Every Beauty Editor I Know Swears By This Under-the-Radar Product for a Natural-Looking Glow

It's no secret that I love a bronzed, glowing complexion. Read any of my articles, and you'll find me chatting away about the best tanning drops, bronzers, illuminating primers and more, as I'm always on a mission to make my complexion look as if I spend all year in the sunshine. There are a few hero products I rely on, such as Chanel's iconic Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream and the Three Warriors Hydrabronze Face Tan Drops. However, one product I hear editors raving about time and time again is By Terry's Tea to Tan Face & Body.

With summer in full swing, I decided to try it out myself, and wow. I can see why everyone raves about this stuff. It's basically a natural-looking, sunkissed glow in a bottle, with absolutely no developing time. Spritz, blend and go. The best bit? It has a totally matte finish, so you don't have to worry about any shimmer. If you want to learn more about my new ride-or-die, keep on scrolling...

By Terry Tea to Tan Face & Body Review

The Formula

So, how does this magical stuff work? As the name suggests, the formula is infused with red and black tea extracts, alongside an active bio-cherry fruit essence. These extracts temporarily "tan" the skin, adding a bronzed finish whilst also smoothing the complexion. As mentioned, this product doesn't need time to develop. Instead, it comes with a handy guide colour so you know exactly what sort of finish you're getting. In my opinion, this takes all the stress out of using fake tan. The product currently comes in one universal shade, but would add more of a warm, sun-kissed effect to darker skin tones, rather than a very deep tan. I'd love to see a wider range of shades from the brand in the future.

The Application

There are lots of ways to apply By Terry Tea to Tan, but after rigorous testing, I believe I've found the best method for the most natural finish. When it comes to the face, I like to spray a small amount onto the back of my hand, then take a flat bronzing brush and buff the product into my skin. You can apply it all over or focus on the areas where the sun naturally hits, such as the tops of the cheeks, nose and forehead. If I'm tanning my décolletage, I tend to use a similar method. But if I'm doing larger areas of my body, such as my legs, I like to spray it directly onto the skin and use a large brush or my fingertips to blend it in.

The Results

After a week spent inside recovering from a nasty throat infection, it's safe to say that I wasn't looking my best. There might have been a heatwave in London, but my complexion would have anyone thinking it's the middle of winter. For my grand return to the office, I knew I could rely on By Terry's Tea to Tan to bring my skin back to life. I applied it everywhere I would my usual bronzer, and it left me looking suitably sunkissed. It took me about two minutes to take my skin from lacklustre to luminous, and I even skipped foundation thanks to how confident this product made me feel. I love how quick, easy and fuss-free it is, and now I'm struggling to imagine what I ever did without it. Fair play, By Terry, fair play.

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