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St. Tropez is undoubtedly one of the best-knownself-tanningbrands worldwide.
Lisa Patulny
Their Classic Bronzing Mousse was one of the first premium tanning products I tried roughly 15 years ago (!
), and at the time, I considered it to be among the best out there.
Since then, a lot has changed.
PHOTO: Amazon
Uses:An easy-to-apply self-tanner that creates an even, sun-kissed finish to last for about a week.
Active ingredients:Dihydroxyacetone (or DHA), a natural tanning agent.
Aside from nightly body brushing and the occasional slathering in almond oil, my limbs are consistently neglected.
Lisa Patulny/Design by Cristina Cianci
The reason for this is simple: my body’s skin gets along just fine without much help.
My face, on the other hand?
Left to its own devices, it quickly gets dehydrated, dull, and red with dermatitis.
Given were talking fake tan, its worth mentioning I have pale skin.
While I can tan in the sun, I havent for years.
So Ive had years of practiceI know my way around a tanning mitt and a bottle ofbronzer.
Like seeing an old mate!
To that, let me add a few of my own pointers.
The mousse is lightweight and easy to apply too.
To counteract dry skin, ensure youre hydrating your skin every day and exfoliating every other day after tanning.
Like most (all?)
mousse formulas, it feels slightly tacky on the skin.
As the tan finishes developing, it can getverydark thanks to the built-in color guide.
(Something to be aware of!)
But once I wash that off, the color is very natural on me.
I get a good week of bronzed skin out of it with gradual fading.
I get dry patches and that telltale fake tan build-up in the creases of my legs and arms.
To be fair, this happens to me with all tans, so its not St. Tropez-specific at all.
I never want to make my skin look darker than it would naturally tan.
The Value: Worth It
To me, fake tan isnt something Id want to skimp on.
For that reason alone, I think St. Tropez’s Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse is worth the coin.
I know its never going to streak on me or make my skin go Fanta orange.
The base is red, which sounds weird but is actually extremely natural-looking.
As a bonus, it smells like real roses.
It also fades like a dream.
This formula comes in dark, medium, and light variants, so theres something for every skin tone.
In addition, the color correctors make skin glow in the best way.
Final Verdict
After all these years, Im still a fan.
St. Tropez’s Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse is justgoodit does what it says.
I will continue to use it when I fake tan.
