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The Independent
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Trust me, these viral bronzing drops are worth the hype
While some beauty trends on TikTok come and go ('cinnamon girl' make-up, anyone?), others prove they're well worth the hype. With more than 200 million views on the app and a reputation for rarely staying in stock, Drunk Elephant's D-bronzi bottle is a case in point. Arguably, the internet's most famous bronzing drops, the skincare and make-up hybrid was launched in 2018. A short-wear alternative to face fake tan and a long-wear substitute for bronzer, the drops give skin an instantly bronzed finish. Infused with nourishing ingredients like marula oil, blackcurrant seed oil, peptides and fatty acid, they're designed to be mixed with your daily moisturiser for a subtle tint or applied alone for a deeper glow. As someone who's been fake tanning for nearly a decade, I've tried a lot of facial formulas, from gradual tanning drops to serums and moisturisers – but ever since Drunk Elephant's drops landed on my desk last year, I've used nothing else. While gradual tanning formulas develop over a couple of hours and often have no guide colour for even application, Drunk Elephant's drops boast a helpful tinted colour that helps ensure a flawless finish. Plus, there's no commitment as the colour washes off easily at the end of the day. How I tested A loyal convert, I've used Drunk Elephant's bronzing drops most days since getting my hands on a coveted bottle. From application to skincare benefits and the final finish, I've been testing the product more than a year. Here's why you should buy into the Drunk Elephant D-bronzi hype. Why you can trust us As The Independent's senior shopping writer, I cover the latest trends and lifestyle news for IndyBest. I have my finger on the pulse when it comes to beauty. From Benefit and Jones Road make-up to Refy skincare, I've reviewed countless products and will always offer honest opinions, to help you find the formulas worth buying.
The Independent
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
St Tropez has launched a fake tan and bronzing drops hybrid – here's my review
While some relegate their body fake tan to the back of the bathroom cabinet come winter, a facial tanner remains a year-round essential for most. These glow-getting formulas give you post-holiday radiance, despite being bundled up in knitwear. Whether it's a cream from the likes of Tan Luxe or Isle of Paradise's cult drops (designed to be mixed with your moisturiser), there are plenty of products promising to achieve an effortless sun-kissed glow. But, when it comes to an instant pick-me-up, tints and bronzing drops are an increasingly popular choice. The craze began with Drunk Elephant's D-bronzi drops, which could barely stay in stock last year. Other brand's quickly followed, with Elf and Isle of Paradise's bronzing formulas becoming bestsellers for the respective brands. Now, St Tropez has launched its own take. Founded in 1984, St Tropez is a leading brand in the beauty world. Chances are every fake tan fan has dabbled with one of its formula over the years, whether it's the flagship mousse or gradual lotion. For the brand's latest launch, it has created a hybrid bronzing drops and fake tan formula that gives skin an immediate glow, but develops into a deeper tan over three hours. In short, it claims to offer the best of both worlds. How we tested A self-proclaimed fake tan obsessive (I fake tan every Wednesday, year-round, come rain or shine), I had to try the new St Tropez formula. I wanted to see how it compares to Drunk Elephant's D-bronzi drops, which I use every morning. Testing the immediate glow the sunlit tint offers, I also assessed how nicely it developed throughout the day. Plus, I considered ease-of-application, how the formula looked and felt on my skin, and the benefits of the new contouring tan brush (£20, which the brand recommends using to help apply the tint. Here's my verdict. Why you can trust us Benefit and Jones Road make-up to Refy skincare, I've reviewed countless products and will always offer honest opinions, to help you find the formulas worth buying.
