Discover everything you need to know about tanning drops including when to use them, how long they take to develop and how to make them last.
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Darlings, tanning drops are one of my ultimate beauty secrets for achieving a sun-kissed, lit-from-within complexion that doesn’t compromise the health of your skin in the same way that sunbathing does!
Infused with radiance-boosting, skin-plumping, hydrating skincare ingredients and clinically proven tan-enhancing molecules, Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Island Glow Easy Tanning Drops are my first self-tanning innovation that gives you a seamless, buildable, Ibiza-inspired bronzed glow that lasts.
Read on to discover everything you need to know about self-tanning drops including how to get self-tanner off your hands, how to make self-tanning drops last, how long tanning drops take to activate and more.
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Prevention is better than cure, darlings! Always wash your hands immediately after using Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Island Glow Easy Tanning Drops to avoid any tan developing on your hands. But if you do forget, I recommend using an acid face toner to remove any unwanted stains.
Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Island Glow Easy Tanning Drops are long-lasting, giving you a beautifully bronzed complexion that lasts 4 days!* Factors that affect how long your tan lasts include exfoliating products and excessive sun exposure. As it increases skin turnover, the use of retinol can also impact how long your tan lasts. To get around this, increase your use of tanning drops to keep your tan maintained!
After applying Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Island Glow Easy Tanning Drops, your Ibiza-inspired island glow will last 4 days*! To help your tan last, be sure to keep up your AM and PM research-powered skincare rituals for skin that looks and feels healthy, hydrated and glowing. All the steps in your skincare routines are important, but moisturising is key to keeping your tan well-maintained and long-lasting.
Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Island Glow Easy Tanning Drops can be applied under, mixed in with, or on top of your magic moisturiser! For best results, I always recommend mixing my Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Island Glow Easy Tanning Drops with my Charlotte’s Magic Cream or Magic Water Cream moisturiser to ensure an even and seamless application that lasts!
Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Island Glow Easy Tanning Drops can be applied as part of your existing morning or evening magic skincare routine. Apply them in the morning and watch your tan develop in just 6-8 hours* or apply them as part of your night-time skincare ritual to wake up with a gorgeous glow!
When it comes to applying tanning drops, the more drops you apply, the darker your finish! Simply use my GLOW-O-METER as a guide to how many drops of Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Island Glow Easy Tanning Drops to apply for the perfect personalised tan…
Tilbury Tip: Perfect your tanning drop application technique with the help of my How to Use Tanning Drops guide.
Tanning drops work best when applied on clean, dry and healthy-looking skin. With Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Island Glow Easy Tanning Drops Beautiful Skin Island Glow Easy Tanning Drops in your routine, I always recommend exfoliating your skin at least once a week using my Super Radiance Resurfacing Facial acid exfoliator. This will help to remove dead skin cells so that your tan glides on smoothly and lasts for longer!
Tilbury Tip: For magic skin day and night, always keep up your research-powered skincare rituals. My guide to the correct skincare routine order for skincare products tells you everything you need to know about maximising the benefits of your skincare products!
Once you’ve applied Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Island Glow Easy Tanning Drops, your tan will develop in 6-8 hours*! Watch as your glow develops over the day after applying your tanning drops in the morning, or apply in the evening to wake up with a beautiful bronzed complexion.
Tanning drops can be applied as often as you like to create your perfect tan finish! I recommend applying Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Island Glow Easy Tanning Drops every 4-6 days as part of your morning or evening skincare ritual. If you want a deeper bronzed finish, you can apply the drops more frequently.
Darlings, Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Island Glow Easy Tanning Drops are transfer-resistant and won’t stain your sheets! But to ensure your sheets stay clean after using tanning drops as part of your evening skincare ritual, I recommend completing your skincare routine at least an hour before bed. This will ensure that your skincare and tanning drops have been fully absorbed to help your sheets stay stain-free!
Tanning drops can be applied as often as you require to build your desired tan. Once you’ve achieved your perfect finish with Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Island Glow Easy Tanning Drops, reduce the number of tanning drops you use each day to maintain your gorgeous glow with no patches in sight!
After using Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Island Glow Easy Tanning Drops, I recommend leaving your tan to develop for 6-8 hours before continuing your normal skincare routine. Once your tanning drops have fully absorbed, my Take It All Off makeup remover can be used alongside them without removing your golden glow. If you want to remove your tanning drops sooner, you can use exfoliating products to speed up the fading process.
I recommend applying your tanning drops after you’ve showered and cleansed your face. Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Island Glow Easy Tanning Drops will then absorb over 6-8 hours* to develop your desired tan! Once your tan has developed, you can continue your regular skincare routine including washing your face with my Magic Hydration Revival Cleanser. Don’t worry darlings, washing your face will not remove Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Island Glow Easy Tanning Drops!
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With over 30 years experience, Charlotte Tilbury MBE is the world's number 1 makeup artist and British beauty entrepreneur. Charlotte established Charlotte Tilbury Beauty in 2013, which is now a record-breaking beauty brand that has won over 400 awards.
