I Usually Dread Applying Self-Tan—But Three Warriors Has Completely Won Me Over

This was the first product I tried from the brand, and it did not disappoint. First off: it doesn’t have the usual biscuit-y fake tan smell (which I find especially important for products I use on my face), plus the non-comedogenic formula means it doesn’t break me out. As someone with super sensitive, acne-prone skin, this is a real win for me. To use, I mix a few drops with my usual moisturiser and apply to my face as usual, making sure to blend it into my hairline and neck. Since I’ve started using this stuff, I have no need for foundation or concealer—it evens out my skin tone, blurs redness and pigmentation and gives my face a filter-like finish.

This is Three Warriors’ best-selling product, and it’s clear to see why. As a gradual tanning product, it's pretty hard to make a mistake, as the effect is subtle and can be built up slowly—I usually use it over two or three days to reach my desired colour, which lasts about a week on my skin. It’s no secret that I’m not a fan of the self-tan smell, but this actually smells good, and it’s a genuinely good body moisturiser too.

Removing tan has always been a pain point for me, but this sand scrub is genuinely a joy to use. It smells sweet and creamy—like summer in a bottle—and feels incredibly hydrating thanks to the blend of nourishing oils. The scrub particles—a mixture of walnut shell and Tasmanian sand—provide a thorough scrub without aggravating my sensitive skin, and the creamy formula rinses off easily with running water. It’s perfect for removing any remaining tan and prepping the skin before my next application.

We’re huge fans of tanning waters here at MCUK, and Three Warriors’ iteration is absolutely stunning. If you’re after a low-effort tanning product that’s subtle enough to use every day, this mist infused with Tasmanian spring water and hydrating oils is a great option. As a self-proclaimed clumsy girl, I appreciate the super-fine mist application, which is almost impossible to get wrong–I simply spray it on my face and pat it in. You can use the buffing brush if you want to ensure it’s blended in properly, but it’s so lightweight and subtle that I don’t usually find it necessary. It applies evenly across my face and décolletage, and I often spritz some on my shoulders and arms now that the weather is getting warmer and I’m starting to expose more skin.

Next on my list to try is this hydrating serum, which combines powerful active ingredients with a golden tint. With ingredients like niacinamide, hydrolysed collagen, hyaluronic acid, and saccharide isomerate, this clever serum helps to strengthen the skin barrier, boost skin elasticity, and enhance moisture retention.

For more of an intense, express tan, Three Warriors’ self-tan mousse is perfect. Reviewers say it’s easy to apply, fast-absorbing, and leaves them with a beautifully deep tan with no orange hue whatsoever.