Over the last few months, I have really been getting into self-tanning products. They are an excellent way to get a nice tan without damaging your skin. So, receiving Jimmy Coco sunless tanning products from BeautyBuddy was a FAB!
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Skinny Tan: The Perfect Together Bundle
The Perfect Together Bundle was gifted to me by Skinny Tan as part of their social club. This bundle consists of their ‘1 Day Tanner’ and ‘Body Buffing Brush’.
What is it?
The ‘1 Day Tanner’ is perfect for those last-minute plans or for those times that you just want that nice tanned glow for a day. And the Skinny Tan Body Buffing Brush is the perfect accessory for buffing those elbows and knees and for finishing off your look.
How to Use
In the morning, I applied the ‘1 Day Tanner’ to my Skinny Tan Velvet Tanning Mitt and rubbed the product evenly into my skin. I then used the Skinny Tan Buffing Brush to buff my knees, as this is one area that always looks odd!
Final Verdict
The Skinny Tan ‘1 Day Tanner’ was super easy to apply, and the Velvet Tanning Mitt and Body Buffing Brush made the whole process that much easier.
Application on my legs was flawless, especially my knees. The tanned colour was gorgeous – a bit dark to just do my legs, so it would be a whole body thing going forward – unless I could tone it down with body moisturiser!?
The ‘1 Day Tanner’ was also super easy to wash off at the end of the day. Simply wash using your own body wash, no scrubed or exfoliating nesecery!
Brush with Multi-Use
Also, I was asked about using the Body Buffing Brush to apply foundation. So I gave it a go, and I have to say that it makes a good foundation brush. It was really quick and easy to apply my foundation, blending really well. The results looked better than using my usual brushes and blenders.
Where to Buy
The Perfect Together Bundle can be purchased from skinnytan.co.uk.
If you didn’t want the bundle, these products can also be purchased separately from the Skinny Tan website.
Skinny Tan Self-Tanning Express Mousse
Skinny Tan sent me their Self-Tanning Express Mousse which is a product that is completely new to me, as I have only ever tried gradual tanning products!
The Express Mousse Claim
An express tanning mousse that develops in as little as 1 hour but can be left longer for a deeper colour tan.
How to Use
After showering and exfoliating my skin, I applied the Express Mousse to the Skinning Tan Velvet Tanning Mitt and gently rubbed it into my dried-off skin. After about 1 hour, I jumped back into the shower, rinsed off my legs and then patted them dry!
My Final Verdict
I find myself saying this a lot with Skinny Tan but… I loved this tanning mousse. It was so amazing. I could see where I was applying the mousse and it rubbed in really well using the Skinny Tan tanning mitt.
Originally, I had ideas of leaving the mousse on for the full 6 hours but decided to wash it off after 1 hour, which gave me a nice tanned colour that suited me. But developing time didn’t stop there! Apparently, it keeps developing for another 8 hours – which it did and still looked FAB 😃!
Where to Buy
This was gifted to me by Skinny Tan, but you can purchase it from their website (SkinnyTan.co.uk), where they often have some amazing offers, and the delivery service is second to none!
Don’t Replace your Favourite Face Cream for that Tanned Glow!
There is no need to purchase separate tanning face creams – just add a few drops of the Notox Face Tanning Drops to your current moisturiser for a customised glow that suits you!
Why Notox Face Tanning Drops?
As part of the Skinny Tan Social Squad, I was gifted the Notox Face Tanning Drops. These drops are an excellent way of building up a beautiful, natural, tanned glow without having to swap out your favourite moisturiser which was a real bonus for me as I have been very specific in choosing my moisturiser. The other great thing about the Notox drops is that you can control how subtle or deep you want your glow to be just by altering the number of drops you add into your moisturiser.
According to the Skinny Tan website, the recommendation is “4 drops for a subtle glow, 8 drops for a medium tan or 12 for a deeper result”.
What are the key benefits of these drops?
Looking at the Notox Face Tanning Drops product page on skinnytan.com, some of the key benefits of the Notox Face Tanning Drops include:
- Develops over 6-8 hours
- Customisable glow
- Aloe vera to soothe and hydrate skin
- Guarana extract to invigorate and revitalise
- Vegan collagen to help regain skins firmness and tone
- Non-pore blocking formula
- Transfer proof and long-lasting.
How did I use the Notox Face Tanning Drops?
I used the Notox Face Tanning Drops with my Jan Marini Transformation Face Cream, mixing in about 3 or 4 drops using the drop applicator. I then just massage it into my face and neck like any normal moisturiser. I did this as part of my usual morning and night-time skincare routine.
Skinny Tan do offer a ‘Miracle Brush’ to help you apply the products to your face, if you didn’t want to use your fingers, but I prefer to use my fingers – just made sure my hands were thoroughly washed afterwards (and before, of course)!
Final verdict of the Notox Face Tanning Drops?
I thought the Notox Face Tanning Drops were brilliant and gave me a lovely tanned glow. It was also great to have something that I could just add to my current skincare routine without having to replace anything!
The drop applicator made it easy to add the required number of drops to my face cream. The Notox drops and my Jan Marini face cream mixed together very well.
I used this for a few days continuously, as part of my morning and night-time skincare regime, and didn’t have any bad reaction to the Notox product. Nor did I come out in spots, so clearly it is a “non-pore blocking formula, as it doesn’t usually take much for my skin to have a break-out!
My 70-odd year old Mother also gave the Notox Face Tanning Drops a try, and the results for her were fabulous! She looked glowing and healthy, which also made her feel great! Again, there were no bad reaction and she absolutely loves the Notox Face Tanning Drops.
Creating the Ideal Canvas for the Perfect Tan
Removing an old tan whilst exfoliating the skin, making it feel softer and smoother, ready for a tan refresh!
Why did I buy a self-tan eraser?
REMOVE OLD TAN • EXFOLIATE • TAN-PREP
As the Skinny Tan Gradual Tanner is such an amazing self-tan product, you will need something to remove it when you’re ready to refresh your tan. Otherwise, your old tan will fade and go patchy!
This is where something like the Skinny Tan Miracle Tan Eraser comes in. It removes your old tan ready for a fresh, new coating of self-tan.
The Miracle Tan Eraser isn’t just about removing an old tan. It can also be used to just simply exfoliate the skin, getting rid of dead skin, making your skin feel softer and smoother.
What does the Skinny Tan Miracle Tan Eraser claim to do?
According to the Skinny Tan website, the Miracle Tan Eraser “gently and effectively removes old tan, corrects mistakes, and exfoliates the skin to create a soft, smooth finish – ready for fresh application“, within just 5 minutes. And because of its “unique combination of manual (natural gentle Pumice) and chemical exfoliation (Salicylic Acid) with added moisturising skin smoothing ingredients (Glycerin and Urea)“, it gets to work whilst also caring for your skin, leaving it feeling smoother and looking brighter.
So, what’s the word online about the Skinny Tan Eraser?
Looking at the Boots.com website, there are a few comments from people stating that the Miracle Tan Eraser didn’t completely remove their old tan, didn’t work on stubborn areas or that they had to really scrub elbows and feet!
But there are a lot of positive reviews, most of which make the same claims: easy to use; minimal effort; their skin felt soft and really smooth; great base for applying new tan; makes the new tan sit nicer on the skin; didn’t aggregate sensitive skin; no irritation; great exfoliator.
One reviewer suggested making sure that you use the Miracle Tan Eraser for the recommended time, if not more, so the tan is easily removed.
How did I use the Tan Eraser?
Using my hands, I applied the Skinny Tan Miracle Tan Eraser to dry skin and left it for approx. 5 minutes. I then dampened the skin in the shower, buffed it into a bit of a lather using the Skinny Tan Exfoliating Mitt and then rinsed off.
Did this self-tan product meet my expectations?
I thought the Skinny Tan Miracle Tan Eraser was a great way to remove an old tan or even just to exfoliate the skin ready for a new tan. It didn’t make my skin sore and worked brilliantly with the Skinny Tan exfoliating mitt to remove the old tan.
The only criticism I have is the waiting time, but then that’s just because I am such an impatient person! For some reason, I had the idea that I could apply the tan eraser and that the old tan would just melt away – not the case! I don’t actually think there is anything out there that actually does this anyway!
A Glowing Tan from a Spritz of the Exotic
An exotic smelling tanning mist that absorbs quickly into the skin and gives a natural tanned glow!
Why did I buy a tanning spray / mist?
TANNED • EASY APPLICATION • LONG-LASTING RESULTS
I have pale skin, so before showing any leg, I really need to find the ideal self tanning product. So after trying out the Skinny Tan Gradual Tanner, and it being a real success, I thought I’d give the tanning mist a go. Looks easy enough!!
What does the Skinny Tan Coconut Water Tanning Mist claim to do?
Here’s a short extract from the Skinny Tan website:
“Spritz and glow with our clear, fuss-free tanning mist! Treat yourself to a slice of paradise with this deliciously scented mist containing skin-loving and hydrating coconut water. No need to rinse after applying – just go about your day while your tan develops into a gorgeous medium colour, so natural, no one will even know you’re wearing it!“
So, what’s the word online about the Skinny Tan Coconut Water Tanning Mist?
There are a few reviews on the LOOKFANTASTIC.COM website, most stating that this tanning mist: left a nice glow; smelled nice; was easy to apply; absorbed really quick; gave a nice natural colour; was streak free; developed quick and; a good facial tanning mist that doesn’t clog pores.
In amongst all the positive reviews, one person had suggested – making sure that you rub the mist in evenly.
There was a small handful of the negative comments, and these were mainly about coverage and that the mist left their skin looking patchy!
What was my initial thoughts of this tanning mist?
The spray smelt really nice, and I figured that using a spray / mist based application would be super simple – and how could I go wrong!
How did I use the tanning mist?
Before applying the mist, I used a body exfoliator, as this is what Skinny Tan recommended. I then sprayed the mist onto my legs and rubbed it in using my hands – not recommended by Skinny Tan!
Did the Skinny Tan Coconut Water Tanning Mist meet my expectations?
The smell and natural tanned colour from using this coconut water tanning mist was as expected – perfect 🥰. The mist absorded really quickly into my skin and the tan lasted for quite some time. But, application wasn’t as easy as I thought, and there were patchy bits on my legs.
Personally, I don’t think application and patchiness had anything to do with the actual Skinny Tan mist but more to do with me! For this reason, I do plan on trying this product again but using a tanning mit and paying more attention when applying the product to my skin.
So, watch out for an update!
The Perfect Gradual Tan
The moisturising gradual tan cream without the usual tacky afterfeel, providing the perfect tan colour on first application!
Why did I decide to buy this gradual self-tanner?
TAN • MOISTURISE • NO RUB-OFF
My legs are lily white, so I’ve always loved the idea of a tan in a bottle but all the self tans I’ve tried have felt tacky after application, they’ve had an odd smell about them and they end up rubbing off on my clothes or bedding! So I just avoid them and instead, wear trousers or maxi dresses / skirts so I don’t show my legs.
What does the Skinny Tan Gradual Tanner claim to do?
Here’s a short extract from the Skinny Tan website about their gradual tan product:
“Our original colour-free lotion is the best gradual tan around (in our humble opinion) as unlike other gradual tanners, it’s formulated with 99% naturally derived ingredients and a subtle gradual tanning agent to build up an everyday natural bronze glow!“
So, what’s the word online about the Skinny Tan Gradual Tanner?
Looking on the Boots.com website, there are a few reviews and most are positive – with people claiming that the product: gave them a nice colour; was easy to apply; was streak free; didn’t have any nasty smells. Then there were a small number of negative reviews claiming that the product: did smell horrible; was streaky; was hard and time-consuming to spread into the skin and; wore off in patches!
What was my thoughts of the Skinny Tan Gradual Tanner?
LOVED IT! Loved that this is a cream base rather than lotion, as it was much easier to apply to the skin and also made my skin feel moisturised.
There was a smell of coconut which was very subtle upon application but none of the usual nasty self-tan smells. And, I loved the colour of the tan the next day (8 hours later) which lasted a few days without having to reapply.
I have noticed that the gradual tanner does fade / wear-off in patches after a few days, but this is without any re-application and to be honest, I expect most self tans do this!
Did the Skinny Tan Gradual Tanner meet my expectations?
No, because I was expecting the usual tanning lotion which, by the way, this is NOT a negative comment! So, to add to this, would I buy it again? 100% YES, and I have already recommended it to my friends, family and colleagues!
Reviewed by Hanna 