SugarBaby Bronze Radiance Instant Glow Wash Off Bronzing Cream

So I need to start this by saying I have never self tanned before, so I have probably made a few faux pas in my application technique, but in saying that, I did really love this product. I started by shaving and exfoliating my legs so I could have a smooth surface to work with. The self tan is a thick, creamy, shimmering dark brown and smells faintly of almonds and coconut. On my first application I used too much and I went from being almost invisible to very, very dark, which was very shocking to me, it almost looked like I was trying to enter a body builder competition, but the product is very easy to spread around over your skin so I was able to buff it back to a nice light glow. Even though I was using my hands I found that it didn't appear streaky like I was expecting it to and it didn't take long to achieve a full even coverage, however, I did find that it went extra dark where I had dry patches around my toes, knees ankles etc. I found it very easy to wash off my palms and there was no staining to my skin and it set very quickly, I didn't have to stand around too long, maybe five minutes at the most. I did not wash the tan off prior to bed as I wanted to see if it would come off on my sheets. I woke in the morning with no stains on the sheets and a still subtle, shimmery glow. I chose not to scrub my legs at first to see how long it would last and even after a shower, my legs still had a faint tan to them for another day. As I wanted to attempt to tan without the dark patches, I read the sugarbaby website where a lot of people recommended using a tanning glove. So I purchased a sugarbaby tanning glove and I actually found my coverage a lot worse. It definitely applied at a lighter shade than my initial attempt and my knees and ankles didn't have as darker patches, but my legs and arms themselves were very patchy, it seemed that the glove was wiping it on and then wiping it back off again, I have yet to be able to figure out where I was going wrong with this application method, however, I was still very happy with the subtle glow I achieved, plus, it was very easy to wash off so it's not like I was stuck with it. As a self tanning novice, I definitely plan on using this product alot more, especially over summer. I have also been told to exfoliate, shave and moisturise about 24 hours prior to application for best results and to avoid the dark patches so am looking forward to giving this another go.

The Sugar Baby Bronze Radiance Instant Glow is a nice product! The scent is amazing, and it doesn't have that 'fake tan' smell. It smells like coconut, which I just love.

The product looks very dark, but when you work it into your skin with a mitt, you can evenly spread the creme, and work this to however light or dark you like.

The shimmer is a bit much for my liking, as it doesn't look like a 'natural' tan.

My only other gripe with this product is that it does wear onto your clothes. So for this reason I personally prefer the fake tans that you can apply and then have a shower - then dress. This product is just a one-off that you put on and then let dry for a while before dressing.

I had a wedding to attend just recently and really needed some colour back in my skin especially being the colder weather and looking pasty white so I purchased a bottle of this instant tan and was amazed how well it transformed my skin from zombie like to tanned and gorgeous goddess!The cream applied smoothly and evenly to my skin when using a tanning mitt without any streaking or patchy bits,I was impressed.I found exfoliating your skin the night before made for a smooth canvas and allowed better coverage of the product.The smell was pleasant and not overpowering like some tanners and did a fantastic job of moisturising your skin with the botanics and bio active coconut concentrates that are listed as ingredients.I did find the top where you dispense the product out a bit annoying as it would flick some of the product out each time you flipped the lid so would of preferred a screw top lid for easier application.If you are wanting an instant tan that dries relatively quick with a gorgeous healthy glow then I definitely say give this a go but just bare in mind it's not waterproof so you can only wear this once which is prefect for a special occasion.

I was lucky enough to be chosen to trial this bronzing cream by SugarBaby. I am naturally very pale, and I burn easily in the sun, so tanning is a no-go for me. So if I want to add a bit of colour to my body, it has to be from fake tanning products. I have used several fake tan products over the years, and I was interested to see how this would work out, especially as I have never used any products from SugarBaby before.

The SugarBaby Bronze Radiance Instant Glow Wash Off Bronzing Cream comes in a cream-coloured tube which stands on its lid. The tube says that the bronzing crème is “safe for sensitive skin” and that it is made in Australia. It also says on the tube that it contains “natural fragrance”, that it is “against animal testing” and that the product’s prime ingredient is organic coconut. It also states that it “Contains no parabens, no phthalate, no mineral oil, no formaldehyde, no sulphates, no synthetic fragrances, no animal ingredients.” The tube is 200ml.

The product itself is a shimmering bronze colour, which you squeeze out of the flip lid. The product is easy to apply, either with your hands, or with the SugarBaby tanning mitt. You need to wait until the product it is dry before dressing. The product dries quickly though, within five minutes of application. One drawback was that it did rub off a little on a light-coloured dress I wore after it had dried.

Because I am very pale, I find that a lot of tanning products look very dark or orange on me even if I do a very light application. This bronzing crème gives a very light and natural effect. It is about one degree darker than my natural skin tone, so it does not look like fake tan at all. It does not look orange either. It does not feel dry on my skin, and in fact has a moisturising effect. It does not have a fake-tan odour either, and it did not irritate my skin. It appears to wash off easily, without any scrubbing, as it seems to disappear in the shower the next day.

Altogether, if you are after some subtle, natural colour then this is a great fake tan for you. If you are after stronger colour that darkens your skin by several shades, then you will be disappointed by this. This is one of the better fake tan products that I have used. I would definitely consider using it again.

I love me some fake tan in summer, but tend to hold off during winter to avoid looking unnaturally bronzed,

This is a lovely rich cream, really hydrating and deliciously scented.

It looks dark upon application but as you spread the product it lessens and finishes as a shimmery bronze. It's kind of that healthy glow you want with a bit of pizzazz.

It washes off well, you don't need to scrub hard, just wash as usually with your shower puff.

I've marked this down as it did transfer onto my clothing - not much, and it was on the weird hot Easter weekend, so maybe a sweat thing?

Otherwise this is an amazing product, highly recommend!