Holiday in A Bottle

With the insufferable weather that the UK can bring, finding a boost in complexion can be null + void. Time Bomb Cosmetics have created Holiday in a Bottle that is aimed to give an instant, healthy-looking sun tanned boost for pale, ashen “indoor” complexions. Okay I’m pale for being bi-racial and definitely need help in the complexion boosting department.

I’ve been using the shade ‘Suntanned’, described to give a translucent, sunny bronze it comes in a 30ml pump bottle, the cream at first looks slightly grey/lilac shade but develops on contact with the skin into a more natural brown appearance as it adjusts with your own complexion so it doesn’t look crazy. It washes off just like tinted moisturiser so keep in mind, it’s not a self-tanner, foundation or stain. I’ve used this a handful of times now and I apply it before my foundation (like a primer) although I have used this alone when I just want to go without makeup and want some colour, so I don't scare people. I’d reach for Holiday in a Bottle. I make sure to blend it all over the face down onto the neck. I don’t use more than 1 – 2 pumps but that is personal preference.

All in all it’s a hit for me, without a doubt. Anything that can boost my complexion and not turn me orange / red – thumbs up. I think it works better more so alone than with foundation for me as the foundation plays down the complexion boost.

It’s also available in Sunkissed for lighter, honeyed sunny glow.

Purchase:Holiday in a Bottle £30

Sample.