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Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Why Gen Z are turning to sunbeds for a tan this summer
Gen Z: Can you do me a favour and fake tan my back? Boomer: Jesus, you look like the bloke from those Tango adverts! It's not orange, it's Coco & Eve's £26 Bronzing Foam. It's got 4.2 million likes on TikTok and a bottle sold every 20 seconds last month. It sounds like something you'd order in a dessert parlour. And I'm not rubbing it in your back unless you've got a hazmat suit to hand. How else do you expect me to get my all-over mahogany tan? Ask David Dickinson. But why would you want to look like him? According to The Times' fashion editor Harriet Walker, an uber-dark glow is the 'new status symbol'. Not the 'posh and outdoorsy Jilly Cooper variety', but 'sun-snogged skin' à la Donald Trump. So, somewhere between Harissa and Bamboozle on the Farrow & Ball paint chart? In the words of Claudia Winkleman, I want to be 'burnt orange… like I live in Capri'. You live in Leeds. And it's raining. That's why we fake it. Jules Von Hep, founder of bougie fake tan brand Isle of Paradise, says demand for 'the darkest bronze shades possible' is higher than ever. That'll explain the faint smell of biscuits when I walk down the high street. Presumably it's your mother who's tasked with getting the stains off your bed sheets? I have one of The Range's £7.99 Fake Tan Sheet Protectors. It's a non-absorbent black sheet and was one of the store's bestselling products last year. Two nights sleeping on that and your entire room must smell like a Hobnobs factory. My Coco & Eve foam is tropical mango and guava scented, actually. I borrowed my daughter's fake tan once – it stuck to all my dry bits and I ended up looking like I'd marinated my feet in Nando's sauce. Rookie error. You need to follow beauty buff Juliana Shiel's Tanning Thursday tutorial. It's got 1.4 million views on TikTok. Don't you just slap it on like Dove's gradual-tan moisturiser? A proper tanning routine, Shiel says, has six steps: exfoliate, scrub, moisturise, apply the first layer of tan, apply a second layer, then rinse. I've built flatpack Ikea furniture in fewer steps. How much does all this cost? The UK's most popular brand, Bondi Sands, sells a full self-tan kit for £100. You'd be cheaper flying to Malaga and back for a day on the beach. Admittedly Claudia Winkleman's routine is more budget-friendly. 'I've used Bisto gravy granules to tan,' she told a podcast. 'And table salt and a scourer to exfoliate.' Her skin must be as rough as a cat's tongue. In my day, you lathered yourself in cooking oil, lay in the garden and baked. If your skin audibly sizzled, you knew it was working. Well, vitamin D is good for you, apparently. And plenty of my friends think that's reason enough to get back on the sunbeds. How has the government banned smoking indoors but not those human toasters? As The Week says, they've had a worrying rebrand. The UK's biggest chain has quadrupled its profits by selling tanning beds as 'collagen promoting and immunity boosting'. You youngsters are always going on about healthy living. How does roasting yourself in a carcinogenic coffin fit in with that? 'I use tanning beds because they boost serotonin production,' one 20something said on TikTok. 'They make me feel relaxed.' I'm not sure I'd be relaxed stuffed into what's essentially a three-by-two-metre oven. Some people have less lofty reasons. 'It stops my tan transferring to the toilet seat,' another user shared. Sounds like me slathering on Hawaiian Tropic tanning oil and sunning myself like a rotisserie chicken is the least of the NHS's problems. I'd go as red as a lobster given all the retinol skincare I use. Everyone knows red turns to bronze. In fact, I feel a new TikTok hashtag brewing for sunbathing die-hards. What UV is what you get.
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Beauty fans race to their local supermarket for fake tan holy grail as prices are slashed from £13 to less than £3
Sarah Bull, Digital Senior Reporter Published: Invalid Date, BEAUTY fans are racing to their local Asda after spotting a fake tan holy grail for less than £3. Jade was more than a little excited when she spotted the reductions during a supermarket shop - especially when she saw that her favourite had also had its price slashed. 4 4 4 "Check your local Asda because all of the Tanologist stuff is reduced!" Jade said in a video on her TikTok page. "£3.20. What the hell!" The Express Tan mousses - in light, medium and dark - were on sale for £3.20, down from £16. While the Ultra Dark mousse, which Jade loves, was £3.80. "That's literally unreal!" she gushed of the new price. And her excitement continued when she spotted that her ultimate favourite - the Insta Glow illuminating body bronzer - was just £2.60, instead of £13. "It's really hard to describe but it's so nice," she said. "Get this one if you see it!" Jade isn't the only fan of the instant tan either, with people taking to the Internet to share their own reviews online. "Leaves a lovely tanned glow and doesn't transfer onto clothes," one wrote. This Morning pro reveals the best fake tans for a streak-free glow & all the mistakes to avoid "I'll definitely buy again, it's way better than cheaper versions." "A great instant tan," another added. "I've been mixing it with some of my moisturiser in the morning and it just gives me that nice colour and glow!" As a third said it was their "second time purchasing", and added: "Really convenient for a last minute night out and I love the colour. "It's waterproof and doesn't transfer into my clothing. "Also very easy to blend. Will continue to purchase!" Jade's video continued sharing the Tanologist reductions, with the blending brush also having had its price slashed "This brush is really, really nice because it's got an angle on it," she added. "Love a bargain!" she captioned her video. The comments section was quickly filled by other shoppers keen to nab the same bargain. "Omg amazing!!" one wrote. "I love this tan!" another added. "Yesss gonna stock up." "Need to get myself down there," a third said. "You're having a laugh!" someone else raged, adding that they'd "just paid £19 for the extra dark!" 4
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
My secret ‘lifesaver' hack avoids patchy fake tan all summer long – it's all thanks to a £1.50 buy
Abigail Wilson, Senior Digital Writer Published: Invalid Date, A BEAUTY enthusiast has shared a super simple trick to avoid patchy fake tan. So if you struggle to get a natural tan and plan to slap on the St. Moriz tanning mousse now that the sun is out, you've come to the right place and will need to take notes. 3 3 3 There's nothing worse than spending ages applying fake tan, only to wake up the next morning looking like a piece of tiger bread. But luckily for you, you'll no longer have to worry about this beauty faux pas, as a young woman named Catherine has shared the purse-friendly product she can't live without for an even glow. Posting on social media, the young beauty fan who regularly shares 'all things fake tan' as well as " frugal beauty tips ' online, took to TikTok to show off 'the best quick fix for a patchy fake tan '. During the eight-second clip, we saw Catherine in her dressing gown, as she revealed how she uses baby oil - yes, you heard that correctly - in her fake tan routine. After applying the Bahama Body Ultra Dark tan, the content creator wrote: 'The best quick fix for a patchy fake tan on the neck/chest/hands? Baby oil and [a] fluffy blush.' Catherine demonstrated her beauty guidance, as she applied a few drops of baby oil onto a make-up brush and lightly ran the brush over her neck. She confirmed that she does this before washing her fake tan off if she spots any stubborn patches, but claimed that it also works after showering off fake tan too. The beauty buff then explained: 'I use this to smooth out any mistakes. 'If you use the right amount of oil it should just blend it - you need to use a tiny amount, about one or two drops!' She claimed that her simple beauty tip 'works so well' and is 'the best hack', so if you're fed up with a tan that looks uneven, you'll need to give this a try. I love being brown all year but hate fake tan - my £5 hack means I can get a glow in seconds & DON'T smell like biscuits You'll find baby oil in a number of different high-street stores and supermarkets, as if you're on a budget, this is perfect for you. You'll be pleased to know that this hack won't empty your wallet, as you can nab baby oil for only £1.48 from Asda, £1.49 from Superdrug and £1.50 from Sainsbury's. Fake Tan Lovers Guide to Applying it Streak-Free Here's Fabulous ultimate guide to a flawless, streak-free fake tan that will leave you looking like you've just stepped off the beach... Preparation is Key A streak-free tan starts with proper skin prep. Exfoliate your skin thoroughly 24 hours before application. Focus on rough areas like elbows, knees and ankles to ensure an even canvas. Opt for an exfoliator with natural ingredients to avoid irritation. Hydration Station Moisturise your entire body right after exfoliating, but pay extra attention to dry patches. On the day of tanning, only apply a light, oil-free moisturiser to these areas a few hours before you plan to tan. This prevents the tan from clinging to dry spots and developing unevenly. Formulate, Don't Hate Selecting the right fake tan product can make all the difference. Mousse formulas are easiest to apply and blend. Tanning drops can be added to your regular face moisturiser to match your face with your body. Application O'Clock Using a tanning mitt is non-negotiable for an even application. Dispense a small amount of product onto the mitt and apply in long, sweeping motions. Start from your ankles and work your way up to avoid creases. Apply sparingly on joints and use a fluffy make-up brush for your hands and feet. Post-Tan Care Once you've applied your tan, allow it to dry completely before dressing. Loose, dark clothing is best to avoid transferring colour. Avoid water and sweat for at least six to eight hours while the tan develops. After your first rinse, pat your skin dry gently and moisturise daily to prolong your tan. Beauty fans beam The clip, which was posted under the username @ catherinnnneeeeee, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly gone viral and racked up 1.4 million views. Not only this, but it's also amassed 100,100 likes, 338 comments and 22,400 saves. Fake tan fans were impressed with Catherine's 'life changing' hack and many quickly flocked to the comments to express this. One person said: 'Omg I need to try.' Another added: 'Ohhh good to know.' A third commented: 'Omg lifesaver.' Whilst another beauty enthusiast chimed in and simply beamed: 'Game changer.' Meanwhile, someone else questioned: 'Does it work on eczema?!?!' To this, Catherine replied and wrote: 'I've never had eczema so I'm not too sure - but it works on dry areas for me.'
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
I've bought countless bottles of this brilliant fake tan - and it's currently only £2.09 from Boots
I was listening to a history podcast the other day, where they explained that once upon a time, being extremely pale was considered the height of beauty, and for a fleeting moment, I felt a bit sad that I wasn't around in medieval times. Unfortunately nowadays my pasty skin is not the most desirable look going, but I can't be bothered with the effort of tanning naturally, let alone the risk of sunburn, skin cancer and premature ageing that exposing my skin to the sun's rays can bring. I do, however, want a tan. But many of the fake tans I've tried (and believe me, I've experimented with a lot) are far from foolproof. They require meticulous application with a tanning mitt, generally in front of a mirror, where I can contort myself into weird positions and check I haven't missed a spot. Afterwards I have to spend ages wiping the product off various areas where it can look dodgy – the heels of my hands, elbows, knees and so on – so that I don't end up with bright orange patches the next day. The results are good, but to be honest the process is too much of a faff. This is why I love gradual tan. It's a particular genre of tanning product that's part moisturising body lotion, part fake tan, and crucially doesn't leave dramatic streaks or cling on to dry patches like mousses and sprays occasionally do. Also, despite the name, I don't find the process of tanning with one of these products is too gradual – after one application, you definitely looking more bronzed. I've tried a lot of gradual tans – the St Tropez one is gorgeous – but if we're talking value for money, then I cannot rate the Dove Gradual Tanning Lotion highly enough. It delivers a lovely, natural looking colour, is extremely easy to apply and is available in two shades – light to medium, or medium to dark – so you can decide how deep you want your tan to be. I've got through countless bottles of the stuff, normally applied haphazardly while I'm watching telly, and never had a tanning disaster with it. Dove Summer Revived Gradual Tanning Lotion For Face & Body £2.09 Shop When I popped to Boots yesterday, I noticed that this brilliant tanner is currently even more of a bargain, as it's on offer half price at £2.09 (normally £4.19). Having stocked up on several bottles myself, I decided it was only fair to share the news – especially when I noticed the product has 449 five-star reviews online, so I'm clearly not the only one enamoured. Happy bronzing.
