Review: NKD SKN* Self Tan Products

Hey Guys,

Today I am going to introduce you to some products by NKD SKN and share my thoughts on them. I recieved this products to try out back at the beginning of the summer but am just getting around to reviewing them. I wanted to make sure that my tan was completely gone before trying the self tanner out. For those of you unfamiliar with NKD SKN, it the newest collection of self tan products from Vita Liberata. All of their self tan products are odorless and made with natural ingredients. Vita Liberata is based in Ireland but their products are available at Ulta, Walgreens, and Target!

Gradual Glow Daily Tan Moisturizer in Light $14.50

Here is what is said about this product on the NKD SKN site:

"This gorgeous daily moisturiser with a hint of a tan will give you stunning, soft, smooth and sun kissed NKD SKN. A subtle glow develops over 4 – 8 hours and can be deepened daily. With zero smell, zero transfer onto clothes and organic extracts that hydrate skin for the ultimate natural glow. Designed for all skin tones.

Amazing Extracts

Aloe Vera – Conditions and fights ageing

Shea Butter – Healing and conditioning

Lychee – Revitalises skin with Vitamin C"

http://www.nkdskn.com/product/gradual-glow-daily-tan-moisturiser-light/

This reminded me of the Jergens Natural Glow moisturizer but better! I have used the Jergens one in the past. The color took several uses to show up and it left an orange tint to my skin. I saw results with the NKD SKN Gradual Glow Daily Tan Moisturizer right away. The color showed up the next day after the first use and it was natural looking. My skin didn't look orange. It was also very moisturizing. The only tip I would give is to use sparingly on your elbows and hands because they will develop an orange tint if you use too much or don't wash your hands good enough.

Tinted Tan Liquid in Dark $19.50

Here is what is said about this product on the NKD SKN site:

"Love the beach babe look? Get it in seconds with this dark tinted tan liquid that dries in an instant for the ultimate beach look. Natural extracts will give you super soft skin for a totally flawless finish. Instant bronzing for easy application and a deep, dark, odourless ‘holiday tan’ that guarantees gorgeous NKD SKN and fades without patching. Lasts up to 7 days."

http://www.nkdskn.com/product/tinted-tan-liquid-dark/

This tinted tan liquid was a brown color and applied evenly. The mitt helped create a more even application without getting it all over my hands. I also applied the self tanner to my face. I kept the self tanner on for 5 hours. It didn't have any particular scent and wasn't sticky at all. I probably could have slept with it on but I decided to shower before bed. Overall, I was hoping that I would see more dramatic results. I was only slightly tanner after using the product. I already had a little color left over from my summer tan. I am going to try this self tanner again once I am back to my normal coloring. Maybe the results will me more dramatic. 

Here is a before and after using the NKD SKN Tinted Tan Liquid:

The left picture is before NKD SKN and the right picture is after.

I was really happy that I was given the opportunity to try out these products. I really liked the daily moisturizer and am going to give the tinted tan liquid another chance.

Interested in trying out any NKD SKN self tanning products? You can check them out on their website HERE or at your local Ulta!

Have you tried NKD SKN products before? Which product above interests you the most? Post your comments below!

*I was sent this product for review purposes. However, the thoughts and opinions in this post are my own. I am always 100% honest in my reviews for all products discussed on my blog.

Review: Cocoa Brown 1 Hour Tan Mousse*

Hey Guys,

I'm here to share my thoughts on the Cocoa Brown 1 Hour Tan Mousse. For those of you unfamiliar with Cocoa Brown, it is a line of self tanning products created by Marissa Carter. The line carries everything from self tanners, to body moisturizers, and body scrubs. I got the opportunity to try out the self tanning mouse. Keep reading to hear my thoughts!

I was sent a bottle of the one hour tanning mousse and the self tan applicator mitt.

Cocoa Brown 1 Hour Tan Mousse $13.99

Here is what is said about this product on the Cocoa Brown site:

"– Accelerating ingredients mean that this revolutionary, speedy self-tan develops into a rich Cocoa Brown colour in just 1 HOUR.
– Once rinsed off, your tan will last for between 5 and 7 days.
– Signature Tahitian Gardenia scent-NO fake tan pong!
– Moisturising and kind enough to be used on both face and body.
– Easy to apply mousse, fast-drying, non-stick and fades evenly.
– Vegetable derived DHA and No Parabens = kind to sensitive skin.
– As always Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter tan is brown, not orange.

Colour Varies between light and dark depending on how long you leave the tan on before showering.

1 HOUR = Light Glow

2 HOURS= Medium Glow

3 HOURS= Dark Glow"

http://www.cocoabrown.ie/

Here is what the tanning mousse looks like:

Cocoa Brown Pink Tanning Mitt $6.99

Cocoa Brown One Hour Tan Mousse won the following awards:

WINNER RSVP Magazine Beauty Awards 2013 – ‘Best Tan For Body’

WINNER IMAGE Magazine Beauty Awards 2014 – ‘Best Tanning Innovation’

WINNER BEAUT.IE Awards 2014- ‘Best Fake Tan’

WINNER RSVP Magazine Beauty Awards 2014 – ‘Best Tan For Body’

WINNER U Magazine 2015 – ‘Best Developing Tan’

WINNER RSVP Magazine Beauty Awards 2015 – ‘Best Tan For Body’

WINNER REVEAL Magazine Bronze Beautiful Awards 2015 – ‘Top 60 Minute Formula’

Onto my thoughts:

I was really excited to try out this tanning mouse since I was looking pretty pastey. The mouse applied very evenly and you could tell right away where you applied it. It gave you instant color. I kept the tanning mousse on for 3 hours to try to develop the darkest color. You could definitely see my skin darkening as time went on. I did find the tanning mousse a little bit sticky the longer I kept it on. I was pretty dark once the three hours were up. When I got in the shower after the three hours, alot of the color washed off. I still had an obvious tan to my skin but nothing nearly as dramatic as how I looked with the mousse still on my skin. My tan looked even and not orange at all. The product bottle said that the product was gentle enough to use on your face so I put the tanning mousse on my face as well. It added a nice hit of color to my face.

Cocoa Brown recently came out with a 1 Hour Tan Mousse in Dark. I think that if I had the choice, I probably would prefer that over the original in the hopes of getting an even darker tan. I think that the original is best for fair to light skin tones. I consider myself light skin toned. As you will see in the pictures below, there is definitely a color difference, I personally would just like an even darker tan which isn't for everyone.

Here are before pictures before I used Cocoa Brown 1 Hour Tan Mousse:

Here is a picture of me with the tanning mouse still on my face:

Here are pictures after I showered and washed off the Cocoa Brown 1 Hour Tan Mousse:

Overall, I liked the Cocoa Brown 1 Hour Tan Mousse. I would recommend it to fair skin tones or light skinned people that only want a light tan. I would suggest trying the 1 Hour Tan Mousse in Dark for medium skin tones or light skinned people that want a more dramatic tan.

Have you tried Cocoa Brown 1 Hour Tan Mousse? What is your favorite self tanner? Post your comments below!

*I was sent these products for review purposes. However, the thoughts and opinions in this post are my own. I am always 100% honest in my reviews for all products discussed on my blog.