I don't know about you guys but SPF is something that ive recently been concentraiting on and making sure that i add it to my skincare routine.

Since going for a facial in Beauty Bazaar where they took pictures of the deep layers of my skin that showed me the sun damage that I have. It has really made me think twice about leaving the house without any SPF on.

The pictures showed me the damage that i already have and how over the years if i didn't start using SPF how my skin would look.
This honestly shocked me because im not a sun worshiper and never sit out in the sun and always thought that the SPF 15 in my Day Cream and Makeup was enough.. I was wrong.

Although the damage isn't that severe its defiantly something that i want to change. The woman who done my facial told me that working in a place with strong lighting (A Store, Office based jobs ) can really damage my skin too and that is why even though im not in the sun a lot but i am exposed to lighting that i need to add a stronger SPF into my skincare.
So i will be using this all year round.. Remember an SPF is not just for summer and sunny days





I'm sure we are all aware by now I'm totally 100% obsessed with self tan. I'm not one to go and sit out in the sun , other than the fact that its harmful i find it just so boring even on holiday i can only lie on the sun lounger for 15 Minutes tops. I have skin the same shade as milk and I'm really quite fair. I like using tan to just take the edge off, make me feel more confident or just to look super sun kissed. I'm not afraid to go dark either.
So when the lovely team from make believe tan got in contact with me to try out a few of their products i jumped at the chance.

With the summer months upon us false tan is the best way for a safe sun kissed look.

"Our passion for developing a skin-caring, tanning range specifically for the UK market resulted in a range of self-tanning and makeup products to complement a diversity of skin types. Our philosophy is simply to make life easier, embrace those little indulgences from time to time and help your inner glow shine through.
The key to our success is our ingredients for beautifully tanned and moisturised skin. After all, a tan just makes us all feel more confident and beautiful both inside and out.
So join us, and become a believer and escape into a world where your inner beauty can shine through with a little help from Makebelieve"

They sent me a spa and polish exfoliator, the dark tanning mousse and the self tan mist.


 


The smell of the products is just Devine. Totally holiday smell sort of tuti fruiti.
The exfoliator isn't so grainy that it is too abrasive i just rub it all over the body to prep the skin ready for tan application. It leaves my skin so soft and smooth . I also use this in between tans to keep my tan fresh but also to stop build up and that horrible scaly skin that can happen with using false tan.

The Tanning mousse is just so easy to apply too. Just a pump or two for each section of my body onto a tanning mitt, and in circular motions I apply it. Again the smell is just amazing and it develops into a nice even natural glow, not at all orange either. I love that it has argan oil in to really nourish the skin because usually i find that self tan can really dry out my skin. Its really convenient too because this tan develops in 2-4 Hours (YAY)

I use the spray tanning mist in-between tans to keep up the glow, just a little spritz all over the skin and rub in with my tanning mitt. Again this has that gorgeous fragrance and develops within 4 hours. This tan is the darkest tan yet that make believe do. So sometimes ile only use this if I'm going on a night out just to amp up the darkness.

Left is with no tan, and right is with a light layer

overall I'm really impressed with this tanning kit, especially the smell, it is honestly the nicest smelling self tan that I have ever used.
At the moment I've got my eyes on the dead sea salt spa and polish it looks amazing and also the luminize skin highlighter.
I love that these products are all paraben free too and so so affordable. At the moment they have a few special offers on and the highlighter that I've just mentioned is currently £2. So for that price its defiantly worth purchasing.


To go and check them out and to buy your own tan click here


Thanks for reading

Alexandra Elizabeth

Although this product was sent to me my opinion is honest and true.