Lately I’ve been trying out a new self tan, and I’m so excited about sharing this with you!! Although I am not a heavy self tan user, I’ve tried my fare share of self tans! I think it’s a great quick fix to look that extra bit better with very little effort before special occasions. Eyes seem brighter, teeth seem whiter and the figure seem a smidgen slimmer as well ;) I was initially intrigued by this self tan because of the fact that it’s a spray, which I haven’t tried before. When I noticed it doesn’t contain any parabens either, I was all over it!! :D
Left leg with SunSpa – right leg without SunSpa (I never thought I’d ever write this on the blog, but notice the colour on the toes!!)
Pros: |
Cons: |
| ♥ Does not need rubbing which makes it easy to apply and eliminates the possibility of uneven and blotchy results. | ✖ You ought to avoid contact with water or perspiring for 8 hours while your tan develops, meaning no work outs – maybe this should’ve been a pro ;) |
| ♥ The spray gives an air brushed effect around difficult areas like the feet and hands as opposed to creams and mousse self tans. | ✖ Wears off farely quickly (3-4 days). |
| ♥ SunSpa is easy to apply to the back even on your own. | |
| ♥ A self tan session is done in 10 minutes, whilst creams and mousse self tans normally takes longer to apply because of the rubbing interrupted by hand scrubs every 3 minutes. | |
| ♥ Does not contain parabens, which are harmful chemicals linked to cancer. | |
| ♥ Gives a natural colour because of the combination of DHA and Erythrulose, which both react to the proteins in the top layer of your skin without leaving any orange dye residue. | |
| ♥ SunSpa don’t contain any added dye, so the colour won’t show until a few hours after application – which is a good thing for your skin and the colour. | |
| ♥ Doesn’t smell like a self tan. | |
| ♥ Leaves skin soft and nourished by E-vitamins and Aloe Vera. |
What are parabens, and why should you avoid them?
Parabens are chemicals added to products acting like preservatives, which we absorb through our skin. There have been studies that say that it is potentially dangerous and that have linked parabens to cancer and rosacea amongst other illnesses. I have chosen to take the precautionary route and not use products containing them when I can help it, and so should you ♥
Final thoughts
I was a bit nervous about the whole spraying thing as I’ve only been using mousse and creams in the past, but not only am I a convert – I’m totally in love!! The spray gives the most natural air brushed effect on difficult areas like feet and hands and it also makes it easy to apply to the back without help, and the colour looks exactly like a real tan – and it doesn’t smell!! They do another one which is slightly darker in colour as well which I’ve got to get, and they also have a sports one which doesn’t smudge if you work out which I think I’ll have to get as well! :D
I got it at Makestyle, who also have the other two sprays as well!
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Hi, Celina, I am quite new to your blog but in very short time it became my favourite! (actually you kinda inspired my and my friend to start blogging :) Looove your travel posts and fashion pictures… well, love everything :D God, I think I need to figure out how to afford to move to the sea (Monaco sounds so tempting, but I cannot tell a single word in french :/) in a few years as I am still student… Thanks for being my inspiration!
Jeg har allerede bestilt – og mottatt – SunSpa Chocolate og Body fitness. Har kun testet en flekk på magen av hver (haha, høres sykt ut, jeg vet, men i regnværet her var det det beste stedet å teste fargene på), og de ser begge superfine ut! Disse har riktignok guide-farge i seg, men det tror jeg absolutt er en fordel for nybegynneren som jeg er :D
Glad for å lese at du digger denne, og gleder meg til jeg har en frikveld hvor jeg kan spraye meg!
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I’ve been looking for the perfect self tanner !! Thanks :)
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Oh, looks very natural!
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What about “that” smell? One of the reasons why I don’t use them.
As I wrote, it doesn’t smell :)
Wow! Hurraa!!!! I have been thinking about self tanning A LOT lately, but since I’m pregnant and trying to avoid parabenes I’ve resigned thinking I have to stay pale;))) Thanx a lot, hope my toes will look like yours soon hi hi hi
I have tried hundreds of self tanning lotions and this is THE BEST!
Quite pricey though since the color fades rather quickly . :)
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The best thing must be that it doesnt smell. Might give it a go!
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An amazing self tanner I use here in the UK is Garnier Summer body, it honestly creates a ‘sunkissed look’ like it says on the bottle! It’s so effective as I am quite pale and find self tanners often looking to dark/orange for me but this is perfect! it smells of peaches and has no streaks – plus is moisturises your skin as the tan develops! love this post though, I will definetley try some out! Love from Scotland xxx
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Oh wow you look super bronzed and tan – your left leg that is haha. Would love to try out a spray, as I have such difficulty putting self tan on my back by myself. A bit to embarrassed to ask anyone haha. X
Oh wow you look super bronzed and tan – your left leg that is haha. Would love to try out a spray, as I have such difficulty putting self tan on my back by myself. Am a bit too embarrassed to ask anyone haha. X
wow! Det ble jo kjempebra! Jeg har også vært veldig skeptisk til spray on da jeg ble “lurt” til å kjøpe en kjempedyr en og når jeg sprayet så det ut som svart maling som kom ut? Gikk tilbake igjen og klaget, men de sa “det er sånn det skal være..?” øøøh.. Jaja. Så jeg har begynt å sverge til St.Tropez. Bruker ikke du den også? Hvordan er denne i forhold? Er alltid så greit å ha en selftan til kalde vinter og høstdager i Norge. iik..
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Whæ, maling?? :O Usj da! Denne har ikke noe farge i det hele tatt, også elsker jeg at den ikke lukter! Neste gang må jeg prøve sports-varianten, for å ikke dusje eller trene eller noe på 8 timer er småkjipt ;) Jeg har brukt St Tropez i flere år, jeg er fortsatt glad i den, men jeg synes at den sprayen her vinner helt overlegent når det kommer til hender og føtter. Blir nok til at jeg kommer til å blande de litt i og med at en spray ikke holder like lenge som en flaske mousse ;D
Jeg har blitt så glad i Xen-Tan’s mousse, men nå overbeviste du meg til å prøve denne og! :)
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Ja, denne kommer du til å elske, Hanne! Er så utrolig bra på hender og føtter, også at den ikke lukter! LOVE!
Another website to buy it? Please!! the tan is beautiful!
Sorry babe, I don’t know :/ Google might be of help? xx
Wow! It looks so natural! I’ve thought about using self tan, but I’m always too scared. Hahaha! Would this be a good one for complete novices?
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Haha, I know the feeling! This one is fool proof, you just spray it on – no rubbing or anything scary ;)
I’ll definitely have to try it then! My boyfriend always teases me about being albino! Hahaha!
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Flott å se en skjønnhetsblogger som bryr seg om parabener! De fleste skjønnhetsbloggerene tror ikke på hvor farlig det faktisk kan være… På min mors side har det vært brystkreft, så jeg er ekstra forsiktig med parabener (spesielt i deodoranter, siden det er så nærme brystet).
Tusen takk for tips! Jeg er også veldig opptatt av at det jeg smører på kroppen eller det jeg putter i munnen skal være naturlig og hvis mulig, økologisk. Jeg har til nå faktisk brukt denne som jeg kjøper på Iherb: http://www.iherb.com/Caribbean-Solutions-Beach-Colours-Natural-Self-Tanner-6-oz/28039
Den er helt naturlig med flere økologiske ingredienser. Jeg synes også fargen blir veldig flott, og jeg er perfeksjonist. Jeg trenger en spray også, så da tror jeg at jeg går for denne du anbefaler… :-)
Great review thanks Celina! I use self tan quite regularly and had no idea that research had discovered any dangers – thanks for giving such useful advice, I’ll definitely try this one! Love the blog as always! X
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