L'Oreal Self -tanning mist - no need to rub in!

Advantages: No need to rub in
Disadvantages: Need someone else to spray to get a more even coverage.

...Now that the sunshine has finally appeared it's time to bare the legs. I bought L'Oreal's self tanning dry mist spray from the local supermarket for £5.99 when we had a spell of warm weather, but I noticed that it has now gone upto £7.36! so it might be worth shopping around. For this you get 150ml in a gold coloured cylindrical can. It appealed to me because it is a self tanning dry mist, so there is no need to rub in. I always have problems getting an even coverage so I decided to follow the instructions very carefully. Apparently the dry mist sprays micro-particles which are much smaller than the traditional self tanned sprays so the formula should not feel wet on the skin. The instructions are wriiten in very small writing so if you struggle to see them you might need a magnifying glass!! However, you are told to shake...

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Tan-Fastic

Advantages: Works well, Smells ok
Disadvantages: Packaging looks cheap, takes a while to dry

...well knows sun care companies and cosmetics giants. Creating a nation of bronzed gods and godesses is big business it seems. One product that caught my eye was a self-tan in gel form. This looked like it might be easier to apply than traditional lotions and it had a third off the price so I was convinced! The product in question was L'oreal Plenitude Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Gel. This is a new addition to the L'oreal tanning range and claims to have the added benefit of smoothing the skin leaving it 'velvety soft' (which would be very weird when you consider the feel of velvet - if you skin suddenly starts feeling like that, I suggest you consult a doctor!) Normally this product retails at £9.99 for 150ml, which may seem quite steep, but you only use a really small amount for each application so it does last. At the moment...

lwperkins 23.06.2003 · Read review
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L'Oreal sublime bronze

Advantages: good colour/ no rubbing off on clothes etc.
Disadvantages: may be streaks and sometimes messy

...I had always usually relied on the sun for a tan but had always worried about the effect of it on my skin. I had always disregarded fake tan because i though it didn't work and was expensive but then i saw L'Oreal sublime bronze on the shelves and at a price of 9.99 it was incredably cheap! i applied it as soon as i got home. The directions were simple and easy to use resulting in the gel going on smoothly and more or less evenly. The fake tan hardly rubbed off on my sheets, clothes or in the shower. The appearance was slighlty streaky so i recommend that if you're going to use this product that you purchase additional tan corrector wipes for just 50p each from boots. The product claims to be fragrance free but the smell was quite distinctive and lingered on my hands for about a week. I also suggest that you lay a towel on the floor...

maxibaby123 19.06.2008 · Read review
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L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Gel: very even tan!

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. Do the other leg, wash my hands. Then the body, 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...

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Shimmerific tan

Advantages: Nice shimmer, easy to apply, no nasty smell
Disadvantages: Tricky over heels and feet, bottle doesn't seem to last very long

...'t, however, really give you an indication of what the final colour will be. I especially liked the shimmer to the gel, I was complimented on how healthy I looked for the rest of the day! The product is definitely suitable for first time self tanners, even I didn't manage to mess it up and I'm rather lacking in the skills department for this one! The problems I encoutered were when it came to the back of my leg/heel area and my feet. I didn't apply far enough down my heel and the sides of my feet. Its probably best to cover your whole foot and then wipe the soles. I ended up with huge variations between brown tops and white sides of feet. I also managed to turn the palms of my hands rather orange-y, I probably should have washed them a couple of times whilst I was applying to prevent colour build up. I didn't notice any typical self tan aroma...

kittykatty31 15.09.2005 · Read review
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good, not exeptional, but good fake tan.

Advantages: Produces dramatic but not orange results.
Disadvantages: Isn't really good for use on body

...Produces good and quite dramatic results. It's good for first time tanners as it is slightly tinted and this allows people to see where there have applied tan and where they haven't, this helps to ensure even coverage. the smell when you first put it on isnt too bad, although when the tan starts to take effect the "fake tan" smell becomes quite strong. i recomend this product for face tanning but i have found that it doens't work as well on your body as it dries really really quickly so it hard to rub in to large areas like you back or tummy without producing streaks. It does feel quite sticky and does stain clothes so you cant put anything on your skin for a while. I feel it works best when you do it at night, but the next morning you do have to have a shower as you can still feel a layer on the skin that hasn't absorbed but when you do...

Rebbecathompson 22.12.2008 · Read review
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Sublime Bronze L'Oreal Self-Tan Spray

Advantages: Even Golden Tan
Disadvantages: Hard to apply (especially with gloves)

...PACKAGING Metallic yellow/gold metal bottle, with plastic yellow/orange round nozzle and see-through cap. PRODUCT Natural colour spray, which doesn't show up on skin. Pleasant smell. APPLICATION Spay on liberally at about an arms distance; be careful if you have pale carpets REVIEW I am used to using San Tropez, but a friend of mine recommended this so I thought I'd give it a go, as she looked a nice colour. I have always been told that the key to a no streaks tan is, moisturise, moisturise, moisturise, but with all the moisturising I did under the spray, I didn't feel it dried very quickly in fact an hour later I was still feeling a bit sticky, so my advise would be DO NOT OVER MOISTURISE or at least if you do make sure you let it dry before you apply the spray tan. Other tans I've used have had colour so when you...

domingal 21.04.2004 · Read review
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A true all-over tan

Advantages: Natural colour, effective on scars, nice smell
Disadvantages: Packaging not great, even fair skins require 2 coats

...I did an op on another fake tan brand and said that I would follow up with one on a brand that actually tans scars as well...here it is. L'oreal sublime bronze gel is a light non-oily gel with quite a nice fresh scent (makes a change). It is suitable for face and body and gives a light glow after one application. I have very pale skin and if I use 2 applications 24 hrs apart I get a lovely bronzed colour. To be honest the first application does very little other than give a nice healthy glow so if thats all you're after great, but if you want to apear tanned give it 2 goes. As I have said before I have quite a few scars and not all fake tans cover my scars. This one does but again it does take 2 applications. I really liked this particular effect as the small scars were unnoticeable unless you really got your eyes up against my...

AlexW 26.07.2003 · Read review
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The Perfect Tan - Out of a bottle!

Advantages: Quick tan development time, very natural and easy to apply
Disadvantages: Sometimes quite difficult to dispence, packaging can become greasy during application

...When buying false tan it is important that you buy with care, after all, your looks are highly at stake! I used to be a regular sun bed user, but stopped after considering my health, also I wasn't so much a fan of actually visiting tanning booths. I have used many different false tan products, non of which really live up to the job. This time however, I decided to take a better look around the shops while also taking cost into consideration. I really didn't want to pay too much, just incase it didn't live up to its reputation. L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-tanning Spray from Boots set me back only £9.99 The name being a selling point of course, this product also appealed to me because (a) it was in the form of a spray - this could be handy for 'hard to reach' area's, and also I was typically used to cream versions. (b...

miss_motivator 31.12.2003 · Read review
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Sun Kissed in a bottle?

Advantages: Quick to dry & absorb, natural colour, relatively easy to apply
Disadvantages: smell could be improved, can be a bit patchy

...I've naturally pale skin and always feel self conscious of this over the summer months, particularly when it comes to getting my legs out when they've been hidden away over the winter months. Not wanting to go for sun beds after all the health warnings associated with these, I opted for a tan in a bottle. Wary of looking like the orange celebs we seem to see all the time, I was careful with the shade selected and went for the lightest possible selection. I'd previously tried cream based fake tans and found these really difficult to apply, slow to absorb and streaky so this gel based product instantly appealed to me. The price was pretty good too, at £6.50. After preparing my skin as directed (exfoliated and moisturised!) I applied the gel, little by little. I was surprised by how quickly this absorbed but a bit concerned that...

katherineh123 21.09.2009 · Read review
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