We’re always willing to listen to Olivia Attwood when it comes to beauty tips, and her go-to fake tan has been praised for not going patchy, even after sweating in the gym
No one knows the power of a good tan better than Olivia Attwood, so when she shared her go-to fake tan we immediately took notes. Olivia is rarely seen without her signature tan, and when one of her followers asked which was her go-to she finally shared the details.
She revealed that her favourite self tan to use at the moment is the Bondi Sands Liquid Gold Self Tanning Foam which is perfect for getting that “natural-looking” glow. It’s got a long-lasting formula with a golden brown undertone, and you can pick up a large 200ml bottle for £17.49 at Sephora.
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The Bondi Sands tan is made with argan oil which helps nourish and hydrate your skin when you apply it, making it easier to avoid dry patches or streaks. It also has a coconut scent, so you won’t have that dreaded biscuit-y smell to contend with after applying it.
Unlike other fake tans which can feel sticky for a while after you put it on, the Liquid Gold Self Tanning Foam will dry down in seconds. It also instantly leaves your skin looking bronzed with no showering necessary, making it perfect for last minute tanners.
The best way to get a smooth application is to make sure you’ve exfoliated beforehand and have clean, dry skin. The Liquid Gold Self Tanning Foam has a foam formula that makes it easy to apply with a mitt, and you can use it everywhere from your limbs and torso to your hands, knees and face.
It’s suitable for most skin tones, and if you want to get a deeper colour, you can re-apply your tan 30 minutes after your first application without it getting patchy or buffing away your existing tan. Then you just wait until it’s touch-dry before getting dressed to avoid transfer or smudging.
If you want more control over your shade range, the Loving Tan Deluxe Bronzing Mousse comes in three different shades to suit all skin tones. It’s quick drying and has a lovely scent, making it a great alternative to Olivia’s Bondi Sands.
Otherwise, we’re a fan of the Kopari Gradual Self-Tanning Mousse which has a guava scent and contains natural DHA which ensures a natural-looking, streak-free tan. It is however more expensive than the Bondi Sands, costing £34 for 180ml.
However the Bondi Sands Liquid Gold Self Tanning Foam is a firm favourite amongst beauty lovers as well as Olivia. It has a 4.7 star rating from 750 reviews, with more than 600 of those being five star ratings.
One said: ““The colour of this is INSANELY gorgeous I’m obsessed – I’m usually a light to medium foam girl, but tried this and I may be converted!!! As a gym girlie I sweat a LOT and with other tans the tan around my sports bra usually starts to peel and get a little patchy THIS DID NOT, I work out 6 days a week high intensity and this HELD UP I am obsessed.”
Another agreed: “I have olive undertones and the liquid gold was perfect as it looked very natural!”
One did say, however: “Used this fake tan and it looks gorgeous the first few days, but after 5-7 days it goes splotchy leaving some of your body orange and some white. There is also no way to really get this tan off, other than scrubbing it off which is very damaging to the skin. Overall using this product short term for a few days looks nice but after a few days it just looks like a mess.”
