Buzzapp Master 
There’s always that moment in the first half of the year when the sun decides to make an unexpected appearance, and I find myself swapping my trusty leggings (which I practically live in for 80% of the year) for shorts. This moment arrived last week for me, as I was preparing for a short holiday to Italy.
With temperatures significantly warmer than back home in the UK, it was definitely shorts weather – but my legs were still sporting their winter paleness. In an effort to boost my confidence while away, I reached for a tried-and-tested clear fake tan – and was reminded just how brilliant it is.
The product I’m talking about is Isle of Paradise Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse in Medium, which is currently on sale, reduced from £19.95 to £14.96. Known for being the brand used in the Barbie movie, Isle of Paradise prides itself on delivering natural-looking colours; you won’t find any orange streaks here. As someone who’s relatively new to fake tanning, here’s why this product wowed me…
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Laura’s fake tan of choice
(Image: Laura Mulley)
Firstly, it’s pretty straightforward to apply with a mitt, although since it’s clear and doesn’t have a guide colour, you do need to be careful about blending it in well, particularly around drier areas like the knees, elbows, hands and feet (I prefer to apply a rich body cream in these areas first, and then again after applying the tan). However, because it’s transparent, it doesn’t transfer onto clothing or bedding – a huge bonus in my book, reports the Mirror.
When I finally got to check out the final result on holiday, once my shorts were on, I was seriously impressed with the outcome; my legs had a very natural golden hue, with any remaining greyness, redness or imperfections reduced. I felt really confident rocking my summer shorts and dresses while away, and not like some ghostly pale Brit who spends most of her life indoors.
Laura used this fake tan before going on holiday
(Image: Laura Mulley)
I was also amazed at how long it lasted. A week later, back from holiday, it still looks pretty decent; not as golden and even as it initially did, but there’s definitely still a decent hint of colour there.
It does require a bit of time to ensure you’re applying it as thoroughly and evenly as possible, and it takes a few hours to develop – so it’s not one for a last-minute colour boost – but I was so pleased with the results that I’ll be making sure I use this before every holiday in the future.
If you’re in need of an instant glow, though, Vita Liberata’s Body Blur, £35, is a cult favourite, and a sophisticated and natural-looking alternative to traditional body make-up.
And for maintaining your tan and giving your face a subtle glow, myself and the rest of the beauty team swear by St Tropez Self Tan Purity Face Mist, now reduced from £24 to £19.20, for its super-fine spray and natural colour.
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