Shine magazine’s editor Collette had the pleasure of experiencing one of the hottest new beauty and tanning treatments available now in the UK – the Amanda Harrington technique. It’s a 3-step system to achieve the perfect and most incredibly flattering safe tan. Here, Collette shares her experience and why she’s now a confirmed devotee of the range…

A natural looking tan or even sun-kissed face can really transform not only our looks but also our mood. However, having tried and tested possibly 100s of self-tanning products and procedures over the last 20 years, perfecting a really natural tone that doesn’t streak or stink (!) is the holy grail of the safe tan.

However, I am thrilled to share that I have now found that tanning holy grail and it’s just genius! As a wonderful bonus the supporting skincare is among my top 10 beauty kit must-haves too. So, what am I so excited about??

The Amanda Harrington London tanning and beauty range is the product of years of creation, experimentation and innovation by Amanda. When the top make-up artist and businesswoman was working on providing a sunless tanning service for her clients she found it difficult to achieve the result she desired with precision and control from traditional spray tan methods.

This is when Amanda began mixing her own bespoke tints and creams for her clients and applying them with her favourite and preferred tool; brushes.

By using brushes, Amanda was able to brush, buff and layer tan onto the skin, enhancing the bone structure for a contoured, streak-free finish. The result of this labour of love was the creation of The Bespoke Body Contouring Technique by Amanda Harrington™. Amanda became one of the industry’s leading innovative sunless tanning experts with her ability to transform and sculpt the body.

Now, after 10 years of research and development Amanda is launching her first range of sunless tanning products, tan-compatible skincare, and tanning brushes so that everyone can achieve a longer lasting, natural, streak-free, sculpted tan at home.

I had the pleasure of experiencing the technique recently and was lucky enough for one of Amanda’s top technicians to actually carry out the 3-step process on me – how’s that for a demo! You can watch the 3-step technique on You Tube here WATCH THE DEMO – it is so easy and so clever that I am now completely converted.

Results…

The best self-tan on the market. I can testify that my tan (I opted for the honey tone) last much longer than the week that Kelly assured me it would last. I followed Amanda’s instructions and moisturised my skin with the range and a good two weeks later my legs and arms were still looking great. I absolutely adore the fragrance too – all the ingredients are brilliantly sourced. This is a beauty range that really is testament to excellent research and there is nothing Amanda has not thought of, including a gentle cleanser for the applicator brushes.

Where can you buy the kit??

Now, you don’t have to be an A-lister to get the Amanda Harrington tan, you can purchase the kits online here BUY ONLINE and shop for them in Harvey Nichols too!! SHOP ONLINE HERE (or in store).

More information: www.amandaharrington.com