Winter Skin

Product Tested By Lauren Mackay

Lauren Awarded The Winter Skin 5/5

It looked very high end and luxurious. I loved the concept of winter skin. The fact that it is certified organic and vegan was a huge plus to me. Instructions very simple to understand and clear. The tube was very simple but elegant design. It’s a little bit runnier than I was expecting but once I got over the initial spill it was very easy to use. This was also a great moisturiser. Without a doubt one of the best moisturizers I have used. This was very effective and once applied the overall result was an extremely natural looking golden glow. The first application gave a subtle but healthy glow. By the third I had a glamorous healthy looking tan. I was very happy with the results. No orange tones. The most beautiful end result possible from a gradual tanner. I used it on my face and body at every use. I used this every second or third day.  After the third application I had my desired tan shade. It lasted well into two weeks with applying every second day.  Definitely will use this through the winter months. I have already purchased more for myself to continue using. It took 3 applications for my personal preference of shade but it provided a great result from the first application. I saw a huge difference in how my skin looked. I have dry patches on my arms and neck and not only did this disguise imperfections, it nourished and moisturized my skin and reduced the appearance of cellulite! It is very important to me a product is organic. It was never particularly important to me until I developed very dry itchy skin on my upper body. Since then I have actively tried to find organic products with no harsh or synthetic chemicals. I found that a little went a long way when using this. I did like the aroma it was pleasant without being overpowering. This product is excellent quality. It does as it says on the packet and leaves you feeling like a bronzed goddess.  Because a little goes such a long way and results are noticeable from the very first application, this product will last a long time as well as being an extremely high quality product.  I most liked the effectiveness of this product. I like products that work. And this works and puts in the overtime! This is not only the best gradual tan I’ve used, it’s the best moisturizer, and the best tan full stop! As a regular false tan user I didn’t think it would match up to my usual tan. But it’s far better. I’d particularly recommend this to those like me with cellulite and dry skin. I loved this product and will continue to use it now that I have tried it. This product is truly outstanding. I’d recommend it to anyone. Particularly those who are new to self tan, those who have dry, uneven skin and those organically conscious amongst us. Using this product made my whole body look healthy and gave me an airbrush effect. I was dubious about applying the same product to my face and body but it works fabulously from head to toe without clogging pores. If I were to change anything I would have the lid of the bottle at the top rather than the bottom as application can be a bit messy with it being a runnier formula and I would personally prefer an alternative to plastic packaging. Especially with such a beautifully organic product.  Lauren Mackay

Product Tested By Anne Rice

Anne Awarded The Winter Skin 3.5/5

The product looked good/ slightly basic. I love the concept of this product and have previously used similar products. The instructions are very thorough and explain how to use the product perfectly. The tube is a good quality but basic tube. The product is very thin so as soon as you open the lid it spills out. It is easy to apply the moisturiser but has a very thin consistency. I did not feel this product was a moisturiser. It is far too thin and soaks into the skin very quickly. A few minutes after using this product you wouldn’t know you had used a product. This product is great if you have pale skin or just want to prolong your summer glow for longer. Didn’t really change my skin tone when already had a tan but made it last a little longer. Think it would be great to use in the winter. Unfortunately on my skin tone I wouldn’t say it gave me immediate results but after 3 days of consecutive use I could see a result. I needed to use this product for 3 consecutive days to get the bronze glow. Then every other day to maintain it. I did use this product on both face and body. I applied at night so not to interfere with the colour. I used this product for 3 days and then every other day to maintain the sun kissed glow look. 3 days to build the colour up and you need to keep using it every other day or the colour fades and you need to build up again for 3 days. For me this product is definitely better to use in the winter months as when I have a natural tan the colour didn’t really show. 3 days to build the colour but it is very natural looking. Unfortunately I would not recommend this as a moisturiser. I still used another moisturiser in the morning after using this product in the evening as it just doesn’t feel rich enough. Being organic is an added bonus but I wouldn’t say it was very important to me when buying a product. It defiantly doesn’t smell like a tanning product however it is hard to see where you’re applying the product as it is a very subtle tint. The product is very thin so I had to use more than I would a normal tanning product. The smell is nowhere near as strong as other tanning products. For me the product was just too thin, not moisturising enough and the colour change was not enough for my skin tone. I definitely don’t think this product is worth the money. There are many other brands with similar products a lot cheaper than this one. It is nice not to have a strong smelling tanning product. I would not buy this product as there are better products for a lower price. I wouldn’t recommend this product as for me it just didn’t moisturise, tan enough or good value for money. I think this product would be better suited for someone with a fair skin tone who isn’t used to applying tanning products and might be a bit nervous. However for me it didn’t feel moisturising enough, the colour didn’t build enough on my skin tone and in my opinion it wasn’t value for money.  Anne Rice

Product Tested By Kelsey Frost – Bella 4 Years

Kelsey Awarded The Winter Skin 4/5

Decent sized bottle. Generic fake tan smell. Thought it would have a thicker consistency as it was quite runny. Organic and natural which means that it is going to be better for you as there aren’t any unknown substances. Instructions are clearly stated on the bottle. Easy to follow. Flip lid, squeezy tube, text on bottle is very informative. Bottle is easy to use; lid is very secure once closed. Squeezy tube is better for me for easier application as can be done one handed, applying onto a hand or mitt whereas a pump can sometime be a bit harder with having to steady the bottle to pump. I did not see any difference in my skin regarding this is also a moisturiser. It did provide a soft glow however gave my feet a slightly orangey tinge but probably due to me not exfoliating enough. As it’s a gradual tanner, I didn’t see immediate effects however after a few hours I could start to see a difference. I was happy with the bronze glow this gave me. I used this on my face and body.  I would use this 4-5 times over a few weeks. One application was enough to give me a subtle glow however if I wanted a little bit more of a darker shade then two applications was plenty. It lasted couple of days. In the colder months I like to be wrapped up and don’t feel it would be necessary for me to have a tan, although if I was to have a night out during the colder months then I’d probably consider using it. It took a few hours after applying to see good tanning results. Although I’d much prefer a product that is organic, it wouldn’t bother me if a product was not organic. One use was enough for me for a slight colour difference however I did two applications for a deeper complexion. It has a generic fake tan smell that personally I’m not keen on but it’s not too overbearing. Quite a runny consistency but applies well and does give a nice glow. I personally wouldn’t pay nearly £30 for tanner but given that I used it a few times and it still has a lot of product inside, it would last a while so could be worth the investment. It gave a nice glow and didn’t make me orange. Personally I would not buy this only because it is not in my price range and I rarely use tanner. I would recommend this product because it did a good job, tan was subtle and could be built on and didn’t have that orange tinge that some tanner’s have. Consistency very runny and not keen on the smell but product did what it was supposed to. Kelsey Frost – Bella 4 Years