Fake tanning and I are not great friends. Many clothes, towels, even duvet covers have been sacrificed in my quest to find the perfect fake tan. However hard I try to get it right I always end up spilling it, applying it wrong and looking orange or with streaks and patches. That is why this product has completely changed the way I fake tan!
It doesn't smell like fake tan at all to begin with. It also doesn't look like fake tan but instead a thick creamy white moisturiser. It comes out of the tube very easily and only a little is needed to cover a large area. I apply it by rubbing it on to my freshly exfoliated skin just as I would a moisturiser. Some people may be thrown off by the fact that it doesn't have a colour which could make it hard to figure out where you have applied it, but I assure you if you just make sure you've rubbed it in really well and all of the areas feel thoroughly moisturised then you are doing it right!
And thats it - incredibly simple! Now this isn't an instant tan so you will need to wait around 8 hours to see it fully developed. Because of this I would recommend applying it before bed but because it doesn't have a really strong fake tan smell and it doesn't transfer to clothing then you could even apply it before work and it would be ready for an evening out by the end of the day.
The only thing is, even though it doesn't smell of fake tan immediately it definitely starts to the more it develops. This doesn't bother me and it is no where near as bad as other products but it is something to be aware of.
The tan looks beautiful and makes your skin a nice cocoa kind of brown. On me, it lasts about half a week noticeably but you can easily re apply as there is so much product in the tube I could see myself getting at least 20 applications maybe even more!
The Eco Tan Invisible Tan is a not-quite-so-easy-to-use product that gives a beautiful, golden tan. I am totally sold on how natural this product is, and it is certainly the best fake tanner for those who are concerned about what they are putting on their skin.
I have very, very fair skin and I prefer a deep, golden tan, usually achieved with Bondi Sands Mousse in Dark. I like my tan to look 'natural' (as in, not green or orange) but also a lot darker than my natural skin tone. The Eco Tan Invisible Tan is different to the mousse products that I usually use. It applies like a thick moisturiser - completely clear. I'm not quite talented enough for this, and I prefer a tinted product with a colour guard so that I can see where I have missed a spot. I applied this product with a tanning mitt, but ended up having to use my hands, as it was almost like applying a shower gel onto dry skin. It began to lather up, and took a bit of work to get it settled into the skin. Once it was settled, it dried quickly. I apply my fake tan before bed, and this product promises not to stain sheets - a bonus for those who avoid fake tanning because of this.
After my shower the next morning, a soft yet deep, golden tan was revealed. It was a beautiful shade - completely natural but it still provided a decent difference from my natural skin tone. This is the best result I have had from a fake tan: not orange, not green, natural but not too light. I applied this tan to my legs, an area that usually ends up a mess, but it applied beautifully and did not cling to any dry patches. There was a bit of a mess around my feet, due to not being able to see the product when applying.
At this stage, this is not a product I will repurchase. As much as I love the tan that it provided, I can't handle the white patches where I think the product has reached, but it hasn't. I do however recommend this tan to anyone who is conscious of the products they apply. If you like gradual tanners, I highly recommend giving this a go. It gives the soft, natural glow and application of a gradual tanner, but you could apply it once or twice a week rather than every evening. It would also be great if you use gradual tanner but need a faster result.
I will continue to use this product as maintenance, over an already applied but fading fake tan. I may also try this on my face during Summer.
Tips: If you need to use your hands for application, make sure that you wash them.