The 'firming' £25 self-tan that is 'a million times better than' Bondi Sands and St. Tropez
If you aren't heading on holiday and you aren't keen on sunbeds, then a fake-tan is your alternative for that summer glow. Just a few brands that many will know include Bondi Sands and St. Tropez . However, one that is said to stand above them all is the Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam . In fact, it's so popular, beauty buffs on Amazon have been calling it "a million times better" than the iconic brands. Costing £25.75, this self-tan mousse is available in three skin shades - medium, dark and ultra-dark. Offering a "lightweight" and "fast acting" formula, it is said to develop a long-lasting golden glow in as little as just two hours. Read more: Kendall Jenner's go-to £6 highlighter hailed as 'holy grail' for a summer glow Read more: Amazon users bag 'lush' £25 Sol de Janeiro travel set that 'smells like summer' A sun-kissed complexion isn't the only benefit, as the Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam has been infused with raw virgin coconuts, botanicals and amino acids to hydrate, blur pigmentation and cover blemishes. That's not all, as it uses the brand's Celluloshape Technology that has been enriched with fig, banana, papaya and cocoa to improve the signs of ageing and battle the appearance of cellulite, with some beauty fans saying it has a "firming" effect on their body. Worried about that dreaded biscuit smell that we often associate with fake tan products? Then you don't need to worry, as this bronzing foam has a tropical mango and guava fragrance for the feel and scent of a tropical island getaway. With over 8,000 Amazon users leaving it a glowing five-star review, this cult-classic self tanning mousse has been praised as "the best" by beauty fans who have been comparing it to other major brands. One five-star review read: "The BEST I've ever used. I was so surprised by this product! It's amazing!!! The colour of my tan is beautiful, like I've just returned from a beach holiday. I bought the dark and it's perfect on my medium skin tone. "I usually use Bondi Sands/Skinny Tan/St Tropez but this is a million times better . It develops quickly and you don't lose half the tan once you've showered it off. If I could give 10 stars I would!" Another impressed fan wrote: "I am so glad my search for an ultra dark yet natural-looking tanner is over! You name it, I've tried it. TBH, I've been using the Bondi Sands Technicolor foam and was happy with the color but this blows it out of the water. It lasts beyond one shower, too. Will definitely buy again." Someone else gushed: "I have tried every tan that is out there. This is such a great tan colour, not green, not orange but a glowing tan...skin feels soft and firm after application. Smells like sweets. Best tan I have bought EVER!!! " And another shopper praised: "This stuff is better than St Tropez, skinny tan etc. Easy to use with zero streaks. I always get comments when I'm wearing this. It's brilliant!! Someone who was less than impressed left a three-star review that read: "It's ok, yes, the smell is pleasant, yes, it wears out evenly, but and it's a big BUT, it's not dark to start with and fades to medium and light within a few days..." Purchase the Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bronzing Foam for £25.75 on Amazon here . If you'd prefer a much more budget-friendly option, then we have spotted Boots is stocking the popular Dove DermaSpa Summer Revived Medium to Dark Gradual Self-tan Body Mousse (150ml) for just £5.77, down from its regular £11.55. Alternatively, if you're not keen on using a foam, then Scots beauty influencer Jamie Genevieve collaborated with Utan on this CBD Tanning Water that has been described as "the first and only of its kind", with a 100ml bottle costing £19.99 at Superdrug.
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