First of all, I want to highlight that just because I don’t like fake tan doesn’t mean I haven’t tried countless formulas. So believe me when I say that I have never tried anything like Aero. Unlike messy foams and streaky lotions, this particular formula is aerated, dense and more whipped than traditional foam.
Not only does this make it extremely easy to apply (it doesn’t drip or leak anywhere), it also means it goes on smoothly, almost like butter. I also noticed that it doesn’t cling to dry patches or leave a sticky residue, unlike others I’ve tried in the past. Once I had applied one layer over my entire body, I realised that actually, the whole application process was quite therapeutic and—dare I say it—enjoyable.
As I got on with my day and let the tan develop, I noticed that the guide colour was turning quite a sickly shade of green and reminded myself that a perfect fake tan formula is simply too good to be true. With very low expectations, around eight hours later, just before bed, I hopped in the shower to rinse it all off. However, as I dried my legs, I noticed that actually, my skin looked almost golden. Forget the orange tones that you might currently associate with a fake tan—this stuff left behind a deep, golden shade of brown that genuinely had me looking like I had spent a few days on Bondi Beach. I went to bed content.
It’s needless to say that the next day had me receiving countless “Have you been on holiday?” questions. Since that moment, I haven’t looked back. I have gone through countless bottles and have even started dipping my toe into other formulas too. While none compare, I regard Bondi Sands Aero as the product that finally convinced me that fake tan isn’t actually the worst thing ever, and for that, I’m eternally grateful.