‘It lasts so well and fades evenly, so you don’t end up with patchy areas’
Choosing the right fake tan can be a hard task on a normal week, but when you’re picking one for your wedding day, the job is even harder. After all, brides will be looking for one that doesn’t streak, doesn’t transfer onto their white dress and doesn’t smell when skin gets a little sweaty.
In a sea of self-tanners offering streak and scent-free finishes, how do you know which one really works? One bride, Chloe from Dorset, believes she’s found just the one after months of searching: Bali Body’s Clear Self-Tanning Gel.
Priced at £27.95, she says she was initially drawn to it for its gel texture – something not many tans offer. Assuming that a gel might feel lighter and less sticky than a mousse or cream, and offer a more natural tan, she gave it a go.
Chloe tells us: “I’m really impressed with this product. It was quick and easy to apply, dried fast, and didn’t transfer onto clothes straight after application, which is always a bonus. The only downside is that it develops a slightly ‘biscuity’ smell if you leave it on throughout the day, but I know this is quite typical of tanning products.
“I was pleasantly surprised that the colour continued to develop even after the first wash-off, giving a deeper, more natural-looking tan. It also lasts well and fades evenly, so you don’t end up with patchy areas. Overall, a great, low-maintenance self-tan that delivers a reliable result that I really can rely on for my wedding day.”
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So if clean sheets and a glossy, natural-looking tan are a top priority for you, this Clear Self Tan Gel makes a strong candidate for your own special day – whether it’s a wedding or just your usual tanning Thursday. The lightweight gel promises to absorb quickly into the skin, so you can apply it and carry on with your day without needing to rinse it off. Though, as Chloe points out, if you do this, you might still get a bit of a biscuity smell.
Because there’s no colour guide, there’s also no risk of it transferring onto clothes or bedding, which is ideal if you are applying in the morning or heading straight out the door. The formula is enriched with hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and aloe vera to help keep skin hydrated while the tan develops, which is why it claims to leave behind a smooth, streak-free glow with a subtle gloss.
Though the price is on the higher end of tanners, it comes in a 400ml jumbo bottle, meaning there’s plenty of product to last you quite some time.
If you’re shopping around for other clean tans, there are plenty to suit all budgets. We also love b.tan’s Clear Self Tanning Gel, now £14.99, and St Tropez’s Purity Body Mousse, now £22.40.
