St. Tropez' new Express Face Tint hailed the summer essential for glowing skin
We have trialled and tested a whole host of fake tans for the body, including instant and gradual tans, as well as fake tans for the face.
We have also sampled numerous bronzing drops, as well as bronzers, contours – any beauty product that will give our skin a sunkissed bronzed glow.
But we think we have found the cream of the crop – St. Tropez' Express Sunlit Face Tint.
The St. Tropez Express Sunlit Face Tint has got our golden seal of approval because it is a hybrid of a fake tan for the face, bronzing drops, contour stick, bronzer, and freckle pen, all in one.
It has even been coined a 'TT cream', meaning a tint to tan solution, which may just change how we apply tan forever more.
Formulated with DHA this no-rinse Face Tint is a one of a kind face tan that leaves your skin naturally sunkissed. It develops within one hour, but reaches its maximum at three hours. It doesn't need to be washed off, does not smell, and features a narrow nozzle for controlled application. Buy Now FOR £29
The Express Sunlit Face Tint is the first of its kind because it offers a longer lasting bronzed glow than bronzing drops, or even some face tan drops and mists we have tried.
Unlike bronzing drops, like Drunk Elephants bestselling D-Bronzi Drops, the St. Tropez creation has been formulated with DHA, which is the key to developing the sunkissed complexion achieved with fake tans. As you may know, bronzing drops easily wash off after use, but this Face Tint doesn't.
Yes there are face tan mists, serums, drops, but this tan is different as it is fast acting and helps achieve instant bronze, which is also longlasting. In just one hour you will notice a medium natural-looking tan, though you can leave on for a maximum of three hours to fully develop.
Another rare feature is this hero glow stops developing after those three hours and it is a no-rinse formula. So, while some may prefer to wash off when you're ready you don't have to, which is great for those who forget to rinse off your tan as you won't be left with a two-tone face and body, or suffer a Ross from Friends moment. The dream!
This formulation is quick drying, which is another pull factor for those on the go as you can slip your clothes on straight away without fear of any stains on your clothes or bedsheets.
You can wear the Face Tint on its own, or under make-up, which is another reason why it's perfect for the summer months and on holiday so you don't sweat off your make-up. More Trending
The tan lasts for a number of days, though this can depend on how thoroughly (or aggressive) you cleanse your skin. Of course, an abrasive cleanser, harsh flannel and exfoliant could cause this product to rub off quicker.
The list of features we love about this Face Tint is endless. The applicator is a narrow funnel which makes it easy to manage the product and application, while also avoiding any waste. The narrowness also means you can apply precisely to certain areas of the face, or on a brush and buff into the skin.
While some apply all over the face and neck, it can also be used on the hands, feet too. Plus, it can be applied on specific areas to act as a semi-permanent contour. Simply apply on a brush and sweep under the cheekbones, forehead, chin and jawline, leave for an hour (or longer), and you will look chiselled in an instant, and all day long. The same hack can be applied if you want to achieve faux freckles.
It's a genius, multi-purpose and affordable product we love, and think you will too. It's unknown how long the discount price will last for, but we urge you to shop quickly, especially now summer is here this hero buy will fly off the shelves.
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