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With an Easter holiday coming up, I was faced with having to go bare-legged for the first time this year – and this transfer-proof self tan mousse is the product I turned to

There’s always a time in the first half of the year when the sun makes a surprise appearance and I’m required to swap the leggings that I wear for 80% of the year for shorts. For me, this came last week, when I was headed to Italy on holiday for a few days. With the temperate a good few degrees warmer than here in the UK, it was most definitely shorts weather – but my legs still had their pasty winter pallor. In a bid to feel a bit more confident when away, I reached for an old favourite clear fake tan – and was reminded of just how good it is.

The product in question was Isle of Paradise Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse in the shade Medium, currently reduced down from £19.95 to £14.96. Famously the brand used on the Barbie movie, Isle of Paradise prides itself on its natural looking colours; no orange streaks here. As a fake tan novice, here’s why it impressed me so much…

READ MORE: New £20 ‘game changer’ Inkey List serum could save you hundreds on pricey clinic facials

READ MORE: ‘I tried Meghan Markle’s go-to lip balm and I’ll never go back – it’s worth the hype’

First up, it’s fairly easy to apply with a mitt, although being clear with no guide colour, you do have to be diligent about blending it in well, especially around drier areas such as the knees, elbows, hands and feet (I like to apply a rich body cream in these spots first, and then once again after applying the tan). However as it’s transparent, it doesn’t transfer onto clothing or bedding – a major plus in my eyes.

When I was able to inspect the finish result on holiday, once my shorts were on, I was super impressed with the result; my limbs looked a very natural shade of golden, with any lingering greyness, redness or imperfections minimised. I felt really confident wearing my summery shorts and dresses while away, and not like some ghostly pale Brit who spends most of her life indoors.

Isle of Paradise Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse

£19.95

£14.96

Buy here

I also couldn’t believe how well it lasted. One week on, and back from holiday, it still looks pretty good; not as golden and even as it did initially, but there’s certainly still a bit of colour there.

It does take a bit of time to ensure you’re applying it as thoroughly and evenly as possible, and does take some hours to develop – so not one for a last-minute bit of colour – but I was so impressed with the results that I’ll be making sure I use this before every holiday in the future.

If you do need an instant glow, though, Vita Liberata’s Body Blur, £35, is a cult classic, and an advanced and natural-looking take on traditional body make-up.

And for top-ups and giving your face a subtle glow, myself and the rest of the beauty team swear by St Tropez Self Tan Purity Face Mist, now down from £24 to £19.20, for its super-fine spray and natural colour.

With an Easter holiday coming up, I was faced with having to go bare-legged for the first time this year – and this transfer-proof self tan mousse is the product I turned to

There’s always a time in the first half of the year when the sun makes a surprise appearance and I’m required to swap the leggings that I wear for 80% of the year for shorts. For me, this came last week, when I was headed to Italy on holiday for a few days. With the temperate a good few degrees warmer than here in the UK, it was most definitely shorts weather – but my legs still had their pasty winter pallor. In a bid to feel a bit more confident when away, I reached for an old favourite clear fake tan – and was reminded of just how good it is.

The product in question was Isle of Paradise Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse in the shade Medium, currently reduced down from £19.95 to £14.96. Famously the brand used on the Barbie movie, Isle of Paradise prides itself on its natural looking colours; no orange streaks here. As a fake tan novice, here’s why it impressed me so much…

READ MORE: New £20 ‘game changer’ Inkey List serum could save you hundreds on pricey clinic facials

READ MORE: ‘I tried Meghan Markle’s go-to lip balm and I’ll never go back – it’s worth the hype’

First up, it’s fairly easy to apply with a mitt, although being clear with no guide colour, you do have to be diligent about blending it in well, especially around drier areas such as the knees, elbows, hands and feet (I like to apply a rich body cream in these spots first, and then once again after applying the tan). However as it’s transparent, it doesn’t transfer onto clothing or bedding – a major plus in my eyes.

When I was able to inspect the finish result on holiday, once my shorts were on, I was super impressed with the result; my limbs looked a very natural shade of golden, with any lingering greyness, redness or imperfections minimised. I felt really confident wearing my summery shorts and dresses while away, and not like some ghostly pale Brit who spends most of her life indoors.

Isle of Paradise Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse

£19.95

£14.96

Buy here

I also couldn’t believe how well it lasted. One week on, and back from holiday, it still looks pretty good; not as golden and even as it did initially, but there’s certainly still a bit of colour there.

It does take a bit of time to ensure you’re applying it as thoroughly and evenly as possible, and does take some hours to develop – so not one for a last-minute bit of colour – but I was so impressed with the results that I’ll be making sure I use this before every holiday in the future.

If you do need an instant glow, though, Vita Liberata’s Body Blur, £35, is a cult classic, and an advanced and natural-looking take on traditional body make-up.

And for top-ups and giving your face a subtle glow, myself and the rest of the beauty team swear by St Tropez Self Tan Purity Face Mist, now down from £24 to £19.20, for its super-fine spray and natural colour.

With an Easter holiday coming up, I was faced with having to go bare-legged for the first time this year – and this transfer-proof self tan mousse is the product I turned to

There’s always a time in the first half of the year when the sun makes a surprise appearance and I’m required to swap the leggings that I wear for 80% of the year for shorts. For me, this came last week, when I was headed to Italy on holiday for a few days. With the temperate a good few degrees warmer than here in the UK, it was most definitely shorts weather – but my legs still had their pasty winter pallor. In a bid to feel a bit more confident when away, I reached for an old favourite clear fake tan – and was reminded of just how good it is.

The product in question was Isle of Paradise Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse in the shade Medium, currently reduced down from £19.95 to £14.96. Famously the brand used on the Barbie movie, Isle of Paradise prides itself on its natural looking colours; no orange streaks here. As a fake tan novice, here’s why it impressed me so much…

READ MORE: New £20 ‘game changer’ Inkey List serum could save you hundreds on pricey clinic facials

READ MORE: ‘I tried Meghan Markle’s go-to lip balm and I’ll never go back – it’s worth the hype’

First up, it’s fairly easy to apply with a mitt, although being clear with no guide colour, you do have to be diligent about blending it in well, especially around drier areas such as the knees, elbows, hands and feet (I like to apply a rich body cream in these spots first, and then once again after applying the tan). However as it’s transparent, it doesn’t transfer onto clothing or bedding – a major plus in my eyes.

When I was able to inspect the finish result on holiday, once my shorts were on, I was super impressed with the result; my limbs looked a very natural shade of golden, with any lingering greyness, redness or imperfections minimised. I felt really confident wearing my summery shorts and dresses while away, and not like some ghostly pale Brit who spends most of her life indoors.

Isle of Paradise Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse

£19.95

£14.96

Buy here

I also couldn’t believe how well it lasted. One week on, and back from holiday, it still looks pretty good; not as golden and even as it did initially, but there’s certainly still a bit of colour there.

It does take a bit of time to ensure you’re applying it as thoroughly and evenly as possible, and does take some hours to develop – so not one for a last-minute bit of colour – but I was so impressed with the results that I’ll be making sure I use this before every holiday in the future.

If you do need an instant glow, though, Vita Liberata’s Body Blur, £35, is a cult classic, and an advanced and natural-looking take on traditional body make-up.

And for top-ups and giving your face a subtle glow, myself and the rest of the beauty team swear by St Tropez Self Tan Purity Face Mist, now down from £24 to £19.20, for its super-fine spray and natural colour.

Celebrity Big Brother star James Jordan has shared his thoughts on this weeks antics on the ITV show as he calls out Chris Hughes as a ‘gameplayer’

Former Celebrity Big Brother star James Jordan has revealed that he thinks Chris Hughes is the biggest game player in the house this year. Chris, who shot to fame on Love Island back in 2017, has formed a close friendship with Dance Moms icon JoJo Siwa, but some fans of the ITV show have suggested that he has only done so to gain publicity, airtime, and followers – and it seems like James agrees.

Over the past ten days, Chris, 32, has grown closer and closer to JoJo, 21, as some viewers have even been left feeling ‘uncomfortable’ by how tactile they are and how much they express their fondness for one another through physical touch. Their close bond is even more controversial due to the fact that JoJo has a girlfriend back in the US.

As their connection only seems to be getting stronger, former Celebrity Big Brother alum James, 46, has shared his opinion on Chris, claiming that he thinks the reality TV star is playing a huge game. “Chris is playing a game,” he said. “And I’m not necessarily saying that in a bad way. It is a game and some people choose to play it. I never did.

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“I think he’s done his research and I think he knows what will get him camera time. What bloke draws themselves a massive bath and blows bubbles? He’s a smart bloke. His career is down to his social media following and he’s latched himself on to JoJo, who has the most amount of followers. It may just be a coincidence but what can I say, I’m cynical.”

When it comes to his experience in the iconic house, James told The Mirror that when you’re in the environment, you can immediately tell when someone is playing a game in comparison to when someone is being authentically themselves.

The Strictly Come Dancing star who is currently working with Betway, said: “It’s easy to see when someone isn’t being themselves. Because even though emotions are heightened to an extent, you can tell when someone is doing something because they know it will make great TV.

“Like when Frenchy cut up Leslie Jordan’s shorts. That was insane behaviour and purely for the cameras. Same with Jedward during my All Stars series. I believe they just put on a show for the camera and when they’re in private, they act totally differently. I don’t buy it.”

When asked who he would like to win the show, James opted for an unlikely choice. “I like Daley Thompson. He’s really normal and is just being himself. He’s down to earth and not putting on a facade.

“People might think he’s boring because he’s not getting involved in the drama but if you’re living with a load of wild people trying to compete for camera time, you’re gonna distance yourself from that if you’re not interested. He had a fantastic, authentic career, which I respect and he has nothing to prove to anyone.”

“Jack is great too. He’s a wind-up like me and that’s why he’s been nominated. But he’s got a big fan following and I loved that he called out how weird it was for the housemates to hug him for surviving eviction when they’d nominated him in the first place. I like Donna too. She’s really funny.”

Celebrity Big Brother star James Jordan has shared his thoughts on this weeks antics on the ITV show as he calls out Chris Hughes as a ‘gameplayer’

Former Celebrity Big Brother star James Jordan has revealed that he thinks Chris Hughes is the biggest game player in the house this year. Chris, who shot to fame on Love Island back in 2017, has formed a close friendship with Dance Moms icon JoJo Siwa, but some fans of the ITV show have suggested that he has only done so to gain publicity, airtime, and followers – and it seems like James agrees.

Over the past ten days, Chris, 32, has grown closer and closer to JoJo, 21, as some viewers have even been left feeling ‘uncomfortable’ by how tactile they are and how much they express their fondness for one another through physical touch. Their close bond is even more controversial due to the fact that JoJo has a girlfriend back in the US.

As their connection only seems to be getting stronger, former Celebrity Big Brother alum James, 46, has shared his opinion on Chris, claiming that he thinks the reality TV star is playing a huge game. “Chris is playing a game,” he said. “And I’m not necessarily saying that in a bad way. It is a game and some people choose to play it. I never did.

READ MORE: GAP’s £75 denim bomber jacket is the perfect spring wardrobe staple

“I think he’s done his research and I think he knows what will get him camera time. What bloke draws themselves a massive bath and blows bubbles? He’s a smart bloke. His career is down to his social media following and he’s latched himself on to JoJo, who has the most amount of followers. It may just be a coincidence but what can I say, I’m cynical.”

When it comes to his experience in the iconic house, James told The Mirror that when you’re in the environment, you can immediately tell when someone is playing a game in comparison to when someone is being authentically themselves.

The Strictly Come Dancing star who is currently working with Betway, said: “It’s easy to see when someone isn’t being themselves. Because even though emotions are heightened to an extent, you can tell when someone is doing something because they know it will make great TV.

“Like when Frenchy cut up Leslie Jordan’s shorts. That was insane behaviour and purely for the cameras. Same with Jedward during my All Stars series. I believe they just put on a show for the camera and when they’re in private, they act totally differently. I don’t buy it.”

When asked who he would like to win the show, James opted for an unlikely choice. “I like Daley Thompson. He’s really normal and is just being himself. He’s down to earth and not putting on a facade.

“People might think he’s boring because he’s not getting involved in the drama but if you’re living with a load of wild people trying to compete for camera time, you’re gonna distance yourself from that if you’re not interested. He had a fantastic, authentic career, which I respect and he has nothing to prove to anyone.”

“Jack is great too. He’s a wind-up like me and that’s why he’s been nominated. But he’s got a big fan following and I loved that he called out how weird it was for the housemates to hug him for surviving eviction when they’d nominated him in the first place. I like Donna too. She’s really funny.”

Celebrity Big Brother star James Jordan has shared his thoughts on this weeks antics on the ITV show as he calls out Chris Hughes as a ‘gameplayer’

Former Celebrity Big Brother star James Jordan has revealed that he thinks Chris Hughes is the biggest game player in the house this year. Chris, who shot to fame on Love Island back in 2017, has formed a close friendship with Dance Moms icon JoJo Siwa, but some fans of the ITV show have suggested that he has only done so to gain publicity, airtime, and followers – and it seems like James agrees.

Over the past ten days, Chris, 32, has grown closer and closer to JoJo, 21, as some viewers have even been left feeling ‘uncomfortable’ by how tactile they are and how much they express their fondness for one another through physical touch. Their close bond is even more controversial due to the fact that JoJo has a girlfriend back in the US.

As their connection only seems to be getting stronger, former Celebrity Big Brother alum James, 46, has shared his opinion on Chris, claiming that he thinks the reality TV star is playing a huge game. “Chris is playing a game,” he said. “And I’m not necessarily saying that in a bad way. It is a game and some people choose to play it. I never did.

READ MORE: GAP’s £75 denim bomber jacket is the perfect spring wardrobe staple

“I think he’s done his research and I think he knows what will get him camera time. What bloke draws themselves a massive bath and blows bubbles? He’s a smart bloke. His career is down to his social media following and he’s latched himself on to JoJo, who has the most amount of followers. It may just be a coincidence but what can I say, I’m cynical.”

When it comes to his experience in the iconic house, James told The Mirror that when you’re in the environment, you can immediately tell when someone is playing a game in comparison to when someone is being authentically themselves.

The Strictly Come Dancing star who is currently working with Betway, said: “It’s easy to see when someone isn’t being themselves. Because even though emotions are heightened to an extent, you can tell when someone is doing something because they know it will make great TV.

“Like when Frenchy cut up Leslie Jordan’s shorts. That was insane behaviour and purely for the cameras. Same with Jedward during my All Stars series. I believe they just put on a show for the camera and when they’re in private, they act totally differently. I don’t buy it.”

When asked who he would like to win the show, James opted for an unlikely choice. “I like Daley Thompson. He’s really normal and is just being himself. He’s down to earth and not putting on a facade.

“People might think he’s boring because he’s not getting involved in the drama but if you’re living with a load of wild people trying to compete for camera time, you’re gonna distance yourself from that if you’re not interested. He had a fantastic, authentic career, which I respect and he has nothing to prove to anyone.”

“Jack is great too. He’s a wind-up like me and that’s why he’s been nominated. But he’s got a big fan following and I loved that he called out how weird it was for the housemates to hug him for surviving eviction when they’d nominated him in the first place. I like Donna too. She’s really funny.”