Like many people, my first introduction to the world of fake tanning was Garnier’s summer body gradual moisturiser. Packaged in an instantly-recognisable yellow bottle, the fake tan’s warm apricot scent instantly takes me back to my teenage years.
It’s testament to the formula that the fake tan’s popularity has endured. The 400ml bottle is not only a fraction of the cost compared to Gatineau or Tan Luxe formulas, but it leaves skin feeling soft, supple and smooth, with a natural-looking tan.
It’s more than double the size of most gradual tanners on the market, and among the best budget gradual tan I’ve tested. I’ve tried dozens of formulas in the more than a decade since I first started tanning, but Garnier is the only drugstore brand I trust (I always stock up before heading on holiday).
Always yielding impressive results, Garnier’s summer body can be applied like your usual body moisturiser to hydrate and nourish skin, whether layered over an existing fake tan or applied for a subtle glow. Already the most affordable – and effective – fake tan you can covet, it’s now even cheaper thanks to Amazon’s limited-time deal. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Garnier summer body hydrating gradual tan moisturiser
Amazon has discounted the cult favourite gradual tan by more than half, bringing the price down to less than £5. Replacing your usual body moisturiser when you want a hint of a tan, the lotion is intensely moisturising. Thanks to the apricot ingredient, it leaves skin soft and supple.
You’re treated to a subtle sheen of bronze a few hours after application. The tan can be easily built without any patchiness, and it’s fast-absorbing, meaning you can apply it morning or night. If you like an understated tan, or want to prolong a deeper real – or fake – tan, Garnier’s bargain bottle can’t be faulted. Note that it isn’t a long-lasting fake tan, so you’ll need to apply it multiple times a week.
Buy now £4.95, Amazon.co.uk
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