Keep your glow this Christmas
With party season on the horizon, one of Ireland’s leading luxury tanning brands is bringing its signature radiance into the festive season.
The award winning Bellamianta’s winter skin-loving routine is designed for long nights, bold plans, and a tan that truly goes the distance.
From skin-smoothing prep to hydrating formulas and light-catching finishes, founder Linda Stinson is eager to share her expert guide to achieving and maintaining a flawless glow all season long.
Step one: prep your skin for perfection. “Tan clings to dry patches, so smooth, hydrated skin is the secret to that flawless finish,” says Linda.
Start the night before with the Glycolic Body Scrub (RRP €18) to gently buff away dead skin cells or remnants of old tan. Team it with the Luxury Exfoliating Mitt (RRP €9.99) for next-level smoothing and circulation-boosting benefits.
“Always exfoliate 24 hours before tanning – not the same day,” advises Linda. “It gives your skin time to settle and helps your colour develop evenly.”
Step two: bronze it up. Once your skin is perfectly prepped, it’s time to glow up. Bellamianta’s tanning collection is packed with skin-nourishing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and fruit extracts, ensuring your tan looks as good as it feels.
“If you're short on time, go for the mousse or liquid – the guide colour makes it so easy,” says Linda. “You’ll never miss a spot, especially if you’re tanning late the night before a party.”
Step three: elevate that glow. With your base tan perfected, it’s time to add a little festive glow. Use the Illuminating Body Elixir (RRP €23.99) as a liquid shimmer for arms, legs, and collarbones that gives candlelight skin in seconds. Apply with hands or a fluffy body brush for a seamless finish. For extra radiance, layer a shimmer bronzer, like Bellamianta’s Illuminating Bronzing Powder (RRP €25) over your tan.
Step four: keep it fresh. A gorgeous tan doesn’t end after one application: it’s all about maintenance. After your tan has developed, apply an oil-free moisturiser such as the Butter Me Up Body Butter (RRP €19.99) daily to keep skin hydrated and extend your colour’s life. Every few days, use the Gradual Tanning Moisturiser (RRP €21.99) to top up your glow and maintain that fresh, bronzed tone.
“The secret to a long-lasting, natural-looking tan is all in the care,” says Linda. “Hydration, gentle exfoliation, and the right formula, that’s how you keep that glow going all winter long.”
So, whether you’re after a subtle, sun-kissed warmth or a deep, party-ready bronze, Bellamianta’s range delivers a radiant, streak-free finish that lasts.