I have never been one for fake tan as I'm always put off by the smell and the potential for it to all go so very wrong. The maintenence also bores me and the fact that you never really capture the same natural colour the sun gives you.
However this year I decided to take the plunge. I'm ... Read review
L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Gel gives you a 100% natural looking Golden Self Tan, ... more
with an instant sun-kissed shimmer. L'oreal Sublime Bronze has a new and improved tinted formula that gives your skin an instant shimmering sun-kissed look, and a golden, natural-looking tan. It instantly illuminates your skin.
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L'oreal Sublime Self-tan Gel Tinted&Shimmering L'Oreal's first self-tanning gel to to give ... more
you a sublime tan in an instant. The tinted formula immediately gives you a sun-kissed, shimmering tan. Enriched with pearl, it instantly illuminates your skin.
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Advantages: Natural matte colour. Disadvantages: Can be dark so use sparingly.
I have never been one for fake tan as I'm always put off by the smell and the potential for it to all go so very wrong. The maintenence also bores me and the fact that you never really capture the same natural colour the sun gives you.
However this year I decided to take the plunge. I'm hardly pale but thought I might as well see what all the fuss was about. The much loved Johnsons tinted moisturiser does nothing for me so I decided ... .../>
Loreal are not really a brand I buy into, merely because of their policies on the models they hire and the whole animal testing who ha. But I'd heard so many amazing stories about this tanner I put my morals aside and took the plunge (that said I got a bottle free so not so hard to do!)
The first thing I noticed is that it really is a proper gel, it's like half set jelly. Not firm but fluid which makes it very easy to apply. I ... more
I have never been one for fake tan as I'm always put off by the smell and the potential for it to all go so very wrong. The maintenence also bores me and the fact that you never really capture the same natural colour the sun gives you.
However this year I decided to take the plunge. I'm hardly pale but thought I might as well see what all the fuss was about. The much loved Johnsons tinted moisturiser does nothing for me so I decided to go all out and buy some Loreal.
Loreal are not really a brand I buy into, merely because of their policies on the models they hire and the whole animal testing who ha. But I'd heard so many amazing stories about this tanner I put my morals aside and took the plunge (that said I got a bottle free so not so hard to do!)
The first thing I noticed is that it really is a proper gel, it's like half set jelly. Not firm but fluid which makes it very easy to apply. I literally slapped it on like I do moisturiser after coming out of the shower. It dried really quickly, and left my skin scent free which was a relief as I hate the smell of tanners.
I noticed the results within a few hours and have to say I was really impressed. I looked tanned but not orange. I looked like I'd had a few days in the sun. It does come out dark but I used a lot so if you're fair follow the age old rule of layering and start off light.
Admittedly I couldn't be bothered to keep it up but I imagine if I did it would look great, it took about a week (with gentle towel drying!) before it came off properly which is good enough for me.
The only thing to watch is the bottle, it's a simple nossel like a shampoo bottle for example and it can be hard to control how much you use. On the whole it's a winner of a product, you get a fair bit for your cash and it's def the best high street tanner out there.
Advantages: Does not streak at all, non greasy, dries quickly, does not transfer, quick results. Disadvantages: Requires several applications for noticeable colour change (maybe not for everyone)
L'oreal say:
Fresh, non-sticky gel, natural-looking tan, even result, containing vitamin E, quick dry, smoothing effect, easy to apply, velvety touch. I can vouch for all of these. On the shelf, some may be put off by the rather glowing tangerine colour of the lid of the bottle. This does not inspire much confidence! However, appearances are deceiving and do not be put off by this as it is not the colour you'll achieve!
I have natural blond hair ... ...However, despite my legs and arms tanning easily, other areas are much harder to change colour and i do not want to damage my skin with over exposure to the sun. Therefore, i brave the dubious world of fake tan! For some reason, fake tan does not take to my skin brilliantly as i do not see much of a colour change (sometimes it is as though i haven't applied it all.) Over the years i have tried and tested many and this one is something that i have ...
abc123surf 02.01.2008
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Advantages: Very very even, gives a lovely colour and easy application! Disadvantages: Takes some time for it to be absorbed.
I have been using this tan for several years now and I recommend it to anyone! Application: Firstly I start by putting body butter on my feet and ankles, knees and elbows so they don't go bright orange. I don't like using rubber gloves with this tanning gel as I find it makes it more difficult for it to be thoroughly absorbed into the skin. What I do is I start at the bottom and work my way up, regularly washing my hands. I do one leg, wash my hands. ... ...and then the arms. After washing the hands at the end so I don't look like I have white gloves on I put a little of the product on some tissue and smooth it over the tops of my hands. Results: A natural even colour which is easy to intensify with just one more application. It does have the fake tan smell afterwards but its not as strong as some other fake tans I have used. The thing I also love about this product is that you can use it on your face ...
pepperp0t 14.07.2009
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Advantages: colour, so natural! Disadvantages: absorption time..
This is a fantastic product! The colour is incredibly natural for summer time.
I wouldn't reccommend it to people with pale skin though, it's quite an obvious tan, even if it is natural colour.
The price is a bit over my budget, but for approx. £10 it is good value!
I used it for years, until I got fed up with waiting for it to dry...
In my experience, I had to stand around for an hour until it dried, but the colour was worth it!
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larissa742617 22.09.2009
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FULL DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT ACCORDING TO L?OREALL?oreal Dermo-Expertise SublimeBronzeSelf-tanninggel + Smoothing effect
Even, Natural looking tan
Non-greasy
Face and body
Does not contain sun filters
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?An innovation from the L?oreal Laboratories, SublimeBronze is a non-greasy self-tanninggel with a smoothing effect, which is easy to apply ...
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