The guide helped me apply evenly so I knew where I was putting the product. The guide is a dark brown color. Inspired by the vital power of nature, our unique range of naturally derived self-tanning products give you the effortless, golden tan you deserve. Because it’s not just self tan. It’s self-love. Glyceryl Stearate: prolongs water loss from the skin to intensify natural hydration, leaving skin smooth and soft to the touch.

The day after application the drier parts of my body were badly stained by the guide– even after a shower. And it was VERY difficult to get these areas evened out. Organic Cucumber: cools, soothes and heals skin to renew moisture levels, reduce wrinkles and restore a brightened glow. Grape: encourages natural collagen production and rebalances skin depigmentation for a brighter, more youthful appearance.

Some products give an immediate tanned colour upon application – which is called a guide colour – while the long-lasting tan colour develops underneath. It’s normally a darker bronze shade and shows where the product has been applied to prevent missed patches or streakiness. The guide colour is then washed off after a few hours to reveal the final tan. Organic Pomegranate: this strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory not only boosts skin health, but benefits both cardiovascular and immune systems. Organic Liquorice: derived from root extracts this antioxidant works to restore the skin’s equilibrium, alleviate irritations and reverse the appearance of age spots. It’s a few minutes of the day that’s just for you. It’s feeling confident enough to step out of the shadows, free to be your best, brightest self. Free to be you. It also got all over my sink, towels and clothes. The bathroom looked like a dirty mess after I was done applying it! And it took longer than what it takes for lotions and gels.

Vitamin E: a powerful antioxidant to support natural collagen production, leaving the skin nourished and hydrated. On one side was the risk of sun beds and lasting sun damage. And on the other, the fuss of traditional fake tans. Orange, streaky and with a funny smell, they weren’t fooling anyone. Organic Aloe Vera: gently soothes and heals skin damaging by UV rays, while enhancing its elasticity, moisture and overall healthy appearance. Use a tan eraser: Isle of Paradise’s Over it Magic Self-Tan Eraser, for example, contains glycolic acid to exfoliate the skin and break down your tan. I really don’t know where they’re getting that. This one definitely has a smell and it’s not pleasant.There’s a reason why self tan is often called a holiday in a bottle. After all, a good self tanner can have the effect of a week spent relaxing in the sun. In just a matter of hours your skin will be bronzed and glowing, leaving you looking instantly healthy and rested. What’s even better, is that by opting for a self tan over baking in the sun you’ll protect your skin from potential sun damage, helping to maintain plumper, more youthful looking skin. Win, win! I was so disappointed in this color, and I even read online that some extremely pale girls saw no color at all. We weren’t as impressed with the Vita Liberata Tinted Self Tan Mousse as we were with some of their self tanners.