Not got time to wait for fake tan to develop ahead of this week’s mini heatwave? This five star-rated body serum gives limbs an instant bronzed glow and is currently on sale
With hot weather set the stay for most of UK – for this week at least – you’ll probably be looking at switching your jeans and jumpers for shorts, skirts and T-shirts. And if you’re after a speedy way to perk up pasty limbs and don’t have time for – or don’t like using – a ‘proper’ fake tan, this is the quick fix you need to try.
This Works Perfect Legs Skin Miracle is a tinted body serum that gives an instant, natural golden glow to the skin without the need to wait for it to develop, wash it off, or use a mitt. It has accumulated hundreds of five star reviews online with shoppers loving how it “doesn’t streak” and gives “amazing results”.
Even better, it’s currently on sale, with a 150ml bottle reduced from £45 down to £33. 75 on both Amazon and Lookfantastic – and even better still, order from Amazon and you can also tick a box to apply an additional 20% discount, taking it down to £27. Plus, if you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can get it delivered the next day for free.
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“Easy application, no streaks and does give a summer glow even after first application,” one Amazon shopper wrote. “It glides beautifully over skin and smells quite pleasant which doesn’t linger, left my legs feeling silky smooth. I would highly recommend it goes a long way and washes off your hands quite easily. “
“I love this for when there is a surprise sunny day,” a Lookfantastic fan review reads. “Just adds enough colour to my legs! Goes on really evenly as well. “
“Absolutely cannot bear the smell (or faff! ) or fake tan so I thought I’d try this as an alternative – absolutely love it, gives a lovely natural colour and smells delish! ” a third person wrote. “Would 100% recommend! “
And after seeing this week’s weather forecast, I dug a bottle out of my bathroom cupboard to test it out one sunny afternoon – and it did exactly what I needed it to. The colour it gives isn’t as perfectly bronzed as my favourite fake tan mousse – it’s instead more sheer – but on the plus side you can apply it with your hands without risking them staining, it’s easy to create an even finish (just rub in well), and the colour is instant.
On the minor down side, it does take a couple of minutes to dry (don’t go immediately squeezing into any skintight white clothing) and, like make-up, may transfer slightly if you get sweaty or wet. However, for better-looking limbs in a flash, I’ll be reaching for this on repeat this week.
Another similar product is Vita Liberata’s Body Blur, now down from £33 to £26. 40. It’s bee a while since I tried this but, from memory, it’s slightly thicker than the This Works one, and more of a matte finish instead of a subtly glistening one.
For a long-lasting bronze, however, Isle of Paradise Glow Clear Self Tanning Mousse, £19. 95, takes a bit more time and effort but doesn’t transfer and lasts for a week.
