50 – I have already tried and loved this
product, but it’s nice to have an extra sample for travel. This is a multiuse
product which can be used on the body, hair and face. I love the glass bottle packaging, I’m
most likely to use this on my body. Caudalie are committed to planting one tree for every bottle sold. The oil has a light, floral fragrance with woody notes.
This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray, full-size 75ml £16.00 – I have always wanted to try this
product, another product my mum swears by. I don’t have any trouble sleeping,
but this is nice to spray on my pillow to relax me before sleep. Deep Sleep Pillow Spray is clinically proven to help you sleep better than normal, make you fall asleep faster and feel more refreshed in the morning. The soothing scent is wild camomile, vetiver and true lavender, which helps to calm the mind - I will definitely be spraying this on my bed sheets tonight.
Jurlique Herbal Recovery Advanced Serum, full-size 30ml £49.50 – Another product I
was very excited about receiving. I haven’t tried many Jurlique products in the
past, but the ones I have tried I have really enjoyed. This serum helps to recover your radiance, it features a proprietary active complex, Naturadiance PB18+ to help reduce the appearance of fine lines, restore radiance and increase hydration. I will be adding this to my evening skincare routine.
St Tropez Bronzing Mousse, 50ml £9.99 – This is probably my least favourite
product in the box, just because I’m not much of a tanner. If I was to tan
though, I would use St.Tropez as I’m always happy with the results, so this
will come in use at some point. It gives a lovely even colour and this is a
great sized product to touch up a holiday tan. I much prefer using a mousse
product than a liquid. This bronzing mousse creates a streak-free, natural looking golden glow that lasts for days. I like to apply this with an applicator mitt for stain free hands. Overall I'm really happy with the contents, so refreshing to find new products from brands I love and deluxe sized samples instead of sachets. The stand out product for me is the Jurlique Advanced Serum. I have already pre-ordered the October box, lets hope it lives up to their first box. Five random boxes will also receive a mystery gift worth £149.99, there's limited available so pre-order yours quick here.
What are your thoughts on Beauty Boxes?
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