I haven't had much luck when it comes to natural or fake tanning as my skin is so ghostly pale, which I love but sometimes it would be great to have golden, sun kissed skin. The self tanners I've tried in the past have either been so subtle that they are virtually unnoticeable or they have been dark and orange on my very fair skin. I have been looking for a face and body gradual self tanner for my pale skin for a while and I think I may have found a great one!
I have the *Sukin Sunless Bronzing Gel (£16.28. 200ml) which is suitable for all sin types, paraben free, sulphate free, 100% carbon neutral and it is 100% vegan. The bronzing gel contains some natural ingredients such as aloe vera, vitamin E, lime oil and more. The product claims to 'add instant colour and hydration and due to the active bronzing ingredient it adds a gradual radiant glow'.
The first time I used this product I was surprised at how dark it looks however with a thin layer the gel does apply smoothly, quickly and it blends well. The gel does add an instant subtle bronzy caramel colour to the skin but it doesn't look orange or unnatural on my pale skin. The product doesn't have a strong fake tan scent, it smells subtle and on the skin it isn't very noticeable at all.
I applied a more generous amount the second day to boost the colour and it left my skin with a definite bronzy, caramel colour which is something I am not used to at all! I only applied it to one leg so I could see the differences and the differences while noticeable were not over the top, orange or too dark however I think the colour could easily be built up. There is no shimmer in this product which is fantastic as most tanning products I've tried have turned me into a orange glitter ball; although it does add a subtle glow and hydration. The bronzing gel is quick drying however I did have a mini disaster around my ankle the next morning as I didn't let the gel dry for long enough, oops!
The bronzing gel lasts fairly well on my skin personally but everyone is different and it is removed relatively easily with a sugar scrub (I'm currently using one from Lush which I love). The product is suitable for the face however I haven't tried it yet due to a small eczema flareup but I will update this post when I have tried it as a facial self tanner.
Overall, I am impressed with the results of this product as it left my usually pale, dull skin with a golden caramel bronzy colour and glow. The product was easy to use with hands or a mitt, as long as you wait for it to sink in and it doesn't have a noticeable scent on the skin. I would probably only use this product as a one/two day tanner rather than a longer gradual tan. Also the bronzing gel didn't irritate my skin even when used almost immediately after shaving; I also love the use of natural ingredients and cruelty/chemical free ethos of the brand. I would definitely be interested in trying more from this brand!
Have you tried any products from Skin? What are your favourite gradual tanners? Do you have any tanning tips?
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