WITH the unpredictable British weather, it’s hard to tell when many of us will finally be able to achieve that longed-for natural tan.
But if you’re all about faking it until you make it, then you may just want to listen up…because a self-confessed serial tanner named Leah has shared her very honest verdict.
In a clip shared to TikTok (@_leaherin), she begins with Bondi Sands self tanning foam in dark, which she rates a measly 4/10.
Explaining why she’s given it such a low score, she notes how she’s not a fan of the smell or the green undertone, or the “patchy” finish she claims it gives.
Not stopping there, she warns that it’s hard to get off and will likely leave you with an orange tinge.
Then there’s the St Moriz 1 hour fast tan mousse, which Leah gives a much more respectable score of 7/10.
While it’s old, she claims it’s always “reliable” and gives a “lovely bronze” colour tan.
However, while she praises the fact it rarely goes patchy, she does warn that it fades quickly.
Then there’s the Tanologist Express tan self tan water, which Leah gives just 4/10.
She notes that it’s a nightmare if you miss a spot because this specific tan is not ideal for anyone looking to spot correct.
The beauty fan then moves on to the Isle of Paradise dark glow clear self-tanning mousse, which she points out is not ideal for “lazy tanners.”
As well as claiming that it “fades out quickly,” she adds: “If you miss a spot you are doomed.”
Leah then moves on to discuss the St Tropez bronzing mousse self tan classic, which she gives 6/10.
She points out that it looks good for 48 hours but urges people to be careful when applying because it can stick to knees, elbows and wrists.
The beauty whizz then reveals her top tan, which is the Solait self tan express mousse which she brands 10/10 and can be bought from Superdrug.
“Best tan I have ever used,” she praises.
“Gorgeous colour, lasts all week” and it’s “so affordable.”
Amongst Leah’s other favourites is the 8/10 St Moriz clear tanning mousse, which she praises for lasting longer than the original version and having “no transfer.”
And last but not least, she notes that she’s not a fan of Bondi Sands every day gradual tanning milk.
Best tan I have ever used! Gorgeous colour, lasts all week, so affordable
Leah
She gives it just 2/10 and claims it’s the worst tan she’s ever used because it “goes a horrible orangy/yellow.”
Leah adds that it make her look like she had jaundice for a week.
It wasn’t long before the post went viral, racking up a whopping 430k views and several comments – with very mixed reviews.
“The Superdrug tan is my holy grail!!” enthused one.
A second penned: “Just me going online to order Superdrug tan.”
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A third commented: “Bondi sands is either green or orange – every time!”
Meanwhile, a fourth noted: “OK Bondi Sands Aero Express though…as a previous St Tropez Stan I’ve switched & I’ve never had a tan look so good and last so long.”
Another added: “Oh thank you I will be trying that much more affordable than St Tropez too.”
And one more chimed in: “Bondi Sands dark is the best, hello???”
