Lancome Soleil Icy Tubes Ultra Cooling Sun Protection Gel SPF8 (For Face & Body)

Advantages: Good even tan, (if applied evenly!).
Disadvantages: Cost

...is easy to apply to the face. 2) It goes on evenly, without those heavy lines that some self-tanners leave. 3) It dries easily and acts quickly. (By quickly, I mean that the tanning effects are noticeable on the skin within an hour and it is quite natural too). A radiant glow is the order of the day. The Soleil Flash Bronzer, contains hydrating agents along with pure Vitamin E to help to ‘preserve skins beauty’ according to Lancôme. The skin gets a mild, sun-kissed glow effect after using this product. One word of warning this range of products does NOT contain Sun Protection Factor. **Other Products in the Soleil Range** *Flash Bronzer Face Gel* Flash Bronzer Leg Gel: Instant-tinting pigments Self-tanning Face and Body Milk *Self-tanning Magic Mousse* Self-tanning Spray Tinted Self-tanning Face Cream: Instant Golden... Read review

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Advantages: Gives a natural glow with no effort & value for money
Disadvantages: Expensive but value for money

...I have been using Lancome Soleil Flash Bronzer Self Tanning Face Gel for a couple of years now and wouldn't be without it. I have tried nearly every other self tanning product for the face and this has to be the best. It is easy and quick to use. I tend to put some on in the morning after I have washed my face and before I apply any make up. It is a light gel and doesn't clog your pores particularly if you are prone to oily skin. I put 2-3 squirts on the tips of my fingers and rub them together, then rub into my cheeks, blending over the rest my face outwards. Ensure to rub a little lightly over your noise and forehead and go right up to your hair line as these places tend to show the tan up more. The tan gradually develops over the morning and is very subtle. It gives a very natural looking glow. If you want... Read review

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Advantages: easy to apply, nice smell
Disadvantages: bad packaging, not hypo-allergenic

...tried I could probably create a few more freckles, but I’m not sure that would be very attractive. So like I say, I know a few things about sun cream – especially high factor sun cream and Johnson’s “ultra” sun block is nothing to write home about. My favourite all-time sun cream is Vichy Capital Soleil, factor 60. But that’s not listed, so I’ll compare and contrast the two under this product heading. I hope there’s something for all you sun-worshippers out there too! ~~~The Science ~~~ As everyone knows by now, sunbathing for hours on end without protection is not good for you. The sun’s light contains two damaging forms of ultraviolet rays – UVA and UVB. UVB rays are the ones that cause most sunburn (and tanning) and skin cancer: the Sun protection factor quoted on sun... Read review

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