

Product Type: Rimmel Sun Care
Newest Review: ... chemist, it may be cheaper elsewhere. I chose the meduim shimmer, as I have slightly darker skin anyways, and hoped the shimmer woul... more
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Rimmel Sun Shimmer Instant Tan

Member Name: suse_09
Product:
Rimmel Sun Shimmer Instant Tan
Date: 22/07/12
Rating:
Advantages: Quick fix tan, nice colour, great price
Disadvantages: Leaves marks on bedding, needs applying correctly to be streak free.
Ive been using this product for the last 6 years or so. The main reason for choosing it was because i wanted a quick fix tan, mainly for my legs. This is exactly what i got!
The packaging is great, its a decent size for how much it costs, and the colour of the tube inspries you to buy it, after all who wouldnt like legs the colour of the tube! I trust the brand as its the same brand i usually use for make up, and i LOVED the price!
When i first tried it, i squeezed it out onto my legs and thought oh no! its a very dark colour and i suddenly panicked. I quickly rubbed it in and my heart beat started to slow... the thick treacle colour dissolved into a smooth lovely not too orange tan. One definate thing to remember though is to wear gloves as its difficult to remove from your hands in more than 24 hours unless you specifically have self tan remover.
The colour stayed on all night, with the only parts to bother me being abit of streaking on the inside back of my legs where it was more difficult to reach but with practise it became easy to get a smooth tan. BUT... my white sheets knew about it the next morning; the main down side is that unfortunatly unless you can shower to remove any excess beffore you get in bed it does tend to show up abit on the sheets (not a good look!)
In conclusion, a great product for a quick fix tan, excellent price, the shimmer is good for making skin look more flawless, but careful with your bedding!
Summary: Brilliant product, does what it says on the tube!

