Bronzing drops are my go-to for giving skin a sun-kissed glow with minimal effort. Unlike semi-permanent facial tanners, these instant formulas can be built up for your desired shade before being washed off at the end of the day (perfect for fake tan commitment-phobes).
Drunk Elephant’s D-bronzi drops are responsible for the craze, but all the biggest brands have launched alternatives in the last year, from Isle of Paradise’s sunny serum to Elf’s bronzing drops.
Boasting a serum-like consistency, these formulas are packed with skincare benefits to hydrate and smooth skin. Quick and easy to apply (use a brush just like you would a foundation), they act as a priming layer beneath make-up but also double up as a liquid bronzer when applied as cheek contour.
Versatile and fuss-free, bronzing drops are my secret to a year-round tan. I’ve tried dozens of formulas – including Jones Road and Revolution’s takes – but I always return to Drunk Elephant’s cult product.
My only gripe? The price. A tiny 30ml tube will set you back £34. So, when I saw Essence had launched a £3.95 alternative, I had to try it out in time for summer. The budget buy is powered by glycerin and vitamins to hydrate the skin while brushing it with a sun-kissed glow. Taking evident inspiration from Drunk Elephant, even the white tube and golden brown lid look the same.
How we tested
I applied Essence’s new bronzing drops just like I do Drunk Elephant’s, using a brush to buff the product evenly across my face with a little extra of the formula around my cheekbones. Considering how easily it glided onto my skin, the look and feel of the formula and how long-lasting it was, here’s my verdict on Essence’s drop of sunshine bronzing drops.
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Senior writer Daisy is an expert on every style of fake tan, covering everything from graduals to mousses and bronzing drops. Besides using fake tan herself, Daisy has rounded up the best fake tans and face tans, as well as writing several individual reviews for tanners, including St Tropez and Bare by Vogue.
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