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Daily Mirror
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Little-known tanning brand beauty editors swear by gives the most natural glow
We've hit upon a gorgeous tan brand that's a favourite amongst beauty industry insiders. We tried its facial tanning drops and loved the natural-looking result they gave I'm no stranger to fake tanning, with Isle of Paradise and Bare by Vogue being two of my favourites, but recently I'd been seeing a lot about a range of tans that admittedly I hadn't heard of before: Three Warriors. A bit of digging later and I realised why it was on my radar: it's the brand of choice for James Harknett, the tan expert behind many a celebrity's golden glow, and the go-to for beauty editors ahead of their weddings. Keen to see if the Three Warriors products could give me a similar type of luxe, natural bronze, I put Three Warriors' Hydrabronze Tan Drops, £38 – a serum that's to be mixed into your skincare serum or moisturiser, and my favourite way to tan my face – to the test, and I think I can see why it's such a favourite... First up, a look at the ingredients list of Hydrabronze Tan Drops should let you know that it's going to be good; it's high in skincare ingredients such as hydrolysed collagen, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. The instructions state to add 2-4 drops to your moisturiser – I went for four drops, which was definitely a good shout, as even this maximum amount gave quite a subtle colour with the Light To Medium shade I picked (there's also a Medium To Dark). It mixed in really well with my favourite moisturiser, glided really evenly onto the skin, and dried quickly (don't forget to wash your hands!). The next morning, I was so happy with the resulting colour – natural, even and non-orange, with the difference not so striking that people will know that you've fake tanned the night before (think healthy weekend in the sun rather than three weeks in the Caribbean). If I was after slightly deeper colour, however, I'd be tempted to try the Medium To Dark shade, or else go back to my favourite Isle of Paradise Face Tanning Drops in Medium, currently £14.24. Isle of Paradise also makes one of my favourite tans for the body: Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse, also in the shade Medium, and currently reduced to £15.96. It's easy to apply with a mitt, although being clear with no guide colour, you do have to be diligent about blending it in well, especially around drier areas such as the knees, elbows, hands and feet (I like to apply a rich body cream in these spots first, and then once again after applying the tan). However as it's transparent, it doesn't transfer onto clothing or bedding – a major plus in my eyes. It makes my limbs look a very natural shade of golden, with any lingering greyness, redness or imperfections minimised. I felt really confident wearing my summery shorts and dresses while away on holiday recently, and not like some ghostly pale Brit who spends most of her life indoors.
7NEWS
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Daisy Edgar-Jones just wore this $40 Australian-made fake tan on the red carpet in Cannes
Let's be honest, red carpet beauty prep feels a long way from our everyday bronzing routine, but when Daisy Edgar-Jones stepped onto the Cannes red carpet looking like a glowy goddess, we collectively needed answers. The actress, known for her roles in Normal People, Twisters, and On Swift Horses, wasn't glowing by chance; she was tanned to perfection by celebrity tanner James Harknett using Australian-made, certified organic Three Warriors self-tan. Yep, this local legend of a beauty brand helped Daisy look like she'd just returned from a week on the Amalfi Coast, not stepped off a plane and into the glare of international flashbulbs. So, how can you get Daisy's lit-from-within bronze without a glam squad? James Harknett, aka the man behind the glow, spilled his red carpet tanning secrets, and it starts with prep. 'Daisy's prep is always on point,' James says. 'She always follows my tips to a T. A cool rinse, exfoliation, and making sure the skin is clean and oil-free. She uses the Three Warriors Tasmanian Sand Scrub, which creates the perfect canvas.' Step 1: Start with a smooth canvas: Exfoliating Tasmanian Sand Scrub, $29.95 at Adore Beauty This gentle, natural scrub is packed with real Tasmanian sand (no microplastics here) and works to buff away dead skin cells while hydrating with Aloe Vera and Coconut Oil. It's ideal for removing any patchy remnants of last week's tan and smoothing the skin pre-application. Step 2: Go for glow, not orange: Self Tan Mousse, $38.95 at Adore Beauty Described as ' nothing too strong ' by James, this lightweight mousse builds a natural-looking tan with warm bronze tones that suit fair to medium skin beautifully. It smells like vanilla and lime (not the usual biscuit), dries quickly, and fades like a dream. 'I use fine layering to build colour and even contour,' James shares. 'The olive and violet tones in Three Warriors neutralise orange, which is key.' Step 3: Don't skip the aftercare: James swears by cool showers, no oily body products, and gentle moisturisers to make your glow last. Avoid harsh face products too; anything with AHAs will strip your tan fast. His favourite trick to maintain the glow? Three Warriors' Hydrabronze Tanning Drops added to your night cream. 'The perfect colour and hydration boost,' he says. From Hobart to Hollywood Three Warriors founder Corbin Halliday says seeing his brand go from small-batch beginnings in Tasmania to the Cannes Film Festival is still surreal. 'I never dreamed it would end up on the red carpet with A-list celebrities,' he said. 'Seeing it grow from Hobart to Hollywood is honestly surreal.'
