written by Ruthyhl on 04/03/2010
I think I have used every fake tan under the sun. I have found St Tropez smelt too much of fake tan and fake bake wore off unevenly on my skin. Everybody's skin is different so it's just good to try different ones. I have quite dry skin on my legs and arms so need a tan that's moisturising. My natural colour is quite pale but I tan well when on holiday.
I bought Xen Tan Dark Lotion to begin with but it was a bit of a hassle to put on (like any fake tan), there was no way I could've put it on in a hurry etc. It also wore off unevenly on my skin.
So I decided to try Xen Tan's Luxe Bronze instead. Wow. I will NEVER EVER use a different fake tan now. This is FANTASTIC. It's sooo moisturising, no need to faff about applying moisturiser too. I have a shower, dry off, and using gloves apply Luxe Bronze just like a moisturiser. It's fool proof. Straight away I have a tint of a tan then after a couple of hours its a lovely golden colour. I usually apply one coat on one night, then another coat the next night.
The tan usually lasts 7-10 days on me (even with my dry skin) and fades evenly, no patches. I use St Tropez moisturiser as a daily moisturiser and this keeps my skin mosturised and it doesn't react to the Xen Tan.
I would like to see it a bit cheaper, but it doesn't put me off buying it. Now it's also available in House of Fraiser and Harvey Nichols so I dont have to wait for it to arrive when buying it online :)
I always make sure I have a supply of this tan. Love it!!!