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3Garnier Body Summer

Garnier Body Summer

3Garnier Body Summer
2.9

50 reviews

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Causes Irritation ?Yes · No
Stains ClothesYes · No
Value for Money
2.7
Colour ?
4.1
Smell
3.1
Ease of Application
3.7
Coverage
3.6
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50 reviews
Sarah M.
Sarah M.
 

Garnier summer body gradual tan dark – Hi I used this after my natural tan going abroad to keep it fresh 1 month on and use it about twice a week works very quick I use the dark one and always looks like I’ve just came back from holiday would highly recommend, drys quickly takes around 5 mins to do face arms n legs I use before bed and wake up feeling fab n tanned Show details

sue p.
sue p.
 

Looks very natural – So pleased with the results from this super smelling lotion with fake tan. Applied it to my lily white legs in the morning and by midday had a natural looking streak free tan after one application. It was so easy to apply and can't believe the results from such an inexpensive lotion. Show details

Jarrad Burgon
Jarrad Burgon
 

Itchy skin!!! – I have absolutely no allergies, my skin is not sensitive. I have never had this with any product ever however I cannot stop itching it is driving me insane. I want to claw my skin off. Avoid!!!!!! Show details

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Brooke
Brooke
 

Rash!! – I love this self tanning lotion and after 2 applications with a shower in between it gave me a lovely colour of tan BUT.. I have woken up this morning with a massive rash all over my neck and chest area. Dry, itchy, white filled spots everywhere! May be a reaction to sweat I'm not sure but there should be a warning on the bottle! I don't have sensitive skin and usually not dry skin either but I will not buy or use again. Show details

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Abi
Abi
 

Rash on neck – I started developing a rash on my neck it was itchy, dry, bumpy felt like i had blisters, ive never had a reaction to anything before, It was defo the garnier summer body that did it! And after still applying E45 cream to it its still dry after 3 weeks and still have the rash! Will never use again. Do not recommend. Show details

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Ange
AngeVIC
 

Skin reaction – I loved the tan this product gave me but unfortunately I have now had developed the same problem as a lot of other people....very itchy and angry rash on my throat and in creases of my elbow. I obviously won’t be able to carry on using it. Show details

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Hannah L.
Hannah L.
 

Do NOT use if you have sensitive skin!!! – I was happy to try this product as it states it's suitable for sensitive skin. At first i loved it as it applied nicely, and didn't smell bad, however I have come out in an awful looking, painful rash. I look after my skin so well due to it's sensitivity, i always keep my skin clean and moisturised and have never had a reaction like this from any… Read more

other tanning product. Please be careful if you are thinking of using this product, and test a small patch of skin first!!

Positive reviews

Lisa
Lisa
 

Great natural results – I have used this product for years and love it. It smells nice (not like most fake tans) it goes on easy and doesn’t streak to bad. It’s better on arms and shoulders can be a little hit and miss on my lower leg but I think that’s because I have quite dry skin on my legs. It’s not to badly priced but I look out for offers that boots and Superdrug… Read more

often do and buy lots. I use all year round on my arms and in the summer on my legs. I don’t use on my back or front as don’t have the time to apply but I hear it works well. I’m very pale and with this have a nice natural glow. I’ve never had a rash and my skin is sensitive.

Rachel
RachelNSW6 posts
 

Best tanning moisturizer ever!! – I love this product. I am extremely fair and don't tan naturally so have found it hard to find a nice and natural tanning cream that doesn't look fake. This not only gives me a natural soft tan but also moisturizes which is great at 50. My Teenage son pinches it to put on his face and loves it too. You are in control of the intensity simply by… Read more

using more or less. Make sure to exfoliate first and if a little too dark in one area simply give a good rub with an old towel after the shower. I have been using this for at least 2 years.

Austin Smith
Austin SmithQLD9 posts
 

Phenominally good! – I have used this tanning lotion for about 5 years. I'm a fair to medium skinned aussie - the colour you get is just beautiful. Noone would ever know it's fake. In Australia this costs about $5-$6 a bottle from Chemist Warehouse - one bottle does at least 2 full body tans, sometimes 3. But i use a lot. It's foolproof - unlike fake tan, this is just… Read more

a white moisturizer - you slather it everywhere, body, face, neck - everything. Takes about 20 minutes to apply it all but i take my time. The best thing about this is, unlike coloured fake tanner, its just a white cream, so it goes into all your wrinkles, lines, on your hands, everywhere, so the colour you get looks phenomenal! It looks 100% natural. I use this ONCE, and i'm beautifully tanned for about 4 days. It fades easy too. I have another $70 tanning mousse - this gives a easier and better colour than the $70 one! And so moisturizing! It smells like apricot - it does develop with that fake tan biscuity smell - but they all do. And it's not bad.

TIP - If you are pale as all hell and want a subtle quick colour, or just can't be bothered, get out of the shower, dry off, apply it all over, wait just 2 hours, then shower off - even with body wash - you will look super pale again, but waitttttt - you will wake up the next day with a lovely light tan that looks like you spent the weekend in the sun! Even after you wash it off with body wash! I was stunned. I cannot stand sleeping in anything like fake tan ect, so i usually put it on at 7pm, wash it off about 10pm, and i have a medium lovely tan for about 4 days. It's foolproof, EASY, moisturizing, and SOOOO CHEAP. $3 a tan?? It's better than a salon fake tan!

Negative reviews

Kayla
KaylaSouth Australia11 posts
 

It does the job – It does the job... Sadly it smells like chemicals in a bottle. I'm not a big fan of Garnier anymore. I think they could improve their line. You are better off using coconut oil or olive oil for your skin Show details

Mickala L.
Mickala L.
 

Left with burnt skin around neck – This product left me with burnt scaly skin , it started by going hot raised and prickly them turned into a burn with skin cracking and peeling, left with marks that won’t go away Show details

Lisa G.
Lisa G.
 

Left with burnt skin and rash all over – Rash developed all over arms and legs the next day. They looked burnt, red raw and bumpy. Still applying cream days later and still there. Will never use this again. Show details

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yasmin t.
yasmin t.
 
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Nice tan but not worth the rash! – I have been using this tan for a few days now and the results look amazing. Smells great and so much easier than applying fake tan. The rash is not worth it, all over my chest, arms, legs and face, would not recommend use. Never had issues before with gradual tans and do not have sensitive skin. Definitely won’t be using again  Show details

Lauren
Lauren
 

Horrible rash – Wish I had read the reviews before using this, I also came out in a awful sore bumpy rash in the creases of my elbows and back of my knees. Really sore won't be using again. This there should be a warning for this on the bottle. Show details

Mel1988
Mel1988
 

DO NOT BUY! – On my first application I developed a severe rash on the creases of my elbows and the backs of my knees, it lasted for days, very painful, I don’t dare use it again Show details

Cassie
Cassie
 

Do not use! Bad rash – I wish I had read the reviews before using this as it has given me a bad rash all over my face and chest! Will definitely not use this product again! Show details

Allison
Allison5 posts
 

Caused a rash – Product doesn’t absorb. Was left feeling very slippery. Product caused rash everywhere it was applied - especially in the creases of my elbows and my thighs. Went straight in the bin.

Kirstin
Kirstin
 

Don’t use - burns skin – I applied this to my face and body and noticed next day the skin on my eye lids felt like it was burnt. My eyes swollen and the creases in my eye lids dry and cracked. Very scary as I have never had sensitive skin to anything. I went searching to see if anyone else had similar reactions and found these similar cases. Cannot believe a product like this can be sold to public. Imagine if I had had sensitive skin!

Samantha S.
Samantha S.
 

Ouch!!!! – Have used this product before with no problem, easy to apply, lovely scent, had really good results first few times I used it. Apart from staining my white bras lol. However my most recent used caused me to break out in hot itchy rather fierce red rashes on my elbow creases and all around my neck and chest. The rashes would last around a week and… Read more

would itch, sting and weep. I will not be using this product again. Please be careful! If you have the same problem go to the doctors immediately and dispose of this product!

Petal
Petal
 

Not to be trusted – I have a skin that tans easily, but I thought I’d give this product a try. I am in my early fifties, so want to prevent further sun damage. It is easy to apply and I noticed an almost immediate difference. It looked lovely and natural. I used it a couple of times without any negative effects, but my most recent application caused me to break out… Read more

in a red rash in both of my elbow creases. It is not itchy, but has lasted for days. I have never had a skin rash, so this was quite scary. I will never use this product again.

Rose M
Rose M
 

Patchy and orange – I bought this expecting it to be great and it was the exact opposite! It keeps getting darker, very VERY streaky and worst of all orange! Do not buy! It doesn’t rub off either so you’re going to be stuck with a patchy orange body and face! Don’t let the cheap price fool you.

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Abbysinclair
Abbysinclair
 

Has my skin burning itchy very sore – Hi I’ve been using this product for a while now but all of a sudden since December after a few hours my skin starts to burn gets very itchy breaks out in a rash I have it since 29th of December 2017 I’ve only realized that it’s the sunkiss moisture that’s doing it as I’ve been using it for the last 2 years never done it before have use changed the ingredients in the tan

SANDRA GRAY
SANDRA GRAY13 posts
 

Great product – This is the one for me, apply at night, moisturising and smells fresh and in the morning a light tan. Reapply to reach the colur desired. No orange. But with all tanners do a test patch for allergies.

MMariks
MMariks
 

Good Product – No complaints here. A realistic tan, with moisturising benefits. Smell is what you would expect from a tanner. Apply before bed, and shower in the morning and you're fine! No orange tinge (experienced with other more expensive products)

Claire
Claire
 

Burnt my skin – 12 hrs after using this product my skin is burnt , red , sore itchy and inflamed ! Doctors on monday morning , it looks like chemical burns i unable to go out as clothes are soo iratating on my skin .i wish i read the reviews on this before as many many ppl have experienced the same reaction.I dont have sensitive skin etc and never had problems… Read more

before with other products .please dont buy its DANGEROUS ! I will be taking the matter furthur i fear i will be left with permanant damage to my skin

Lynne P
Lynne P
 

Avoid this product – Used this product on my legs and after a few days have come out in a burning itchy rash. Read loads of other reviews from people with same problem. Stopped using it but over a week later still have the rash like others have.

Julie
JulieVIC3 posts
 

great – Good stuff I used the medium to dark and it worked perfectly on my skin but after two weeks I developed a rash on my upper inner thighs so I have stopped using it for now

Elkec
Elkec
 

Not sure – I love the smell and the colour but it has given me a skin bacterial infection. Every time i apply it, i get a rash that can last days. I purchased it from priceline.

Sam L
Sam LWestern Australia6 posts
 

LOVE LOVE LOVE THE NATURAL SHIMMERING TAN IT GIVES ME – Love this product. Its very moisturising and gives you a natural shimmering looking tan. Doesn't have that tan smell either. Quite cheap compared to some others especially when its on special. I'm very happy with it and will continue to buy it.

Chloe
Chloe4 posts
 

Pretty good gradual tanner! – The lighter tone tanner is really great for my skin colour as it just gives me that sun kissed look as described on the bottle. I would recommend it to everyone however I do get slimy when I come in contact with water a few hours after I have applied it. it doesn't bother me but it's quite annoying when I want to wash your body but I can't because the gradual tan with wash away too. Otherwise great product.

Jalo
Jalo3 posts
 

Love the medium to dark for my olive complexion – Love the dark version of this product. I do tan easily with sun exposure as i have a light olive complexion but without sun exposure my skin tone can be quite sallow... this gradual tanner brings about an awesome natural and deep tan after only a couple of applications. I usually apply after morning shower and sometimes also at night. It… Read more

moisturises really well and goes on with a pleasant fruity smell. It does sometimes have a super faint fake tan smell mainly noticeable after a heavy gym session but not offensive nor noticeable to others unless they're right up in your personal bubble whilst you're all hot n sweaty

Mimi
Mimi4 posts
 

Moisturing, lovely non-orange glow – My skin is super dry and usually when i use fake tan, my skin tightens up like crazy. This goes on just like a moisturiser with a peachy/apricot smell. Once dried it has a very faint fake tan odor but not bad at all. Looks natural and as long as u strategically wash you hands (in between fingers n palms) it looks really natural. Easy :)

Dani
Dani2 posts
 

Horrible Rash!!! – I used this product yesterday and have broken in hives all up my arms and on the back of my legs today and it's so itchy!! I've used several tans in the past and never had this experience before

Diane R.
Diane R.
 

On the glow – Hi ihave used this tan all over my body ,but the front of my legs didn't take colour ? Show details

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