By Victoria Moorhouse, InStyle
I don’t consider a botched self-tanning experiment on my legs that
big of a deal. I’ll just wear jeans for the next few days! But on my
face? The fear of streaks and blotchiness, and the clean up, is why I’ve
always opted for a whole lot of bronzer instead. But St. Tropez’s latest innovation completely changed my view on the act of faux tanning my face.
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The brand launched the very first self-tanning sheet mask, which
sounds like the most convenient way ever to give your face a little
glow—and trust me, it is.
Relatively mess-free and foolproof to use (unless you fall asleep
with it on?), the tanning solution is infused into the paper-like mask.
Like any sheet mask you’d use to boost your skin’s hydration or tighten
your pores, you smooth the mask over your skin and wait for the
recommended amount of time. When you’re done, you toss the mask and
gently pat the remaining serum into your skin.
[post_ads]When I opted up the packet, I was shocked to see that the solution
was colorless, so I didn’t have to worry about any orange-hued serum
dripping down my neck. The longer you keep it on, the more developed tan
you’ll get, but 15 minutes is the maximum. Since I had just received a
spray tan from St. Tropez skin-finishing expert Sophie Evans, I decided I
could pull off the tan that comes with 10 minutes of wear-time. At my
initial spray-tan appointment, Evans told me that the mask would also be
a quick and easy way to keep up my new glow. She recommended that I
blend the remaining serum into my hairline and down my neck and
décolleté after I removed the mask.
A few other tips? Evans said to blend a non-oil based moisturizer
about a half of an inch from my hair line so the tan doesn't transfer to
my hair, or on any areas of severe dry skin, dark pigmentation, or
enlarged pores. Finally, she says to be sure you wash your hands
thoroughly with soap and water after pressing the formula into your
skin.
Smoothing out any air bubbles, I let the mask sit for about 10
minutes while I washed my dishes (it actually stays in place!) and then
peeled it off. Pressing the formula into my skin, I looked in the mirror
and noticed my skin looked dewy, refreshed, hydrated, and very lightly
bronzed. And as the night went on, the color developed even more—kind of
like I had spent a few hours out at the pool.
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