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Daily Record
25-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Fake tan 'so popular' one sells every 20 seconds now has 'genius' new body oil
The beauty product promises to keep tans glowing while protecting skin As the weather warms up, achieving a radiant, sun-kissed look tops many people's summer beauty wish list. However, while we all yearn for that golden glow, it's equally crucial to shield ourselves from the sun's damaging rays. Hence, investing in fake tan and SPF-infused body oils is a wise move before jetting off on holiday. And beauty enthusiasts have long sung praises of Coco&Eve. The brand's much-loved Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam sells like hotcakes, with one of the £26 products selling every 20 seconds, to be precise. Now, the brand has upped its game with its latest offering - the Tan Boosting Anti-Aging Body Oil SPF50. Designed to prolong your sun-kissed look, this multi-tasking £29 oil promises to nourish skin, provide robust protection against UVA/UVB rays with high SPF50 coverage, and enhance your natural tan. The lightweight, non-sticky formula is perfect for maintaining colour whilst keeping skin protected and silky smooth. Plus, it boasts a delightful fragrance blend of juicy pear, creamy almond, coconut and mango, reports the Manchester Evening News. For optimal results before your holiday, we suggest applying the Bali Bronzing Foam or the Sun-Kissed Gradual Tan Lotion a few days prior to departure. Once your tan has developed, use the Body Oil daily to hydrate skin and preserve that fresh-off-the-beach look. It'll help extend the life of your tan while imparting a glossy, healthy sheen to your skin. Before you settle down to sunbathe, slather on the oil generously. Following a day under the sun's rays, it's wise to apply a calming after-sun lotion or aloe vera. For those still searching, there are numerous SPF-infused body oils that can enhance your tan. NUXE's £24 Sun Tanning Oil, for example, is infused with botanical extracts and vitamin E, leaving skin feeling sumptuously soft and luminous. Alternatively, The Fox Tan Rapid Elixir has been given the thumbs up by Manchester Evening News' Fashion and Beauty Editor, Rachel Pugh. Now discounted to £19.99 from £24.99 at Look Fantastic, this formula is designed to prime your skin for sun exposure and is suitable for daily use or a few days prior. Coco&Eve's Body Oil may be a fresh face on the market, but it's already gaining high praise. One satisfied customer remarked: "It's a miracle that I got a tan without burning. I like how this oil is hydrating; it left my skin feeling silky smooth. "It comes in a nice scent, and with the pump applicator, there is more control over the product, and it doesn't spray everywhere. I will reach for it in the future for my time in the sun." Beauty deal of the week Perfume fans will be keen to hear about a deal we have just spotted at Boots. Those looking for something "timeless" and "distinctive" might already have Givenchy's Amarige Eau de Toilette on their radar. A favourite since the early 90s, it's got a bit of a cult reputation. Even better, Boots has just dropped the cost of a large 100ml from £109 to just £54.50, allowing shoppers to save an impressive 50 percent off a beloved perfume. Its scent makes up a "beautiful bouquet of white flowers", with top notes of tangerine, violet and rosewood being mixed with heart notes of gardenia, mimosa, red fruits and ylang-ylang. The scent then finishes on "vibrant yet muted" base notes of ambergris, precious woods, musks and vanilla. The bottle, which was designed by perfume legend Pierre Dinand, takes inspiration from the ruffles sleeves of a Bettina Blouse designed by Givenchy. One shopper who is a devoted fan wrote: "One five-star review read: "I bought this on offer at Boots, it was around £30 cheaper than anywhere else! It has an amazing timeless distinctive scent must be tried!" A second loyal fan said: "The best perfume of all times! So classy! I'm glad it is back for it has been my signature perfume for more than a decade. Intense. Long lasting. Amazing. Complements galore!" Shop Boots' half-price deal on the Givenchy Amarige Eau de Toilette (50ml) here. Another user praised the product, saying: "It gave my skin a beautiful glow without feeling greasy. It's incredibly hydrating, perfect for my aging skin, and the added sun protection is a bonus. A new staple in my skincare routine." So far, the bronzing product hasn't attracted any negative feedback. Yet, one individual reported that the SPF30 variant caused them to develop a 'heat rash after three days of use. A devotee of SPF50 remarked: "I'm someone who burns easily and always has a coat of self-tan on. This is the only oil that doesn't make me burn or ruin my self-tan. Most oils make my self-tan separate, but this doesn't affect it at all." They continued to praise the product, saying: "I love how it keeps me protected while allowing me to get a tan. It smells amazing and absorbs fast, leaving a hydrated, glow finish with no residue. I have finally found my dream product." Get the Tan Boosting Anti-Aging Body Oil SPF50 for £29 HERE.
North Wales Live
24-05-2025
- North Wales Live
Shoppers praise 'dream product' that prolongs fake tan and sells every 20 seconds
As the weather warms up, achieving a radiant, sun-kissed look becomes a top priority on many people's summer beauty checklist. However, while we all strive for that golden glow, it's equally crucial to shield ourselves from the sun's damaging rays, which makes self-tanning products and SPF-infused body oils some of the best pre-holiday purchases. Beauty aficionados have long praised Coco & Eve, with the brand's popular Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam (£26) selling at an impressive rate of one every 20 seconds. Now, the brand has taken things up a notch with its latest product: the Tan Boosting Anti-Aging Body Oil SPF50 (£29), designed to prolong your tan's lifespan under the sun. This multitasking oil is formulated to not only nourish the skin, but provide robust SPF50 protection against UVA/UBV rays, and enhance natural tan. The lightweight, non-oily formula is perfect for topping up your colour whilst keeping your skin protected and silky smooth. Plus, it boasts a delightful fragrance of ripe pear, creamy almond, coconut and mango, reports the Manchester Evening News. In terms of holiday preparation, we suggest using the Bali Bronzing Foam or the Sun-Kissed Gradual Tan Lotion a few days before your trip. Once your tan has developed, apply the Body Oil daily to moisturise your skin and preserve that fresh-from-the-beach look. It'll help extend your tan's longevity while imparting a glossy, healthy shine to your skin. For those looking to soak up the sun, apply the SPF oil liberally before heading out. After a day of sun exposure, consider following up with a calming after-sun lotion or aloe vera to soothe the skin. If this option doesn't convince you, there are numerous other body oils with SPF that can help enhance your glow. For example, NUXE's Sun Tanning Oil, priced at £24, is rich in botanical extracts and vitamin E, leaving the skin feeling smooth and radiant. Alternatively, The Fox Tan Rapid Elixir, now £19.99 (reduced from £24.99) at LookFantastic, comes highly recommended by MEN's Fashion and Beauty Editor, Rachel Pugh. This formula prepares the skin for sun exposure and can be used daily or three to five days prior to going out in the sun. Although it's a new launch, Coco & Eve's Body Oil has already garnered positive reviews. One fan said: "It's a miracle that I got a tan without burning. I like how this oil is hydrating; it left my skin feeling silky smooth." A second added: "It gave my skin a beautiful glow without feeling greasy. It's incredibly hydrating, perfect for my aging skin, and the added sun protection is a bonus. A new staple in my skincare routine." The product currently has no negative reviews; however, one user reported experiencing a 'heat rash after three days of using the SPF30 version. ' An advocate for SPF50 shared their enthusiasm, remarking: "I'm someone who burns easily and always has a coat of self-tan on. This is the only oil that doesn't make me burn or ruin my self-tan. Most oils make my self-tan separate, but this doesn't affect it at all." They continued to praise the product saying, "I love how it keeps me protected while allowing me to get a tan. It smells amazing and absorbs fast, leaving a hydrated, glow finish with no residue. I have ."
Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Fake tan 'genius' way to make it last longer and one sells every 20 seconds
With the sunshine beating down more regularly, thanks to the heatwave, achieving a radiant, sun-kissed look tops many people's summer beauty to-do list, especially for those who have upcoming social engagements. However, while we all yearn for that golden glow, it's equally crucial to shield ourselves from the sun's damaging rays. Its why fake tan and SPF-infused body oils are popular - and safe - choices for beauty fans and, if heading off on holiday, one of the savviest pre-holiday purchases you can make. Coco&Eve has been a high-flying name in the fake-tan industry, providing unreal results since 2018, with the brand's much-loved Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam (£26) selling like hotcakes - one every 20 seconds. Now, the brand has taken things up a notch with its latest offering: the Tan Boosting Anti-Ageing Body Oil SPF50 (£29). 'Life changing' curl cream that tames frizz in hot weather creates 'forever fans' 9 fashion and beauty buys on our weekend wishlist including River Island's linen trousers This potent oil is hardworking and has been designed to do everything - nourish skin with anti-ageing properties, guard against UVA/UBV rays with high SPF50 coverage, and enhance your natural tan whilst helping prolong it. The lightweight, non-greasy formula is perfect for topping up colour whilst keeping skin protected and silky smooth whilst on your trip. Plus, it's fragranced with sweet pear, creamy almond, coconut and mango. This body oil delivers sun protection and works to boost the depth of your natural tan for a radiant glow. When it comes to holiday prep, most of us hate feeling pasty and pale, especially at the thought of squeezing into a swimsuit. We suggest applying the Bali Bronzing Foam or the Sun-Kissed Gradual Tan Lotion a few days before your getaway to give a natural, sun-kissed glow that'll certainly boost confidence. Once your tan has developed, use the Body Oil daily to hydrate skin and maintain that fresh-from-the-beach look. It'll help extend the life of your tan while giving skin a glossy, healthy sheen. If you fancy a bit of sun-worshipping, make sure to slather on the oil liberally before catching rays as it's filled with SPF50. And remember, after basking in the glorious sunshine, top off your skin care with a calming after-sun or some cooling aloe vera gel. With summer in our midst, now is a good time to stock up on sun-protection and thankfully, there's a whole host of other SPF-infused body oils out there ready to enhance your lustre. Take NUXE's Sun Tanning Oil for £24, brimming with plant extracts and vitamin E for that smooth, glowing skin, reports the Manchester Evening News. Alternatively, the Fox Tan Rapid Elixir comes with glowing endorsements from Fashion and Beauty Editor Rachel Pugh. Marked down to just £19.99 from its usual £24.99 at Look Fantastic, this potion is crafted to prime your skin for sun exposure and is perfect for daily use or a three to five-day period leading up to your sunny escape. Despite being new, this innovative Coco&Eve Body Oil is quickly garnering reviews as glowy as its tan. One fan raved: "It's a miracle that I got a tan without burning. I like how this oil is hydrating; it left my skin feeling silky smooth. "It comes in a nice scent, and with the pump applicator, there is more control over the product, and it doesn't spray everywhere. I will reach for it in the future for my time in the sun." Someone else showered the tan oil in praise and said: "It gave my skin a beautiful glow without feeling greasy. It's incredibly hydrating, perfect for my ageing skin, and the added sun protection is a bonus. A new staple in my skincare routine." So far, nobody has given it a poor rating aside from one shopper who warned that, after continuous use over three days, the SPF30 option led to a 'heat rash'. That being said, a devotee of the SPF50 version shared: "I'm someone who burns easily and always has a coat of self-tan on. This is the only oil that doesn't make me burn or ruin my self-tan. Most oils make my self-tan separate, but this doesn't affect it at all." They continued: "I love how it keeps me protected while allowing me to get a tan. It smells amazing and absorbs fast, leaving a hydrated, glow finish with no residue. I have finally found my dream product." The Sunny Honey Tan Boosting Anti-Aging Body Oil SPF50 is available at Coco & Eve for £29.
RNZ News
28-04-2025
- Politics
- RNZ News
NZ sends plane to keep close eye on North Korea
A Poseidon surveillance plane. Photo: CPL Rachel Pugh / Supplied The air force has sent one of its new Poseidon surveillance planes to monitor United Nations sanctions against North Korea. A multinational force of planes and ships has been monitoring the rogue state out of a Japanese naval base since 2018. The New Zealand plane and crew will spend a month looking for evidence of ship-to-ship transfers North Korea might use for its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) said, as an important contribution to upholding the rules-based international system and encouraging denuclearisation. "There will be further deployments of our assets to support the operation later this year." NZDF said last December all key missions were still going ahead, but were becoming more difficult due to shortages of personnel and resources. Earlier this month the government announced $9 billion of new spending on defence in the next four years. Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Tuesday said defence was one of the few "most important priorities" that would get new spending in the Budget next month. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
