Self Glow by James Read
Sun Drenched Express Tan Mousse
- Overview
- Choosing your shade
- How to use
- Ingredients
- Sustainable Packaging
- About the brand
Highlights
Suitable for
All skin types
Why we stand behind it
A biotech-driven skincare express tan in a featherlight mousse that transforms skin in just one hour.
Engineered to flood the skin in intense hydration, it delivers a flawless, natural glow that lasts up to seven days and fades evenly, like a week back from Capri.
Key ingredients
Eau de Source ™ 10%
Hydrosella ™ 3%
Hydration Complex 1%
Cacao Extract 0.05%
Plant Based DHA 8%
this product meets
The Credo Clean Standard™
Every product we offer meets our industry leading standards for safety and sustainability.
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Cruelty Free
What is an undertone?
An undertone is the color beneath the surface of your skin, which never changes (even with a tan). There are three types of undertones:
Pink/Cool
I see red or pink undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin burns easily, but barely tans.
My skin looks better in silver jewelry than gold.
Neutral
I see both pink and yellow undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin sometimes burns and sometimes tans.
My skin looks good in both gold and silver jewelry.
Yellow/Warm
I see yellow or golden undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin rarely burns, but tans easily.
My skin looks better in gold jewelry than silver.
Find your shade match
Take our 1 minute quiz and get matched to real people with your skin tone and type.
Usage
- Dispense onto your SUNMITT, start at your neck and work down your body, gently butting it in the skin.
- Finish with your hands and feet for the final touch. Take extra care to blend well on the wrists, ankles and knees for a flawless, streak-free finish.
- Allow to develop between to 3 hours, depending on your desired depth of glow. Rinse off well.
Pro-tip
Glow effect: Sun Drenched provides an express tan, which develops in one hour to give you a natural glow.
Leave on for up to three hours for a deeper result.
Full ingredient list
Aqua (Water), Maris Aqua (Sea Water), Dihydroxyacetone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Ethoxydiglycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Erythrulose, Sodium Metabisulfite, Erythritol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Parfum (Fragrance), Chlorphenesin, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Amyl Salicylate, Linalyl Acetate, CI 14700 (Red 4), CI 19140 (Yellow 5), CI 42090 (Blue 1)
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Self Glow by James Read
Self Glow by James Read is skincare-first sunless tanning. Powered by advanced skincare actives, vegan formulas, and a commitment to sustainability, it delivers a glow that feels as good as it looks—effortless, radiant, and nourishing. James Read is a sunless tanning expert with over two decades of experience and a legendary reputation as The King of Tanning. His signature golden touch has graced icons like Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, and Kate Moss, and he’s been trusted by designers such as Tom Ford and Burberry for fashion shows and editorial shoots. Over the years, James’s eponymous brand earned more than 35 beauty awards and a devoted global following—but he didn’t stop there. As the tanning category evolved, so did his vision. He trained as an esthetician to deepen his skincare expertise and reimagine what modern, natural-looking tanning could be. Self Glow is the result—an elevated collection designed to work with all skin tones and types, delivering a customizable glow on your terms.
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