Can I Leave St Tropez Self Tan Express on Overnight?
Control the depth of your tan with this award-winning 3-in-1 Express tanning mousse. Apply with a mitt and wait just 1 hour before showering for a light sunkissed glow, 2 hours for a medium natural-looking bronze or 3 hours for a deep dark tan to suit your skin tone.
This quick-drying, non-sticky formula is easy to apply and washes off easily. It also features a tinted guide color to help avoid missed patches.
Quick and easy to apply
Unlike most st tropez self tan express that take up to 12 hours to work, this product begins to develop in just an hour. The product’s color-accelerating ingredient, dihydroxyacetone (DHA), reacts with oxygen and a protein in the top layer of your skin to give it a sunless tan. It’s extracted from sugar cane rather than using a faster chemical process, which helps eliminate that telltale orange tinge. A blend of plant-based melanin and natural green vegetable dye is also added to the formula to balance it out.
The dense, fluffy and tinted mousse is easy to spread and blend for a streak-free finish. It’s a good idea to use a tanning mitt or glove when applying to prevent patchiness or uneven spots. Moisturize dry areas like elbows, knees and ankles beforehand to keep them from absorbing more self-tanner than the rest of your body.
After the recommended development time of 1 hour, rinse off the tinted guide color in the shower to reveal a natural-looking tan that will last for days. You can continue to shower for up to 8 hours, allowing your tan to gradually deepen into your desired shade.
Control the depth of your tan
Most self-tanners take between four and eight hours to fully develop, but this one works in an hour. A thin solvent in the formula penetrates the skin quickly, giving the tanning ingredient (DHA) a piggyback ride into your pores to start working, explains cosmetic chemist Jim Hammer.
The DHA in this St Tropez product is extracted from sugar cane rather than using the faster chemical process that gives some sunless tanners their telltale orange tinge, says brand ambassador Sophie Evans. She adds that plant-based melanin and natural green vegetable dye help neutralize the color.
The dense, tinted foam is easy to spread with a mitt, and testers liked the way it didn’t run down their legs and arms as some of the less expensive foams we tested do. It also dries fast and feels non-sticky, and its hydrating blend felt nice on the skin, too. The only drawback was that the tint left some of our testers’ palms with a greenish hue, so we suggest applying it to clean hands and washing thoroughly afterward.
Infused with aloe vera
Achieve a streak-free and natural-looking glow with this St Tropez Self Tan Express enriched with aloe vera. The hydrating formula ensures skin looks smooth and supple for an effortlessly bronzed finish that lasts longer and fades evenly.
Pump a small amount onto a tanning mitt and apply to the body in circular motions, starting at the feet. Ensure all hard-to-reach areas are covered, and make sure to blend thoroughly. If you’re aiming for a darker result, you can leave it on for up to three hours.
Moisturize dry areas, such as elbows and knees, before applying your tan to help prevent patches. Always exfoliate before applying and use a quality tanning mitt for a smooth and even finish.
This Editor-approved bronzing mousse adjusts to your individual skin tone for a foolproof tan that lasts up to 10 days with an even fade. It’s lightweight, quick-drying, non-sticky with no transfer and boasts a fresh, uplifting fragrance that banishes the tell-tale self tan smell.
Long-lasting bronze
With a non-sticky, lightweight formula that’s comfortable to wear and won’t transfer onto clothing, this long-lasting bronzer has a super fast drying time. It is also hydrating and has no self-tan smell thanks to Aromaguard, which also helps reduce the appearance of pores.
This St Tropez Self Tan Express came out as the top pick among a larger group of testers for its easy-to-use application and fast color development. It works in as little as an hour, so you can shower and go about your day with a light sun-kissed glow.
You can choose the depth of your tan by waiting one hour for a light sun-kissed glow, two hours for a medium golden tan, or three hours for a deep bronze. This advanced self tanner can be reapplied for further color build and fades evenly, leaving you with a natural-looking tan that lasts. Always patch test before applying, especially on sensitive areas. Avoid exfoliating or moisturizing within four hours of tanning.