I'm a fake tan addict, but these £12 bronzing drops are an absolute game-changer and mean my skin can finally breathe
But as any seasoned tanner will tell you, there are times your skin just needs a breather. Maybe it's looking a bit patchy. Maybe you've overdone it on the layering. Or maybe, dare I say it, you're just a bit tired of the weekly maintenance.
This is particularly important when it comes to your face. Many of us have experienced that awful feeling of applying fake tan drops night after night, only to end up with a greasy, waxy result. It's an issue for me as I have dry skin that struggles to absorb oily products, so I often end up with clogged pores around my T-zone (nose, cheeks and forehead) that are definitely not hot.
That's where the e.l.f. Bronzing Drops come in. At £12 they're ridiculously affordable and after a few weeks of using the Pure Gold shade, I can happily announce they've weened me off my thrice-weekly tanning schedule.
The idea is simple – mix a few drops in with your moisturiser or foundation, apply as normal, and boom: subtle, believable colour without the faff. No biscuit smell, no sticky drying time, and no worrying about your bedsheets.
Because it's an instant, wash-off product rather than a face tan, it's less heavy on your skin. It's also infused with Vitamin E, marula oil and sunflower seed oil to leave your skin feeling heavenly soft. And crucially, because you simply add the number of drops you want, there's no danger of turning up to work one day mahogany because you've accidentally applied way too many tanning drops without realising (been there, done that).
So if you're a fake tan obsessive who wants to give your skin a break without looking like you've gone full Victorian ghost, this is your answer. And if e.l.f. products aren't for you, I've selected a few more bronzing drops I've tried that are definitely worth your cash. Prepare to get up and glow.
The best bronzing drops for an instant glow
These light-weight bronzing drops and infused with hyaluronic acid, so leave your skin feeling moisturised.
This sheer bronzer is a great option if you prefer a gel, and comes in a universal shade that adapts to your skin type.
Want that shiny, glowy type of tan? This gel, somewhere between a highlighter and a bronzer, will deliver.
These bronzing drops are great for first time users because of their subtle, buildable effect.
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