The Fake Tan Formula Behind Sonia Kruger’s Enviable Bronze Glow

When we picture Sonia Kruger, we picture her poised, elegant telly-hosting stance, bright, shining smile, beautiful makeup looks and of course, her incredibly perfected bronzed skin. The question of ‘how does her tan look so naturally glossy and glowing?!’ has plagued us for years. So when we finally learnt her secrets, we just knew we had to share them with you!

Sonia has been using none other than the Aussie-made, naturally derived Three Warriors tan to get that gorgeous enviable glow. Yep, the cat is officially out of the bag. But not only has Sonia been loving the tan, she’s secretly been working behind the scenes for years to create her very own collaborative product with the team.

So, let’s find out more about the partnership (and maybe even learn some of her beauty secrets)…

Sonia Kruger Tan Partnership

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So, we now know that Three Warriors is Sonia’s go to tan brand. It’s understandable; the brand focusses on all things natural and nourishing. But what we didn’t know was that Sonia was working hard behind-the-scenes to bring out her very own face tan-meets-serum. Allow us to introduce: Radiant Complexion Serum By Sonia Kruger ($80 at Three Warriors).

And because we were desperate to find out more, we caught up with Sonia to find out the inside goss around how the partnership came to be…

So, tell us, how did your partnership with Three Warriors come about?

“I was working on The Voice when my makeup artist used Three Warriors Self-Tan Mousse on me. The result was instant, it didn’t smell, it didn’t transfer onto clothes, it was everything I needed,” Sonia shares. So basically, it was love at first sight (or use, we guess). But like we said, Sonia “love(s) that it’s Australian made with local ingredients, organic and basically the products are better than anything else (she’s) tried”. So when Three Warriors got in touch, she “jumped at the opportunity to work together”.

We know Three Warriors has a focus on natural ingredients, is that something you also aim for in your skin care?

“Absolutely. I grew up using tanning products because I was a competitive, professional dancer. I have literally tried everything—the good, the bad, and the orange.” Ouch, we’ve all been there! For Sonia, “it’s important to [her[ that [she’s] using natural ingredients on [her] skin, protecting it every day without compromising on colour.” We’re so here for natural, nourishing and 10/10 tan colour.

Sonia Kruger Beauty Secrets

Do you have any beauty secrets you can let us in on?

Understandably, Sonia’s latest secret is her brand new Radiant Complexion Serum. If we’d just released a beauty product, we’d be pretty proud to show it off too. But she really does give it high praise indeed. After applying it at night Sonia feels like she “wakes up with an effortless glow as if (she’s) had 8 hours of sleep, litres of water and a vacation.” Sign us RIGHT up!

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve done for the sake of beauty?

Remember when Bee Venom facials were all the rage? Yep, Sonia had one! She actually found it to be “actually really good”, who would’ve thought?!

Are there any seriously expensive products (or treatments) that you can’t go past?

While Sonia might be on our screens all the time (do you have any down time Sonia?), she does try and make time for treatments “even if it’s once a year, [she] tries to fit it in as a special one off”. Her go to treatment choices? She “love(s) laser and light treatments like IPL, BBL and laser genesis”, finding them really effective.

Do you have a budget beauty buy that you love?

In a surprising twist, Sonia actually loves Carmex Lip Balm ($6.19 at Priceline). Turns out it’s a “must-have for everyday use”. You heard the lady, it’s time to pucker up.

Are there any industry secrets (or tips) you’ve picked up from your time in the makeup chair?

Sonia is fortunate enough to work with the talented Simone Forte to craft her beauty looks. Having a makeup artist you can trust is a major part of the job. And Sonia feels that no matter if they’re “shooting a television show or an editorial publicity piece she always nails the brief”. Her key tip from Simone? “Allowing yourself enough time is the secret ingredient when it comes to makeup”. That’s one we can always get behind.

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Do you use a face tan? Would you try Sonia Kruger’s new serum?