Review: St Tropez Bronzing Spray Self Tan

I admit, I am a tanning addict. I love to be bronze all year long. I am quite loyal to my Garnier summer body but often experiment with other brands.

Let's go into detail on the St Tropez bronzing spray self tan...

What is says on the product: This super fine self tanning spray delivers the ultra even, ultra smooth all over tan you've always wanted. Infused with conditioning aloe vera and long lasting colour. You'll have a perfectly natural looking tan in an instant. our innovative fragrance technology helps to take away the tell tale tanning aroma to make way for a beautiful subtle, yet refreshing fragrance.

Directions: Exfoliate, moisturise dry areas, hold can roughly 6" away from skin and spray all over, blend in if needed, wait until touch dry to get dressed, do not sweat or get wet for at lest 4 hours, finally shower to reveal your golden tan.

What do I think? At first I was unsure if this product delivered an instant tan or one that developed over the hours. I have come to the conclusion that it does both. The tan that develops over the hours is tinted on application, but not as obvious as their mousse formula. However, I put a white towel down on the floor whilst applying but there was no residue on it. weird? There must be some kind of chemicals that only activate on the skin?!

ADVANTAGES: I followed almost all directions (I didn't blend in, I didn't think it was necessary) and within a few hours I looked like I had just returned from an exotic holiday.
The colour result was a lovely golden bronze, that looked even and natural. Yes, there are a lot of products that deliver this result, but the thing that separates this from the rest for me is the application. I mean, my hands and feet are the same colour, no streaks or tell tell lines and I didn't have to blend anything in or wash my hands. The aerosol spray can makes application quick, and fuss free. Furthermore, this formula didn't break me out, I have had severe breakouts with the St Tropez everyday gradual face tan and was actually really scared to use this but thankfully, it's OK - Phew! Also, I don't stink :) I actually smell quite fresh. I have come to the conclusion that "spray" packaging is "my" thing, hence the reason I love my garnier summer body spray tan so much.

DISADVANTAGES: I did cough quite a bit as the fumes and initial scent get a bit much in a small room, make sure you have a window or a door open whilst applying. There was a tiny bit of transfer onto my pj's so I would recommend wearing dark clothing if applying before bed.

Would I buy this again? Yes, but I wouldn't use it all the time, purely because it retails for approx £20, I would save it for special occasions.

Have you tried this? If so, what do you think? I was sent quite a few products from St Tropez and this was the only product that stood out for me. Also, are there any other "spray" tanning products out there that you recommend?