3 November 2012

Bargain Love: St Moriz Instant Self Tanning Mousse

St Moriz Instant Self Tanning Mousse Medium and Dark - £2.99 (here)

As I said in my Fake Bake review (here) I absolutely love a year round tan, not of the leather handbag look but a subtle glow just so I don't look like a ghost, I'm not blessed with lit from within pale skin unfortunately!

For years I have dabbled in various different tans, from St Tropez (a big favourite) to Dove and Johnson's gradual moisturisers, I've never found one I really hated, some didn't have the right colour for me but I think that has a lot to do with the fact I am so pale! So when St Moriz came on the scene a few years ago I was very interested to give it a go, over night it became a massive hit, super cheap and actually, very good!

I have both the Medium and Dark mousse versions, I much prefer this formula for tans as it's quick and easy to apply with a mitt, dries in less than a minute so you can dress almost instantly... no standing around like a mannequin, YAY! This mousse can cling to dry patches but I find if I keep a good exfoliating and moisturising regime up then it doesn't cause me any problems, I would also recommend that when doing your hands, use the left over on the mitt from your arms, don't use a fresh pump, it gives a much more natural effect and you avoid the dreaded orange knuckles!!

This has an instant olive toned guide colour which means it is perfect for those moments when you need some colour but forgot to tan the night before, it then develops to a deeper tan over 3 or 4 hours. I also love the fact that once it is dry, it is fairly water resistant, I often wear this on nights out and can wash my hands etc. and it doesn't effect the developing (another YAY!)

The Medium tan gives me a natural all over glow which I would say is just a step above a gradual tan, and the Dark gives a  nice 'I've been out in the sun' colour, if that makes sense?!

The tan does smell a little, but I have to say I think they all do, you get used to it, and it's worth it considering the cost! It lasts on me for about 4-5 days when I look after my skin, perhaps less if I haven't exfoliated properly. I have to say I can't rate this high enough, who would have thought you could get such a brilliant tan for under £3, St Moriz, you geniuses!!

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11 comments:

  1. Love this tan, it's my all time fav! Just found your blog through #bbloghop,
    new follower ;)

    http://lolarose1.blogspot.ie/
    xx

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    1. Same, unless St Tropez ever becomes this cheap St Moriz is the best haha :) Thanks x

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  2. Thanks for your great review :)
    Ive just purchased the new medium St Moriz as Im a first time tanner and I was playing safe. The colour isn't as deep and dark as I'd hoped for it to be. Do you think applying more pumps/product on the first try would be a solution? Or would you suggest applying again in about 3-4 days?
    I was considering applying more product so I dont have to re-tan for another 7 days.
    Do let me know :) Thanks!

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    1. I would definitely say wait a day and re-apply, I find the st moriz can feel sticky on your skin if you over apply in the one go, hope that works for you :) good luck with your tanning x

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    2. You could still re-apply the next day though, you won't have to wait 3-4 days x

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    3. Thanks for your quick reply, you're too kind :) I shall try again in a day xx

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  3. Hi i am a first time user can i apply this before going to bed and wash off the next morning or does it need to be washed off 4/5 hours later?

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    1. Yeah, it's fine to leave on over night, it just needs at least 4-5 hours, leaving it longer wont do any harm! Good luck tanning x

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  4. Where do you purchase this item from for £3? thank you x

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    1. Hey hun, probs too late to say this, but i've just found them for £3 on amazon xx

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  5. Hi Holly! Thanks so much for your review! This helps a lot for someone who is a first-time self-tanner (me)Just wanted to doublecheck with you if it's okay to apply this tanner on your face and how exactly would you do that? Also, this tan only comes in medium and dark shades, right? Because I googled for the light shade and couldn't find any( (I also have a light skin)

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