St. Tropez Self Tan Express Mousse, Fast Acting Fake Tan, Develops in 1-3 Hours, Streak-Free Finish, Vegan, Natural & Cruelty Free, 6.7 Fl Oz

Of all the self tanners I have used this one is by far the best! I love it. It doesn't turn you orange and no one knows it's fake. I get compliments all the time. I read a review of another product last year or the year before and these instructions were given. And have been invaluably helpful in this process. I have modified it some as I have found better and more efficient or long lasting ways to self tan since. This is how I do it and I have never had an issue.Shower and shave in the morning. If you do the tanning right after this you're pores and folicles are more open and exposed and you will get dots.That night shower and rinse off. Use your most abrasive loufa. Make sure you exfoliate everywhere. Even if you don't think you're going to tan that are. (I tan my entire body). Exfoliate your face as well. Make sure you hit the elbows, wrists, hands, privates, knees, ankles and feet twice.After you dry off lotion you entire body with a non greasy lotion. I use Lubriderm. Now for this areas I just mentioned. For your feet using a small amount of coconut oil make sure to get your heels and whatever is left on your hands rub over the toes and up towards the ankles. On all the other parts (elbows, wrists, hands, privates, knees, and ankles) moisturize those with a slightly more emollient lotion (I use the bath and body works paraffin lotion).WEARING GLOVES start with your legs using 2 pumps for each leg run this between your palms and pat on your upper leg and lower leg avoiding the knees. Rub in one are such as your lower leg and then your upper leg. When the lotion is mostly rubbed in go over your knees and in a sweeping motion go over your feet from ankles to toes.Continue moving up your body ensuring the lotion is completely rubbed in.Use the technique used for the legs on the arms. You will only need 2 pumps total for both arms. And yes you want to sweep over your arm pits. Otherwise you will have streaks. You will do your wrists and hands later.Taking a small amount of your face moisturizer (about half of what you usually use) mix it with 1 pump of tanner and apply to your face a sweep down your neck. Whatever is left over apply to your ears and behind your ears. The bottle will teall you to avoid your hairline. Gently sweep into it. If you don't you will have a steaky line.At this time if you want you can repeat the application process. I usually do depending on the time of year. If it is in the beginning or end of summer/tanning I apply less. Remember the idea is for it to look natural.Now for the hands. At this point I wash my gloves so I can save them for next time and remove them. Using a cotton ball (you should only need one) place a small pea(ish) sized amount of tanner. Starting with the underside (palm area) of your wrist start at just the base of your palm where your first bend wrinkle is. Sweep the lotion in small strokes up your wrist and then apply to the top of your wrist. Repeat this on the other wrist. Apply another very small drop of tanner to the cotton ball and allow it to soak in. Rub this on the back side of your hands up your finger tips and slightly between your fingers on the webbing.At this point you will feel sticky. Depending on how much time I have I will wander around in my robe or throw on loose fitting clothing and a t-shirt bra.Also depending on how deep you want your tan (I always go the full time as some will wash off in the shower). Keep it on the full 3 hours. I'm usually tired by the time I get off work go through this step and relax so I sleep in it. I have never had a problem.When you shower the first time it is best to simply gently wash with soap and do not scrub. Yes you can shave but don't be rough. Pat yourself dry.I have found that most people have the issue of their tanner fading splotchy. I will tell you this is a lack of proper moisturizing. Every day after your shower use coconut oil. Not a lot just enough on your arms, legs and feet. Then go back over your entire body with lotion. After I discovered this technique by accident I have continued this year round.I hope this helps! Happy tanning!

First ever time self tanning. Used a mit for most of my body, then a brush to blend into face, knees, elbows, tops of hands and feet. Only used excess product and blended in on those areas. Left on for 2 hours, rinsed lightly with water only in the shower (didn’t use a loofah), then slept in long sleeve pants and long sleeve loose shirt. Took another shower in the morning with soap (still no loofah, just gently washed). This photo is 3 days later. It’s such a beautiful, glowy, natural looking tan. Obsessed

I’m new to this product and have used it for the second time since purchasing. I have light complexion so sun it out of the picture for my skin. This is the best self tanner I have ever used. It does not give an orangey tan, it actually tans. It has a pleasant scent not your typical self tanner smell. The color guide is the perfect way to know you have the tanner on even and if you miss a spot. Rinse off after your desired level and it will continue to tan according to the level you want. I’m so excited to have found a product that works just as I hoped. I would definitely recommend this to all self tanners and I will be a repeat buyer.

smells so good when applying but the smell that comes after rinsing is pretty bad, even with showering it takes 24-48 to go away. otherwise, this works well and i do recommend it. just use it a couple days beforehand if you have an event. it fades well and lasts about a week.

I was hesitant to buy this, as I've never bought a self-tanner before; However it worked great! It was easy to see while applying. It did not leave any streaks. I did have a nice glow that has lasted over a week thus far. You're able to get quite a few uses out of it, it seems. I've only applied once, but seems like there's a lot of uses left.

Highly recommend this product! I’m 54 and live in south Florida and my legs just do not tan like they used to- and I can’t stay in the sun long enough to get the tan I want. So I bought this after watching a YouTuber and she was right, it worksIt’s a mousse that glides on and you can easily see where to apply on leg- no blotches left behind. I use it every 4-5 days and am wearing shorts and dresses again. I also just leave it on, no shower. I don’t apply a thick layer either.I definitely recommend getting a glove to apply also, it’s the game changer. I’m pretty sure I bought the St tropez one.Worth the $$

This is by far the best self tanner I’ve ever used! It does not leave your skin orange and it stays on for over a week. If you leave it on for three hours and rinse it off with no soap it still continues to bronze a little bit and just washed gently with gentle soap, and no scrubbing throughout the week. I love this and it does not smell. That’s the main thing that I hate about soft tans and it also does not leave you streaky.

One of my favorite and long lasting self tanners on the market. The color is great and I feel this lasts the longest on my skin and does not get patchy as it starts to wear off.