There's no denying that fake tan is a summer staple. Among my bag of essentials sit the Drunk Elephant sunshine drops, Shisiedo's eye masks, Erborian's CC creme and, most importantly, my favourite fake tan – St Tropez's face mist. You might be thinking, fake tan? In the summer? To most, it might seem counterproductive – you can get an equally as good tan sitting outside most of the time – but, for us Brits, who spend most of the supposed 'summer' in a raincoat, fake tan is somewhat of a necessity. My favourite for tanning my face? St Tropez's Purity Face Mist, of course.
St Tropez's face mist delivers that just-back-from-the-Med glow. The formula is packed with skin-loving ingredients that won't block your pores, and it actually smells good (which is a nice departure from the usual pungent biscuit smell). The best bit? It's gloriously low-effort. Five to six spritzes, either under or over make-up, and you'll be bronzed in under 12 hours. The easiest way to work it into your skincare routine is to spray the mist over your evening serum, but before your moisturiser.
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St Tropez's bronzing mist is praised for its ultra-lightweight finish and natural-looking tan. Plus, if you're worried about any breakouts while using the mist, worry no more, as it's made with non-pore-blocking ingredients and is enriched with hyaluronic acid.
With reviewers dubbing the face mist as 'long-lasting and you don't need much for each application' and 'the best results ever,' it's clear the face mist isn't just my favourite, but is a favourite for over 10,000 others, too. Currently on sale at under £10 in the Amazon Prime Day sale, now's the best time to invest in your summer glow.
Holiday booked or not, the St Tropez face mist is your fast-track to that beach break in a bottle, delivering a glow that gives the illusion of time spent somewhere far more glamorous than your commute.
Gemma Lavers is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia, where she tracks down viral pieces and is as comfortable navigating the M&S new-in page as she is dissecting the latest celebrity look. When not writing, shopping or at Reformer Pilates (a cliché but she's hooked), Gemma will likely be planning her next holiday (and what she's going to wear). For a glimpse into said travels, outfit inspo and life as a journalist, follow her on Instagram or TikTok.