A very natural looking tan (L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self Tanning Gel)

Member Name: technoir

Product:	L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self Tanning Gel
Date:	30/05/09 (90 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Looks like you've been on holiday

Disadvantages: Pricey, Stains your hands

I bought this on a half price deal in Morrisons as I was looking for a fake tan that wasn't too expensive. I usually try them then don't bother applying them again.

I was surprised with the feel of it as its a gel and unlike any I've used before. I exfoliated my skin in the bath first and put a bit of moisturiser on my ankles, elbows and knees. It went on quite easily and spread a long way.

It did take a long while to dry but I put a strapless bikini on for about 30 minutes and I felt it was a lot drier. I usually do it before going to bed but I didn't this time.

I was impressed by the colour as in the morning it looked really natural and I felt like I'd got a proper tan as it matched my usual holiday skin colour.

I was dissapointed with the fact that my dry skin areas (knees, ankles, toes and elbows) were very orange and they're usually the palest places if I've been in the sun - although a good scrub with a baby wipe seemed to lessen the effect. I also found my hands were still orange after washing them so I make sure I scrub them after.

I've tried it a few times since and have used the spongey glove applicator i got years ago for applying fake tan but I still seem to end up a bit streaky. I think it must be down to exfoliation or I haven't got the right technique yet.

I am really happy with it and it does last a good week if you don't scrub it off in the bath too hard. It comes off quite easily when your skins wet.

One tube seemed to do me about 7 applications of either full body or just legs and arms.

I did use it on my face once but the tan was quite dramatic and i thought it was a bit sudden so I just use it on my body when I feel like it.

Overall I would definately buy it again.

Summary: Good value for money