It turns out it was St Moriz self tanning mousse which I have already heard a few people rave about. I bought it from Semi Chem for £2.99!!! wow! I would never buy a tan this cheap unless recommended ... the snob in me would assume it was rubbish. tut tut Sask!
Optimistically, I bought 4 of these as I trust Cherie's judgement on all things fake tan. I applied this 2 nights ago for the first time. I applied just before going to bed but I was in a bit of rush with it as I was so tired.First off, I would say the application process is pretty easy ... it's a mousse with colour guide. Pretty much the same as St Tropez and Fake Bake mousse. I always think its best to work a mousse in quickly as the tanning process starts immediately. The smell of this tan is almost soap like which makes a change from the soggy biscuit aroma I usually go to bed sporting! I missed out on the buffing stage, I was too tired and couldn't be bothered. I think to achieve a smooth tan I would definitely recommend this if using a mousse but it's not always necessary. The whole performance was finished in about 5-10 minutes.
Next morning, I woke up to a slightly more biscuity smell but it wasn't overwhelming. The results of the tan were amazing though. I did have some streaks and missed areas but this was purely down to my rushed effort. The colour was brown. Not orangey-brown - just brown. It looked like a real tan. Impressive! I can't believe the quality of product versus price ratio.
Next time, I may apply some moisturiser before applying to see how the results differ. I never moisturise beforehand as it can affect the colour but this tan is quite dark so I am sure it would be fine. I will also buff next time and take much more care so to avoid missing bits and streaking. I have yet to judge the longevity of the product but I am sure it will stand up to it's more expensive counterparts. Will keep you posted though.
In Scotland and Northern Ireland, you can buy this in Semi Chem for £2.99. So far in England, I only know of 2 places, Boyes and Home Bargains where you can purchase. They also sell on ebay for £7.99 so hold off until you find it cheaper. There is also a website I found called Sandy's cosmetics who sell it. If anyone tries this, let me know what you think or if you have tried it already - do you like it too?
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Think I will need to have a try of this one, thanks for posting :)
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm intriuged - shame it's so tricky to lay your hands on, I think ebay is the only option for Londoners! :-( Sounds like it's definitely worth hunting for though
ReplyDeletethey sell this in t j hughes aswell, going to pick some up later xx
ReplyDeleteOh Boyes and Home Bargains - Hmm May Have To Try That I Am A St Tropez Mousse Devotee but its so expensive now I need a cheaper alternative
ReplyDeleteThanks sooo much for this post!! I've got similar colourings to you and am always looking for a good fake tan, i'll be heading down to semi chem tomorrow!!
ReplyDeleteDoes it just come in one shade?! x x
I may ebay this since I'm in the states. Sounds great.
ReplyDelete@make_up_me thanks for letting me know, didn't realise you got it there too x
ReplyDelete@Jen I think it does only come in one shade, certainly only one is sold at semi chem anyway. It is darker than normal fake tan but somehow still looks more natural?! x
Sounds good - I have aquestion though! What is the buffing stage? I am a f*ckwit when in comes to fake tan... never use it but I'm developing an interest in light of wanting to wear dresses without causing accidents due to the glare from my legs...
ReplyDelete@mizzworthy lol ... hmm yeah you've just described my legs without fake tan ha! Ok buffing its not always necessary and i can bet you hardly anyone does it ... its basically when you get a mit and lightly buff over any streaky bits to even it all out. most of the time its not needed as tan these days can be applied and look streaky but will wash off evenly next day. I just made such a mess of it this time I might add in the buffing stage nxt time just to be extra careful over it xx
ReplyDeleteOhh i'll have to have a go at this, i'm pretty pale too. x
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with you, this stuff is great. I bought it last week just because it was so cheap and kind of assumed it was going to be terrible but from the first squirt I was really impressed! I bought a £30 bottle of st tropez about 2 days before I got this and I haven't even opened it yet!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting about this - I have never heard of it before - I'm loving Vita Liberata self tan which is on offer at Boots for about £8, but not nearly the bargain yours is! BBBX
ReplyDelete@BritishBeautyBlogger Ooh i will have a look for Vita Liberata. I have tried so many fake tans over the years i now kinda stick to what i know but for 2.99 i couldn't knock back St Moriz x
ReplyDeletePicked this up in semi chem today! Hoping to get it on tonight :-)
ReplyDeleteIs there a website i could purchase this? I tried ebay and like you said, it is a bit over 2.99.. Maybe i'm just a cheapskate lol.
ReplyDeleteSo any other websites other than Ebay?
Thanks xx
do you put the tan on with your hands then buff? or use gloves, im fed up with orange hands!! x
ReplyDelete@Anonymous, definitely apply with gloves. I'm afraid I don't know of any other websites but if i do come across any I will post details of it x
ReplyDeleteI am using this at the moment, always happy with the results but would definitely recommend using gloves. End result much more satisfying when used with gloves, also avoids brown grungey looking hands! Longevity also quite surprising, without re-applying would last 3-4 days but when reapplying every day or every couple of days, lasts perfectly without streaking or becoming uneven and patchy looking. Would definitely mark this 9 out of 10! Nicole.
ReplyDeleteYou can buy it on fragrancedirect.co.uk for £2.99 :)
ReplyDeletethis sounds soo good that i've just ordered myself 3 bottles :)
You can also buy from TJ Hughes website at £2.99. Best to use self tan mitt to apply fake tan. I have been fake tanning for years and the mitt is definately the best way to do it. you can buy these mitts from boots and superdrug. Am waiting on my delivery now and can't wait to be a convert from St Tropez... It'll take some beating but I'm optimistic.
ReplyDeletehow can someone living in ireland buy if from tj hughes, the website seems not to accept orders from ireland cuz we dont have a postcode... its really frustrating cuz i want this tan!!
ReplyDeletecan you put it on your face?
ReplyDeleteI've just stumbled across this on YouTube - TODAY! Argh how bad is that!! But I have like £8 to my name right now (I am a skint college student!) and I'm going after college to buy some tommorow. I have never fake tanned in my life. I hope it goes well, thankyou Saskia and everyone else for convincing mee!! :D xx
ReplyDeleteNice if you wanna smell like wet biscuit. Stick to St Tropez.
ReplyDeleteCan you apply this to the face? Oh and by the way there is a new St Moriz 'mist' version! x
ReplyDeleteu can also get the tan in gordons;i got it there 4 2.99. jst incase u londoners wnt to look there hope this helps x
ReplyDeleteMy friend also recommended this to me, so glad she did! It's the best tan I've used so far. Gives a good colour, not as dark as fake bake but I hate going to bed feeling tacky! This dried in instantly and didn't smell too bad.Like mentioned above, it isn't orangey at all! So easy to apply too, I use a tanning mit which works well.I normally go over my first coat and put a light coat on my face to give a nice glow. Definitely recommend this :)
ReplyDeletei have tried this fake tan and it is i have to say the best fake tan i have ever used and trust me i have used the lot!! and for only 2.99 at home bargains compared to the £30 i have spent on st tropez to be honest st moriz is dare i say it better than st tropez .... go and buy it now xoxox :)
ReplyDeleteIT IS AMAZING. well, not quite but for 2.99 yes please sir! you can buy on the semi chem website :) xx
ReplyDeleteHi i have used this you have to be carefull with feet & hand gloves are a necessity also one thing i will say is that you cant apply it to your face so you are left with having to find an alternative for your face & you end up looking a bit silly. Apparantly it brings out a rash if used on face as your skin needs a different format.
ReplyDeletedoes anyone know anything that will calm down eczema i only break out when im stressed, but its on my arms and when im wearing fake tan and this happens it causes the tanto flake making me very self consious. its not the st moriz tan (thats the best) which is causing it its down to the eczema its self. please comment if you know any thing to help x
ReplyDeletei have been brought it today will try it tonight in the factory shop for £4 and im applying it with a latex make up sponge and gloves i saw it on a you tube video looks awesome will keep you updated xxxx
ReplyDeletehow much of the bottle do u need put on everytime ?
ReplyDeleteThe Whole Bottle ?
what if you dont have a mitt r a glove?
ReplyDeleteFor irish girls you can pick St Moriz up in Pennys Dundrum or McCabes pharmacies! Havent spotted it anywhere else. Only bought it yesterday dying to try it!!!
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great product and use it all the time. Very cheap!!
ReplyDeleteJust bought some of this as a friend had used it and it looked so natural. Have put some on today & also on my face then saw the comment about it bringing you out in a rash........ Haven't showered yet so I am hoping my face is OK!
ReplyDeleteteam pale, i love st mortiz ive been paying it for awhile the only down side is when u shower sometimes not all but the colour comes of pretty quick but it is a good tan!
ReplyDeletehiya i use this brand and so do my 3 daughters,when showering dont use sponge etc instead justuse shower gel on your hands to wash or in my case i use bubble bath as a shower gel does same job and comes in bigger bottle, just a money saving tip, ive done this for years...
ReplyDeleteive seen so many people comment on peoples tans on facebook for being so dark and what tan they use, and people always say st moriz! i never really thought nothing of it til i actually baught myself some last week, i am sooooo glad i did its the best tan ive used and its reeeally dark! not even streaky either if you put the right amount on! defo use a mit though!
ReplyDeleteoh and you can get it in Savers!
Hi dolls, just so you know, got some of this product in QD today for the bargain price of £2.99 and also got the spray mist version too which is easier/better to use on your face :) happy tanning <3
ReplyDeletei got st moriz a week ago i live in devon and i got it from morrisons so im sure you can get it from morrisons around the country and it was £2.99, ive been threw alot of fake tan and only a few hav e been good but this is the best one ive got :)!!
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