St. Tropez Self Tan Express Advanced Bronzing Mousse

Thanks BR for this trial

Applied to arms legs & a little to declotage & face.

Bottle is blue & black plastic, nice colour, very light weight, easy to handle, press down the nozzle to disperse which comes out with ease. Appears quite watery on application, has 2 tone colour, mainly due to one of the colours being used for guidance of application!

Exfoliated in morn, used non-moisturising shower gel & rinsed. Used St Tropez Tanning Mitt, to apply which was easy, ( seperate review done for mitt). Moisturised knees, feet & elbows as recommended, which gave more natural finish. Was cautious on how much product to dispense, don't think I applied enough on first application. Has a lovely smell not like other self tanners. Left product on for just over 4 hours in the eve. The product seemed to be touch dry after about 1/2 hr, but after that it felt sticky, which I wasn't keen on, i didn't get dressed as was wary about transfer on clothes & furniture. Rnsed off after 4 hrs with slightly warm water, patted skin dry. There was no transfer of product on my white towel which was great!

After rinsing, skin felt really soft & nice smell had almost disappeared. Next morn didn't notice that much of a tan, certainly not what I was expecting felt disappointed. Lower legs were alot lighter than tops of legs & arms, might have been because I didn't apply enough product. So it definitely needed a 2nd application.

2 days later, showered with moisturising body wash this time, applied again in eve, applied generous amount this time. Exfoliated in morn (left on for 2 hrs) Eager to rinse off as it felt sticky, skin felt soft after.

Colour was golden after rinsing but wanted to see how colour developed overnight!

No transfer to my white towel which was pretty impressive.

The next morn was so impressed with colour it was a lovely golden colour, didnt look unnatural and definitely needed 2nd coat.

Impressed the tanner had worked, eventhough I had used a moisturising body wash that morning!

Applied moisturiser each day after showering to maintain tan & exfoliated once. In-between. I also noticed when showering the colour wasn't coming off like the tanning gel I mormally use, so that was a win win for me.

Tan is gradually fading back after 6 days, it's maintained a nice colour throughout so I'm stoked!

I suffer from Keratosis Pilaris & noticed a difference to texture of my skin whilst using this, my skin was so much smoother.

Conclusion.... I'm super impressed with this Tanner and is defintely a keeper for me.

I would highly recommend this and have already recommended to a friend. I was using a tanning gel prior to this, which I really liked but I think St Tropez blows it out of the water. My only gripe is its too sticky until you wash it off.

The great thing is there was no transfer of St Tropez onto my sheets at all!

I was skeptical to try another tan brand, as i was very attached to my current brand. However im glad i did step out of my comfort zone. I havent tried an express tan before, only the longer overnight varities, so this was new. The bottle is easy to use, pump, lid, good size, the smell is actually very nice which is great when applied to skin. The mousse looked quite runny but it actually did the trick, gliding onto my skin very easily. And the main question is did it work? Yes and better than i expected. I waited 2.5 hours for a medium tan on my skin, and i am impressed. The tan was even, not streaky, and colour was perfect , and i feel like it developed a bit further after washing and moisturising. May even try to leave on longer next time.

This fake tan underwhelmed me a little- but I intend to give it another go, I applied if one Friday night and decided to leave for the 2 hour mid range it reccomended not the full three. I was excited to wash it off as sometimes fake tan smell is overwhelming. The initial smell was quite good and application with the mitt was easy. It didnt immediately go very dark so was good. I left to dry for a bit and chucked on a loose dress and headed to the supermarket . It was okay to wear under and doesn’t appear to have stained my clothes. It felt a little sticky. After the 2 hours I jumped in the shower and washed it off, I couldn’t see much come off. And then went to bed. The shower did lessen the smell and made the stickiness disappear. Overnight there was nothing left in the white sheets which is a massive win. I did notice a slight difference in colour in the morning but not huge, I think that it is nice for a light tan, and there was no obvious streaking, my knees and ankles also fared well.

I tan in the salon. I've never quite trusted myself to apply an even colour, and the mess sort of terrified me. So I didn't go into this Trial Team expecting to be wowed.

It turns out, that if you're on the hunt for a reliable self-tanner that delivers an even, natural-looking tan without any streaking or orange tint, St Tropez Self Tan Express Advanced Bronzing Mousse is a fantastic choice.

One of the standout features of this product is its speed. You can customize your tan to suit your preference. In just one hour, you can achieve a light, natural-looking glow, while a two-hour application will give you a medium tan, and a three-hour application will leave you with a deep, bronzed look. I was planning on going for the one hour express, but I got a bit hooked and ended up leaving it on for just over two hours.

The mousse texture of this self-tanner makes it easy to apply, and it dries quickly, so you don't have to worry about it rubbing off onto your clothes or bed sheets. Plus, it has a pleasant scent, unlike many other self-tanners that can have a strong, unpleasant odor.

Another notable feature of the St Tropez Self Tan Express Advanced Bronzing Mousse is that it contains natural, skin-nourishing ingredients like aloe vera and vitamin E, which help to keep your skin feeling soft and smooth while also protecting it from damage.

Overall, if you're looking for a reliable self-tanner that delivers great results quickly, is easy to apply, and has a pleasant scent, St Tropez Self Tan Express Advanced Bronzing Mousse is definitely worth trying.

My intial notes after use are:

- Advanced formula allows for customizable tanning results - Can achieve a light, natural-looking tan in just one hour - Mousse texture makes for easy and quick application - Dries quickly without leaving any residue - Pleasant scent, unlike many other self-tanners - Contains natural, skin-nourishing ingredients like aloe vera and vitamin E - Provides an even and natural-looking tan without streaking or orange tint

I really love the result - my skin feels so soft and smooth too, I wasn't expecting that!

The only real negative for me is the price. If I could type a whistle, I'd be typing the 'that's a lot of money' whistle.

Apologies for the very punny title, but this St. Tropez Self Tan Express Advanced Tanning Mousse is the best! We've all had 'those' experiences with fake tan and often ended up looking like a certain orange person, but this is not one of those products. From the beautiful packaging to the product itself, it is absolutely simple and reliable. The scent is very light and not at all overpowering like the first products were many moons ago - thank goodness! I made sure I exfoliated well - particularly those areas we know pick up tanning products like nothing else - elbows, knees - and I used the St. Tropez mitt that came with the product. This meant that I had a streak-free tan that developed beautifully over the three hours. The beauty of this product is that you can choose the depth of colour you would like from 1-3 hours on your skin and then rinse it off. The colour continues to deepen over the next 8 hours.

So glad to have been chosen for this review team! I am an avid user of self-tanners as I keep out of the sun as much as possible, but don’t like being too pasty. I have used quite a few different brands of self-tan, but never tried St Tropez but have heard some good things about it, so was excited to try. Firstly, I like the colouring of the bottle and the size which seemed quite generous and appears as though it should last a good while. I read the instructions on the back of the bottle (which was pretty tine, even with glasses on!), and ensure I prepped accordingly – exfoliate, moisturise dry areas etc. I had shaved the day prior as well. I used the St Tropez tanning mitt for application as I prefer to use a mitt, to help stop staining and they make application so much easier. I shook the bottle well and pumped two pumps onto the mitt – I applied in long strokes and worked into the main parts of my legs first, front and back, then used the residual to wipe over dry areas eg knees and tops of feet for me. It gave some instant colour, which is what I like, but then developed over the next few hours. I generally don’t do the 1-3 hour then shower thing, I just leave it on until I shower the next morning. I also applied to my arms at the same time – same way and trying to ensure cover around the armpits etc so not to leave white patches. I am actually very impressed with this tan, it applied easily, didn’t have too much of a stink to it (as some do) and really did develop into a nice coloured tan and it seems to be lasting well also – It’s been 2 days since I applied to my arms and the colour is still there and not patchy. My legs did go a little patchy, but I put that down to the extra dry parts of my knees and tops off feet etc. I do have some tan remover so will give that a go to remove some of the patchy bits. All in all I am impressed with the St Tropez tanner, I will continue to use it and will most likely purchase it again in the future! I like it better than the other fake tan I am currently using.

Love this fake tan! it leaves you with a lovely sun kissed look and not waking up looking like an oompa loompa if left to develop overnight. It smells nice, and applies evenly with the mitt. You can wash off after 3-4 hours and still have a good colour

I have a very fair complexion, and have had a love/hate relationship with fake tan throughout my teenage years and into my adult life. I have recently fallen back in love with tanning after getting a professional spray tan for my wedding - that healthy glow! I have been hesitant to try this at home, however, because the memories of the streaky orange legs and patchy hands and elbows of my youth are strong!

I was excited to give this a go again, though, and found this one really easy to apply - the mousse texture was really pleasant and easy to spread around for a good coverage. The idea of washing it off and it developing later was new for me with at-home fake tans, though this is in line with my recent tanning salon experience, so I left it on for an hour for a light tan before washing it off and going to bed. The smell wasn't the familiar pungent fake tan smell that I'm used to, so that was also a welcome change!

When I woke up the next morning I had a faint kiss of a pretty natural looking glow, and no orange on my sheets. Success! I was a little patchy on my hands and elbows, but I'll put this mostly down to user error and also having super dry skin on these areas, being at the end of summer.

I will definitely be trying this one out again, and perhaps even testing out leaving it on for a little longer to see what a slightly darker shade looks like. If you're like me and wanting to add a little glow to your skin but are haunted by the fake-tan disasters of the early 2000's, give this one a try!

Such an awesome self tanner. It is so natural looking and actually streak free. I inspected the tan and could not find one streak! I used the st tropez mitt with this and I highly recommend this tan. Was super easy to apply, has a subtle scent which is actually quite nice. It goes on really nicely and the tint that it has makes it very easy to see where you have been, where else needs tan and also what needs to be blended better. I moisturised ankles, knees etc and usually these still look slightly patchy with other tans I’ve used but I can’t fault the st tropez tan it is so even and not at all patchy. My only complaint would be that I felt tacky/sticky for quite about an hour and then tacky behind the knees etc until I washed it off but there was no patches or streaks once it developed. Love that you can choose the depth of tan you want I went with 2 hours for medium and it was maybe slightly lighter than I would usually go so I will leave for another half hour next time but it is so natural and gives you a nice glow and just looks like a sun tan. Bonus I can use one tan throughout summer and then winter, normally I have to change tans as the shades don’t suit both seasons. I will definitely be repurchasing and recommending. It lasts really well and doesn’t come off patchy - also the packaging is gorgeous and feels and looks super expensive!