Louise Thompson praises ‘elite' £12 fake tan that ‘doesn't stain bedsheets'

Daily Mirror

12-05-2025

Louise Thompson raved about her favourite at-home spray tan that doesn't stain bed sheets, saying even her partner Ryan can't resist borrowing it to get a natural-looking glow
Summer is the prime time to restart your fake tan routine as we get ready to bare some skin, giving an instant glow without risking damaging your skin by sitting in the sun. However we all know the pains of using self tanner, with everything from streaks and patchiness to ending up with stained bed sheets and clothes making it much more troublesome than we'd like it to be.
However Louise Thompson has shared her go-to solution that creates a gorgeous glow without having to worry about it ruining your bedding. Louise raved about the Tanologist Self Tan Water, which is currently on sale at Amazon down from £14.99 to £12.52, claiming it was so good that even her partner Ryan Libbey can't resist stealing it.
Louise shared a quick peek at the results of using the tan – which showed her legs looking extra bronzed and golden brown – and called it 'The most elite tan' in her Instagram stories. She also shared a couple of follow ups, where she revealed that Ryan was partial to pinching the tan from her dressing table and using it himself, as she showed off his very bronzed looking skin.
The former Made in Chelsea star also added: 'I do dark. And to answer your other questions it's fragrance free, no rough smells, and it doesn't stain the bed as it's clear. It's my go-to face option and really good for topping up other tans.'
Although Louise opted for the dark shade, you can also get it in light, medium and extra dark shades too, so you can find the one that best suits your skin tone (and how tanned you want to look). If you're worried about ending up with that telltale green or orange hue, picking a tan that suits your skin's natural colouring is the best way to avoid this.
Utan's new undertone-matching self tan comes in both cool and warm undertones, so you can pick the one that best suits your skin tone. Bondi Sands also has its Technocolor range, which comes in tones like magenta, emerald and sapphire to suit all skin colours and undertones.
However, unlike other formulas such as creams or mousses which can be difficult to blend evenly, Louise's favourite Tanologist Self Tan Water is applied in a mist, which you simply spray straight onto your skin then blend using a brush or mitt. Its clear formula can make it a little tricky to see where you've applied it, but it eliminates the risk of transferring tan stains onto your clothes or bedding, which can be tricky to wash out.
The Tanologist Self Tan Water has also been dermatologist approved to be safe for all skin types including sensitive skin, and is free from irritating ingredients that can cause clogged pores and breakouts. In fact, it contains several other hydrating, skin-loving ingredients like pink grapefruit, goji berry and jumpier, which help soften and brighten your skin as you wear it.
Amazon shoppers have praised it too, with one saying: 'This product applies so good, no streaks at all and dries really quick. Smells nice when applied but does have that fake tan smell after. Washes off nice to leave a really natural tanned colour. I don't have to worry about streaks, or patches because the application is smooth. Colour is great, I thought it would be darker but I am happy with the colour it gives.'
Another agreed: 'Absolutely Awesome. Game Changer Self Tan Lotion. Love it!'
Some were less thrilled, saying: 'I liked the colour it gave but found it difficult to put on evenly, even after buying the special spray. I shall continue to use on my face, using a cotton pad though. Shame really as I do like the effect it gives.'
Others find it easy to apply, though, writing: 'The product gives you a natural looking tan, easy to apply, doesn't mark your clothes.'