Summer Glow Gradual Self Tan Body Lotion Reviews

This gradual tanner is really easy to use, doesn't leave you streaky or patchy but rather gives a nice natural glow. It does have a hint of a fake tan smell which can linger for a little while. It doesn't really bother me but if you are someone who hates that smell I would steer clear of this product.

The way I use this product the most is by applying it after I've done a proper fake tan and rinsed it off. I use this every day after my tan to keep my skin hydrated and to keep my fake tan colour from fading so quickly. I have tried both colour options and even though I'm quite fair the medium-dark product works best and gives the best colour pay off.

A word of advice... Always wash your hands after using this product. You don't notice it after one or two applications but after a week of using it to try and get that tan built up you can end up with the dreaded fake tan hands!!

This is a great product if after a nice subtle looking tan that's not like a spray tan. I'm fairly pale and I like to buy this product in the medium to dark shade as I quiet like a deep tan, however I find its not as dark as I prefer but again I don't use this as a tanning product when I'm after a deep result, this is a nice product to give a Bit of colour when spring / summer kicks around and I'm showing arms or legs! It builds up nicely and wears well. Not a huge fan of the scent can be a little strong. Hard to not get it on hands even when washed well after application. There is better products for gradual tan out there but for the price I tend to stick to this brand

I used to use this religiously a few years ago when I was in high school and I absolutely loved it. It gives the most amazing bronze tan that builds slowly over time. It is also very moisturising so your skin feels loved whilst being tanned. Only down side I have is the smell. Smells very artificial and like chemicals but to be honest that doesn't bother me as i usually apply after shower before bed and then I shower in the morning to wash off excess anyway.

I have used so many gradual tans and have found this one to be the best by far! I have very pale skin so this is a must in the colder months. Still does smell like fake tan but not extremely strong. I also use in-between a spray tan to make it last longer.

This bottle was my first ever foray into fake tan, which was about 10 years ago, and I tried it again recently.

I really loved this lotion way back when, and even ran through a couple of those bottles, and when I was given the chance to try it again, I couldn't wait to get my hands on it again.

This works on the basis that it will build up your tan slowly, and you can use this instead of other body lotions. Make sure you let it dry down before you put your clothes on, just like other types of self tanners. I like the smell that comes out of the bottle initially, but it does fade into something that's a little mustier, which I don't remember at all.

The lotion itself is lovely - rich, thick and a little goes a long way, so don't go too heavy with this one, or you might end up wondering where you're going to put the rest of it!

Overall, I think that this lotion is relatively rich, and actually a little too thick for me during the Summer, which is fair enough, given that I don't need it during the hottest season of the year! I found it a little tacky on my skin on the really hot days, and it took quite a while to for it to sink in. This improved on the cooler days, presumably when my skin was super thirsty and dry. I also like the fairly natural look I achieved with this, which is the whole point of it!

This lotion comes in two shades (fair to medium and medium to dark) and two sizes (250 ml and 400 ml), which means that it also comes in two prices, $7.36 and $10.52 , respectively. You can pick one of these babies up to try at Priceline, Target and just about anywhere that stocks Dove, which is just about everywhere!

I got this immediately after my girlfriend shared it with me.
The tan Dove gives looks healthy not fake. I use this mainly on my legs as it is very fair.

To even skintone and hide scars.
It comes with a nice fragrance and doubles as a great nourishing moisturiser.
I love multi-tasking products that saves us time.

Although I am a fair-medium skin tone, I use the medium-dark Dove Gradual Lotion as it works so quick but still looks natural! I apply it at night just how I would a normal body moisturiser and by the next morning that's usually perfect.

Or, if I have used a fake tan I love to use this product as the tan is beginning to fade to help prolong it just a little longer.

I've been using the fair to normal skin version of this for a couple of years now. The results are very subtle and gradual and I have never had any streaking. I have found I can blend out natural tan lines seamlessly by using this. I always exfoliate and moisturise knees, ankles etc before use and wash my hands afterwards so that I don't get orange palms.

The smell is great and really fresh initially, but it does develop into a fake tan smell after it's been on your skin for a while. The other thing I don't like about it is the sticky feeling left on my skin. It's particularly unpleasant in hot summer weather. I usually put it on before bed and can't wait to wash it off in the morning because of the smell and the stickiness. I haven't found it to stain the clothes I wear with it on but they do have the smell left on them and need a good wash.

Overall, it does the job but I don't find it the most pleasant process.

I'm on the fair side and bought the medium-dark formula to see faster results. It's very natural looking and you see the results the next day. Followed the instructions and used it after a shower with a tanning mit. I prefer this product over the St. Tropez gradual tanner. Not only you get a nice healthy tan, it's much affordable. There is a pleasant scent that doesn't bother me but can be strong for people with sensitive noses. Took one star off for the bottle design. It's a thick formula and you have to shake the bottle upside down to get the product out. Will definitely keep using this!