... So on a recent day of self-indulgence, I chose not to visit the solarium and instead offered for a can of Piz Buin max self-tan spray which was on special offer at my local Superdrug store.
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enabling you to cover even those hard-to-reach places. The fast-acting formula is absorbed in less than five minutes, thus making time -consuming procedures a thing of the past. Intense moisturisation complex leaves your skin feeling soft and moisturised all day long with a light-sun kissed scent.For Fair to Medium Skin.
A review by nicolemorgan on Piz Buin Self Tan Spray June 30th, 2003
Author's product rating:
How intensive is the tanning?
Average
How even is the tanning?
Leaves many stains
Advantages:
absolutely none
Disadvantages:
streaks, feels sticky, doesn't do what it should !
Recommend to potential buyers:
no
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Firstly, I’d like to point out I’ve not been frequenting the hallowed pages of ciao for quite some time so my reviewing skills may not quite be up to scratch but hey – I’ve got to get back into the swing of things some time so here goes…!
--------------------------------- The Product and Packaging ---------------------------------- I’m not the pastiest of all people – thanks to my Mediterranean mother. I do however, like to look tanned when I strip off for snuggies with my boyfriend. My mother always told me that tanned skin can hide a multitude of sins. And of course I’m well aware of the risks of excessive exposure to the sun. So on a recent day of self-indulgence, I chose not to visit the solarium and instead offered for a can of Piz Buin max self-tan spray which was on special offer at my local Superdrug store.
I’m sure many of you will have seen the ads which claim that the product dries in just ten minute, leaving no stains on your clothes. Well I’m a sucker for advertising and, combined with the 1/3 off discounted price – how could I resist?
The 150ml bottle has a recommended retail price of £7.99. It did initially sound very dear to me but in comparison to other self tans on the same shelf, this seemed the standard price you should expect to pay. The product comes in a white bottle with the orange Piz Buin name emblazoned across the front. When purchased, the bottle is presented in a similar white and orange box. A quick word of warning here – don’t throw the box away!! For some silly reason, the directions for use aren’t actually provided on the bottle itself but are instead supplied in numerous languages on the inside of the box.
------------- Directions ------------- As with all self-tan products you’re advised to prepare your skin first by cleansing, exfoliating and moisturizing. Then simply spray onto your skin, remembering to apply it sparingly to dryer areas of skin. Allow to dry for 10 minutes and then dress. The product will start to develop in an hour so don’t shower or wash it off during this initial period. Development then continues for a few hours afterwards.
--------------- My Opinion --------------- Oh dear! Thanks god the rains have come today is all I can say as I’ve got a good reason to cover up now! I was dubious of this and rightly so it would seem. I took a very long and hot bath, shaved my legs and exfoliated. I then dried off and moisturized the skin. My preparation was impeccable. Out came the can which has spray action similar to a can of deodorant. I had anticipated a fin mist of he product but instead it came out in large droplets making an even application almost impossible.
I rubbed the product in to try and even it out and carefully washed my hands before chilling out butt naked in front of the tv. I have to say at this stage that the product felt sticky and quite uncomfortable in my skin for at least 20 minutes after application.
Having just got out of the bath, I saw no need to wash the product off (especially since this wasn’t recommended in the instructions.) And so instead I got dressed and awaited the return of my boyfriend. No comment was made at my new sexy bronzed legs when he arrived back but then again – even I couldn’t see any change.
And so an evening was passed in front of the tv and we went to bed. Chris work up at the crack of dawn to go to work and I got up a couple of hours later. I checked out my gorgeous tanned legs and – horror of horrors! – they were more streaky than tesco’s value bacon! I’d followed the instructions to a tee and yet the results were the stuff nightmares are made of.
I should also warn you that it takes quite a while for the results to fade away so if you do chose to use this product, you may run the risk of having to spend a summer dressed as the abominable snowman. I hope those who read this will take heed – I unfortunately didn’t check out other ciaoer’s opinions before using this and so I only have myself to blame! Steer well clear!!!
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