I'm sure that I'm not the only one suffering from a pale complexion at the moment here in the UK. I only have to look at the thermometer on my car showing 5 degrees and I can feel all colour wash from my skin! Fear not because I have an amazing self tanner to share with you all, Clarins Liquid Bronze Self Tanning for Face and Décolleté, a 125ml bottle will cost you around £17.00.
Product details
An efficient new way to successfully apply a self tanner. As refreshing as water, delicately fragranced Liquid Bronze can be applied with a cotton pad, allowing all skin tones, even the fairest, to achieve a natural-looking, radiant glow all year round. Ensures perfectly even results , without the sun, any time of year. For a darker, more intense tan, simply add another coat. Leaves skin soft, moisturised and protected against free radicals.
For a more radiant and even result, exfoliate skin the night before. Apply a small amount of self tanner with quick, light sweeping motions (avoiding the eyebrows and hairline). Gently wipe elbows, knees and heels with a tissue, as these areas can turn a darker colour. Wash hands and nails thoroughly after application. Wait a few minutes before dressing.
My thoughts
I was first introduced to this facial self tanner by a very tanned friend. She said that you apply it with a cotton pad which instantly interested me because it sounded easy peasy to use. I'd never really tried anything by Clarins before and it seemed like a good product to start with.
Firstly I like the bottle. It's a nice sturdy plastic bottle with a screw cap and pouring cap inside so you can control the flow of the product. It's a good size for the money I think as more often than not facial tanners are in pretty small bottles and with this you can see how much you've got left.
The ease of application is the main selling point for me. You can simply wipe the product across your face, neck and chest on a cotton pad just as you would a toner. Or you can apply it with fingers. I use both methods. But there's very little if any fuss required with either method. That's why I like it so much. There's not really any prep involved.
The product has got a definite smell to it. I find if I apply it a bit generously then it smells more than if I simply do a quick swipe across my face. Depending on whether you like the smell you can of course tailor your application method to suit your nose!
The consistency is fresh and almost gel-like. It doesn't clog your pores or leave you feeling greasy or shiny.
It has no colour guide which some may find off putting but you'll soon realise that this product is very forgiving and if you've missed a tiny spot it won't show that much.
The colour isn't too full on. I always apply mine at night and when I awake I have a lovely healthy sunkissed glow about me. It certainly takes the edge off pasty skin. A couple of nights of using this and you begin to build up more of a deeper tan.
It's definitely a staple product in my skincare routine and I will repurchase when it runs out, an absolute favourite 5/5.
