LDN: Skins Gradual Tan

This autumn it's all about the porcelain/ pin up tan and I couldn't be happier. With the distinct lack of English sun this summer I am feeling more than my fair share of pale so I am excited to see that the new tan for this season is a lighter shade of bronzed, which is perfectly achievable, even for us mortals.

The LDN: Skins Gradual Tan lotion in Tone 1 (light) is perfect for those of us just looking for a hint of colour to warm up the complexion. One application gives you a really subtle glow, which can be built upon with subsequent layers to gradually develop a deeper tan should you wish to.

The lotion itself has a light guide colour to help application and it sinks into the skin quickly and easily. The light consistency is easy to blend into the skin leaving behind a fresh scent without the traces of the notorious 'fake tan' smell due to its odourless DHA. The process is further simplified as each lotion comes with a handy velvet touch mitt, which is one of the best I have ever tried. It glides across the skin effortlessly and ensures that you tan is even and streak free. For more tips you can check out the video below, filmed backstage at PPQ!

The LDN: Skins Gradual Tanning Lotion is available here from £11.95.

Have you ever tried any products from the LDN: Skins range? Do you have any favourites? What is your current self tan of choice? xxx

by Terry Serum Terrybly Sun Booster

Being generally pale and turning super freckly as soon as the first rays of sunshine emerge from the clouds I make sure to protect my skin with SPF 50 throughout the summer. However, despite all the associated benefits this does leave me with a very pale face, that contrasts with the rest of my body. I am not usually a fan of using tan on my face, as I found that it can clog pores and look a little uneven, so I was really excited to try something a little different - by Terry's Serum Terrybly Sun Booster.

As an original alternative to chemical self-tanners, By Terry's Serum Terrybly Sun Booster fulfills the three needs of the skin during summer:

• 3D hydration
• a progressive tan
• protection against UV rays. 

The exclusive Auto-Radiant technology activates, regulates and ensures the migration of melanin towards the epidermis in just 21 days, so it does not simply stain the skin but actually helps the build up of a natural tan!!

For a progressive tan : Auto-Radiant® System is based on 3 steps:

• Biotanning, a 100% natural botanic agent, activates the synthesis of melanin.

• Everglow increases the amount of melanin formed and optimizes its migration towards the epidermis.

• Photocare regulates the proliferation of melanin and protects the skin against the UV rays.

I have been using it for a few days and so far haven't noticed any difference, but I am excited to see what will happen in 3 weeks! The texture is light, so it sinks in instantly and smells gorgeous. It is also definitely more pleasant to use than a fake tan as it leaves no marks and there is no risk of orange palms. You don't even have to rinse it off!

 by Terry Serum Terrybly Sun Booster retails at £65 and can be found on the SpaceNK website here.

Have you tried by Terry's Sun Booster? Do you use tan on your face? Do you have any recommendations? xxx

St Tropez Spraycation Giveaway Winners!

Thank you all so much for entering my latest giveaway to celebrate the St Tropez Spraycation.

 The lovely 10 winners are:

1.  candiinoodles cass.tang@hallettretail.co.uk
2. Jodie Petherjodiecj@hotmail.co.uk
3. lottie lottieria@yahoo.co.uk
4. Sophia 
5. nayika Nayika.talks@gmail.com
6. Nathalie Taylor natnightowl@yahoo.com
7. kdrobertson kerryrobertson@yahoo.co.uk
8. Adayinthelifeofems emmie.x@hotmail.com
9.  Louise louisebell195@gmail.com
10.  Sandra theblackpearl2012blog@gmail.com

Please do e-mail me with your postal addresses so I can make sure your prizes are sent out to you ASAP! xxx

FOTD: Lily Cole Shimmer Cubes

Getting ready in the mornings is always a pretty haphazard affair, but I love trying new products and aim to incorporate them into my morning routine. I spent last week playing around with The Body Shop's cruelty free collection by the gorgeous Lily Cole.

 

I absolutely love TBS's shimmer cubes as they always have a great selection of colours and are versatile as they can be used wet or dry. For this look I concentrated the bronze pink on the lid with a little of the dark burgundy on the outer corner and the light pink as a highlighter on the inner corners.

Sometimes you have to be careful with red based shades as they can make you look tired, but the shimmer in this pink really lifts it. I think it also makes my eyes look greener and somehow darker!

What do you guys think of Shimmer Cubes? Will you be picking up the latest installment from the Lily Cole cruelty free collection (£16 here)? xxx

Bronze and Silver

Bronze and Silver look using
lilylolo bronze sparkle eyeshadow and silver GOSH eyeliner with lashings of L'Oreal Voluminous mascara :).