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Dove Summer Glow Review

Dove Summer Glow Review
Overall rating from 479 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:
3.0/5
25th September, 2014
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Not too bad!

This moisturiser smells really good and goes on really nicely, however, I didn't find that I quite got the results I hoped for! It definitely did give me a slight bit of a tan, but it took quite some time! I did find that sometimes the tan would go a bit streaky, but it made me try to be more consistent with the application! It is an alright product for the price, but not 100% sure if I would use it again!

Tips: Definitely wash your hands after application! No one likes orange fingers!

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
1st October, 2014
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moniquexo
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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:
5.0/5
1st October, 2014
0 members found this review useful
Smooth, tanned legs!

Love this stuff. I'm super pale and this is the only tanning thing I use. It starts off as a subtle glow, not too noticable but each day you build it up it gets gradually darker until it turns into such a nice tan! It's great for paler people so you don't go orange and you can get your desired effect. It smells amazing, lasts for ages and moisturises great! It's a good price an does it's job well. It lasts a while too I usually put it on at night times but you just have to let it sink in before bed. I love that it doesn't to streaky, it's very smooth and natural looking. It comes in a squeeze bottle so it's easy to put straight onto your legs :)

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Overall rating:
4.3/5
5th October, 2014
0 members found this review useful
Even pale girls can get a summer glow

As a pale girl I was a bit worried about trying this product in that it would a) not work or b) work too well (e.g. hello orange). But this product has truly blown my expectations! The best thing about Dove Summer Glow is that not only does it also contain a very rich moisturiser, but it also allows you to decide how build able you want the look to be - if you're very pale like me, you probably don't want to go too tan or you will look out of proportion with the rest of your body. However this allows you to stop when you wish to - as it works gradually. A true summer necessary!

Tips: Wash your hands thoroughly after applying.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
7th October, 2014
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Blown Away Love!

Great product to use everytime i'm out of the shower, it's part of my beauty routine. I love how easy it is to apply to the body, and does add moisterizer so body isn't dry and flaky. This will be something I will continue to buy, and for a pick me up use over winter I feel much better with a little tan, it's so natural looking and adds a good glow! bring on summer

Tips: Ensure you do wash your hands after applying been caught with orange marks between my hands with this, also I'm a natural read head, so fair,skin but always use medium to dark, find it actually is fine, and works like magic...

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
12th October, 2014
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Great for a natural tan!

I love love love this moisturiser! I have olive skin and like to maintain this through winter as well as go a shade or two darker in the summer. The bottle is a decent size and the moisturiser comes out really easily. I love to use this straight after a shower and I rub the moisturiser in circular motions, making sure to apply evenly. I have the medium to dark shade and I love the fact that a day after using this I already have a natural looking tan. I don't find this product to be patchy or orange at all and it is so moisturizing on my body! I use this every day and find that exfoliating every few days helps keep my tan smooth and even. I find my skin really does look like it has a nice sun kissed glow to it and it is so easy to maintain. I would recommend this to others who want a natural glow to their skin, or even a light tan. It's very easy to use and maintain, it's really affordable (can usually pick this up from countdown on sale for $6) and it is great for hydrating and moisturizing the skin. Sometimes I use this on my face as well because my face is always a lot paler than my body. As a mum I like the convenience of this product and it really works for my busy lifestyle.

Tips: Exfoliate every few days to keep tan even. Use only every few days if you are quite fair as this product gives colour to your skin straight away.

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Overall rating:
4.3/5
14th October, 2014
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Dove

Have been using this product for a few years now and it never fails to make my skin shine and look tanned aswell as moisturising it!! I don't use this every day but a few days before an event or going out and it's perfect! Deff apply after a shower and wait and let dry before getting dressed or it may streak, also wash hands throughly after, I've been caught with orangey hands hehe

Always a great price. Easy to apply, never streaky if applied properly ;-)

Tips: Apply in circles , Let cream dry Wash hands after :-)

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
17th October, 2014
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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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Overall rating:
5.0/5
19th October, 2014
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Didn't irritate my sensitive skin!

I asked my mum to get me some fake tan from the pharmacy and she came back with this. I tried it and although the first two days I didn't notice much of a diffrence by the third I could see it starting to build a gradual tan. I get psoriasis on my legs and it comes and goes. At the moment I've got a bit on my legs and because we are coming into summer I need to take some of the white glare off them from being in pants all winter. I put it straight overtop of my moisturizer after exfoiliating in the shower and 3 days later I have the glow and no extra irritation to my psoriasis! I use the fair one because I am really pale. It's better than other tanners I've tried because it's so gradual I don't end up going orange! I will definitely keep using this for summers to come. It's affordable and gentle and it works well with my skin!

Tips: Exfoliate before using. Wash hands after applying. Don't apply straight to the knees or ankles- I normally use a little of the excess from my calves and shins and work down to my feet. Just so I don't get that patchy buildup in those areas. Use everyday until you have the level of tan desired then apply every 2-3 days. Don't forget to exfoliate eveey few daysto stop It going patchy.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
19th October, 2014
1 members found this review useful
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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