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Dove Summer Glow Review

Dove Summer Glow Review
Overall rating from 478 reviews so far:
4.1/5
Would use it again?
4.1/5
Did it do what it said it would?
4.1/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
4.0/5

Dove believes having a fresh, sun-kissed look should not be reserved just for the summer. Dove Summer Glow Nourishing Lotion with a subtle self-tanner nourishes your skin while gradually enhancing your natural skin colour.

For a beautiful summer glow all year round. Apply daily in circular motions all over to gradually build an even tan. Allow to absorb fully before dressing. Wash hands after use. Dove Summer Glow contains the unique DeepCare Complex, with natural skin nutrients and rich essential oil to help gradually improve skin starting deep down*. *surface layers of skin - dermatologically tested.

Packsize 400 ml

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Dove Summer Glow Review

Dove Summer Glow Review

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
7th August, 2014
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Dove self tan

This is a lovely moisturiser with the added bonus of giving a nice natural looking tan. Gradual build up of a natural tan if using daily, no streaks or orange glow, and at an affordable price. Comes in 2 sizes, and the smaller one is ideal for taking on holiday so you can keep up the daily application. I use immediately after bathing, and generally dont wait for it to dry completely before dressing. It never affects the tan, or my clothing. A good product for a natural sun kissed look.

Tips: Exfoliate and shave before using, make sure you go easy on knees or wipe them slightly after applying. And definately wash your hands after applying to avoid the tanned palm look!

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
17th August, 2014
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Summer staple

If you don't want to do a full on tanning application then this is a great everyday product, not strong smelling, easy to apply and doesn't stain hands. Use post shower and exfoliations and it's pretty even streak free. It's not going to give you full on tanning coverage but a little colour and smooth summoner sun kissed look.

Tips: Use a shade darker for a more tan-like look.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
19th August, 2014
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It's a goody

I've used many a fake tan and have got to say I find this to be the least annoying! It goes on evenly and develops into a natural sun kissed look and gradually builds. Although, as with most fake tans it is good to have a bit of natural colour to enhance.

Tips: Used once or twice a week is enough to maintain a natural glow.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
23rd August, 2014
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Bronze up

Used the light colour on my Scottish, white skin...Gives a nice natural colour when used every day.. Drawback is that still has a funny smell tho!!

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
25th August, 2014
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Year round tan

I really enjoy using this product - it smells nice, is easy to apply, soaks in and leaves your skin feeling moisturised as well as tanned. Doesn't leave stains on your hands and doesnt leave streaks - a really nice natural colour and even result. The only thing I find a drawback is it does tend to leave darker results on dry or thick areas of skin - such as knees, toe knuckles, and heels/ankles. Make sure you use a good exfoliator and deep moisturiser before hand to prep these areas.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
2nd September, 2014
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good!

I like how you don't get streaks or tan lines, and you don't need to wait for it to dry. makes your skin feel good too, take a couple of days to build your tan though and you need to keep applying it everyday.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
18th September, 2014
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Here comes summer ...

I use this product on my arms and legs at the start of the season and then occasionally throughout the summer. I have found the best way to apply is to shower first, apply a moisturising lotion - wait 5 minutes - and then apply to the arms and legs and this helps prevent streaking and uneven patches. I am not so sure that I like the fragrance as to mee all self tan products tend to have a 'lasting' smell. It is definitely better than most, and if you use for a couple of days to give you a light tan it does not seem to go orange but rather a golden colour.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
1st October, 2014
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Works okay but hard to use

The difficulty with this is that you apply it to the areas you want tanned like a moisturiser, and then the tan shows up the next day. For me this meant that I would end up with a really nice realistic looking tan that I would have to scrub off because I would miss one spot. I'm pretty pale and the tan usually ended up looking nice but it was pretty hit and miss for me whether it would be even or not, especially when blending around ankles, I always ended up with orange ankles and tanned legs. This does a nice job of moisturizing skin as well.

Tips: Exfoliate your skin before apply as this goes orange on dry skin. And scrub your hands to prevent them from getting tanned too! Apply after you have showered.

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forkat2008
8th October, 2014

Okay thank you!

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moniquexo
7th October, 2014

I found that it you shower, the tan doesn't fade much, and you only need to reapply it every couple of days. I exfoliated after using it and it removed some of the tan, but you have to scrub quite hard to remove it completely, so you should be fine

forkat2008
7th October, 2014

Hey, wondering, if you exfoliate after, (not directly-after, next day-after) would you scrub off the tan you just put on?

Overall rating:
4.0/5
17th October, 2014
0 members found this review useful
Fabulous Faux Tan for Fair Maidens

I love the fact that this product provides a gradual build up which safeguards against any orange looking fake tan diasters! Great product that goes on smoothly and is not greasy. This is my trustly year long gradual build up tane and being a rather fair skinned person I find I dont have to use it too many times before I get desired tan.

Tips: Make sure you utilise exfoliant before using, like all fake tans to prevent patchy areas

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4.0/5
19th October, 2014
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It's Okay

I'm about as fair skinned as they come and struggle to tan without burning and simply damaging my skin in the sun. Even still...I don't want to scare people including myself out on the beach with my reflective pale complexion (have your sunglasses at the ready!) This stuff is a life saver. It has been a staple in my cupboard for a few years now and I love it more every year. It builds a natural looking tan that lasts without giving you that undesirable shade of 'fake orange' some people get. If you're looking to add colour to fair skin or boost colour on already tanned skin this is for you!

Update 01/03/2015

After trying a couple of other tanning products this summer I've learned that this product isn't the miracle worker I thought it was a miracle worker...compared with other products this does in fact leave my skin looking too fake and orangey, and even when applied lightly with a mitt I've had streaks and an overall uneven looking application. It doesn't colour my legs as well as others have, and the colour doesn't last very long - it's as if the colour builds for two days then just stops. The lingering scent is a little hit or miss too. The only thing I've used it for this summer is to occasionally help moisturise and maintain the colour achieved from other products. Even then there was no mistaking the orangey yellow tint it gave my skin. I had to remove three lippies - one for each criteria; whether it did what it said it would and whether or not I would use it again and one for whether I would refer it to a friend. It's a good product if you're looking to start experimenting with fake tanning but don't be afraid to branch out and try something else too, there are much better products out there.

Tips: Improve the finish by using a tanning mitt to help buff it into your skin and avoid streaking. I picked up a cheap one from Kmart!

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kirstyj
25th October, 2014

Great idea about using a tanning MIT! I'm super pale too so any streaks seem to show up heaps.

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