by liz, founderThey share a name, a bottle shape and a 1-hour express development window. The only real difference between the two Express Mousses is what you see while you apply — and that one difference decides which is right for you.
the case for the pink
The original mousse goes on with a bronze guide colour: an instant, visible layer that shows every stroke as you make it. Missed a patch on the back of your knee? You can see it and fix it in real time. The guide colour rinses off at your first shower, leaving the developed tan underneath. This is the mousse to learn on.
the case for the clear
The Clear Mousse is a weightless, invisible gel — no bronze, no transfer, nothing on your sheets, your hoodie or your partner. The trade-off: you are applying blind. Miss a spot and you will not know until tomorrow. That is a non-issue for people who tan every week and apply on autopilot, which is exactly who it is for.
Verdict: first tan or occasional tanner, take the pink. Weekly tanner with a practised hand, take the clear and never rewash a sheet again.
quick answers
Do the clear and pink mousses develop the same colour?+
Yes — the developed tan is the same for the equivalent shade. The bronze guide colour is a temporary visual aid that rinses off in your first shower.
Does clear self tan mousse transfer onto sheets?+
No — that's its whole point. With no guide colour there's nothing to rub off on sheets, clothes or car seats while the tan develops.
