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The Irish Sun
10-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
I tried a buy that promises to keep bedding spotless when you fake tan – I was boiling but my sheets stayed pristine
AS much as I love the look of fresh white bedding, you'll never see me buying it - because as a dedicated fake tan lover, that's simply not an option. While Advertisement 5 As someone who fake tans religiously, I know how annoying it can be to constantly ruin your bedding Credit: supplied/kate kulniece 5 I tested out a viral 'sleeping bag' that promises to keep your sheets pristine Credit: supplied/kate kulniece 5 Scroll down to see whether this comfortable bag is worth the hype Credit: supplied/kate kulniece Naturally, I've also come to accept that my bedsheets will be forever ruined - something which millions of tan-loving Brits can relate to. According to data, spring is usually the time pale beauty buffs start to whip out their fake tans to prepare for the sunny season ahead - and Google Trend Data reveals a 9,900 per cent uplift in the term fake tan bedsheets. Martin Seeley, from This colourant helps you see where you've applied the product and ensures even coverage, however, it can transfer onto fabrics and in turn, cause Advertisement read more on beauty While there are plenty of wallet-friendly hacks to banish the stubborn stains - which also include a bizarre 'milk soak' - I'm on the hunt to find the best way to prevent the orange staining in the first place. Numerus retailers and brands have since come up with a solution - special Keen to see whether they work - or will leave me all tangled up - I tried a ''tanning bag'' by Baby pink and extra large for you to spread out in, this fake tan must-have sells for £28.50 - and while it may not be the cheapest solutions out there, it's certainly cheaper than having to constantly replace bedding. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive Exclusive Once the bag arrived, it was time to put it to test - will it really spare my poor bedding from looking like it's been dragged through a swamp? After I laid out the overalls-style bag on my bed, I was gobsmacked by the size - I'm a tall 5'9'' girlie and my build is a far cry from that of a ballerina, but the bag was mega even for my standards. I'm a bikini waxer - you're making a fake tan mistake & here's the reason why your privates are kicking up a grim smell Neatly sitting on my bed, the two legs were so huge I was convinced there would be enough space for two people - quite handy if your partner loves tanning too. The sleeping bag also features a special compartment to prevent your pillow from soaking up all the fake tan goodness. Advertisement Freshly fake tanned, I crawled into the sleeping bag - and was instantly amazed by how comfortable it was. One of the biggest bonus was the leg compartment - which made me feel as if I was in my very own cocoon. Fabulous' £10 Fake Tan Test FINDING the perfect fake tan isn't easy. That's why Fabulous tested a number of fake tans which cost less than £10.. *If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue Superdrug Solait Self Tan Mousse Medium - £4.79 (was £5.99) - Buy Now Tester: Abby Wilson, Senior Fabulous Digital Writer Review: "This product give a very natural looking tan and if you wanted something a bit bolder, I'd suggest leaving it on longer or choosing a darker shade. I'm impressed with the results, but now my entire room stinks of the stuff. If you're on a budget and want a tan for last-minute plans, I would say this is one to try. " bBold Dream Mousse Tan in Dark - £9.50 - Buy Now Tester: Josie O'Brien, Senior Fabulous Digital Writer Review: "The first thing that hit me about this tan was the 'juicy watermelon' scent - it's delicious. I was left with a natural bronze hue rather than orange glow. My only qualm is that the tan seemed to stick to my dry patches and accentuated 'strawberry skin' on my legs. I'm still adding this tan to my arsenal though - the smell, colour and texture are dreamy." St Moriz Professional Medium Tanning Mousse - £4.99 - Buy Now Tester: Kate Kulniece, Fabulous Writer Review: "Not only does St. Moriz mousse leave you with a gorgeous bronzed glow, but it also smells fabulous - think Piña Colada on a sunny beach. At first, I was a little bit sceptical cause I'm a gradual fake tan girlie, but this quick developing St. Moriz number may change it all." And if you fear you might feel suffocated or However, whilst the light material is advertised as ''breathable'', I was boiling throughout the night - but that could also be down to the fact it was one of the hottest night's Brits have experienced this summer. Advertisement As I finally managed to fall asleep well past midnight, my bladder woke me up - which is when I realised that nipping to the loo wearing this mega costume would be challenging. Not keen to trip over and break my ankle, I slipped out of the pink sleeping bag - before crawling back inside. So if you're also prone to desperately wanting to pop to the toilet in the middle of the night, this is something worth factoring in. The morning arrived and it was time to step outside my new bedding bestie - and while it did seem quite gimmicky at first, I was pleasantly surprised by how well it had worked. Advertisement My light grey bedsheets looked just as fresh as it did before my fake tan ritual, despite my worries the mousse with seep through the bag. The light pink bag, albeit covered in some inevitable stains, also looked practically untouched - although if it does get dirty, you can wash it at 40C. As someone who marinates in fake tan twice a week and knows just how grim the bedding can look by the end of it, I cannot recommend this fabulous find enough. And it seems, I'm not the only one - the dozens of rave five-star reviews speak for themselves. Advertisement 5 The pink bag, which sells for under £30, came with extra leg room - a bonus I hugely appreciated Credit: supplied/kate kulniece 5 Although I didn't have high hopes, I was amazed at how well this product worked - it's a must for fellow fake tan lovers Credit: supplied/kate kulniece
Scottish Sun
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I love being fake-tanned – my £3.50 hack gives me a gorgeous summer glow that doesn't go streaky even when you swim
Plus, Fabulous' beauty buffs share their favourite fake tans under £10 each YOU GLOW GIRL I love being fake-tanned – my £3.50 hack gives me a gorgeous summer glow that doesn't go streaky even when you swim Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE SUMMER season has well and truly arrived - which means many of us will be jetting off to soak up some sun abroad. For fair skin, however, sitting in the sun is a nightmare - which is where faux tan comes in handy. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 One beauty buff shared the ultimate fake tan hack for holidays - and it's under £5 too Credit: tiktok/@maureenmoores 2 According to the Irish stunner, the wallet-friendly glow also won't go patchy Credit: tiktok/@maureenmoores But while fake tan is a godsend for us, the paler beauty buffs, it can become a patchy mess whilst on holiday and constantly cooling down in the swimming pool. Luckily, one woman has now taken to TikTok to reveal an easy hack that will not only leave you with a fabulous glow - but will also ensure you don't turn into a walking tiger bread. The best part? You only need two products - and one of them is currently slashed to just £3.50 at Boots. Dropping the knowledge bombs online, Maureen Moores revealed that you can mix your favourite gradual tanning lotion with a fake tan mousse for the ultimate holiday tan. In the clip, the Irish stunner said she used the cult favourite Dove Gradual Tan in the shade Medium to Dark and added her go-to ''normal tan'' in the bottle. The ratio here should be 50:50, so if your bottle of gradual tanning lotion is brand new, you could just pour half of it in a different bottle. Maureen said: ''You put this on every night or every second night when you're on holiday - and the glow... ''My tan goes all dodgy and stuff like that by like day whatever - but this, this actually helps so much. ''This is my tan secret on a holiday,'' said Maureen who posts under the username @maureenmoores. She wrote in the caption: ''@Dove Beauty & Personal Care my false tan hack that saves me on holidays for real!'' I'm a bikini waxer - you're making a fake tan mistake & here's the reason why your privates are kicking up a grim smell According to the beauty buff, you can also enjoy a cool dip without any worries of the faux glow going patchy. ''I do swim everyday (never perfect but best if tried yet).'' To ensure you don't walk around with mega orange hands, it's also best to use a special mitt when applying the tanning concoction. Fabulous' £10 Fake Tan Test FINDING the perfect fake tan isn't easy. That's why Fabulous tested a number of fake tans which cost less than £10.. *If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue Superdrug Solait Self Tan Mousse Medium - £4.79 (was £5.99) - Buy Now Tester: Abby Wilson, Senior Fabulous Digital Writer Review: "This product give a very natural looking tan and if you wanted something a bit bolder, I'd suggest leaving it on longer or choosing a darker shade. I'm impressed with the results, but now my entire room stinks of the stuff. If you're on a budget and want a tan for last-minute plans, I would say this is one to try. " bBold Dream Mousse Tan in Dark - £9.50 - Buy Now Tester: Josie O'Brien, Senior Fabulous Digital Writer Review: "The first thing that hit me about this tan was the 'juicy watermelon' scent - it's delicious. I was left with a natural bronze hue rather than orange glow. My only qualm is that the tan seemed to stick to my dry patches and accentuated 'strawberry skin' on my legs. I'm still adding this tan to my arsenal though - the smell, colour and texture are dreamy." St Moriz Professional Medium Tanning Mousse - £4.99 - Buy Now Tester: Kate Kulniece, Fabulous Writer Review: "Not only does St. Moriz mousse leave you with a gorgeous bronzed glow, but it also smells fabulous - think Piña Colada on a sunny beach. At first, I was a little bit sceptical cause I'm a gradual fake tan girlie, but this quick developing St. Moriz number may change it all." 'This dove gradual tan is unreal!' And it's not just stylish Maureen raving over the wallet-friendly Boots buy - as other beauty buffs were also singing praises. One of the 78k viewers said: ''Used this for years - the darker one out of the 2.'' Another chimed in: 'This dove gradual tan is unreal!'' A third shared their go-to tanning product: 'Palmers gradual lotion!!!! Please try you won't go back.'' A fellow faux tan lover wrote: ''I've been doing it x it's the best x so much more natural looking and less messy.''
