written by saffyd on 02/08/2011
as a very pale teenager , i turned to fake tan , i often felt that
written by on 24/07/2011
I absolutely love this product, it is easier to apply and has better results than any of the fake tan products I have tried in the past. It has a nice fragrance and after a few applications gives me the desired glow I am looking for. It looks very natural without any streaks. I would recommend this moisturiser to anyone!
written by xxmissamyxx on 26/05/2011
well i am quite pale and i burn and hardly ever tan so i decided i would invest in some sort of tanning product. i wanted a good one for my first try so i got a normal fake tan lotions. i put it on and it seemed to get more orange each day so i decided i didnt want to use it anymore.my friend came to school one day with a beuatiful skin tone which wasnt her usual so i told her that she was looking very tanned and she said, 'well i just applied a few layers of dove summer glow!' so i went to the shops and got some suitable for me skin tne and it was a massive success. i use it all the time and i would advise anyone who dreams of a tan to BUY THIS PRODUCT GIRLS!!!!! 10/10 100% FULL MARKS !! From Amy Ruddle ( dover lover )
written by xxmissamyxx on 26/05/2011
well i am quite pale and i burn and hardly ever tan so i decided i would invest in some sort of tanning product. i wanted a good one for my first try so i got a normal fake tan lotions. i put it on and it seemed to get more orange each day so i decided i didnt want to use it anymore.my friend came to school one day with a beuatiful skin tone which wasnt her usual so i told her that she was looking very tanned and she said, 'well i just applied a few layers of dove summer glow!' so i went to the shops and got some suitable for me skin tne and it was a massive success. i use it all the time and i would advise anyone who dreams of a tan to BUY THIS PRODUCT GIRLS!!!!! 10/10 100% FULL MARKS !! From Amy Ruddle ( dover lover )
written by xxmissamyxx on 26/05/2011
well i am quite pale and i burn and hardly ever tan so i decided i would invest in some sort of tanning product. i wanted a good one for my first try so i got a normal fake tan lotions. i put it on and it seemed to get more orange each day so i decided i didnt want to use it anymore.my friend came to school one day with a beuatiful skin tone which wasnt her usual so i told her that she was looking very tanned and she said, 'well i just applied a few layers of dove summer glow!' so i went to the shops and got some suitable for me skin tne and it was a massive success. i use it all the time and i would advise anyone who dreams of a tan to BUY THIS PRODUCT GIRLS!!!!! 10/10 100% FULL MARKS !! From Amy Ruddle ( dover lover )
written by on 15/05/2011
I started using this tanner when my mum bought it a while back and loved it but stopped using it as I got into a 'pale' faze.I recently just started using it again and fell in love with all over again.The smell can be vile to some but nice to others its just different peoples opinions though i did notice after a while it does get that 'biscity' smell that other tanners have but for me it didnt come off as that bad a smell and nobody noticed.unlike other tanners it does not go orange..though the face one of this does so i wouldnt recommend the face version of this moisturiser/tanner.It can take a while to dry and may leave your skin feeling kind of sticky so i use it at night before i go t bed and wear shorts and a baggy tshirt to go to bed in.I'm a very pale girl and this product didnt turn me orange or go streaky (though my friends did tell me to stay moisturised when using this as it can go streaky if you dont exfoliate and moisturise daily.
All in all i think its a great product..thumbs up.
written by on 12/03/2011
I think that the Dove summer glow was brillaint when i first used it. I dont think it smells bad at all, if not the opposite of that. I think after a while of usins it it can become blotchy. BUT! this is onyl if you leave it on for AGES! if you wash regular and put the moisturiser on it will tan and make you look and feel great. many of my friends have used it and found it just as great as i had. already have recommended it to a friend!
written by on 05/03/2011
Absolutely love this product!! Quite expensive though :-/
written by on 23/12/2010
I think Dove Summer Glow (for fair to medium skin) is absolutely fantastic. I have been using very expensive, difficult to apply, smelly and streaky products for years. I tried this for the first time recently and couldn't believe how easy it is to apply, with no horrible smell & more or less immediate, brilliant results. It makes your skin feel wonderful, the price is great and it lasts for ages.
written by on 18/12/2010
I've given up on fake tan during the winter months, because every self tan product has succeeded in giving me an obviously fake looking orange hue. But I've used this product on and off and I've got nothing but praise for it. It undoubtedly gives me a glow after about an hour, and the colour is very flattering (i use the dark one). Even in the summer which I spend in a hot climate, it helps me look tanned when I don't want to sit in the sun and damage my skin. No streaking, or orange! The only annoying thing is applying it in winter and it's cold on my skin but can't change that :)
written by Katiea on 05/09/2010
I have being using this product for months now and never had a problem with it. It applys really nicely, doesn't streak, smells good and i can put my clothes on after only 10 minutes. The only problem is i have fairly oily skin so it taks quite a long time to fully absorb. To fix this problem i apply it at nigt before bed and by morning i can see a diffrence and it is fully absorbed. Everyone complienments me on my tan. I also use the face version and it works just as good. It is also a really good price (:
written by on 13/08/2010
I absolutely love this self tan
It always leaves me with a really dark natural tan that everyone compliments on
When i first used it i noticed it goes very sticky after application and i
recommend applying it before you go to bed so it has time to dry.
I also noticed its best not to apply it when its cold because its very uncomfortable to sleep when the blanket sticks to you.
But overall f your looking for a good fake tan i 100% recommend this product
It lasts a good week and has the most amazing smell.
x
written by on 07/08/2010
I absoultely love this self tan!
It's brilliant, and is ten times better than Johnsons.
Im quite pale skinned, so i decided to give it a go.
I was shocked at how fast it worked, because it does say on the bottle it happens gradually, not at all!
This is the best i've used.
It's a natural, real looking self tan, would recomend to anyone!
I would of liked to know that it does work atleast an hour after applying.
And it smells great too!
With Doves unique moisturising cream it adds the softness to your skin as well as giving you a natural looking tan!!
If your looking to buy fake tan, this is the one for most people, and doesnt break your bank.
Hope this helps!
xx
written by on 26/06/2010
I use this product alot for my legs during school, Never has it not worked... It Gives the skin a natural glow and if you use it a couple oftimes it gives you a very natural looking tan... i would recoment this product to anyone.. just dont put it on after using hair removal creams such as veet or nair becaus did once and it didnt come out on the skin very well. If you apply it careully and dont miss anywere it doesnt streak.. i love it and its VERY god value for money, i got it for just £1.99 in Savers! Anyway... If your looking for a natural non-blothcy tan , i would recoment this 100%
written by on 17/06/2010
I used this for prom last year. Unfortunately I got bad sunburn just a month before and I was desperate to get rid of the tan lines - pretty bad as I'm fair - as they'd show when wearing my dress. Dove Summer Glow really did the job. I had a natural light tan and no one suspected otherwise. Streaked a bit on areas because I'd rushed but it wasn't noticed. Definitely would recommend!
written by on 20/04/2010
I used this for a week (i always put moisturizer all over my body, so i thought why not get tan at the same time?) It was nice for the first 3 days, then i actually got some sun, and it turned extremely streaky. It rubbed right off where the seam to my pants are, and now i have huge orange blotches all over my skin. Was very dissapointed and won't be using it again.
written by on 07/04/2010
Due to the fact that you have to build up the tan with repeated applications, it is very forgiving. Ive found there is virtually no danger of embarrasing dark patches or streaks. Im pale skinned and find that I can go quite dark with this product and remain non-orange.
written by on 17/02/2010
For years I have been trying a whole range of different tanning products to suit best with my very pale skin. Most of the time i would turn out orange and I hated that because it diddn't look natural at ALL. After trying the loreal tanning spry I decided to give up on fake tanning, as nothing seemed to work good enough, or look natural. Then one day in the supermarket I found the dove summer glow moisterisor and decided to buy it and give tanning lotions a go, one last time. Why did i buy it? because I trust dove products. After buying it, i was so excited to go home and try it, hoping to see nice results. For a more natural tan I chose the fair skin to medium skin one, i recomend that because you can never go wrong with it. I applied it first on my legs, I only used a smallish amount and rubbed it on my leg EVENLY in circuliar motions ( its best so it dosnt streak) I waited a couple of hours and I could see my skin changing colour, a light tan had appeared and it looked VERY natural. The next day I re-applied it, and the tan got a litttle darker. I loved this product because it never streaks, and turns out amazing if applied evenly, the colour is not orange, it looks like a normal tan! i now use it all over my body and people comment on how great my skin looks.
some tips:
1. apply only 3 times a week so you do not risk turning orange
2. apply evenly all over your body in circuliar motions ( prevents streaking)
i highly reccomend this product, it is not hard to apply and even covers up your pimples! its a life saver
xx
written by on 03/02/2010
I've had Dove Summer Glow sitting around my house for the last year or so now. I use it only in desperate situations, if there is no other moisturiser available at the time. The product works well, I'll admit. It gives a very nice glow to my skin, and works extremely fast. But I find the smell of this product absolutely revolting. Almost to the point that I feel I'm going to be sick. The smell then hangs around on me for the next 2-3 days, including showering once a day, before it's gone. It is also very sticky when applying and doesn't fully absorb into the skin for a good few hours, leaving me feeling very greasy despite how much I try and run it in.
All in all, not an overly pleasant experience.
written by on 28/08/2009
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.
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Guest's Response to xxmissamyxx's Review
Written on: 12/06/2011
does it have that fake tan smell, like many more expensive tanning lotions.