Dove Summer Glow Body Lotion Review

Being very pale skinned I decided to take the leap and use the Medium to Dark shade & glad I did.

I only apply to my arms & legs as thats all that's exposed. Bottle says not to apply on face, not sure why as other tanning products you can. Smell is tolerable & does dissappear after an hour or so. I'm not bothered if not able to use on face as I love my St Tropez Self Tan Purity Vitamins for face, neck & declotage!.

Dove recently reformulated this by doing away with the Parabens. What a mission trying to get one without, ended up contacting manufacturers who kindly gave me a voucher. Off I went on the hunt managed to find a Paraben free one. Alot of retailers were running their stocks down before putting out new formulation.

Exfoliation & moisturising parts where tan sticks to is key for an even finish. Used a tanning mit to apply as this is by far best way and used a makeup brush to blend it along fingers toes, wrists, elbows & edge of feet

Not keen that some of product stays at bottom of bottle as it is a thick consistency. I leave mine stored upside down. The bottle is quite awkward would prefer a pump.

Prefer to have a colour guide as you need to blend blend blend.

My favorite is St Tropez Express tan mousse but just use Dove as a quick no fuss option as hate sitting around waiting for St Tropez to dry. I like the colour Dove gives although could be darker as not as dark as St Tropez - Dove looks natural. I apply in morn after showering. I did read reviews not too apply too much product, as I was & found it took a while to dry. This morning I applied less.

I have noticed my arms have a way better finish than my legs which tend to look a bit patchy so maybe it's an application prob on my part.

Overall it lasts a few days. I tend to let my tan completely wear off then start again but today decided to top up after a few days so wait to see result tomorrow.

Price point is ok.