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Sunkissed Rapid Tan Review 

23/3/2015

48 Comments

 
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Ok , do not tell me you are not getting excited that summer is coming.
I honestly can not wait for this summer, not only do I have the new home and garden to prepare but the tanning mousse, lotions and sprays are going to be lining up ready for those lilly whites to be coloured in to look like I have actually got away on holiday which we all know will never happen any time soon, especially with the surprise that was sprung upon me this month.

The great thing about tanning products is that you can go as light as you like to the darkest of dark if you want to go with the dramatic look, for me, I really do not care for which shade it is , as long as it is not orange, it does not go patchy and looks natural .

I often find that the mousse works best for me. I always ensure that I exfoliate and shave the day before so to settle my pores and leave time for my skin to gain that natural oil to help diminish the dry patches that usually occur around my knees and ankles .

Sunkissed recently asked me to review their new Rapid Tan Mousse in Medium and of course I was more than happy to oblige so I have enjoyed a wonderful much needed pamper just for the occasion and here is it.
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The Sunkissed Rapid Tan can be bought from Sunkissed.co.uk for only £4.99, now that to me is a bargain for the bargain hunters out there seen as most of the others I have tried are double that in price , either a bargain or an excuse to grab two and keep one for spare for when you run out .

What they have to say about their product.
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The Sunkissed Rapid Tan will turn you beautifully bronzed in just 60minutes. This new formulation develops within just one hour of application, and delivers a long-lasting, natural looking tan.

The light-weight mousse in a ‘medium’ colour absorbs and dries quickly on the skin with key active ingredients speeding up the tanning process, resulting in a more intense tan, quickly.

Like all Sunkissed tanning products it super easy to apply and it dries almost immediately; whilst Aloe Vera and Vitamin E helps to moisturise your skin. The best bit, like all our Sunkissed tans…it smells delicious!


Ingredients.

AQUA, DIHYDROXYACERTONE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, BUTANE, ALCOHOL DENAT, GLYCERIN,  PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ISOBUTANE, PROPANE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CITRIC ACID, PARFUM,  POLYSORBATE-20, PHENOXYETHANOL, LINALOOL, CI16035, CI42090, CI19140

This product does not contain a sunscreen so please be aware that you still need to apply sunscreen on top of this product when wearing .
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My thoughts -

Packaging - 
I love the packaging, although there really is something I am not keen on about tinned products, it keeps the product cool for application and looks sleek and is easy to clean .

Price - 
As I have already stated, some of the tanning products I have previously tried have been at some times double if not triple in price to this affordable £4.99 is to me a fare price which is great for the bargain hunters or those looking for a cheaper option .

Scent - 
The scent is what actually has me loving this product even more, not only does it not smell like a tanning lotion but it actually smells of sweet coconut which settles subtly on the skin and lasts during the whole day.

Application-
I always ensure I use a tanning mitt when applying self tan due to the many bad experiences I have had before this which have ended up with streaky legs and terrible uneven colour .
You can buy their mitt for £3.99 which is reusable and excellent for keeping that tan from applying to the palms of your hands which is usually the first give away for the fakers out there.
The product is as expected, it is very light weight and goes on smoothly with no struggle or snagging at the skin at all and once the Rapid Tan is applied to the skin it takes no time at all to soak in and dry .

So what is the finish like?

Result?
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So what do I think and will I use this product again?
This product for me was so easy to use, so simple and the results were fast and accurate a to what I needed.
I was initially surprised as to how fast the mousse sprayed from the canister . I only pressed it slightly and it burst out with enough product to do both legs at once and it looked rather scaringly dark  until I smothered it over the skins surface.

The texture was silky and soft so I felt no snagging of the product, I could barely feel it bar from the coolness.

The tan soaked into the skin immediately and I had no time to wait before I could actually put on my clothes to shoot downstairs as the door went with a delivery I had not wanted to miss, it really took no time at all to develop and in fact it developed way before the 60 minutes it said it would on the tin itself.

I only needed to apply one layer as you can clearly see it is tanned enough and if I went another layer I think it would be too much for my very white milky tone.
I found this product to be very pigmented and although my pores usually get the fake tan build up it was not as noticeable as others have been and I would be comfortable enough to wear this again.


I loved the finishing look and after comparing it to the self tan mousse I have tried previously from them , this is now my most loved of their self tanning products.

So what do you think, are you feeling liking getting ready for the summer too now, let me know what you think of the Sunkissed Rapid Tan.
48 Comments
Jen Walshaw link
23/3/2015 10:10:36 am

I haven't wore self tan since some pretty bad applications. I seen to have a terrible reaction to it, even in salons)!

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:24:24 am

me to, ive had some terrible experiences

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angela hamilton link
23/3/2015 10:20:36 am

oohh I have been wanting to try tanning products for the first time, this one looks simple to use x

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:25:04 am

it made things a lot easier it has just washed completely off so lasted well to

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Mina Joshi link
23/3/2015 10:58:43 am

The results of the tan look good. Glad to read that you liked the finished look. Thankfully, I am dark so have never needed to use any tanning products

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:26:13 am

it was surprising how much effect it had

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Erica Price link
23/3/2015 11:05:28 am

Looks good. Nice and even too.

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:26:39 am

it was lovely on both legs lol

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Mums do travel link
23/3/2015 12:15:05 pm

I've only used self-tanning products a couple of times and haven't liked them at all because of the smell and the difficulty in getting a good result. This product actually sounds OK though - maybe I should have another try.

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:27:13 am

i would say use a mitt makes it loads more easier to apply without getting streaks

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Phoebe @ Lou Messugo link
23/3/2015 12:25:18 pm

I'm always on the look out for good tanning products as the beginning of the season is always a bit too glarey white for French Riviera living. I like the idea that this doesn't have the giveaway fake tan smell.

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:27:55 am

i hate that chemical like smell of fake tan this smelt very pleasant

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ninjacat link
23/3/2015 01:24:43 pm

not a bad shade looks natural

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:28:55 am

think it looks a little brighter her than it actually was but sure was a difference

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Michelle
23/3/2015 02:02:37 pm

Wow what a bargain! It sounds like a great product but I think I'd need a lighter shade as I'm super white! xx

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:29:32 am

it may be a little dark for the paler skins x

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Globalmouse link
23/3/2015 02:35:52 pm

I love how you've shown the before and after. I've never used tan spray before but this could actually have convinced me to give it a go!

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:30:04 am

i was very impressed

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Louise Edwards link
23/3/2015 03:31:31 pm

I haven't used fake tan for many years but this does look like a natural even colour. Perfect for when the sun arrives! x

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:30:46 am

see this is why i dont like natural tans i never get one lol so im pleased i can use these

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Lucie Aiston link
23/3/2015 04:12:25 pm

Wow this looks really good! Ive always been put off tanning stuff in the fear I would be a streaky mess!

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:31:58 am

it makes it easier to use a mitt i agree

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Rachel link
24/3/2015 01:39:29 am

Handy that you dont have to stand around waiting for it to dry like the old school fake tans x

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:32:32 am

oh i remember those days i used to have to wait half hour then still get patches

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Emma Bradley link
24/3/2015 01:06:59 pm

That looks like a good result. i am always so wary to use self tan!

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:33:45 am

i used to be i think the more you give it a try the better you find it

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Ryan Costello link
24/3/2015 01:25:02 pm

Wow you can really tell the difference. I hope you evened out and tanned the other leg! lol

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:34:14 am

haha i most certainly did

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Sara-Jayne link
24/3/2015 02:31:45 pm

I have never had a fake tan or wanted one - I just know if I did, something would go wrong! Haha!

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:34:55 am

this is why i try it out on my legs in winter first then i know its ok for the summer

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Kara link
25/3/2015 12:26:41 am

I always think tanning products make me look orange

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:36:32 am

some have turned me into an umpa lumpa too lol

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Nayna Kanabar link
25/3/2015 11:57:12 am

The tan looks good and I am amazed at how even it is.

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:37:09 am

i was surprised myself looked great finished

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Cherished By Me link
25/3/2015 02:02:42 pm

Wow, that is quite dark isn't it. I like the idea of it being done in 60 mins. The price is really good too. Thanks.

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:37:57 am

i think it worked a lot less time

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Jessica Howliston link
26/3/2015 06:49:34 am

Your results look great! Its also fab to hear it works quickly as with 2 little ones running around I often don't get long to do anything lol!

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:38:52 am

im the same dont have time for salons or waiting around

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Amy Squires link
26/3/2015 01:12:12 pm

I've never wore self tan myself but it does look quite good!

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:39:39 am

its lovely for the summer

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sara carvosso link
28/3/2015 12:46:01 pm

wow that looks amazing look at the difference one day i may try fake tan and actually have tanned legs!

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:40:39 am

i was scared to give it a try but once i did i was pleased i did

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Agata Pokutycka link
29/3/2015 08:16:19 am

I don't wear self tan very often; my skin is very pale and it just doesn't look right most of the time :-(

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:41:31 am

there are lighter ones you could try but i understand they are not for every one

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Clare Nicholas link
30/3/2015 02:43:08 am

I only said yesterday I needed to dig out some fake tan. Will definitely take a look at this one

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:42:32 am

my collection is growing but this is one of the more dramatic i would say

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Fritha Strickland link
31/3/2015 09:09:11 am

I've never tried a self tan as I am so pale I'm sure even the lightest shade would look crazy on me! ha!

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lisa link
2/4/2015 10:43:21 am

I have tried one which was fantastic and light it was one of the latest actually

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