23-05-2025
Daisy Edgar-Jones just wore this $40 Australian-made fake tan on the red carpet in Cannes
Let's be honest, red carpet beauty prep feels a long way from our everyday bronzing routine, but when Daisy Edgar-Jones stepped onto the Cannes red carpet looking like a glowy goddess, we collectively needed answers.
The actress, known for her roles in Normal People, Twisters, and On Swift Horses, wasn't glowing by chance; she was tanned to perfection by celebrity tanner James Harknett using Australian-made, certified organic Three Warriors self-tan.
Yep, this local legend of a beauty brand helped Daisy look like she'd just returned from a week on the Amalfi Coast, not stepped off a plane and into the glare of international flashbulbs.
So, how can you get Daisy's lit-from-within bronze without a glam squad?
James Harknett, aka the man behind the glow, spilled his red carpet tanning secrets, and it starts with prep.
'Daisy's prep is always on point,' James says.
'She always follows my tips to a T. A cool rinse, exfoliation, and making sure the skin is clean and oil-free. She uses the Three Warriors Tasmanian Sand Scrub, which creates the perfect canvas.'
Step 1: Start with a smooth canvas:
Exfoliating Tasmanian Sand Scrub, $29.95 at Adore Beauty
This gentle, natural scrub is packed with real Tasmanian sand (no microplastics here) and works to buff away dead skin cells while hydrating with Aloe Vera and Coconut Oil.
It's ideal for removing any patchy remnants of last week's tan and smoothing the skin pre-application.
Step 2: Go for glow, not orange:
Self Tan Mousse, $38.95 at Adore Beauty
Described as ' nothing too strong ' by James, this lightweight mousse builds a natural-looking tan with warm bronze tones that suit fair to medium skin beautifully.
It smells like vanilla and lime (not the usual biscuit), dries quickly, and fades like a dream.
'I use fine layering to build colour and even contour,' James shares. 'The olive and violet tones in Three Warriors neutralise orange, which is key.'
Step 3: Don't skip the aftercare:
James swears by cool showers, no oily body products, and gentle moisturisers to make your glow last. Avoid harsh face products too; anything with AHAs will strip your tan fast.
His favourite trick to maintain the glow? Three Warriors' Hydrabronze Tanning Drops added to your night cream.
'The perfect colour and hydration boost,' he says.
From Hobart to Hollywood
Three Warriors founder Corbin Halliday says seeing his brand go from small-batch beginnings in Tasmania to the Cannes Film Festival is still surreal.
'I never dreamed it would end up on the red carpet with A-list celebrities,' he said. 'Seeing it grow from Hobart to Hollywood is honestly surreal.'
