Golden skin, natural glow, healthy-looking complexion... The dream of a tanned complexion all year round is now accessible, without UV exposure and without risk to the skin. But with tinted lotions, self-tanners, and mousses, how do you find your way? What textures should you choose depending on your goal? This guide is here to help you.
Tinted care or self-tanner: what's the difference?
To achieve a tanned complexion, there are two main families of products with very distinct mechanisms. Understanding the difference means choosing the product that truly meets your expectations.
Tinted care without self-tanning agents provides instant color thanks to natural pigments. The result is visible from the first application, buildable, and fades naturally. No chemical reaction with the skin: the tanned complexion is controlled, without surprises.
Care products with self-tanning agents contain DHA (dihydroxyacetone), a molecule that reacts with epidermal cells to develop a gradual coloration. The tanned complexion intensifies in a few hours and can last several days — ideal for those who want a lasting tan without daily touch-ups.
Eau de Soleil: an instant tanned complexion, without self-tanning agents
Pipette bottle, serum texture, vegan formula with 94.7% natural ingredients... Eau de Soleil is the benchmark tinted care from Vitry's healthy glow range. Without self-tanning agents, it offers a natural tanned complexion on the face and décolleté in a few seconds — no UV, no transfer, and no mask effect.
Available in two shades to suit all preferences, Eau de Soleil allows you to choose the desired finish.
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A Caramel shade, for subtly golden skin. The tanned complexion melts into the skin like a veil of light.
An Espresso shade for an immediate healthy glow effect with a Brown finish. A natural, UV-free tanned complexion.
Coffee extract
Natural pigments
Coconut scent
Deep hydration
Healthy glow effect
Non-comedogenic
With finger or cotton pad
Face & décolleté
Buildable
A formula designed for the skin
What distinguishes Eau de Soleil from a simple tinted lotion is its skincare formula. Hyaluronic acid deeply hydrates the skin, leaving it supple and smooth after each application. Coffee extract, with its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties, cares for the epidermis while the pigments reveal a natural tanned complexion. And to transform each application into a moment of pleasure, a delicate coconut scent invites a sensory journey.
Proven results
Tested under dermatological control on 22 volunteers after 28 days of use, Eau de Soleil has demonstrated its effectiveness.
*Usage test carried out under dermatological control on 22 volunteers — results linked to self-assessment after 28 days of use.
How to apply Eau de Soleil?
A few simple steps are enough to obtain a natural and streak-free tanned complexion.
Prepare your skin.
Apply Eau de Soleil to clean, dry skin. Well-hydrated skin absorbs the product better and guarantees a more even result.
Dose according to the desired effect.
Place a few drops with the pipette onto your finger or a cotton pad, then apply to the face and décolleté in circular motions. For a more intense tanned complexion, layer a second coat after drying.
Focus on strategic areas.
Cheekbones, forehead, temples, and décolleté are the areas that naturally catch the light. Lightly concentrate the product in these areas for a perfectly mimetic sun effect.
Shade 01 or 02?
For a light and golden tanned complexion, choose shade 01 with a subtle caramel finish. For a more pronounced and deep healthy glow effect, opt for shade 02 with an espresso finish — ideal for darker skin tones or to intensify your tan.
Elixir de Soleil: a gradual tan, with self-tanning agents
For those who desire a tanned complexion that lasts, Elixir de Soleil is the ideal product. The only product in the range formulated with self-tanning agents (DHA), this facial serum develops a gradual and natural tan in a few hours, for an even, streak-free result that lasts up to 7 days.
Where Eau de Soleil acts as an immediate and customizable tinted veil, Elixir lays a foundation for a lasting tan. The two products are perfectly complementary: Elixir builds, Eau de Soleil maintains.
Progressive coloration
Natural result
Even, streak-free finish
Up to 7 days of radiance
Serum texture
Hydrating
in a few hours
Buildable
for intensity
How to apply Elixir de Soleil?
For a gradual and even tanned complexion, a few precautions are necessary.
Apply to clean, dry skin.
Unlike Eau de Soleil, Elixir reacts with skin cells: well-prepared and exfoliated skin ensures a more even result and prevents darker areas.
Dose precisely.
Place a few drops with the pipette onto your finger or a cotton pad, and apply in circular motions to the face and décolleté. Do not rub too much on dry areas (around the nose, eyebrows) to avoid unevenness.
Wait to see the result.
The tanned complexion gradually develops over a few hours. For a more intense tan, reapply after 24 hours. The result lasts up to 7 days.
Mousse de Soleil: for a tanned complexion on the body
To complete your healthy glow routine and extend the tanned complexion beyond the face, Mousse de Soleil takes over for the body. A natural tinted body care product without self-tanning agents, its airy texture is easily applied with a finger, cotton pad, or mitt for a smooth, transfer-free finish.
airy mousse
Even finish
No transfer
Hydration
All seasons
No DHA
With finger, cotton
or mitt
Full body
How to choose your healthy glow product?
Immediate result or lasting tan? Face or body? Here's how to choose the right product according to your desires.
Do you want an immediate, daily buildable tanned complexion?
Eau de Soleil is for you. Shade 01 for a discreet golden caramel finish, shade 02 for a more intense espresso effect. Results in a few seconds, no self-tanning agents.
Do you want a tanned complexion that lasts?
Elixir de Soleil is the only product in the range with self-tanning agents. It builds a progressive and natural tan that lasts up to 7 days, without daily touch-ups.
Do you want to combine both for optimal results?
Use Elixir de Soleil 2 to 3 times a week to build the tan base, and Eau de Soleil daily to revive and maintain your tanned complexion. The two products complement each other perfectly.
Are you looking for a body care product?
Mousse de Soleil provides an immediate tanned complexion all over the body in a quick and even application — airy texture, transfer-free finish, no self-tanning agents.
FAQ: All about Vitry's healthy glow products
Is Eau de Soleil a self-tanner?
No. Eau de Soleil is a tinted lotion without self-tanning agents. It provides an immediate tanned complexion thanks to natural pigments, without a chemical reaction with the skin. The result fades naturally, allowing you to adjust the intensity as desired.
Is there a risk of transfer onto clothes?
No, the formula has been specially designed not to stain clothes. Simply let the product dry for a few seconds after application before getting dressed.
Is Eau de Soleil suitable for all skin tones?
Yes. The two available shades — 01 (caramel/golden) and 02 (espresso) — are designed to adapt to all skin tones. Shade 02 is suitable for fair skin (for a more pronounced effect) as well as for darker skin tones to deepen and enhance the natural tanned complexion.
Can Eau de Soleil be used as daily care?
Absolutely. Thanks to its formula enriched with hyaluronic acid, Eau de Soleil hydrates the skin with each application. It can be naturally integrated into your morning beauty routine, replacing or complementing your foundation.
What is the difference between Eau de Soleil and Elixir de Soleil?
Eau de Soleil is a tinted care product without self-tanning agents: the result is immediate and fades naturally. Elixir de Soleil contains self-tanning agents (DHA): the tanned complexion develops gradually over a few hours and lasts up to 7 days. The two complement each other perfectly.
What is the difference between Eau de Soleil and Mousse de Soleil?
Eau de Soleil (pipette format, 30 ml) is formulated for the face and décolleté. Mousse de Soleil (120 ml) is dedicated to the body with an airy texture for quick application and a uniform tanned complexion over larger areas. Both are free of self-tanning agents.
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