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Average Ratings for Dove Summer Glow

  • Ease of Application3.9 stars
  • Quality of Colour3.8 stars
  • Durability3.7 stars
  • Value for Money4.1 stars
  • Overall rating3.8 stars

37 Reviews For Dove Summer Glow

  • Guest 28th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have used Dove Summer Glow for about a year now and its the best fake tan i have used, I tried Johnsons, Nivea, Rimmel and always found Dove was the best.
    Even on the first time applied your skin starts too change colour within a few hours. After the second coverage you have a very natural brown glow, I have found that after 3 days of applying you have the perfect tan and do not need too top up for another 3-4 days. It has never streaked on me, not after a shower, bath or anything.

    The only fault i would say about Dove Summer Glow is for the first few hours it makes you sticky untill it's fully absorbed so if you apply it before bed then sleeping is quite uncomfy. But after a day your skin will be really smooth and moisturised. I use the Medium to Dark shade and even on paler skin never comes out orange etc.

  • Guest 15th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    Dove Summer Glow made me feel horribly sticky, and the colour wasn't all that convincing. Quite patchy. The garnier one is far better in terms of colour and feel, but unfortunately none of them seem to smell very good after they've been on your skin for awhile.

  • Guest 6th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    I used Dove Summer Glow twice and both times resulted in an extremely streaky tan and a lingering bad smell. Would not recommend to anyone.

  • alison1966 Rank: Lance Corporal 26th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    Used Dove Summer Glow for the first time last week was very disappointed with it, will not be using it again.
    coverage was poor and was streaky
    used johnson cream in the past will be using it again
    sorry but thought dove cream would have been a better buy its a brilliant price but was disappointed with the end result

  • Guest 24th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I used Dove summer glow before I went on holiday this summer and only had to use it for 3 nights before the colour started to show [although the next morning I wasn't as pale as before]. I'm quite fair skinned and was worried it might go orange or be too dark but no, it makes you look very healthy. The smell when you put it on is lovely it really makes you think of summer. In the morning there was a slight fake tan smell but you could hardly notice it. The bonus was, my skin was amazingly soft t ...

  • Guest 14th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    Dove Summer Glow brought me out in spots on my chest - avoid if you're prone to acne! (ps Garnier Summerbody doesn't cause spots!)

  • Guest 22nd Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    fantastic !!! ive tried other tans for years but they always smelled yukky..dove summer glow smells gorgeous.makes your skin soft and gives you a beautiful even tan..what more could you want :-)

  • Guest 22nd Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    i put Dove Summer Glow on, and my neck went orange :S!
    but i bought the face stuff , and my body was fine, but my face was orange and so was my neck .

  • Guest 22nd Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Love Dove Summer Glow I only have to apply once a week as I have medium - dark skin, its very natural looking. I usually put it on an hour before I go to bed and it never streaks.

  • Guest 13th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    i am pretty pale and was finding it very hard to find a fake tan that wasn't too dark. i bought some Dove Summer Glow after my sister said it was good on her skin and was generally pleased. i would recommend it but a tip for putting it on is, use a sock. it gives an easier coverage and makes it look a lot more natural.

  • Saoirse 8th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Dove Summer Glow goes on very well and gives a really natural colour

  • mmac Rank: Staff Sergeant 10th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    We've recently swapped over from Johnsons tanning cream to Dove Summer Glow and I can definitely say, it's far superior!
    I apply it every 2-3 days to my face and upper body and every 3-5 on my legs. It gives an even tone and makes you look healthy.You won't go orange or have streaks.

    I do find it a little sticky in the folds of my arms when drying, but I can cope with that.

    I haven't used a sunbed for over 6 years now, so these creams are definitely worth using.

  • Guest 17th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Dove Summer Glow doesn't have that icky smell most self tanners have. Its easy to apply and gives me the opportunity to decide how tan I wanna look. Since I am very fair I would look silly in a dark tan after just 2 days so its great. This summer I will go for the dark-medium on my legs since they tend to look really pasty. lol
    Leaves no marks on clothes or sheets.

  • Guest 14th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Dove Summer Glow is really great! I use it in between spray tans and in winter when I need a little bit of colour. Self tanning does not affect your health in anyway, unlike sun beds and sun baking. It comes in 3 different shades which makes it great for anybody and you can pick your darkness. Easy to apply! Veerry great value for money comes in a large container, doesn't run out quickly.... and of course it smells a bit, but you will find that most false tans smell, Dove Summer Glow is not as b ...

  • hereinparadise88 Rank: Corporal 2nd Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    I have used Dove Summer Glow a couple of time and keep it as an emergency in the cupboard. It takes lots of product to even get a milky tan and needs at least 7 days continuous application to get a fair colour and this is with the medium to dark tan, by which point it's starting to go patchy from the first application!

  • Guest 24th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Dove Summer Glow is fantastic. I'm strawberry blonde, fair skinned and sometimes look a bit white (I'm Scottish).
    I have tried this for several different parties, weddings etc. and I use the light to fair, and honestly you cannot go wrong with this. You will get a healthy looking tan, and when it fades just re-apply. Honestly the price is great as well, try it, and I am sure you will not be disappointed. Use on all areas of the body, face, arms, legs, thighs. Be sure and blend in watching ...

  • laura24cardiff Rank: Lance Corporal 13th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I use this product in between xen tan or st tropez. i use the medium to dark, and it takes really well to my skin after just one application. you must keep moisterising after so i doesnt come off patchy, and it can be abit whiffy. but thumbs up!!

  • hana65 6th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    i love this tan as its very easy to apply and as long as you exfoliate well before use its generally streak free. make sure you do any hair removal 24hours before applying the moisturiser tan as i found it can irritate skin following shaving. the only downside is that skin feels sticky for a few hours after which makes you worry that it will rub off on clothes and go patchy. my advice is: applying a very thin layer, wait half an hour before dressing, wear loose clothing, even go outdoors and all ...

  • Guest 6th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Dove Summer Glow - I had never used a fake tan of any kind before so decided to try dove summer glow as I was going on holiday and didn't want to look too pale. I am of a pale-medium skin tone but wanted a more noticeable tan so went for the medium to dark. I exfoliated my skin a little before (exfoliating gloves- 99p), moisturised 'problem areas' like my ankles, knees, elbows etc and then applied evenly to my skin. I found the cream absorbed quickly. When I woke up in the morning I had a nice s ...

  • Guest 6th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    In general it's one of the best fake tan products I would recommend if you're on a small budget. Fake tan can be quite expensive but if you're not one for spending loads of money on it this is by far the best! And if you have quite sensitive skin to fake tan this doesn't leave you with any itchy skin/rash etc!