If I could take a magic pill that gave me a permanent tan, I would!
Alas, as that is yet to be invented, I decided to give the new Rimmel London Sun Shimmer Self Tan Mousse a whirl. Said to dry in just two minutes, develop in one hour and be applied weekly for up to three weeks (with no scrubbing in between!), I couldn’t wait to put it to the test. Check out the video above to see how the tan held up over three weeks, or see the progress in the photos below.
Step #1
I started with clean, freshly exfoliated skin. I applied moisturiser to extra dry areas (like the elbows and knees) to prevent any tan build-up.
Step #2
I used a mitt to apply the tan for smoother coverage. The tan absorbed really quickly and the instant colour looked great. The Rimmel London Sun Shimmer Self Tan Mousse is green-based, so it will always give you a nice, natural colour and won’t look orange.
Step #3
When I was done with my body, I applied the tan over my face. After two minutes, the tan was completely dry to the touch and there was no colour transfer, even on a white towel!
Step #4
These were the results after I’d left the tan on overnight and then showered:
Step #5
After one week, the colour had faded slightly, but I definitely wasn’t as pale as I was at the beginning. I applied another coat of tan, straight over the first layer and without having to scrub my skin. AH-MAZ-ING! It applied just as well the second time and again for the third. See for yourself:
Step #6
Fast forward to three weeks of wearing the tan and I was still so pleased with the colour. It never once become patchy, and it always faded nicely and reapplied like a dream.
Have you tried the Rimmel London Sun Shimmer Self Tan? What do you think of Sam’s results?
