price: $6 on Ulta 

type: a body serum with a tinted bronze color guide.

product call-outs: collagen boosting, skin firming, and vegan. 

key ingredients: hyaluronic acid for extra hydration promoting healthier, more supple skin. 

texture: gel-like serum 

dry time: around 10 minutes 

scent: tropical breeze with notes of

(hot) take on the tan: St. Moriz Miracle miracle Tanning Serum is perfect for those in search of a subtle, natural-looking, glowing tan (emphasis on the glow). The gel-like texture of the product makes application simple and streak-free. The miracle serum provides an even tan that takes eight hours to develop and lasts about a week. 

how we applied: I exfoliated 24 hours prior and applied an even layer all over the body in an upward motion using a tanning mitt. You must let the product dry for about 10 minutes if you choose to re-apply for a darker tan as the thin consistency of the serum can tend to move around if it is not fully dry. The tan takes up to eight hours to develop and I recommend leaving it on for the full eight hours for maximum results as it does develop into a more subtle tan. I opted for one layer of the tan but the product instructions state that it can be used daily to maintain a deeper tan and see anti-aging effects. One layer of the product gave me a subtle glow and turned my skin one to two shades darker. 

St. Moriz Brand Background: UK-based St. Moriz launched in 2008 on the foundation of delivering salon-grade quality for affordable prices. Fast forward 12 years and the brand has stayed true to that mission and then some, as it’s currently sold at over 20 retailers, in 21 different countries, with all products under $20.