Battle Of The Tans Part 1 - St Moriz

I absolutely love being tan. To be honest it's acctually one of the main reasons that I want to go on holiday haha! But because I can't always have this pleasure,fake tans are the next best thing, I can't leave the house without it on!

So today I'm going to review for you all of the different false tanning products that I currently own, it's not much for someone that wears it so much but I like to stick to what I know most of the time since I've been let down so many times by other brands.

1. St Moriz

Since it hit the shops, St Moriz has been veeeery popular with tan heads everywhere. I think the first attraction is the price – at around £3 a bottle in most shops, this tan is unbelievably cheap.

It is an instant tan, and that means once it's applied it starts to develop straight away. Not only this but most instant tans wash off...not this one! This tan is not only immediately noticeable; it also stays on about 3 – 4 days before it needs scrubbed. The best of both worlds – instantly bronzed and beautiful, but with lasting affect! The majority of fake tans that last days to weeks will need at least 8 hours to develop, but not this baby! And to make things even better, it will get even darker and reach its full potential after around 2 -3 hours after you've applied it. 

This product is in mousse form,which in my opinion, is the easiest type to apply. Follow the prep rules at the end of this review, and then simply apply with a mitt/gloves for best results. A mousse is easier to control as it does not run away like a lotion.  It also dries in about a minute, so not need to stand around flapping your arms about like a bird,waiting to get dressed! I would deffo recommend moisturising any dry patches before applying, as this tan will cling to any dry areas. (You can buy it in a lotion too if that’s what you prefer!)

There are two shades to choose from Medium and Dark. Medium gives an all over bronzed glow, but is not too intense. If you choose dark, you’re going to get a more noticeable tan, but don't worry, you won't be tangoed! Both shades are quite natural looking – without the awful orange glow! Be careful on your hands and feet though because as it’s a mousse, you won’t need another squirt of the pump for these areas, use what’s left over from application elsewhere. This will make sure that you don't get that 'dirty' look that a lot of tans tend to give you. 

St Moriz does have a smell,but it is not bad, unlike Sun Shimmer by Rimmel (curry city) And with such a brilliant  product, for such an good price, something has to give. But after you get your perfume and hair spray on you'll not notice it :)

Application Tips 

 As always, basic skin prep is essential – no matter what fake tan you use, it is really important to make sure you start off with the best canvas possible. This means, get in the shower and have a good scrub with an exfoliator all over the areas you want to fake tan. This will remove the dead skin cells that would get in the way of an even finish.

Once you're  dry make sure you moisturise the ankles, feet, knees, elbows, hands and wrists. And if you’re going to be shaving, always do so around 24 hours before applying your tan. Always use a tanning mitt if possible, because this creates a smoother application and makes it easier to cover all areas. If you have to use your hand, ensure all areas are covered, you have enough product on your hands at all times, and always wash your hands well straight after. If you have any visible streaks or patches, use a thin moisturiser to even them out.