Dove Summer Glow Review

I have never really used self tan it freaks me out cause I have seen so many orange streaky looking people over the years. I get very white through winter and then hate showing my white legs come summer! and this lotion is great! It's fine on my sensitive skin and just gives that little bit of warmth colour to make me feel more confident getting my legs out. As summers coming up I'll be repurchasing this!!

I can't believe I forgot about gradual fake tans for so long! I used to use them pre-summer to boost the glow and to even out my skin abut for some reason stopped until I saw Dove Summer Glow on special at New World recently. I had a few issues with reacting to spray tans before my wedding so I was a little worried about trying it but thought a little bit at first to test would be ok and the price (on special for $6.49 for the large bottle) was worth the risk! I used the medium to dark skin as I am naturally olive skin toned and used it straight after my shower. It went on so nicely and dried quickly. Unlike other self-tanning products I've used it isn't coloured when you apply so I worried about it being even but as it is gradual, after a couple of days the colour had built up nicely and was very even. I did overdo my knees a little on the third application (and third day) but I used exfoliating gloves and the problem was solved! It smells better than fake tan too!

This gradual tanning moisturiser is non-greasy, smells fresh and leaves the skin with a gentle, honeyed glow — not orange at all! I love the natural colour it gives my skin.

Being a fair skinned person, self tanners can be a battle of wins but mostly losses. The introduction of gradual tanners have changed our world's. Dove summer glow is something I've always got in my bathroom draw . You do need to be quite consistent with applications if your wanting a tan for an event, it's best to start building the colour at least 3 days before and on hot days you may want to stand in front of a fan to dry before you sit down. It's a good base also if your wanting a darker look and applying a bronzer. Again ....wonderful for us snow whites who don't want to be orange.

Let me start by saying I am very pale like a ghost. I do not sit out in the sun as I burn, go red as a lobster then peel. I had never used a gradual tanner before but after blinding my workmates after wearing shorts to work I decided to give this a go.

It comes in a 400ml plastic bottle which looks like a standard dove moisturiser. I got the one for fair to medium skin. It is easy to squeeze out and is quite thick in consistency. I don't mind the smell it is quite fresh and doesn't smell like fake tan to me. I just simply apply like I would my moisturiser. Making sure to rub it in well especially around my knees and ankles.

It feels a bit sticky afterwards and it does take a bit of time to dry. It's not an issue for me as I only use it at night so I apply it then sit back and relax. But keep that in mind if you intend to use it before you head out. It only takes me 3 uses to get a lovely looking glow on that looks nice and natural.

I really like the results and it does not go streaky at all. I will definitely continue to use it over summer. A great priced gradual tanner and a good sized bottle. Totally recommend for us pale ladies.

Mum put me onto this would you believe, and now I always have a spare bottle in the cabinet over summer! This is a gradual tanner that works best if you apply it after a shower. It takes about two-three days to be noticed, but the great thing Apis that it is forgiving! There are no streaks and it looks golden and natural. It rubs on as a creamy lotion.

I think we can all agree we secretly love this stuff. It has a very summery signature scent, and ya girl can smell it from a mile away. One of my fave things is pulling this tanner out after the winter and breathing in the smell of the summer to come :-) it has omen of those crappy clip lids that always break off, but the actual product is legit. Cheap and effective. It’s not like Bondi or sugar baby but this product is for the kid who is subtle and all about developing the tan over time. It is also a fantastic moisturiser.