The Coco & Eve anti-ageing SPF oil boasts a ‘divine’ fragrance perfect for holidays both in the UK and abroad
Sun exposure is responsible for 80% of visible skin aging – as such, SPF is a crucial step into maintaining a youthful appearance. Now, sun safety-conscious shoppers have lauded an anti-ageing SPF30 formula as a ‘game changer’, saying they ‘won’t use anything else now’.
Coco & Eve is a brand best known for its self-tanning products and haircare heroes, but it’s actually their Tan Boosting Anti-Aging Body Oil SPF30 that’s been garnering attention this summer. The lightweight body oil has been designed to not only deliver broad-spectrum SPF30 UVA and UVB protection, but also claims to enhance your natural tan while helping to defend against the signs of photoaging.
Mature shoppers have been heaping praise on the Coco & Eve product for being ‘perfect for my ageing skin’ and ‘flattering over dry skin or cellulite’. The Bali-inspired body oil and sunscreen, which costs £28, is a non-sticky, fast-absorbing formula that leaves a subtle glow rather than feeling greasy.
The hero anti-ageing ingredient is a biomimetic tanning peptide, which the brand says helps accelerate the skin’s natural tanning process while offering protection against photoaging. It’s also enriched with antioxidant-rich watermelon seed oil, pineapple extract and cacao extract to help nourish skin, support the skin barrier and boost radiance.
But another selling point is the fragrance, which negates the need for a separate body mist. The SPF has a tropical mango scent with notes of pear, coconut milk, pineapple, vanilla, sandalwood and amber woods, which users have described as ‘divine’.
Tan Boosting Anti-Aging Body Oil SPF30
Boosts your natural tanning effect while SPF30 offers broad spectrum UVA/UVB protect
As this is a chemical sunscreen rather than a mineral formula, Coco & Eve recommends applying the oil around 20 minutes before heading into the sun and reapplying every two hours, or immediately after swimming, sweating or towel drying. For those unsure of the difference, mineral sunscreens sit on the skin and act as a barrier to rays, whereas chemical sunscreens sink into the skin to absorb UV rays and convert them into heat.
Another popular chemical sunscreen is the Ultra Violette Extreme Screen SPF 50+ Hydrating Body and Hand SKINSCREEN, which is £21.60 at Cult Beauty. It’s been designed with skin-loving ingredients and a subtle shimmer to leave skin radiant and protected.
But for those who would prefer a mineral formula, the Beauty of Joseon Comfort Protection Body Sun Lotion SPF 30 is £18 at Amazon . Made with fermented brown rice and vitamin B5, its hypoallergenic formula is made for all skin types including dry, normal, combination, oily, and sensitive skin.
Back at Coco & Eve, the tanning oil has earned hundreds of positive reviews from shoppers, especially more mature women conscious of ageing. One said: “I am a mature lady and have used many sun products but I have never had a tan as lovely as this.
“The product is easy to use, it’s not greasy and it’s a brilliant sunscreen. I’ve just returned from Greece the temp was 37 degrees and I didn’t burn and I didn’t get prickly heat. It’s going to be my go to product for the future. I highly recommend it. Some of my Friends have already purchased it.”
Another added: “I blimin love this stuff. Won’t use anything else now. Lush smell and feel, SPF works brilliantly and both tans and protects nicely. The anti-ageing body oil provides a lovely glow on the arms and legs once applied to which is flattering over dry skin or cellulite, and instantly gives the impression of a tan, and the results are great.”
Another said the product was ‘perfect for my ageing skin’ but added that ‘the lid on the bottle could be much better I feel it’s not secure enough’. Another customer commented it can be ‘a bit greasy’ but ‘covers well and has a great smell’.
“Absolutely love this stuff,” another five-star review read. “I have never managed to tan my legs before – always looked as though I had been on a moon lamp. This stuff is a game changer.”
One added: “I’m a fair freckly girl so not a natural tanner. This product is a game changer for me, I get max protection but develop a lovely tan that lasts. It’s my go to holiday essential.”
And another who’d ‘had tan boosters before but none have actually worked’ said that the Coco & Eve product helped them achieve the ‘best UK tan I’ve had for a long while’ – so much so they ordered three bottles.
The Tan Boosting Anti-Aging Body Oil is just one product in Coco & Eve’s summer bodycare line-up. Shoppers wanting higher protection can opt for the newly launched Coconut Milk Body SPF50 – a lightweight sunscreen with a water-light, milky texture designed to leave a fresh, dewy finish.
There’s also a new Highlighter Body SPF50, which combines broad-spectrum protection with a subtle illuminating finish, making it ideal for legs, shoulders and other areas of exposed skin. This one I think is perfect for sunset dinners for glistening skin.
For after-sun care, the Firming & Tan Prolonging Peptide Body Oil is designed to help extend the appearance of a natural tan for up to 28 days while deeply nourishing skin with Inca Inchi Oil, a tropical fruit blend and a biomimetic peptide complex that helps keep skin looking smooth, firm and radiant.
Shoppers can explore the Coco & Eve SPF wardrobe here.
