We tried the new Bellamianta Tanning Serum and it's an absolute game changer for tan lovers

As a self-confessed fake tan lover, I'm always open to trying new brands, but I do tend to go back to the brands that I love and think work best with my skin type.

As such, I've been a Bellamianta tanning fan for years now, there's something about their formulations that just guarantees a flawless tan with an even, streak-free wear-off as well.

When the Co Tyrone-based brand launched their brand new Tanning Serum last week, I'll admit I was very intrigued, but also a little hesitant. Not for any negative reason but for something that I personally rely upon when doing my tan, and that's a guide colour. I've had too many fake tan disasters in the past, so my go-to tan products now always have a guide colour.

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But this product intrigued me for a number of reasons, the first one being I'd never tried a tan serum before, and after reading about the skin-loving ingredients it contained I knew I had to give it a try.

Enriched with natural ingredients like the hydrating Hyaluronic Acid, keeping your skin plump and luminous, Niacinamide to lock in moisture and keep you feeling velvety soft and Vitamin B5, the serum is designed to soothe and balance your skin, making it ideal for even the most sensitive skin types, which had me sold as I do have sensitive skin, particularly on my face.

I opted for the dark shade and applied in the usual way with a new Bellamianta tanning mit. I had no need to be concerned that there wasn't a guide colour, the serum when applied gave a light glow on the skin so you could still clearly see where you had tanned and where you still needed to apply.

While applying it to my skin, the first thing I realised was just how luxurious it felt, I honestly felt like I was giving my skin a huge drink of water as it felt so nourishing and hydrating. As a regular fake tan wearer, I feel I have to constantly apply lots of moisturiser to stop it from drying out, but this product honestly felt like it was doing both for me.

Another thing that struck me was just how fast it dried into my skin, it was almost instantaneous and no sticky feeling which I hate, especially as I'm usually a night-time tanner.

It also smells divine, no biscuit smell here ladies, just a subtle coconut scent that just screams summer.

When I woke the next morning I couldn't believe the results, a natural, flawless, skin-kissed glow and no patches! It's a really subtle, colour, not over-powering, just like I'd been in the sun and achieved a lovely natural glow!

Bellamianta continue to knock it out of the park when it comes to tan and beauty products but the tanning serum is one of my favourites to date. After treating my skin to what felt like a spa experience, I know this will become one of my regular tanning purchases.

Bellamianta Tanning Serum retails at £23.00 and is available from bellamianta.com and stockists nationwide.

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