Marc Inbane

Marc Inbane - Perle de Soleil

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It’s November, the leaves are turning glorious hues of bronze, red and orange. However, our skin at The Amazing Blog has that grey ‘city pallor’ and is much in need of some help to get back its healthy summer glow. We were thrilled to receive some ‘sun beads’ from one of our favourite award-winning tanning brands Marc Inbane, where these ‘Perle de Soleil’ are easy to incorporate into our everyday skincare regime adding a golden shimmer to the complexion.

Marc Inbane was founded in 2012 in the Netherlands by a trio whose names  INgo, BArt and NEle form a portmanteau to cleverly become the brand name ‘INBANE’.  Marc Inbane is a tanning brand that we first introduced with their traveling set here and is a brand that we have kept a steady eye on as they grow. They have created a safe premium tanning brand that has innovative formulas that allows the consumer to achieve a healthy and natural-looking glow all-year-round. Their products are suitable for all skin types and tones; they’re vegan, cruelty-free and don’t contain any parabens, silicones or sulphates. And most importantly, dermatologically tested and EU compliant. Their products are award-winning and now retailed in over 40 countries, they’re also used by leading make-up artists and recommended by dermatologists.

Perle de Soleil was launched in 2018 and has been developed based on a four-fold tanning technology that uses an airless drop dosage system.  This particular award-winning unisex product is probably the easiest self-tanning product that we have tried in ages, as it integrates seamlessly into daily skincare. All you need to do to achieve that lost summer glow is mix a few drops of Perle de Soleil with your day cream. The convenient ‘one drop’ applicator allows you to create that custom sun-kissed look with the intensity that you want. The brand suggests using 2 to 3 drops to subtly enhance skin colour, or 4-5 drops to create a medium tan and 5+ drops if you are going for a full-on sun-drenched look. You can also progressively increase the number of drops if you want to give the illusion this winter of returning from the sunny ski slopes. The product is quick and takes about 3 hours to work its magic, lasting up to 3 or 4 days, giving the skin a natural look. After this, you can shower, sleep, go out in the sun, (with an SPF of course, perhaps mixed with these drops?)  Two quick reminders: (1) Don’t forget to exfoliate your skin before using a self-tanning product to prepare the skin and rid it of those pesky dead skin cells to leave the skin a silky smooth blank canvas. (2) Wash your hands after applying or you’ll end up with orange palms! The product comes in a sealed airless sleek 15ml black tube which allows for a long shelf life without preservatives. We recommend including this in your next beauty shopping list, where you can purchase it here for € 34.95. it’s another one of our #amazingfinds as it’s cost-effective and lasts up to an astonishing four months, which in our view is excellent value.

Travel Set - Friday Favourites

Finally, it’s the summer holiday! We have waited the whole year for this moment. Yet, here at the Amazing Blog, summer doesn’t mean it is time for us to slack off. That’s why we have compiled a special collection of products for you that we think are absolute essentials for your summer holiday.

We know that at the beginning of summer all anyone can think about is getting that perfect tan but your skin has yet to see the sun. For that reason, we were really excited to discover Marc Inbane’s glamorous Travel Set, which includes a luxury hand-made clutch, a natural tanning spray of 50ml, and a kabuki brush. The brush is included to make the application process of the spray tan easier, especially when applying it to the contours of your face.

For your convenience, the tanning spray is fast-drying and leaves no marks or streaks. It is also safe to use frequently so that you can maintain your golden skin for however long you please. Another great trait is that it is enriched with nourishing vegetable-based ingredients, such as, Aloë Vera and Ginkgo. However, the highlight of this travel set is the astounding brush, designed by a team of leading professional make-up artists, that everyone passionate about beauty needs to own. It is suitable for all skin types, does not lose its bristles, and is multifunctional i.e. you can apply foundation with it too. Look bikini ready before you’ve even been in one with this tanning travel set for £32.50 here.

Who wants to pay for overweight-luggage? No one! Take some weight off your luggage by travelling with the Holiday in Greece’ travel set from Korres, which is suitable for cabin luggage too. The set includes two unique shower gels, one with a Basil Lemon scent, and the other Guava Guayaba. These gels have a long-lasting moisturising affect, as they contain wheat proteins that create a defensive film on the skin. 

There is also two moisturising body milks with the same scents that are enriched with vitamins and skin energy boosting agents. Finally, to top it all off there is one gentle, Aloë and Ditanny, shampoo for normal hair that is suitable for everyday use.

Try the ‘Holiday in Greece’ set here for £19.

After you’ve applied your fresh new tan, you cannot just neglect the part of you that everybody can always see: Your hands! Thankfully, we came across the Lily of the Valley manicure collection from Heathcote & Ivory that comes with a full-sized hand cream, cuticle cream, and a nail file. Not to mention the cute keepsake tin that all the products come in. 

All the products included in this set have no artificial colours and are paraben free. With the crisp, sweet pea-citrus scent inspired by romance, this manicure collection has a seamless summery smell perfect for when you are on holiday.

Achieve a flawless manicure for £11 here.