When Cocoa Brown was initially launched, I was very sceptical of the product. Having spent years planning my tan 3 days in advance between coats, I didn’t see how a product could work in such a short space of time.
Marissa Carter’s 1 hour tan is now a stable in my beauty drawer and one that I could never survive without.
Cocoa Brown is an Irish company and one that has been expanding globally over the past year. Their range is constantly growing and new products being added to the line – all of very good quality at a really great price point.
Yesterday, I picked up the new travel pack which includes the new shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and tan wipes. All products in this kit are brand new but easily recognisable in the signature pink packaging. The shampoo, conditioner and shower gel are the perfect size for an overnight trip, have excellent results and come in a super handy travel pack for your luggage – especially for hand luggage for a flight! They are fragranced with Tahitian Gardenia which is a gorgeous florally scent. The set cost just €7.99 and you can buy yours here.
The Cocoa Brown tanning wipes, again are a new product to the range and they are a super addition. The come in a handy pack of 20 wipes. They do take a few hours to develop so I would recommend using them over night. I used 3 wipes for my upper body – 1 for each arm and 1 for my face, neck and décolletage and they worked a treat. When I woke in the morning, I had a lovely healthy glow – perfect for daytime use. The tanning wipes are also available to purchase individually if you do not want to buy the travel kit and they cost just €3.50 but I found an offer on Cara Pharmacy for just €2.80 here. Grab them while on offer as they will go back up in price soon.
However, the holy grail of the Cocoa Brown range for me, has to be the 1 hour tan. YES – it develops in just 1 hour (however as I like a dark tan, I leave it for approx 4 hours). It is a lightweight odourless mousse that blends very easily. It lasts for about 3-5 days depending on your skin type but I generally give myself a top up on day 2 for a darker colour.
Cocoa Brown stock nationwide and you can get the 1-hour tan here and it retails at just €5.92 as Cara Pharmacy are having their Summer Sale!!!!! Normally I would pay €7.99 at my local pharmacy which is still a brilliant price point.
The tanning mitt is also on offer at just €4.76 here. This tanning mitt is a must have as it is essential for even blending and it does wash very well on a quick wash in the washing machine.
Happy tanning xxx.
