Tanning products tried and tested - Tiscali Shopping

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"The first organic natural self tan lotion in the market worldwide and won a Special Innovation prize at the world's largest natural products fair, BioFach."

Pros We loved this. Having used self-tanning products over the years, I have had my fair share of good, bad and downright terrible experiences, and I am pleased to say that this was a truly refreshing experience.

The completely organic lotion smelt delicious and didn't have the usual pungent 'self-tanning' smell that we all know. I was impressed. The cream absorbed well and didn't feel too sticky, it was just like I was applying my usual morning moisturiser.

The tan started to show within a few hours but it wasn't fully developed until the morning of the following day and I was impressed. It looked really natural and not too dark. I then applied another layer and the next day that too looked natural. It worked just as well on my face and décolletage.

Cons The only one I can think of would be the price and the expiry date, however, this just serves to highlight its natural properties and I am prepared to pay that bit more for this quality self-tanning product.

£9.75 for 150ml. For stockists and mail order, please call 01557 870203 or visit www.lavera.co.uk.
 

What we thought: Whilst it was easily absorbed, the actual lotion was a little sticky to apply. Lightly fragranced, it dried pretty quickly and cooled skin immediately on contact. Would have been easier to apply had it been in a spray bottle, especially as it's preferable to spray rather than rub in a lotion on to sunburned skin. A littkle goes a long way - one bottle was enough for two people for a week.
 

You can simply spray it on, wait a few minutes, get dressed and forget about it. No more waiting around for messy, streaky tanning dyes that discolour your clothes and yellow your skin. Dries in just minutes and your natural golden summer tanned look will begin to develop within the hour.


Pros: I loved this lotion! The results were fantastic. Indeed, the tan was golden and glowing and consisted of no hint of orange. No messy streaks other than my own carelessness and the glow developed and deepened within 24 hours. The pump action spray made application so easy and not at all messy. The clear looking lotion was easy to smooth all over your skin.
Cons: There is nothing negative to say about the product. Like all tanning lotions the smell is a little strange at first, but not at all unpleasant.

  £24.95

"Gives a professional looking tan in under 3 hours with a spray system which makes it easy to apply." RRP £8 for 50ml


Pros: I really liked this product. Because it's the consistency of milk it smooths on easily with absolutely no streaks. The tan that developed after a couple of hours was even, glowing and lasted for a few days! Plus, no vicious hand-scrubbing for hours afterwards trying to get fake tan off your paws.
Cons: The product claims to have no odour but after a few hours developing there is still that faint biscuit whiff that you get with most fake tans.

  £8

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