With the hotter weather approaching tanning seems to be all the talk at the moment, being quite fair myself I have naturally avoided fake tanning as it always seems to be too much of a hassle. I have recently decided to break out of my comfort zone and try some gradual tan, I figured if I wanted to ease slowly into tanning this would be the way to do it. I read some great reviews on the Bondi Sands Gradual Tanning Milk range and decided it would be worth a shot in hope of achieving some bronzed skin.
I started applying the Bondi Sands Gradual Tanning Body Moisturiser to my skin after showering at night, as well as applying the Bondi Sands Gradual Tanning Face Milk to avoid a noticeable difference in my skin colour when not wearing foundation. I found both products super easy to use and just applied them like I would a normal moisturiser, they absorb quickly so I didn't find myself waiting around to get dressed which was great. I love the cocoa butter scent of the body moisturiser and the large pump makes it super easy to dispense, the face tanner seems to have no fragrance and the squeeze tube is great for applying small amounts to the face. They both receive 10 stars for packaging and not having an unpleasant tan smell, but now onto the actual results!
 |
| L-R: No Tan, One Application, Three Applications |
I'm so glad that I haven't turned into an oompa loompa from using these products. The great thing is about the gradual tan is I'm able to pick a desired result. After three applications I was quite happy with the colour turnout and stopped applying the moisturiser daily and instead I will apply every second or third day to top up the colour. The only mistake I have made using this product is once I forgot to wash my hands after applying and woke up with some orange streaks in-between my fingers, whoops! Overall I found the colour is very natural which is great for someone as naturally pale as myself, I haven't had anyone tell me I look orange which is my biggest fear with tanning! If you want to try fake tanning but are a bit on the fence about it I definitely recommend these products, they're inexpensive and are fool proof (coming from tan newbie myself!).
Let me know your thoughts on fake tanning or if you have any product recommendations!
Monique xx
Looks nice and natural. I use the gradual Bondi Sands tanning body moisturiser as well as I have quite pale skin too. :)
ReplyDeleteIts so great for pale skin! :)
DeleteLooks great! I like gradual tanners too because they do give a nice natural looking tan.
ReplyDeleteYes! Im so scared of doing a full tan incase it looks horribly fake, I think ill be road testing one in a week or two before I do it for any event haha
DeleteI love how natural this looks. The colour is perfect for you, hun. Great review!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised how nice and natural it turned out :) Thanks lovely!
DeleteDamn it! My post got deleted! Aargh!
ReplyDeleteI want to know why a 20yo is referring to orange oompa loompas. I'm of the generation of Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka (the REAL Willy Wonka) & orange oompa loompas. I thought you'd be of the Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka generation? That oompa loompa wasn't orange. Well, neither are you fortunately.
I've had bad luck with tanners. I'm whiter than you are, so I can only use something to take the shocking glare off - anything too 'tan' looks obviously fake. Nevertheless, I was going to try out the ModelCo next. They've got that 'Try for free' offer at Priceline. If it's crap, I won't have paid anything.
Oh no, thanks for taking the time to post it again! :) Haha and I grew up with Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka too! And good luck on your tan hunt, that ModelCo deal sounds like a safe bet!
Delete