It's been a couple of years since Molly-Mae's Filter fake tan range, Filter By Molly-Mae, was launched. The revolutionary fake tan still has fans going wild over her iconic brand. All thanks to her range of tanning products, it's never been easier to achieve Molly-Mae Hague's enviable sunkissed glow for all of your upcoming summer plans.
When it launched, Molly-Mae's Filter fake tan was a chance to 'create a new way to tan, which would enhance skin tone whilst leaving a seamlessly radiant finish,' according to brand creator Molly-Mae Hague. As a result, the products are created with nourishing ingredients that not only help keep skin bronzed for longer, but also keep skin feeling supple and hydrated.
Along with some of the best face tanner in the business with the Filter By Molly-Mae Spritz Me, the range also includes the highly sought-after Filter by Molly-Mae Face and Body Self Tanning Drops so you can perfect your newly bronzed summer glow. It's safe to say the influencer, entrepreneur and former Love Island gal knows a thing or two about tanning.
heat's best Filter By Molly-Mae products at a glance:
Best fake tan for face: Filter By Molly-Mae Spritz Me Face and Body Tanning Water, £25 at Selfridges
Best medium fake tan: Filter by Molly-Mae Medium Tanning Mousse, £21 at Selfridges
Best extra dark fake tan: Filter by Molly-Mae Extra Dark Tanning Mousse, £21 at Selfridges
Best tanning drops: Filter by Molly-Mae Face and Body Self Tanning Drops, £25 at Selfridges
When it comes to building the best gradual tan, the tanning drops really add to your daily skincare routine. If you want to look like you've just hopped off the plane on your hols without even going away, summer skin is just around the corner. So, here are some of our faves from the Molly-Mae's Filter fake tan range.
SHOP: Our fave picks from Filter By Molly-Mae
Best fake tan for face
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Looking for a faster way to achieve a glow? The Filter By Molly-Mae Spritz Me Face and Body Tanning Water applies as a mist, and couldn't be easier to apply. Simply use it all over your face and body with light even pumps. The hydrating formula is infused with aloe vera and a bronzing formula so you'll have a radiant-looking tan in no time.
Pros
- Free from parabens
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Easy application
Cons
- Not an instant tan
Best medium fake tan
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Designed for fairer skin tones or those wanting a more subtle sunkissed glow, the Filter by Molly-Mae Medium Tanning Mousse consists of a lightweight, vegan formula that's bursting with hydrating ingredients. Antioxidants like green tea and aloe nourish and hydrate the skin while adding a natural-looking tan.
Pros
- Suitable for all skin types
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Free from parabens
Cons
- May be underwhelming for some
Best extra dark fake tan
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In high demand, the Filter By Molly-Mae Extra Dark Tanning Mousse is designed for medium to dark skin tones or those wanting to develop a deeper tan. Enriched with hydrating ingredients and antioxidants like aloe and green tea extracts, it's selling FAST - so snap it up, quick!
Pros
- Suitable for all skin types
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Free from parabens
Cons
- Low in stock
Best tanning drops
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If you're going for more of a gradual buildable tan, why not include the Filter By Molly-Mae Face and Body Self Tanning Drops as part of your skincare routine? Either mix with your foundation, your fave moisturiser or apply on a clean, bare face for long-lasting summer skin.
Pros
- Offers a buildable tan
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Free from parabens
Cons
- Small product size
FAQs
Where can I shop Molly-Mae's Filter fake tan range?
As well as the Filter By Molly-Mae website itself, the best places to buy the tanning range are Selfridges or Boots. You may even find a hidden gem on PrettyLittleThing, BeautyBay and even amongst the shelves of TK Maxx. But remember, if you see anything (and we mean anything) Filter By Molly-Mae then act fast.
As well as Molly-Mae, other former Love Island girls have since revealed their favourite tans to use. Love Island star Paige Turley's 'biscuit-free' fake tan that she uses has some promising results when delivering a golden glow to rival a goddess.
Additionally, Zara McDermott's fake tan favourite offers a natural-looking sunkissed look with minimal transfer. So, you can finally wake up to white sheets without any fake tan stains on your bedsheets. There are so many options when it comes to fake tan these days - orange legs are all in the past, babes.
How long does Molly-Mae's Filter fake tan range take to develop?
According to Filter By Molly-Mae's tanning tips, the tan should take between four to six hours to develop. So, if you're off on a night out, be sure to tan plenty of time in advance to give your tan enough time to develop. Preferably the night before so you have plenty of time to use your fake tan remover if you have a total tanning fail.
Jade Moscrop is the Commercial Content Editor for heat, specialising in lifestyle topics. When she’s not writing about moisturisers, lipstick dupes and gym leggings, you’ll usually find her on a hot girl walk, buying houseplants or listening to female-fronted rock bands.
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