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Dove Summer Glow Beauty Body Lotion
Hot"Dove believes that having a fresh, sun-kissed look should not be reserved just for the summer. Thats why Dove developed Summer Glow Beauty Body Lotion with subtle self tanners. It leaves your skin soft and smooth while gradually enhancing and evening out your natural skin colour giving you a light tan and a beautiful summer glow all year round."
"Dove believes that having a fresh, sun-kissed look should not be reserved just for the summer. Thats why Dove developed Summer Glow Beauty Body Lotion with subtle self tanners. It leaves your skin soft and smooth while gradually enhancing and evening out your natural skin colour giving you a light tan and a beautiful summer glow all year round."
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Product Recommendation
Product Recommendation
I wouldn't consider my skin to be fair so I am guessing it is not the right shade for my skin tone.
Overseas they have an option for normal skin so hopefully that option will be available in SA soon.
It does moisturise well though.
At the price for this lotion - around R30 - I decided to give it a shot.
I did notice some change after the first application, and it built up after about 4-5 days into a nice, healthy glow. I didn't look super tanned, but I was very happy with the look I got.
Be warned: this lotion does streak if not applied correctly! When I first started using it, I applied it as I would any normal moisturising lotion, and I didn't take care to make sure that I applied it evenly. The result was ugly orangey splotches on my feet and backs of my legs. This can easily be fixed by rubbing the area with some hydrogen peroxide on a cotton pad. I must admit that even when applying carefully in small circular motions, I still did get some patchy spots, but it was easy to fix so I didn't mind too much. I think this was because I have very fair skin so it shows up more if you make a little mistake :)
I found that this lotion does have a "self-tan" smell to it, and I also felt quite sticky after applying it, so I stood in front of a fan afterwards to dry. I did not notice any marks on my white bedding however, even though I put it on about 15 mins before bed (I like to wake up with a tan!)
Pros:
- low cost
- nice gradual build-up to skin with a healthy glow
- doesn't make you look orange, even if you have very fair skin
- good moisturiser
Cons:
- has a self-tan smell
- can go streaky and patchy if not applied correctly, especially on ankles, feet, elbows etc
- feels sticky after application
All in all, I would buy it again and use it. The positives of not having lily white skin far outweigh the negatives in my mind!
I've been using it for years now, and every now and then I struggle to find it (resulting in a bit of panic!) But I always manage to find it eventually, Pick n Pay stocks it right now.
Both Johnsons and Nivea made similar products for a while but they were both discontinued, this is the only product that has stuck around so long, proving its value!
It doesn't leave residue on clothes and if you wash your hands after applying the cream you won't get marks on your hands either. I think that this product is a great moisturising body cream to use even if its not for the gradual tanning effects.
I also feel the scent isn't as gross as some tanners. It doesn't have that strong biscuit smell. Bu more of a fruity sweet smell. The lotion is very lightweight and doesn't take very long to dry. It doesn't transfer onto clothes or bed sheets. It lasts for about 2-3 days before it starts fading. Hot baths and showers obviously accelerate the fading process. But overall it has a natural colour and doesn't give off too much colour, which makes it easier to apply as you won't have noticeable streaking.
Highly recommend this! I Love it.
- Exfoliate your skin well before application to prevent patchy or uneven tan
- Apply lightly to area that have drier skin like knees, elbows and ankles
- Ensure that the lotion is completely absorbed before putting on clothes (it will stain white clothes so avoid those while building up the tan)
- Wash your hands immediately after application or it will stain them
Oh and have you noticed that tanned limbs look slimmer? That about all I can say about this product. I totally recommend it.