Advantages: Easy to apply, even coverage, no streaks, won't make you go orange
Disadvantages: May make you smell a bit like a stale biscuit for a few days after application

...My first experience of St Tropez tanning mousse was approximately 2 years ago when I worked alongside the beauty section within a department store. As part of the promotion within the sunglasses section we all created the summer look, including the use of the St Tropez tan to create that gorgeous beach babe look. Well all I can say is I was very pleasantly surprised. My previous experience of Fake Tan using a pump spray from Garnier left me hideously orange, very much resembling an oompah-loompah from Charlie and the Chocolate factory. Needless to say I was very apprehensive about using fake tan after that point. Prior to tan application, I had to go through all the usual rigour of exfoliation, moisturising and general skin preparation. It's worth noting here that if u plan to defuzz any areas of your body then it's worth doing... Read review

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Advantages: Lovely Natural colour,easy to apply once you have got the hang!
Disadvantages: Price, Guide colour seems to change

...This is by far the best self tan that i have tried. I have tried a few other brands but they are still standing on the shelf in my bathroom half full. I have always been a bit scared of applying self tan and so had never ventured any further than my legs. However whan i bought my bottle of St tropez the results were so good, i had a go at putting it on my full body, and the results were amazing. It can be a bit tricky getting the hang of applying the mousse, but once you have mastered it then it is really easy. My advice would be to use the Body polisher and moisturiser as these are both really nice products, better than any others ive tried. You can buy gift box sets which includes everything in one box - self tan mousse - body polisher and moisturiser. This is what i purchased first to try it out, i now buy them seperately... Read review

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Advantages: Natural looking tan that lasts for several days
Disadvantages: Needs a bit of practice to get just right

...to linger on your skin for days after application. I'm sure it's not that noticible to anyone else, but it is a bit off-putting.). Self-tanning does take a bit of practice to get right, and despite what seasoned users of St Tropez might claim, this product is no different in that sense. The key to good self-tanning I'm afraid is good preparation, patience and precision application. But, I'd like to share my tips with you and hopefully make the experience a little easier. Firstly, don't be fooled into thinking you have to use all the accompanying products available in the St Tropez range. It is very important to exfoliate and mosturise before applying the Whipped Bronze Mousse, but rather than using the St Tropez Body Polisher and Body Moisturizer (as recommended on the tin!), just go with your usual products (if you don't currently use... Read review

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Advantages: Non-streaky, non-tangoed
Disadvantages: MUST exfoliate & moisturise before using

...was enough to convince me that this St Tropez stuff was definitely the fake tan for me, I mean no pain & no peeling, that's got to be good! Now, you're probably wondering when i'm going to get to the mousse version. Well, although the original stuff impressed me, there was no way I was going to keep going through the palaver of mixing it up with the moisturiser before applying it. Well after a bit of web searching I discovered the St Tropez mousse (240ml available on missgroovy.com for £26.99 & in Boots for £30). It claims that it has a streakless, instant colour which dries in just 60 seconds. Well drying in 60 seconds definitely seemed like an improvement, and being mousse I was hoping it would be easier to apply. The mousse comes in a plastic bottle with a pump-dispenser, which is simple to use. So after the exfoliate & moisturise routine... Read review

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Advantages: Errrm...??
Disadvantages: Makes you orange, strips your skin, and steals your money!

...Now, I hate to be the only person in the world to find fault with this product, but I can't resist! St.Tropez, the self-tan of self-tanners, the be-all and end-all, the self-tan of Posh and Cat Deeley alike. Heaven in a bottle, surely? Not really, no. I was drawn to St Tropez after having experienced so many mishaps with cheaper, supposedly inferior brands. Most people have been there; I must have tried at least 10 other products, different brands, different textures and styles. I tried mousses, sprays, lotions, and tissues. I used dark, medium, light, and extra light. The prices varied from 99p to £10, but alas, nothing worked. I felt doomed to be pale and interesting forever more. So, you see, in my state of despair I gave way to the belief that more money = instantly better quality product. As the product was so expensive... Read review

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Advantages: as on review - colour, application, shade range, versatility, blending
Disadvantages: Price but I don't mind paying for excellent goods, smell is a bit weird!

...My mother introduced me to St Tropez when I was 13 years old. I never really used it, other than the occasional dab on my face using the face tanning cream. However, I began using the Tropez range quite often because I am not a fan of sunbeds; having many moles on my body, I am very cautious of UV tanning. My skin is very pale yet this mousse formulation is great and never looks overdone. One time, I applied wayyy too much when I was in a hurry yet it looked quite natural, not the orange baked look I had accidentally excperienced with other brands such as Eco Tan spray. All that is really required is a little scrubbing and exfoliation of the skin beforehand, whether eaely that morning or 10 mins before! Also, moisturiser can come in handy on any rough areas - the tanning mousse, like most others, finds it hard to absorb... Read review

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Advantages: (+) nice texture (+) dries well (+) good on sensitive skin (+) natural or very tanned effect
Disadvantages: (-) quite expensive

...My mother introduced me to St Tropez when I was 13 years old. I never really used it, other than the occasional dab on my face using the face tanning cream. However, I began using the Tropez range quite often because I am not a fan of sunbeds; having many moles on my body, I am very cautious of UV tanning. My skin is very pale yet this mousse formulation is great and never looks overdone. One time, I applied wayyy too much when I was in a hurry yet it looked quite natural, not the orange baked look I had accidentally excperienced with other brands such as Eco Tan spray. All that is really required is a little scrubbing and exfoliation of the skin beforehand, whether eaely that morning or 10 mins before! Also, moisturiser can come in handy on any rough areas - the tanning mousse, like most others, finds it hard to absorb into the skin... Read review

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Advantages: Gives you some colour - better than nothing.
Disadvantages: Expensive, hard to absorb, you still have to rub in.

...~~~~~~~~~~~~~ About St Tropez ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ St Tropez are a leading brand of self tanning products and have been around since 1996. They have a huge range of products from this Bronzing Mist, Mousse to a make up range to compliment your tan. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Why I brought the product ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I have never been a fan of St Tropez products, I have always thought they were over-rated and really not that good, so I know you'll be thinking why did you buy this then? I brought it through pure vanity to tell the truth - I was desperate for a tan and my usual fake tan - Fake Bake had run out, and I didn't want to wait for it to come through the post, as I order on the internet, so I popped into my local salon and picked up a bottle of St Tropez Bronzing Mist. I thought as I'd never used this product so would give... Read review

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Advantages: Natural look, Tinted Lotion, Easy to apply, Good price
Disadvantages: Can be difficult to apply, Can stain your hands, clothes etc

...I have tried many Self Tan products over the past couple of years and had heard that St Tropez was good in many reviews, magazines and from friend's that have used the product themselves, so I thought I had better give it ago. I find using a foam self tan easier than some of the spray versions out in the market. St Tropez gives you a lovely, instant colour which is subtle, so you don't look like you have been rolling around in the mud and you get an instant glow whilst your tan is developing. Another advantage of the tint in this lotion, as it allows you to see where you have applied the lotion, which in turn helps prevent streaks. I would definitely recommend using gloves or a sponge whilst applying this product as the tint in the lotion can be difficult to remove from the palms of your hands. However, if you do stain your hands... Read review

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Advantages: Great colour and very even colour
Disadvantages: Takes time and alot of effort

...St Tropez is a great range that contains all the products needed for a fantastic natural looking all year round tan. It claims to work instantly for a streak less application that will last for days. It comes in an 8oz bottle with a handy pump action, which makes it a lot easier to use. I paid £26.50 for this, which I know does seem like a lot. I initially brought the St Tropez mousse however this brought me out in a rash so I had to discontinue using it. My friend used this lotion so I borrowed a little bit and I didn’t have the same reaction so decided to give it ago. I did love this at first because it brought me out in such a dark tan and I even had one done professionally, which cost £25, I thought after it was a waste of money because it really is easy enough to do it at home and get the same results. This is in my... Read review

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