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Boost-Me Tan Activator

Boost-Me Tan Activator
DARLING
Benefits
  • Tan-Enhancing
  • Nourishing
  • Barrier-Strengthening
  • Antioxidant
  • Anti-Redness
  • Anti-Inflammatory

The DARLING Boost-Me is a silky tan-activating body lotion that enhances, evens and prolongs a natural-looking tan. It can be used from ten days before sun exposure to prime the skin, or applied during sun exposure alongside an appropriate SPF.

Isochrysis Galbana Extract — derived from Tahitian micro-algae — is the star active, stimulating melanin production to encourage a faster, deeper and more uniform golden tan while protecting skin cells from free radical damage. Shea Butter deeply nourishes and repairs the barrier, while Coconut Oil replenishes skin lipids and provides antioxidant protection against premature ageing.

Calendula Flower soothes and supports cell renewal, Apricot Kernel Oil restores the barrier and promotes lasting hydration, and Vitamin E and Rosemary Extract deliver broad antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection — leaving the skin soft, nourished and beautifully golden.

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The DARLING Boost-Me is a silky tan-activating body lotion that enhances, evens and prolongs a natural-looking tan. It can be used from ten days before sun exposure to prime the skin, or applied during sun exposure alongside an appropriate SPF.

Isochrysis Galbana Extract — derived from Tahitian micro-algae — is the star active, stimulating melanin production to encourage a faster, deeper and more uniform golden tan while protecting skin cells from free radical damage. Shea Butter deeply nourishes and repairs the barrier, while Coconut Oil replenishes skin lipids and provides antioxidant protection against premature ageing.

Calendula Flower soothes and supports cell renewal, Apricot Kernel Oil restores the barrier and promotes lasting hydration, and Vitamin E and Rosemary Extract deliver broad antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection — leaving the skin soft, nourished and beautifully golden.

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More Info

  • - + Who it is for
  • - + How to Apply
  • - + Ingredients
  • - + Smell & Texture
  • - + About the Brand
  • - + Who it is for
  • - + How to Apply
  • - + Ingredients
  • - + Smell & Texture
  • - + About the Brand
Who it is for
Green tick
For you if

Tan Enhancement

Dehydrated Skin

Dry Skin

Red Cross
Not For you if

Sensitive Skin

Essential Oil Intolerance


Not sure? Consult an expert.

How to Apply
To achieve an intense tan, apply starting from ten days before sun exposure. If used during sun exposure, apply the desired amount of product, and once absorbed, apply a sun protection suitable for your skin type.
Ingredients

Scroll down the page for a full breakdown of the active ingredients.

Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-8, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Isochrysis Galbana Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Isoamyl Laurate, Isoamyl Cocoate, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Amyl Cinnamal, Terpineol, Citric Acid, Parfum (Fragrance).


Please note: The ingredients listed in this product are subject to change as the formulation is updated. We aim to update the INCI list as soon as possible, but we encourage you to read the ingredient list on the product itself to ensure it's suitable for your personal use.

Smell & Texture

Tropical notes of Coconut, Tiaré and Monoi.

A lightweight lotion that is easily absorbing and non-greasy.

About the Brand
Brand logo
Founded in 2018 in Modena by Ilenia Gebennini and Alberto Giacobazzi, Darling set out to make sunscreen desirable and effortless. Blending Italian design with skincare-level nourishment and advanced UV protection, the brand delivers high-performance formulas with a seamless, non-greasy finish. This approach turned SPF into a cult-status ritual celebrated worldwide.

We love Darling for reimagining sun protection as skincare. Powered by advanced chemical filters, their formulas glide on seamlessly, leaving a silky texture and a natural, healthy glow that feels like a second skin. These next-generation filters also provide high, stable protection, making Darling not only effective but also beautifully wearable every day. Unlike traditional sunscreens, it delivers protection you’ll actually want to wear.

Darling is powered by next-generation chemical filters, including Uvinul T150, Uvinul A Plus, and Tinosorb S. These advanced actives convert UV rays into heat, delivering stable, broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB damage. Lightweight and sheer, they blend seamlessly into the skin and are suitable for even sensitive types. Non-irritating and environmentally friendly, these filters make Darling’s suncare both high-performing and effortlessly wearable.

The Benefits

  • - + Tan-Enhancing (DHA-Activated Melano-Mimetic Technology)
  • - + Nourishing
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Antioxidant
  • - + Anti-Redness
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
Tan-Enhancing (DHA-Activated Melano-Mimetic Technology)

Tan-enhancing products are formulated to deepen and prolong a bronzed appearance through the controlled use of Dihydroxyacetone (DHA), a sugar-derived compound that initiates the Maillard reaction on the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of the skin). DHA binds with free amino acids and peptides in keratin, leading to the formation of melanoidin pigments that visually mimic a natural tan.

To optimise tone and longevity, these formulas often include humectants (like glycerin or hyaluronic acid) to maintain hydration, antioxidants to prevent oxidative degradation of the tan, and barrier-supportive actives to reduce patchiness and uneven fade. When properly balanced, DHA-based enhancers offer a controlled, photodamage-free alternative to tanning, delivering a uniform, golden-brown hue while supporting skin integrity and radiance.

Nourishing

Nourishing body care delivers deep comfort and softness through rich, replenishing textures. Formulated with oils, ceramides, and barrier-strengthening ingredients, these treatments restore essential lipids and hydration to improve resilience and suppleness. They instantly soothe dryness, smooth rough texture, and leave your skin feeling nurtured, calm, and visibly healthier. Well-nourished skin is more radiant, less reactive, and beautifully soft to the touch.

Skin Barrier Strengthening

Strengthening your skin barrier involves replenishing the key elements in the top layer of your skin (stratum corneum), leading to a stronger and healthier barrier. These essential elements include lipids (ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterol) and Natural Moisturizing Factors (amino acids, hyaluronic acid, etc.). Various factors, such as incorrect skincare use, seasonal changes, and aesthetic treatments, can damage your skin barrier. When this happens, your skin loses excess water through Trans Epidermal Water Loss (T.E.W.L) and becomes less capable of defending against environmental stressors, resulting in dryness, sensitivity, and irritation.\n\nA healthy skin barrier is crucial for overall skin health as it helps prevent hydration loss, protects against environmental damage, and reduces the risk of skin conditions like eczema and acne. By strengthening your skin barrier, you ensure your skin remains well-hydrated, resilient, and protected.

Antioxidant

Antioxidant Protection shields your skin and preserves its youthful glow. It refers to a defence system that protects against harmful molecules and keeps your complexion healthy and radiant. Free radicals, those incredibly reactive molecules, come from everyday sources like sunlight, diet, smoking, and pollution. They attack healthy cells, accelerating skin ageing, causing wrinkles, loss of firmness, pigmentation, and dullness. Incorporating antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, into your routine creates a protective shield on your skin. These powerful ingredients neutralise free radicals, preventing them from causing damage. The result is skin that stays youthful, firm, and luminous.

Anti-Redness

Anti-Redness skincare is all about reducing and preventing facial or body redness, which can result from irritation, skin conditions, compromised barriers, and hormonal changes. A targeted approach with multiple strategies works best for tackling redness. Anti-Redness formulations include active ingredients that soothe and strengthen your skin barrier. Their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties calm inflammation and protect against environmental irritants. Additionally, these ingredients have vasoconstrictive properties, meaning they reduce blood vessel dilation to lessen redness. Together, these actions help achieve a more even-toned, balanced complexion that's less prone to redness flare-ups.

Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss

Reducing Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) is key to maintaining your skin’s optimal hydration levels. By strengthening your skin’s natural barrier, these ingredients prevent water from escaping, keeping your skin well-hydrated and plump. The result is a smoother, more supple complexion with improved texture and resilience, giving you a healthier, more radiant look.

Anti-Inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory body care is designed to soothe, calm, and rebalance irritated or reactive skin. Using targeted actives that reduce inflammation, these formulas provide relief from redness, itching, and discomfort caused by conditions like eczema, keratosis pilaris, or post-shaving sensitivity. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to stress or damage, but when it lingers, it can weaken the skin barrier and trigger flare-ups. These calming treatments help restore balance by reducing swelling, reinforcing the skin barrier, and supporting the body’s natural healing processes for smoother, stronger, and more resilient skin.

  • - + Tan-Enhancing (DHA-Activated Melano-Mimetic Technology)
  • - + Nourishing
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Antioxidant
  • - + Anti-Redness
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory

Active Ingredients

  • - + Isochrysis Galbana Extract
  • - + Shea Butter
  • - + Coconut Oil
  • - + Calendula Flower
  • - + Apricot Kernel Oil
  • - + Vitamin E
  • - + Rosemary Extract
Isochrysis Galbana Extract

Isochrysis Galbana Extract, obtained from Tahitian micro-algae, is innovative ingredient that helps to induce faster tanning by supporting melanin production while protecting cells from damageing free radicals. Ideal for promoting a long-lasting, radiant tan while keeping skin healthy and protected.

Shea Butter

Shea Butter is renowned for its deeply nourishing benefits. It helps to repair and strengthen a weakened skin barrier while enhancing water retention. It quickly replenishes and restores dry, dehydrated and fragile skins.

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil is rich in nourishing fatty acids that replenish skin barrier and enhance deep hydration. Its gentle soothing properties calm dry, irritated skin while preventing Trans epidermal Water Loss (TEWL). Rich in antioxidants, it protects against free radicals, combating premature ageing, maintaining firm and plump complexion.

Calendula Flower

Calendula Flower is known for its soothing, comforting and calming properties, making it ideal for delicate skins. Naturally rich in protective antioxidants, it shields the skin against free radical damage and supports cell renewal.

Apricot Kernel Oil

Apricot kernel oil is used in skincare for its nourishing, soothing, and protective properties. It effectively restores the skin barrier, reducing water loss and promoting lasting hydration. Its lightweight texture ensures quick absorption, while natural vitamins A and E promote skin cell renewal, offering anti-ageing benefits. This versatile oil is ideal for maintaining smooth, healthy skin and rejuvenated complexion.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a powerful oil-soluble antioxidant renowned for its excellent skin-protecting and replenishing properties. It helps prevent premature ageing by safeguarding skin cell membranes from damaging free radicals. Its nourishing qualities strengthen the skin barrier, enhancing resilience against environmental aggressors and improving water retention by reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL). Additionally, Vitamin E has soothing effect thanks to it anti-inflammatory properties.

Rosemary Extract

Rosemary Extract provides soothing and protective benefits. Rich in antioxidants, it shields the skin from environmental damage while its anti-inflammatory properties calm and reduce irritation, promoting a healthy and balanced complexion.

  • - + Isochrysis Galbana Extract
  • - + Shea Butter
  • - + Coconut Oil
  • - + Calendula Flower
  • - + Apricot Kernel Oil
  • - + Vitamin E
  • - + Rosemary Extract

Why I love it

  • 'Beautifully fragranced, silky to apply and matt at absorption. Darling suncare is a complete pleasure to use on a daily basis!''

    X Natalie K-F

    Founder, Embassy of Beauty

  • DARLING Boost-Me Tan Activator 150ml
    DARLING

    Boost-Me Tan Activator

    £35

    The DARLING Boost-Me is a silky tan-activating body lotion that enhances, evens and prolongs a natural-looking tan. It can be used from ten days before sun exposure to prime the skin, or applied during sun exposure alongside an appropriate SPF.

    Isochrysis Galbana Extract — derived from Tahitian micro-algae — is the star active, stimulating melanin production to encourage a faster, deeper and more uniform golden tan while protecting skin cells from free radical damage. Shea Butter deeply nourishes and repairs the barrier, while Coconut Oil replenishes skin lipids and provides antioxidant protection against premature ageing.

    Calendula Flower soothes and supports cell renewal, Apricot Kernel Oil restores the barrier and promotes lasting hydration, and Vitamin E and Rosemary Extract deliver broad antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection — leaving the skin soft, nourished and beautifully golden.

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