Mastering Your Makeup

HOW TO APPLY

Get the best results by following these simple steps:

• Exfoliate with the St. Moriz Advanced Pro Exfoliating Skin Primer and moisturise dry areas of the skin (knees, feet, elbows and ankles) with our St. Moriz Advanced Pro Tan Enhancer and allow to dry.
• Always use an applicator mitt to prevent staining your palms.
• Apply a small amount of Gel onto the mitt and apply evenly in a circular motion onto the body and face.
• To avoid streaks on knees and elbows, bend when applying to these areas.
• The tan will develop over 4-6 hours. During this time, avoid any contact with water, perspiring or applying any other products to the skin.

They seem fairly straight forward but if you are a novice tanner then let's face it you want all the help you can get so I think that's a really positive thing St Moriz have done there for it's customers.

So back to my thoughts on the gel. If you are fearful of no guide colour then this my friend, is not for you! I scared the life out of myself the first time i went to use this tan because I wasn't sure it was on right. I usually apply my tan in the nighttime because at work my trousers are quite fitted and nobody needs that line of white on the sides of your legs from wearing jeans while tan is developing. So one evening, I set about my tanning business. I had waxed my legs two nights before. i had showered earlier in the evening making sure my moisturiser was all off. I then applied a tiny amount of the tan primer which I had a sample of and then I lashed on the gel with a clean mitt. I couldn't see a bloody thing, I was angling mysefl all over the room to see light reflecting off my skin so I could decide if there was a sheen from the product off it.

I waited at least 10-15 mins before throwing my jammies on over it. I didnt hop into bed for maybe another 30 mintues and couldn't wait to see the result the next morning. The first thing I noticed was the colour, it was beautiful. I threw my legs out of the bed and saw this gorgeous golden colour on my feet. I went down to have my morning shower, yes there was run off in the shower but nothing like the horror show from some tans and then as I patted myself dry I could see my legs were a beautiful shade. I couldn't believe that for a gel it was so natural looking but still so dark.

I couldn't wait to get my legs out that weekend, I was complimented loads while I was out asking about the tan and saying how natural it looked. I have now used three bottles of this tan since the launch. I really love it and while I always go for the dark shade I'm sure the medium shade would be just as stunning on. I think I have just fallen for the dark so that's the one I'll stick with.

The St Moriz range Advanced pro Formula range is widely available but not all of the products I have been able to find. I am looking at getting in contact with the company to see where in Ireland actually has the full range. There is one product called the Ultra Finish which I am just dying to try. The price point is really good with the gel only costing around €11 so it's very affordable.

I just had to sing the praises of this tan as I say, I didn't think it would be for me at all and sometimes a tan will do that, it will completely surprise you and this St Moriz Velvet Finish Tanning Gel gets a massive thumbs up from me so go and grab some of your own!! 

• Evens the appearance of skin tone
• Conceals imperfections
• Natural looking tan
• 24hr moisturisation
• Wash-off

• 360 degree nozzle for hard to reach places
• “Bag in can” – self tan spray empties 100%
• Natural Aloe Vera hydrates, soothes, moisturises and condition the skin
• Self tan lasts up to 7 days
• 9% DHA (Medium to Dark finished tan colour – dependent on how long the self tan product is left on)!
• 150ml self tan spray
• €14

• Simple to apply with an instant colour guide
• Light, fast drying formulation
• Glycerin moisturises and protects the skin
• Lasts up to 7 days
• Non-sticky formulation
• No fake tan smell
• 9 % DHA (Dark finished colour)
• 150ml
• Also available in MEDIUM 150ml
• €11.50

• No self tan smell!
• Simple to apply with an instant colour guide
• Hydrating for girls who have dry skin
• Fast-drying
• Non-sticky formulation
• Lasts up to 7 days
• Fades like real tan!
• 150ml
• €11.50

• Sun-kissed fragrance- no fake tan smell!
• Simple to apply with instant colour guide
• Light, smooth texture quickly absorbed
• Fast-drying, non-sticky formulation
• Naturally hydrating Aloe Vera and Pro-Vit B5 soothe, moisturise and condition
• Lasts up to 7 days
• 8% DHA (Dark finished colour)
• 150ml
• €14

I'm sure you're all dying to know how I got on from all that build up...well ladies i can 100% say I would purchase all of these tans myself!! 

I am in love with the lotion. The medium shade is beautiful, it is so natural looking on me, it's perfect for my week in work where I like to have a colour but let's face it, it's not a night out tan job working in a primary school! My second fave by texture has to be the mousse. I love a mousse, I also find for a night out, I use a mousse so then I can apply my extra sparkle using my bellamianta sparkle oil or even my Cocoa Brown Golden Goddess Oil. I find that it applies better over a mousse tan once washed off because a mousse will dry your skin up slightly. I have to be totally honest and say I have only used the spray on my legs but again it gets the thumbs up from me. On a personal level, sprays scare me! I just don't have a background safe enough to be spraying away on myself and not worry that I'm destroying the wall behind me. That's also why I love to go for a spray tan, the evenness of a good spray tan is hard to beat but my legs looked flawless using this tan. Finally the dark liquid is a godsend. I applied it last weekend on a whim on a Friday night and woke up with a stunning colour on the Saturday. There is wear off on your sheets when you sleep so be careful. I still use a Tan Cosy that I have years now, its a coffee coloured sheet like night dress that all the tan goes onto instead of going onto the sheets. You can lash the tan cosy into the washing machine then and all is safe!

I had heard of Tantastic over the years but hadn't tried a single product so I'm really delighted to see another tan taking on the market and really putting it up to the other brands. Tantastic is widely available in Pharmacies nationwide and at a great price point. Well done Tantastic!!