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Eco Tan Winter Skin Review

Eco Tan Winter Skin Review
Overall rating from 17 reviews so far:
4.5/5
Would use it again?
4.5/5
Did it do what it said it would?
4.5/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
4.5/5
A divine luxe moisturiser perfect for transforming the fairest beauty into a bronzed goddess!
  • Winter Skin is a daily nourisher that dries instantly and builds to a beautiful honey tan after a couple of applications. Basically the more you apply it the darker you go.
  • Winter Skin is perfect for the transforming the fairest beauty into a bronzed goddess.
  • Contains beautiful rose flower notes and hydrates the skin without hidden nasties.
  • Every Ingredient is organic or natural
  • No synthetic ingredients and like all of our products Winter Skin is certified organic by the Organic Food Chain, vegan and accredited by Choose Cruelty Free.

Website  www.naturalthings.co.nz

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Eco Tan Winter Skin Review

Eco Tan Winter Skin Review

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
21st April, 2015
2 members found this review useful
Gorgeous Gradual Tanner

I'd heard so much about all the Eco Tan products in particular this one! They were doing a special on it at my local Hardys mid way through last year so I had to pick up one of these and give it a try!

I really like the packaging, it comes in a 300ml amber plastic bottle with a black pump top. Which is so handy! A lot of moisturisers have the awkward tops that you have to try juggle the lid bottle and moisturiser in your hand to get the lid back on, with this product it's as simple as a quick pump if product and your well on your way to tanned skin.

Once pumping out the product it smells quite floral which can be justified with there being chamomile flower extract in it which I'm not usually a fan of but didn't mind it in this product. It does linger on the skin for around 10 minutes but you do get used to it. The smell isn't quite enough to put me off this product. The main thing is it doesn't smell like nasty chemicals.

The moisturiser has a very light brown tinge to it which would come from the Cacao (yes theres chocolate in it! How cool is that?). I found it very easy to apply just like any moisturiser, it turns white when you rub it in so it's sort of like a guide to help you apply it. You just have to make sure you're not going to heavy handy over any dryer patches like knees and elbows otherwise it will stain a lot darker than the rest of your body also make sure you exfoliate like you would with any other tanning product. It also drys reasonably quick and can just dress how you usually would afterwards because it doesn't stain. I didn't have a problem with streaking or patches either. I built it up to a nice honey tan then just moisturise it every other day to maintain.

I really like this product. It may seem quite expensive but with the amount of product you get with it it is totally worth it and once built up you don't have to use it every day which is good! I love the Eco Tan range and can't wait to purchase more from this amazing brand. How could you not love something that is so natural and good for your skin?!

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Danni
24th April, 2015

Thanks ladies! I was the same and still am, I don't care to much for fake tan, it's to much work to maintain personally but this was so easy and produced great results!

emmarenee9
24th April, 2015

I'm not that fussed about fake tanning but I really want to try this product after reading your review!!

charly
22nd April, 2015

I really want to try this product!

Kellyleanne
22nd April, 2015

This sounds fab. Great and thorough review- thanks . Super keen to try now! X

Overall rating:
1.7/5
25th April, 2015
0 members found this review useful
Hydrating??

I love a good gradual tan, I've had great experiences with supermarket brands. I really wanted to try a higher end product, surely it would give great colour and be even better for your skin?

I liked the packaging, a pump bottle is always great. I always moisturise after a shower and find it so handy to have a pump bottle sitting on the bathroom counter so I can quickly pump it onto my hands and apply.

I found thus product absorbed quickly, but I didn't find it actually left my skin hydrated. By the next day (I used at night) my skin felt like it hadn't been moisturised.

The colour did build up well, and I would've been impressed by the colour payoff it had but the colour seemed really off on me. It just didn't look natural. It also went patchy which I don't expect from a gradual tan, especially due to its hydrating claims.

I never ended up using my whole bottle and it's currently been pushed to the back of the cupboard. Very disappointing due to its price.

Tips: Exfoliate, moisturise and then use this product.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
30th April, 2015
2 members found this review useful
Best Friends Forever

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G !! Love love love the winter skin lotion! Without a shadow of a doubt the best fake tan I have ever used! Yes it takes a few days application to give the desired tan (which I thought would be annoying, but wasn't!) but it comes out looking really natural and even. Feels really nice on the skin NOT STICKY like a lot of other fake tan lotions. And smells really really nice, not that typical "fake tan" smell! I am well and truly addicted to winter skin!

Tips: I often use it on my face at night so that in the morning I won't need to apply a bb cream or foundation, just to have enough coverage over my redness but still leaving my face looking natural.

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MrsO
14th October, 2015

I am going to try this one now based on the good reviews. I have always been wary of fake tanning products because of the orange factor, but this sounds really good.

charly
24th May, 2015

Good to hear it works on your face too.

Overall rating:
5.0/5
3rd July, 2015
1 members found this review useful
Love this!

I love this product. It is a moisturiser that builds up to a nice natural tan. I love the fact it has no nasty chemicals in it and is actually the best gradual tan I’ve used. It’s not super moisturising but even after one use my skin looks so much better, you can build up the tan as much as you like. Don’t be too heavy handed a couple of daily applications should leave your skin looking nice and brown. I don’t love the smell but it’s nicer than many other tanning products out there. It is slightly more than I would normally spend on a tanning product I found it gave my skin a beautiful tan and did last longer than I thought it would. It never did any damage to my sheets or clothing. Will definitely purchase again. As with any other tanning product makes a big difference to shave, exfoliate beforehand and apply some moisturiser to any drier areas of skin i.e. ankles, knees and allow to absorb before applying tan. Don’t forget to wash your hands!

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RachLouise
17th July, 2015

Sounds amazing! Can't wait to try this now

Overall rating:
5.0/5
15th July, 2015
0 members found this review useful
gorgeous product! Worth the $$

I believed the hype and went and treated myself- it's a bit of a step up in. Price from your usual moisturisers/tanning creams however I was really thrilled I spent a bit more! The cream is gently scented, easy to apply and doesn't leave a terrible smell the day after. It's light enough to apply as a moisturiser to your face giving a nice sun kissed look.

Tips: Don't shave your legs the days you are applying and ensure you exfoliate first! I purchased from health 2000 and it came in a cute pack with glove for this very task!

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
28th July, 2015
0 members found this review useful
Beautiful glow

I was a little bit hesitant about trying this product at first-I never have used a fake tan in my life- so when I read all the amazing review I thought I had to try it! I did some research on the product and it has quite a unique story to it. The product itself is quite pricy for a 300ml bottle. I didn't want to spend my money on a product that would only last a couple of weeks if I used it every day. I told all my friends and family all about the fuss of this tanning lotion, so mum decided to get it for me as a birthday present.

I was super stoked with the outcome of the Eco tan winter skin. Not only does it gradually build up a gorgeous glow but makes your skin look so natural and smooth. It isn't extremely moisturising but it seems to make my skin smoother than it was. The smell is a little fascinating - it's not the nicest but it's not bad. Eco tan is amazing because, as it says in the name of it, it's Eco friendly! The lady who designed Eco tan had a sister who was diagnosed with melanoma so she created a tan her sister could have without the risk of UV. She didn't like the idea of nasty products epithet so she created Eco tan which has no nasties! The packaging is very unique. Very cute bottle and the pump squirts out the exact amount needed for your legs. The colour of the bottle is different to the actual moisturiser which I think is quite neat. I love how it comes with a free exfoliating glove which has loads of benefits including the removal of cellulite and stretch marks.

Over all I think the Eco Tan Winter Skin moisturiser is my overall favourite product of the century! You will definitely see a difference and I guarantee you will not regret this buy! :D

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
11th August, 2015
0 members found this review useful
Quick & Easy + Cruelty Free!

I love Winter Skin! It's probably my favourite product from the Eco Tan range.

It's super quick to apply as it's like a moisturiser, you can easily rub it all over you skin and it dries really fast. It's not too thick so it doesn't feel like your pulling at your skin either.

It has a really subtle scent, nothing fake and awful smelling which is a plus and it's cruelty free! I use it on my face too and it doesn't break me out.

If you are worried about it being a little more pricey, don't be. It's worth it knowing you are using something with natural/organic ingredients, especially if you are using it on the regular. You want something that isn't full of chemicals!

I'm on my last use now and will definitely buy this one again.

Tips: I usually apply one coat, wash my hands then after about 5-10 minutes apply a second coat. This leaves me with a really natural glow. Then of course you can keep applying another coat every day until you have your desired colour.

I also use the Eco Tan exfoliating glove in the shower before using this, its amazing and buffing away your old tan and dead skin cells.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
13th September, 2015
0 members found this review useful
My fave!

This is the second fake tan I have used. I really like this one. It has a mild scent and its gentle on the skin. I like how its a gradual tanner. You just apply it each day and you gradually get darker. I think I will be sticking to this winter skin from now on. I adore it.

The usual tanning rules apply, Moisturize, Exfoliate etc

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
27th September, 2015
1 members found this review useful
Gorgeous glow

I have BAD memories of fake tans I was young (in my teens) and i made such a bad job of applying it, I was orange, I was a little oompah loompah. I spent hours scrubbing my poor legs until they were almost raw, trying to get as much of the Orange stain off before school the next day. And so from that I decided I would never try tanning products again.

So when I saw this in the vault preview I had to do some BR review reading. If only we had BR back in our teens I'm sure we would have all made less mistakes! Anyway the reviews were great so I thought it best I give it another go and it's not really a fake tan, so into the cart it went on vault day. (Thanks BR)

It comes in a very light weight plastic bottle which is easy to squeeze the product out of the bottle. I look at this bottle and I already feel good, Organic and natural ingredients and of course not tested on animals it also has the ingredient list and directions on how to apply it.

I start applying it and take a wee sniff and it smells like cocoa butter it's nice and not over powering, the scent doesn't stay long. It's a very light tan coloured moisturiser and it's quite thick. It absorbs easily without sticky residues I have dry skin and found it moisturising and it left my legs silky smooth. This time I was very careful rubbing it in evenly I waited for it to completely dry before dressing "just incase" and then what did I do? Forgot to wash my hands!! So I woke up with orange palms, freaking out I checked my legs phew just glowing skin it was a very subtle tan on the first day and looked healthy. 2nd and 3rd day it goes slightly darker but still looks natural I use it 3 days a week then use normal moisturiser for a while because I am scared I might go orange but so far so good. Maybe once summer hits and I get my legs out I might use it more often.

I love this and find it perfect for me not making me orange and just wanting a slight tan. I think I will have to repurchase this again when it runs out

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-Bex-
4th October, 2015

I'm really getting into it now with the warmer weather! It's shorts time. Haha yes the hands x

littleparadise
28th September, 2015

Awesome review, I got this in the vault too but still havent got around to using it, now that the weather is getting better I think I need a summer glow! Will remember about the hands haha! x

Overall rating:
4.3/5
12th October, 2015
1 members found this review useful
Eco tan

When i noticed this in the last beauty vault i was excited and new i needed it. I havent used a fake tan moisturiser since i was in high school and i dont have very good memories. I remeber my legs looking orange and feeling like a oompa loompa.

This comes in a brown soft squeezy bottle, which is easy to squeeze out the rite amount of moisturiser that you need. The moisturiser its self is a nice light brown colour and is quite a thick consistancy which is great that you dont feel like its just sliding off yot hand.

I was a little nervious to apply more coats to my legs (even tho the bottle says you can add more than one application) I just didnt want to be orange, But i sucked it up and added 3x applications and woohoo i ddint turn orange! It just added a little more colour to my legs.

Over all I really like it but i would like to see a bit more colour come from this.

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MrsO
14th October, 2015

Good to hear it doesn't turn orange!

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