I'm starting to crave cold weather, sweaters, boots, and jackets but I have to check myself and realize there is still a whole month of summer left! So it definitely isn't too late to give you all a review of a new self tanner that I tried out from Victoria's Secret. I was at a wedding not too long ago when I saw someone who had a really awesome tan and I asked her if she had gone on vacation or something. She laughed and told me no, that she used Victoria's Secret Sunkissed Bronze Instant Self Tan Lotion with Tint. I filed this under "products I have to try" in my head and went along to the open bar.
Every year I like to kid myself and think that my pale body will tan evenly, but it never does. I picked up this self tanner for $12 at Victoria's Secret and tried it on my legs.
Here is kind of how it went:- Whoa this is has a strong smell.
- This is really thick.
- Ew is it not drying?
- Whoa, I look tan!!
- Whoa I'm still looking tan (4 days later).
Obviously, this stuff is nowhere near a natural product. It is full of tons of crap, half of which I won't even pretend to maybe know about. It has a pretty strong smell, but what self tanner doesn't? It kind of takes a while to dry so this isn't for the impatient (read: Me). But it does work! It definitely gives you an even non-orange glow that I haven't really achieved with any other self tanners. To be honest, I only used it once and kind of just accepted the fact that I'm not patient enough to tan. I think that this is definitely a great product for people who are into tanning, want a nice even glow but don't care to go tanning or lay under the sun, and surely for people who already use self tanners.
Cost: $12, or 2 for $20 on the Victoria's Secret site.
Does it work?: Yes this stuff works! You have to make sure to apply it evenly and be very patient because it takes a while to dry. Don't go wearing white pants or shorts after you put it on either, it will mess them up like no tomorrow.
How long does it last?: My "tan" lasted a good 5 days! It fades slowly but I also didn't reapply. I only put it on once and it lasted, had I reapplied it probably would have just gotten darker.
Repeat offender?: If I really felt like I needed a glow I would definitely use this. It is a bit of hassle because of the smell and the drying but it delivers the results.
-M
Whaaat the what?
DEFINITELY WASH YOUR HANDS FAST!!!
Final verdict:Cost: $12, or 2 for $20 on the Victoria's Secret site.
Does it work?: Yes this stuff works! You have to make sure to apply it evenly and be very patient because it takes a while to dry. Don't go wearing white pants or shorts after you put it on either, it will mess them up like no tomorrow.
How long does it last?: My "tan" lasted a good 5 days! It fades slowly but I also didn't reapply. I only put it on once and it lasted, had I reapplied it probably would have just gotten darker.
Repeat offender?: If I really felt like I needed a glow I would definitely use this. It is a bit of hassle because of the smell and the drying but it delivers the results.
-M
