Dove Summer Glow Review

I purchased Dove Summer glow a couple of weeks before a winter getaway to the Islands, so I didn't scare the locals with my beyond pale skin! I wasn't disappointed. Summer Glow was easily applied, I did it straight after my shower, glided on smoothly like a moisturiser I was careful to apply it evenly and avoiding build up on areas like elbows, ankles & knees. There wasn't an overpowering chemical smell with this either, only a slight hint of it after application but I suspect that's unavoidable with tanning products. It left my skin feeling silky smooth and the tan was a nice colouring, no oompa loompas here. I'm definitely using this again, and being available from supermarkets, and budget friendly price, it's a big hit in my books.

According to Dove their Summer Glow self-tanner will hydrate your skin whilst providing a natural summer glow all year round. I totally agree. I love this product. I use the normal to dark version most days after showering. Having said that I have gone a few days without applying and my tan hasn't faded. I use the product on my legs. The consistency of the cream is just right and absorbs well. The product is easy to apply and sinks in easily allowing me to put on trousers pretty much immediately. I like the subtle realistic colour, the kind my skin would go naturally. Used over a few days the colours develops nicely. I like that there is no 'tanning' smell and its light subtle scent is a big plus. Great moisturising - my skin feels supple and soft after using. When it does fade the effect is quite even without any of the patchiness from some fake tans. A great product.

Absolutely love this for the dark Winter, pale days. Works as a great natural glow. I'm very pale and I use the darkest shade, if you're nervous about fake tanning, this is a great first step, as the gradual tan, leaves your skin feeling brown and glowy without being streaky. Does have a coconut smell, which I don' mind

I bought this to use as my in between tanner and to top up my usual bondi sands tan. I got it in shade light to medium as i dont like a dark looking tan, im naturally super pale so anything too dark just looks silly on me! I found that even after one application it gave me a noticably darker tan, not orange though it looks super natural! I apply this with my le tan tanning mit(if you havent got one invest in one, seriously theyre so worth it!) Only down side to this is that fake tan smell.

I am always afraid of fake tam, even gradual tan moisturiser. I had to give it go though, because my whiter than paper legs need some glowy colour to them for summer months. I don't do tanning in the sun, I love my skin too much for that.

I bought this from my local supermarket on a whim after a friend suggested it to me. The bottle is so cute and even looks like it glows. It has a pop cap top with a hole for the product to be squeezed out of. It's all very normal so far, let's do this!

I showered and exfoliated first to remove any dead skin cells that may hinder the final look. I concentrated alot of the effort around the knee area because that's usually the part that can look orange. After a thorough towel dry I smooth over my legs making sure I get it on evenly. It suggests to wash hands thoroughly to avoid staining hands so after a good scrub I sit in the air to let it dry.

Of course I haven't noticed a difference yet because it is day one of a gradual tanning product. Bring on day two! Here we are showered and exfoliated again, ready to apply to my legs. After letting it air dry I notice an obvious glow that makes my legs look sunkissed and less pasty! Oh I like this.....but when do I know when to stop?

I continued on this same cycle for 7 days. I think by now I can stop because my legs look rather tan and like I am happy and confident to show them to the world without scaring the sun away. After stopping at a shade that I am happy with I wonder how long it will last before I need to start the cycle again. 5 days later it's time to reapply. For me it didn't last long but for an affordable price and a little bit of effort without sun damage, I am hooked. I shant go back to instant tan or sunbathing. This here is where my loyalties lie. I salute you Dove!

I have been using this since I was a teenager (am now a weeeee bit older) And it is still my go to tanner, I like that you can build up your tan and it doesn't have that typical fake tanner smell.

I first used this when I wanted to know if fake tan was for me. It's really easy to use and not TOO much hassle, though regular fake tan takes way less time than this and there is a lot more range of colour, this one can get quite orangey. I really love the smell, it's the typical Dove smell.

For someone as an introduction to tanning (teenager for example) or if you wanting to just pick up a tanning option from the supermarket this product has your back. Easy to apply not need to wait and wash it off. It does build up a nice colour and even your grandma could apply it. Quick, simple and reliable

I like the smell of this one and I use this all the time. I have the lighter one as I’m super fair skinned and I burn and freckle easy, I love the colour of this gradual tan as it looks natural and it’s not orange! This will always be an OG gradual tan! Only have to use it like 2/3 days in a row for a great looking tan and it’s awesome you can build it up to have it darker if you wanted!