About Bondi Sands
Bondi Sands is Australia's number one self-tanning brand, named after the iconic Bondi Beach in Sydney. Founded in 2012 in Melbourne by Blair James and Shaun Wilson, the brand has grown from a small Australian startup to the world's leading fake tan brand, now stocked in over 30,000 retail stores worldwide. The founders' journey began when Australian law banned sunbeds in 2010. Blair James, who ran successful tanning salons doing 400 spray tans weekly, spotted a gap in the market for quality at-home tanning products at accessible prices. After launching just three products with Priceline in 2012, Bondi Sands became Australia's top-selling fake tan brand by 2014. Bondi Sands entered the UK market in 2015 through Superdrug and Boots, bringing bottled Aussie sunshine to British shores. In August 2023, the brand was acquired by Kao Corporation, a Japanese cosmetics company, ensuring continued global expansion and product innovation. The self-tan range includes fast-drying foams, gradual lotions, and the premium Liquid Gold collection enriched with argan oil. The Technocolor range uses colour technology for tailored results across all skin tones. All products are infused with coconut scent and aloe vera for a salon-quality finish. Beyond tanning, Bondi Sands offers a comprehensive suncare range with SPF30 and SPF50+ protection. The Everyday suncare line provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection in lightweight, non-greasy formulas suitable for sensitive skin. All Bondi Sands products are vegan, cruelty-free, and PETA certified. The brand is available at UK retailers including Boots, Superdrug, LOOKFANTASTIC, Sephora, and major supermarkets. Compare prices across retailers with Grocefully.
