Dove Summer Glow Review

I picked this up recently at the supermarket. This is the first and only self tanner I have ever used. I used to use this all the time in Summer but as I have gotten more in to makeup self tan has gotten less important. I think this is a great product for newbies to self tan like my self as it is so gradual. I picked this up in the lightest shade as I am super pale.

The packaging is super simple. Just your usual body lotion container. I like that the plastic is a light yellow which matches the glow theme. The lid also fits really tightly which is great as you don't want this to get onto other materials.

The consistency of this product is similar to any other body lotion that you might try, just a thin cream. I do find that this has a bit of a self tan chemically smell but I usually do this at night and by the time I get up in the morning I can't smell it anymore. Because the product builds up so gradually I find it is easy to make sure you don't get too much around the knees or ankles. It means that you can get a nice glow on your skin rather than a darker tan, and it only takes 2 to 3 days to build up to a nice level. Then I will reapply every second or third day to keep it up. I do find that this feels quite greasy on the skin initially but it sinks in over an hour or so. It also moisturises your skin very nicely meaning that you can have both lovely moisturised skin at the same time as producing a lovely glow, perfect for winter.

For me this isn't a product that I go out and purchase as soon as I have run out as self-tan isn't the most important thing in my beauty regime. But it is something I like to have on occasion, and for such a cheap price it isn't hard to pick it up from time to time.

I purchased the Medium to Dark Skin formula even though I am fair skinned. It goes on easy and has a pleasant enough smell. The colour builds up after a few days and then I just used every third day or so to keep the colour even. I liked that it didn't go patchy throughout the week so it was never obvious that I was wearing a 'fake tan'. I did find that it didn't dry vey quickly which made it awkward to use at night time before bedtime, and you definitely need to wash your hands after using. A good product that does what it says it will but I probably wouldn't repurchase due to the drying time.

I can't say I fake tan on a regular basis but when I am feeling a bit pale or want a nice even glow this is the product I go for. I do need to make sure I rub it in very well as it can be easy to miss a few spots but when I am though this product gives me an even glow.

This product was released many years ago now and I remember using it back when it was first released. It definitely did as it said - light tanning lotion that gradually built with no lines or streaks plus moisturiser! For all these reasons I was impressed, and I could use it every day without the colour darkening too much. The only thing that I wasn't impressed with was that the lotion still smelt a bit like regular tanning lotions, that lingering smell that makes it very obvious that you might be faking it! This smell set in after an hour or so of wear, so not obvious on initial application.

So I'm already tan and do not need his but I love using it to make my skin look even in colour and gives me sun kissed bronzed legs that I love!!!! However I do feel like it doesn't work that well for my lighter friends but for myself sure does!!!

The tanning cream is nice to use for a tanner glow and it makes you feel more confident and I can wear shorts without having to worry about being so pale