Dove Summer Glow Tanning Lotion For Medium to Dark Skin
41 reviews
Positive reviews
Great product for a tan – I bought summer glow tanning lotion to try will be buying again for a tan all year round love it its easy to use and i dont get greasy or sticky Show details
Love love love! – Easy and quick application, melts into the skin. Apply straight after a shower. The consistency is good, minimal smell, isn’t sticky and dries relatively fast. Not only does it moisturise the skin well but it gives you a lovely even natural glow. I am very pale, but use the medium to dark. I feel like it compliments my skin very well and doesn’t look too over the top like a dark fake tan would. Show details
I never thought I’d be this impressed – Due to walking often, my arms, face and neck have a lovely natural colour but my legs were lily white. This product was recommended by two friends and at the price I figured why not. Well, I am truly delighted. I’ve been applying it morning and night because I wanted a quick result. After four days my legs look almost the same colour as my arms. … Read more
Easy to apply, just like you would moisturiser. Make sure you apply in between your toes, not just across the top of your foot. I apply this first thing after showering so that by the time I’ve finished getting ready for work I can put on my work pants. I can’t recommend this product highly enough.
Negative reviews
Avoid at all cost – DO NOT USE - I used this for approx 10 years, they have in the past year changed the formula and it now causes an itchy rash on areas used, similar to the experiences of others. Pay more and use something else, would never buy again. Show details
Not anymore! – I’ve been using Dove Summer Glow for many years. Bought a new bottle yesterday and it is more runny, it takes twice as long to soak into the skin and 11 hours later, there’s still no tan! What did you do?! Can’t products leave things alone. Probably trying to cut corners. I will never buy it again. Show details
Gives great colour, but smelly – Gives a fast, dark tan, but felt very greasy & has that fake tan smell. Even when you wash it off, you still stink a bit. Tan only lasts about 3 days, so great product if you want a quick tan before a special occasion. Show details
Recent reviews
Tried medium dark, as I have dark skin but white winter legs. Applied daily for 4 days to get a good colour. Easy to apply, no mess, washes off hands. As a bonus my legs are smooth & no dry patches. Show details
I’ve been using the Dove Summer Glow it gives just the right hint of extra colour without looking fake. It evens out my skin tone and adds a nice warmth, especially during the cooler months when my skin can look a bit dull. It also works well as a daily moisturiser non-greasy, absorbs quickly, and leaves my skin feeling soft. The colour builds gradually, which I like because it’s more natural and easy to control. Show details
This tanning lotion does the job! – Bought a bottle of this stuff on sale for $5.99 at a pharmacy and really like it! Maybe it's just me, but I like the smell, even once on my skin. It's not greasy and absorbs well after a few minutes, and most importantly, it works! It gives a natural looking tan, and as a big bonus, I don't look like an orange US President-elect!!! It's… Read more
moisturising, so I didn't have to exfoliate much. Just a light scrub with a loofah on my knees, elbows and toes. You need about 3 applications, so your tan develops over 3 days. I'm fair skinned and went for the medium to dark formula. Once you achieve the desired darkness, it keeps for several days though I'd reapply it every 3 to 4 days to maintain it. No dark patches and no regrets! Who knew?!
Causes of a nasty rash – I have no doubt this product works but only at the expense of a nasty rash all over my arms and legs which has developed into little blisters which will no doubt burst at some point. This probably doesn’t affect everyone in this way, as I am prone to the odd allergic reaction and this is just one of those unfortunate instances. Show details
change packaging – I can't fault it except for the bottle that it comes in. I find it very hard to squeeze it out. Would be great if you could buy it in a pump ir tube Show details
Great for a first time user – This is the first tanning product I’ve ever used and am very happy with the results so far. I use it as a standard after shower all over moisturiser. It applies evenly, and stalls nice, and isn’t thick or sticky. You can see results of the layering within a few uses. Great as an introduction into tanning products Show details
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Not great. Wont use again – I wanted to give this a go as had heard good reviews. I tried it on the weekend and sadly, I was pretty disappointed. Because it is clear you have no way of knowing if it is rubbed in or even etc. It smells the same as any other fake tan. Sorry, but I wouldn't recommend it. Show details
No other product beats it! – I have been using this since year 10! (Now 24). I have used many other tanning products in between but every single one makes my skin look dry / green / or have HORRIBLE dark pores. This is the only product that makes my legs look so even and smooth. Here are tips that I've done to makeit look the best for me. 1. Exfoliate wrists, knees, elbows,… Read more
and pits 2. Shaving right before with this one still doesnt make dark pores for me (win!) 3. Apply a small amount of fragrance free moisturizer before handall over evenly. this makes the application more even as its level of tan depends on your skins dryness. 4. Apply a heavy amount of gragrance free moisturizer on knees, wrists, palms, elbows, and pits. 5. Apply in front of a fan or a cold room. This makes your pores more closed. Dont use frozen items as ive seen people do before as the residue just makes your skin wet meaning an uneven application (simply drying it will remove the previously applied cream). 6. Apply tan and really take your time rubbing it in. I used circular motions but im sure it didnt make a sidderence. Make sure an even amount is all over. 7. If you want a darker tan, apply again after approx 30 mins 8. Wait until the tan has soaken in to wear clothing. It 9. Do not have skin touching skin, itll create sweat = uneven tan
I love it! – I absolutely love this product! Applies on perfectly and only takes 10 minutes and 20 minutes to dry! It's perfect for last minute tanning before going out when your skin is looking pale and dull! Would highly recommend to anyone who doesn't have the time to properly tan or doesn't like tan but wants a glow! Show details
great – Perfect! Gradually tans as if it's natural, barely comes of in the shower and works quite quickly. Would definitely recommend. Make sure you wash ur hands after applying. Hope this helps
Why change it??? – Sigh after years of using Dove Summer Glow, with a scent that was pretty tolerable, they have changed it to the most pungent, overpoweringly awful perfume ever! It makes me feel sick. Thanks Dove!
Miracle in a bottle – Love this tanning product I have been using it, for the last 10 years and swear by it, I have tryed other brands just being courious, and that confirmed to me each time That Dove is truely the number one brand for tanning, I colour is natural looking One thing I would like dove to do Is offer the bigger bottle with the pump Because… Read more
sometimes the lotion is so thick it's hard to come
Out, when lotion is getting low, or maybe even come up
With some new packaging etc... bottles tubes tubs foams sprays
Or even offer an even darker tan
Anyway it's worth every penny
Yep, this is the goods – Honesty, this product just keeps me coming back. After trying some not so great tanners, I decided that it was best to stay with the very reliable dove gradual tan. It works, gradually, but that’s what the packaging says it’s meant to do. The only thing I would love to see improve in this product is a less greasy solution.
Best Self tanning ever – This is the best tanning lotion, it doesn't streak looks natural. I've read reviews about the smell but I don't think it's too bad. Overall great product price is affoardable.
110% PERFECT! – I love all dove products... And this has to be my favorite.... I use to use it alot back in my teen days and it worked wonders on my skin, and gave me the most gorgeous/natural looking tan ever ! I, for some reason stopped using it over the last few years(still unsure why hmm) but had recently purchased the "Medium to Dark" lotion to get rid of my… Read more
white and scarred legs ... my legs were horrible looking and I hated them being WHITE errr , I was so ashamed to wear anything short (skirts, mini shorts) =( until I got this product.....WOOOOW!!!!! 3-4 days using it, and my legs look tan, natural and my scars are barely noticeable, and they're glowing yaaay .... I'll never stop using DOVE !!!!!! Please don't stop making it....#bestlotionworldwide #glowing #icanshowmylegsnow #veryhappycustomer
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MY HOLY GRAIL – I love this lotion so much!!! I am quite pale and started off using the fair to medium tone which gave me a subtle tan but when I moved onto the medium to dark, it gave me a perfect tan within days. It's better than instant tan as it hydrates the skin and if you rush the tan one day, it won't leave embarrassing and strange tan lines that you can only get rid of by exfoliating. I love this and will never stop using it!
great tan – I use this product all the time, as long you exfoliate regularly it gives a great coverage and makes you are happy to expose your skin. Love the colour and there is never any streaks.
No streaks tan when you don't want to be spray tan brown – have been using this produt for around years now began in high school on the legs which gave them a gradual glow , was very hard to stuff it up apart from a good scrub of the hands after applying. have also used on arms and neck with great gradual results. Perfect for winter when you dont want to be too brown to give away
It's pretty good – I haven't Been using this for long maybe nearly a week now, I have fair skin but thought id get the medium to dark thinking it'll make me darker and for it to work quicke, it didn't really but hoping it will soon after some more applys. The smell isn't too bad but be careful when applying because sometimes streaks can appear.
Tanned – The cream does give you a summer glow, but I am not to thrilled with the smell of the product, takes quite a while for the tan to build up, but when it is wearing off it's quite patchy and doesn't wear off evenly.
great results... but – great even results but takes ages to dry and the scent is a bit much, but Compared to Palmers gradual tanning moisturizer which literally stinks you can't wear it. will use again.
Tanning tips make it perfection! – I have used every single tan you can think of and i find myself coming back to this one. Its so hydrating! And it doesn't patch off like normal tans. The trick i use is putting coconut oil on my elbows, knees and nuckles, let that sink in and then use the gradual tanner on top. Tadaahh! No orange joints ;D Another trick i learnt was… Read more
applying, let it sink in for 30 mins and re apply for a darker tan :)
Super easy. I'll always come back to this baby.
Works well – This lotion does what it says. Gives a nice and steak free glow. It is very easy to apply and I never had problems with the result being blotchy. The smell is not great but it is the standard self tanner smell. I would apply this at night before bed and shower in the morning so the smell didn't bother me. You need to build the tan. At the very… Read more
first application I didn't get a lot of results but after a couple of days I could see a big difference.
Perfect for a quick tan! – I love Dove summer glow tanning lotion!!! When I'm too busy to do a fake tan the night before 99% of the time I turn to dove for a gradual tan. It looks natural and doesn't stain your clothes! I highly recommend this product for a quick and easy tan.
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