How to Keep Your Tandae Tan Flawless on Holiday

Holiday season has arrived. Your suitcase is packed, everything is booked, and you're counting down to your first Aperol. But if there's one thing that deserves just as much planning as your outfits? It’s your tan.

Whether you're lounging poolside, cooling off in the sea, or sightseeing, your glow should be just as radiant on day seven as it was when you landed. And that’s exactly why Tandae exists.

Our Founder, Georgia, created Tandae after her own honeymoon tan didn’t survive the trip. So she formulated a self-tan that delivers long-lasting colour, wears evenly, and stands up to everything from pool dips to balmy nights.

With summer in full swing, we asked Georgia to share her tried-and-tested tips for keeping your tan looking seamless on holiday.

A flawless, lasting tan doesn’t begin the day you land, it starts before you even leave. Here’s Georgia’s go-to pre-tan ritual:

1. Buff away old tan: Use an exfoliating mitt or scrub 24 hours before you apply your tan. This gives the formula a clean canvas to cling to.
2. Shave or wax in advance: Do this at least a day before tanning to avoid streaks or irritation.
3. Double up: Georgia’s favourite trick? “Apply your first layer of Tandae mousse, let it settle for 10 minutes, then apply a second layer straight on top. It gives a deeper glow that lasts longer.”
4. Use a Mitt: For that flawless, airbrushed finish.
5. Moisturise dry spots: Elbows, knees, ankles and wrists. It helps prevent colour build-up.

These are the glow-essentials Georgia never boards a plane without:

• Tandae Mousse - just pick your shade.
• Tanning Mitt - for smooth, streak-free application.
• Tandae Oil-Free Body Cream - formulated to hydrate without breaking down your tan.
• Exfoliating mitt  - for smoothing out fades later in the week.
• Tanning Face Mist - to top up your face glow mid-trip.
• Travel pouch or ziplock – to keep your tan and luggage safe.

Bonus points if you got your hands on our Limited Edition 100ml bottle – the ultimate hand-luggage glow hack.

This is one of our most-asked questions, and the answer is yes. Once your tan has fully developed and you've done your first rinse, you can swim in Tandae. 

Here’s how to make it last:

• Moisturise, daily: Salt and chlorine can dry the skin, which speeds up fading. Tandae’s Oil-Free Body Cream locks in hydration without stripping your colour.

• Pat, don’t rub: After swimming or showering, gently pat your skin dry.

Once you're there, here's how to make sure your tan stays picture-perfect all trip long:

• Moisturise every morning and night. 

• Skip scrubs. Unless you're ready to remove and reapply, avoid harsh exfoliators.

Top up strategically. Georgia recommends topping as needed, especially on the hands, face, chest and shins - the areas that tend to fade fastest in the sun.

Tan emergencies do happen. Here’s how Georgia handles them:

• Patchy bit? Gently exfoliate the area, then reapply a small amount of mousse and blend.

• Need a top-up? Use your mitt to apply a light layer wherever needed - no need to re-do the full body.

• Feeling dry? Stay hydrated inside and out. Drink plenty of water and layer up with our oil-free body cream.

Tandae was made for real holidays. It’s a self-tan you can trust to travel with you, whatever your summer plans.

Don’t forget to tag us in your holiday moments - @tandaeofficial. We love to see where your glow goes!