All about: the St Tropez Sensitive collection

I’m a confessed connoisseur of the faux glow, and have tried pretty much every formulation out there - with varying degrees of success. At the moment my absolute favourite spray tan is St Tropez’s Rapid Tan formula as applied by the wonderful Bianka from Mollie’s Spa in Auckland, and I’m always on the lookout for anything new that the global tanning brand has on offer.

The latest I’ve heard about is their Self Tan Sensitive range, which is specially formulated to be gentle on skin without compromising performance. The genius yet gentle range has been designed with the more sensitive skins in mind, using natural-based ingredients that won’t irritate the skin. As someone who ticks the ‘sensitive’ box more often than not this is a major revelation - and well worth the wait.

Hypoallergenic and dermatologically tested, it also has no added colours - meaning there’s no residue on towels, sheets or clothing. It also includes several options, which are:

Self Tan Sensitive Bronzing Face RRP - specially created for the delicate skin on the face and infused with a “gentle iridescence”. The formula includes Grape and Blackcurrant Seed Oil, Pomegranate and melon extract, delivering intense hydration and sun kissed colour without blocking pores.

Self Tan Sensitive Bronzing Lotion - an intensely hydrating lotion that contains Grape and Mango Seed oil, Avocado Butter and a combination of naturally derived tanning ingredients.

Self Tan Sensitive Bronzing Mousse - a lightweight nourishing mousse that easily absorbs into the skin to match the users skin tone. It’s apparently a great range to recommend to first-time tanners who want a fool-proof and subtle-looking colour, and can be used up to three times a week for a really golden glow.

Can’t wait to try this - and hopefully, bring on the spray!