St Tropez Gradual Tan In Shower Tanning Lotion Review

After all the  mixed reviews I read on this I wasn’t going to try it at all but after I saw that In Style magazine were offering a sample size with their August issue and Tesco were selling that issue for £2.50 I jumped on the bandwagon!

I’m the first to admit that I love a deep tan, If there is a “dark” version of whatever self-tan I’m buying I’m all over it so I wasn’t expecting much when I tried this. I have to say though; I was pleasantly surprised at the subtle colour payoff this tan gave (and I mean subtle). It was more noticeable than I was originally expecting after all the reviews I had read and I could definitely see a slight glow to my skin that took the edge of my natural casperness paleness.

So far, I've used this two days in a row and have built up a very natural looking colour. There haven’t been any streaks or patches at all. I have to say though the three minutes waiting time is the longest three minutes ever. I've been taking my phone into the bathroom with me (dangerous I know) to put on the windowsill to time myself otherwise I would be out in about one minute flat with my bad sense of timing.

When using this I would say to make sure to rinse the palms of your hands and give them a good rub on your towel to make sure they don’t get stained. When drying off after the three minutes I also rub my elbows to make sure the tan is blended in and if I had done my legs, my heels. I also quite like the smell of this tan, it’s not the normal biscuit scent that follows you round but something that reminds me of holidays.

So, although I wasn’t disappointed by this product I won’t be repurchasing the full size as the colour pay-off is not enough for me. I like my tan dark and I like it to come up quickly! If you want something very natural looking that’s easy to apply and will give you an even glow this could be worth looking at! Similarly, if you are just getting started with fake tan this could be the way to ease yourself in gently! I might try it over my usual tan next to see if it helps it to last longer and keep it even!

Have you tried this tan? What did you think?