Dove Summer Glow Nourishing Lotion Gradual Tanner

Dove Summer Glow Nourishing Lotion Gradual Tanner, £4.99

Summer is literally just around the corner which means the weather is drastically starting to heat up. Over the weekend, in London, it was two of the hottest days of the year reaching heights of 30c. This means shorts and t-shirt weather and, unfortunately for me, isn't good. I wouldn't say I'm super-albino pale, but I'm not the tannest (?) of people and I certainly am not the quickest tanner in the world. Which is why I turn to fake tans!

Now because I'm still in school and have got around seven weeks left before I break up for the holidays, I didn't want to get a full-on instant just-been-to-the-Caribbean type tan. It would look just a bit too fake and unrealistic. I was looking around Boots the other day to find the cheapest yet decent gradual tanner I could find. I say cheapest because I am going to try out more and spending over £20 on something I'm not crazy about is just a waste, in my opinion. Anyway, I found the Dove Summer Glow gradual tanner which, on the bottle says it works wonders.

On the bottle is says that the Dove Summer Glow is a "moisturiser with a subtle self-tanner to gradually build a beautiful tan". Great! Moisturising the skin whilst making it look nice and golden.

But, does it actually work?

Yes, I believe it does. For starters, my skin is so much softer from using this product when, previously, I have been using the cocoa body butter from the Body Shop. It also does make me look much brown than I was before. I apply it after I have a shower, everyday, and literally whack it on everywhere rubbing it in circular motions (like suggested).

Tips and advice:

• Make sure you wash your hands INSTANTLY afterwards. You don't want to wake up with bright orange hands do you!
• Don't apply much onto your knees or elbows as small fake tan lines will start to appear and that is  not a cute look.
• Be patient! Wait for it to dry before getting dressed!

Overall, I really like this product and would most definitely re-purchase.

I'm sorry for the lengthly review, but I hope it does help some of you out there. If you would like to buy this product, click here for Boots or here for Superdrug. Boots currently have a 3 for 2 sale on at the moment, so I'd check there first, yet Superdrug have it on discount.

Talk to you soon :)

Suzanna x

UPDATE

I have a new favourite gradual tanner: read about it here!

Fashion and beauty haul

I am so sorry about the lack of posts this week! I've just had so many exams and have had to use my free time revising like crazy. Now that they are over until late June, I thought I'd do as many posts as I can starting off with a major haul. I went to Guildford today and they one of the best shopping complex's I know. I went to Urban Outfitters, DKNY,House of Fraser (department store), Boots and a really awesome American candy store which I am in love with. Let's start...

From department store House of Fraser, I got a Clinique High Impact mascara and a new Clinique "Take The Day Off" makeup remover. This is my third one in two months - not good. But it is the best. In Boots I got two Essie nail polishes; one in Mint Candy Apple (mint colour, obviously) and the other in Tart Deco (light coral). I got some essentials including a Nivea deodorant and a Nivea lip balm. I also picked up LO'real's new mascara called Mega Volume Collagene 24hr which is said to be amazing! My old eye lash curler broke, so I picked up a new one, and finally I got the Dove Summer Glow moisturiser with a subtle self tanner. I can't wait to review it for you.

And because I spent over £30 on Clinique products, I got a free gift which is pretty awesome! In the pretty makeup bag I got a lipstick, an eyeshadow duo, a sample of a Clinique mascara, a corrector pen, deep comfort hand cream and a rinse-off foaming cleanser. Sweet!

There was also a DNKY Jeans store so I picked up this khaki denim jacket for a really amazing price. Normally they are pretty expensive so I'm very happy with this. They only had a size XS in stock, but I tried it on and it fits perfectly - I'm a size 8 so I didn't think it would fit!

I went into my favourite clothing store ever, Urban Outfitters! I didn't take a picture of the stuff I got because it's all packaged nicely and it would take a while to get nice photos, so I'll just list them. I was in need of a new school bag as the one I got from Egypt last summer had broken completely. I saw a really gorgeous black bag (£49) and knew I had to get it. Plus, it fits A4 folders in which is a must! I got two aztec style t-shirts (both £28 each which is pretty hefty) and a cross shaped necklace for £8. 

Wouldn't it be great if Primark and Urban Outfitters could switch price tags?

Lastly, I went to an American candy store that sells, not just candy, but everything! I saw loads of condiments, drinks, cereals, food (mind you, they did look disgusting) and rows and rows of sweets and chocolate. Being a major peanut butter fan I got some peanut butter M&Ms as well as Reece's peanut butter cups (not in picture). My mum also got this Oh Henry fudge bar.

So, thats it for today! I hope you liked this. If you want me to review any of the products shown let me know in a comment. And again, I'm sorry for the lack of posts!

Suzanna xoxo

Ps. I'm so sad One Tree Hill has ended. I've got the theme song stuck in my head! Listen here.