Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse Reviews

I lived in London for 4 years so fake tanning was essential to keep a summer glow past August. I tried so many tan-in-a-can but finally fell in love with St Tropez by total luck a friend had an extra can and gifted it to me after she got sick of me complaining.

It goes on easily, doesn't smell, develops evenly and washes out of sheets easily.
Trust me when I say there is nothing out there that compares with St Tropez!

I've been using this self tanner for years. I just trust it, I get the beautiful sunkissed glow without being transformed into an Oompa Loompa (my worst fear).

The tanner comes in a generous sized bottle with a great foaming pump that is comfortable and easy to use. I average about 2-3 pumps per arm/leg/torso/back so I find the product goes a long way and lasts for ages.

The actual formula i find really nice to apply. I use the St Tropez tanning mitt, I pump 2-3 pumps onto it and then blend everywhere. I don't find it to be streaky, it blends really easily and is also buildable. I am a little sticky straight after application but it doesn't take any longer than 30mins to feel normal again. I follow the instructions regarding how long to leave it on for, but I've also been lazy and slept in this too and it still turns out great. The scent is pleasant, nothing too overpowering and nothing like that strong tanning smell that some have.

I've noticed St Tropez have extended their range to include deeper shades which i might investigate. I like the original, but in summer sometimes you just want a deeper tan to hide the pastey pale skin.

Fantastic. I have used fake tans for 30 years and i have tried most. This is the best. I apply wearing disposable plastic gloves and rub it in like moisturiser. No streaks. Colour does not rub off on my clothes or bed linen. It has a vey natural colour.I have very fair skin and when i tell people i am wearing fake tan they dont believe me. It does not have a smell.

I'm a self-tanning noob. It scared me trying self-tan as I've seen others look deep orange and I was worried I'd end up the same - Nope! The St. Tropez Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse gives me a natural looking, medium tan without any orange tones.

This ain't cheap, but can often be found on sale. I purchased the 240ml bottle as I wanted it to last me a while. I shake the bottle well and a deep brown mousse comes out without any trouble. I have a tanning mitt that I use to apply this and blend. It blends easily with the tanning mitt and I can see where I've applied it on my skin. You can do one coat, but I prefer to apply 2-3 coats to get my desired shade. I leave it for at least 3 hours to develop then shower. It can be left for longer if seeking a deeper shade.

After allowing to develop and showering, I am left with a nice and natural looking tan. It looks like I've spent a few days at the beach. It is not super dark, but more of a medium natural shade. It also fades evenly and never appears patchy. It is best to use this once a week to maintain the tan, otherwise it is mostly gone within a week. Maintaining a tan is high maintenance though. You should exfoliate before applying, then apply, wait for hours for it to develop and then shower - this isn't easy to find time to do once a week. It takes hours but the results are worth it.

There is a slight fake tan smell, but it does not tend to linger. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is due to preferring if it was slightly darker. I might try the St. Tropez Self Tan Dark Bronzing Mousse next for a darker shade perhaps.

Overall, great product. Easy to apply with a good tanning mitt, gives a natural medium tan shade and fades evenly. Recommended even for fake-tan newbies such as myself.

I am new to the world of tanning and I'm beyond glad this was the first product I tried. The mousse is extremely easy to apply using the applicator mitt and its dark colour allows you to trace where you have already applied tan. The mousse blends with ease which makes for a streak free natural looking tan. The colour develops overnight as you sleep and turns into a subtle bronze colour without going over the top.

I have been very lucky to trial the St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse in the Classic shade.

St Tropez is a cult favourite for fake tanners, so I had high expectations for the St Tropez Bronzing Mousse. For background, I use fake tan because I want to add a bit of a healthy glow to my otherwise usually fair skin. I selected the classic shade, since its winter.

The St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse comes in a pump bottle with 240ml of product. Before tanning, I read the instructions which said to exfoliate beforehand. The night before I exfoliated and moisturised (with a light moisturiser).

I used the tanning mitt to apply the tan. It is the typical fluffy lightweight mousse texture. The mousse was so simple and easy to apply to my skin, it applied evenly, blended well, and the colour meant I could see where I had applied it so I did not miss any spots.

The tanning mitt was great. It was soft and velvety and helped apply the mousse evenly over my skin. I also loved using the tanning mitt because it meant I did not end up with too much tan on my hands – the tell-tale sign of using a fake tan.

The mousse was fast to dry. It took around 5 minutes before I was able to get back into my clothes. I was initially concerned about whether this tan would transfer onto my clothes or sheets (since I planned to sleep overnight in it) but I can happily report, there was no transfer. Before I went to bed, I could see the tan developing into a nice subtle golden glow.

The next morning when I washed it off, I can happily that I was not an oompa loompa – there was no orange-ness in sight. I had a lovely golden glow, very natural looking - a few shades darker than my normal skin tone. It looked like I had just had a relaxing beach holiday to Saint Tropez. :)

The tan last about 4 days before starting to fade. For me, it faded evenly, and I think what may have helped this was that I moisturised daily.

The mousse has a soft slightly fruity/floral scent, which I liked. Yay for no chemical tan scents. My skin also felt hydrated after using this tanner.

I have fair skin and while I am happy to embrace my paleness sometimes, but other times, I love having a healthy glow with a bit of fake tan help. The St Tropez mousse has been a delight to use, and it makes me feel more confident in my skin.

St Tropez has ticked all the boxes for me with this bronzing mousse. Yes, it is a bit more expensive than other tanners, but it is easy to use, and you end up with a lovely natural looking tan.

Thank you BeautyHeaven and St Tropez.

I tested this product as part of the trial process and I loved it. I have fairly pale skin and this colour was the best for me. The bottle was an awesome size for the price and was really easy to use. As part of the trial I was also able to use the mitt and it made blending and applying the tan so much easier. I tanned myself head to toe and I had no marks or streaks, I was extremely impressed and will be using this again.

The smell was amazing and I didn't wake up during the night remembering I had tan on (which is what usually happens to me).

The tan lasted a good week and didn't leave my skin blotchy at any stage which again for me is great since I have pale skin.

I have always wanted to try St Tropez but have always been scared of the price, I can now understand why this product is a little pricey, because it is AMAZING! I highly recommend it!

Aaahh St Tropez! Where do I begin?
I am in love!
I'm no stranger to faux tans and I've even been silly enough to try the real thing a couple of summers ago, but thankfully for the beauty scene achieving a beautiful natural glow is now as easy and fool-proof as ever!
It smells absolutely amazing, is easy to apply, dries in a heartbeat, leaves you looking and feeling fantastic, and fades as a natural tan would. What isn't to love?!
Paired with the St Tropez tanning mitt, application is a breeze. The product spreads easily and doesn't start to feel grubby when overlapping on dried areas like you get with other products. (Which isnt all that hard to do considering how quick it dries!)
With sufficient prepping beforehand (exfoliating, moisturizing) a streak free natural finish is guaranteed. And speaking of moisturizing! Oh my lord. This is the most hydrated my skin has been all winter! The perks just keep on rolling!
I do however have one downside nagging at me - the developing time. As a mother of a very energetic toddler, developing time is everything. And as opposed to the 1hr developing time I'm used to with bondi sands, St Tropez recommend between 4 and 8.
Well I thought I'd put it to the test and rinse off after 4hrs which proved to be underwhelming.
Although I did achieve a wonderful natural glow, it wasnt anywhere close to the result that I got after 8 and faded back to normal in a max of 3 days.
After letting it develop overnight for a second time, I finally got the classic St Tropez tan that I was waiting for.
I also found that unlike other self tanners, the product didn't settle into dry areas on my skin (which I tend to get a lot of during winter) which is a HUGE plus for me. All in all I cannot recommend it highly enough. It is the ants pants - fabulously blended tanned hands down!

I usually use gradual tanners so that I can slowly work up to the shade of tan I'm happy with. I do love that subtle sun-kissed bronzed skin but I'm not keen on that deep bronze fake tan look. In winter, I don't usually bother with self tanning but once the weather warms up, I like a bit of colour on my legs.

I was really excited to try the St Tropez Self Tan Bronzing mousse in "Classic" shade. It's a brand that I have heard of, but due to price, it's something that I've never had an opportunity to try. The mousse is conveniently packed in a non aerosol pump bottle and contains 240 ml of product.

As per the instructions I made sure that I exfoliated my skin and moisturised 24 hours before applying the tan. I was grateful that the St Tropez tanning mitt was provided as the mousse/foam is quite airy and lightweight, it would have been difficult to apply with just my hands.

The mousse is a brown/khaki colour and when used with the tanning mitt, it easily glides over my skin. It's so handy that the mousse is lightly tinted so that I can see where I've applied the tan, which means hopefully no missed areas.

I really liked the initial light floral, fruity scent, there's no hint of fake tan chemical smell when I first applied it. The mousse formulation is great because it meant it dried very quickly, less than 5 mins and I could get dressed quickly, which is definitely a bonus in winter!

As the tan developed overnight, I could start to detect a slight fake tan smell and although the tan didn't transfer or stain my clothes, I could smell the fake tan smell on my pajamas. It's not a deal breaker for me, but something to keep in mind if that bothers you. The fake tan smell did disappear once I showered in the morning.

I loved the final result, my pale skin had transformed to a beautiful natural golden tan, my skin felt hydrated too which was a bonus. Yay, for no orange tint, just evenly bronzed, non streaky, sun kissed skin. I found the tan lasted about 5-7 days and gradually started to fade, it didn't look blotchy or patchy. Make sure you keep moisturising your skin well to prolong the look of the tan.

I really enjoyed using the St Tropez Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse because it was super easy to use,the lightweight mousse formulation dried quickly, the slight tint was a great guide so you could see any missed areas and the most important thing, the natural looking golden tan with no hint of orange.
If you want to develop a natural looking tan with one application then give the St Tropez Self Tan mousse a whirl, I don't think you will be disappointed!