After months of this COVID-19 shutdown and days into official start to summer, we can’t think of a better person to kick off a return to our pro interview series, Talk Beauty to Me, than Mr. James Read. In addition to being the founder of the award-winning self-tanner brand James Read Tan, he’s also the owner of a sunny disposition and skincare-obsessed mind that we could happily gab away with all the live long day. We caught up with James on one of his pre-quarantine visits to Toronto earlier this year to find out all about his latest innovation, Click & Glow (yes, it’s as fun and fab as it sounds). We were also treated to a sneak peek of another innovative product slated to launch in fall 2020. And obvi we couldn’t depart without getting his top tips on how to select the right self-tanner for your skin tone or lifestyle, plus everything you need to know about how to prep your skin to make that sun-kissed radiance linger. He is, after all, the glow up guru for a bevy of celebs, including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and, wait for it, Mariah Carey. So, tune in our latest beauty video now to spend a few informative and entertaining minutes with the man who changed the self-tan category nearly a decade ago – and remains just as enthusiastic about what he’s doing next. We’ve all recently been through some dark days together, but we have to agree with James when he says the future looks golden! 🤩🤩🤩

The name on this glam metallic vial kinda says it all. Enhanced with soothing aloe and Vitamin E, these gel formula drops can easily be added to your SPF, moisturizer or liquid foundation for a lil’ boost of luminous colour.
James Read Tan Click & Glow, $44

An overnight sensation, James shook up the self-tanner category and made waking up to a sun-kissed complexion a dream come true with this mask. The fast-drying, fragrance-free formula is also loaded with skin-loving ingredients (hello, aloe vera, hyaluronic acid and algae extract!) that will impart hydration along with a light, healthy-looking glow.

James Read Tan Sleep Mask Tan Face, $44