Goss With The Boss: Bronzie Founder Leanne LeGuen

My background is very much steeped in beauty and I opened a salon in my mid twenties. I partnered up with Eloise in 2015. She’s an expert in all areas - celebrity tanner with a long established clientele, a beauty therapist and a teacher. With our combined strengths and areas of expertise, we're a good fit together!

Always! A healthy glow is my beauty must-have, but it needs to be safe so I tend to stay out of the sun. My first ever experience was the instant tan from Rimmel. As the market developed, I moved on to St Tropez but now also use other brands such as Fake Bake or Vita Liberata. Whichever product I use though, I always apply it with the Bronzie Got Your Back tanning mitt… it’s the only product on the market that ensures a streak-free tan and accesses all body areas, even the back. Shop Leanne's favourite tans here!

I always struggled with what I should wear after my spray tan… Tight fitting clothes can impair a tan and I didn’t want my clothes to be covered in brown gunk! I was also fed up with getting my tan all over my white bedding. I was determined to overcome these problems - for me and other women - and started my business by creating the world’s first after-tanning garment, the Bronzie jumpsuit, that’s designed to glide over the skin and prevent tan lines. It took time sourcing as this was a completely new area to me, and was a massive leap for me financially, but I was adamant that I would get every detail just right… the product even has a breathable underarm area and adjustable drawstring waist so that it fits all shapes and sizes.

In October of last year, the Bronzie Got Your Back mitt won a Silver in the Pure Beauty Awards - Best New Special Innovation category. It’s great to be recognised and this made all of the hard work feel worthwhile. Also seeing celebrities in the jumpsuit never ceases to thrill me - such as Vicky Pattison wearing it on Saturday Night Take Away or, just last week, seeing Susanna Reid wearing it and having it featured in The Telegraph!

Don’t ever give up! I’ve learned along the way that the struggle is real, but you have to believe in yourself even when times get tough. Owning your own business isn’t for the faint-hearted, but nothing is impossible with drive and determination. Oh, and if you want something doing, you have to do it yourself!

Without doubt, my mum. She’s supported me from day one and when, in the past, I’ve felt like giving up, she’s pushed me to keep going. Eloise’s mum too has been an absolute rock. She’s never doubted us. Those two women are phenomenal!