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Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse

St. Tropez

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What it is: An advanced, no-fuss formula for a light sun-kissed glow in just one hour or a deep, dark bronze hue in as little as three hours.

What it does: You can customize this mousse to suit your needs. Leave on for one hour for a healthy glow, two hours leaves you with a golden bronze and three hours creates a dark tan.

How to use: Pump the mousse onto the applicator mitt (sold separately) and apply in light sweeping motions, starting from your legs and working your way up. Wait 1-3 hours depending on your desired shade then rinse off the tinted guide color with warm water only. After showering, your skin will have a light color but the self tan actives will continue to work for up to eight hours, developing and deepening into your chosen shade of tan that lasts for days.

  • Mousse only. Mitt sold separately.
  • Item #869337
  • Core Product ID 333337HE86

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St. Tropez

Founded in 1993, St. Tropez specializes in head-to-toe self-tanning products that are perennial favorites among celebrities and beauty editors. Known for its great-smelling, non-streaking, ultra-hydrating formulas, St. Tropez brings you the sun-kissed magic of the Riviera, delivering quality and excellence in every product it makes.

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(519)5194.6 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Mar 10, 2025

Good beginner self tan

I don't self tan often, but when I do St. Tropez is my go to. This was the first self tan I used as an adult and I'll continue to use it. I am a very pale person and leaving it on for an hour makes me look like I'm alive and not a ghost. If I want to look like I've been out in the sun, I'll leave it on for close to 2 hours. The color usually lasts about a week and it's easy to layer it when I need a touch up. I also like the scent relative to other fake tans. I stayed away from self tan for a long time because of the horrible smell. But St Tropez has a light smell that lingers for the first day and doesn't destroy my nostrils.
alenaiv
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Most helpful critical review

Apr 11, 2026

Doesnt deliver

Really disappointed not only does it take nearly half an hour for it to not feel sticky but after 2 hours i wash it off and low and behold not really noticeable at all and i have fair skin i dont go in the sun so u would think it would show up
Emjeg

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Mar 10, 2025

Good beginner self tan

I don't self tan often, but when I do St. Tropez is my go to. This was the first self tan I used as an adult and I'll continue to use it. I am a very pale person and leaving it on for an hour makes me look like I'm alive and not a ghost. If I want to look like I've been out in the sun, I'll leave it on for close to 2 hours. The color usually lasts about a week and it's easy to layer it when I need a touch up. I also like the scent relative to other fake tans. I stayed away from self tan for a long time because of the horrible smell. But St Tropez has a light smell that lingers for the first day and doesn't destroy my nostrils.
alenaiv
8found this helpful
Aug 28, 2024

Gorgeous color! 5/5

Honestly shocked this has been rated so low… I got this at Nordstrom’s and will never use another self tanner again. It’s a solid 5/5 for me for color (gives a beautiful glow and dries super fast). I left it on for 3 hours and was perfect.
Addison_Brook
Size purchased:
1.7 oz
8found this helpful
Feb 25, 2025

Sunkissed Skin Perfection

This is the only self tanner I ever use. I apply the night before I need the tan and rinse next morning. It leaves my skin perfectly tanned. No blotching or streaks. Has a nice scent to it as well.
BreeGamarro
Size purchased:
3.3 oz
5found this helpful
Jan 1, 2025

Great bronzer for skin with color

This is the best self-tanner I have ever used. I have olive toned skin and this gives my skin a bronze tone.
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DMCDMV
3found this helpful
Aug 31, 2024

Best tanner I have ever used

I put the self tanner on for about an hour then I take a shower. I end up with a great even tan. I have tried MANY self tanners over the years and this one is by far the best. With other tanners, you have to leave the lotion on for at least six hours before washing it off. With this tanner, you put it on for one hour or two hours and then wash it off. Immediately you have some tan, but it gets darker over the next six hours. You’re free from wearing self tanner for hours and hours and and getting it all over your sheets and clothing.
rocketcat
Size purchased:
6.7 oz
3found this helpful
Aug 1, 2026

It works beautifully but...

I would give this 5* if it had better instructions with it. The product works great. I just wish there were more directions for aftercare and rinsing instructions. Can I use soap, what water temperature is best for the initial rinsing? The FAQ section on the St. Tropez website is woefully lacking in this respect. Please update site and bottle label with better after application care instructions.
Nicole9r