SummerBody

I’m absolutely loving the Garnier Summer Tan Moisturiser! This product gives me the perfect, sun-kissed glow without the hassle of sunbathing. The formula is smooth, lightweight, and absorbs quickly into the skin, leaving no greasy residue behind — just soft, hydrated skin. What really stands out to me is the natural, gradual tan it provides. I’m not a fan of heavy self-tanners that leave you looking orange or streaky, but this one delivers a subtle, golden color that develops over a few hours. I use it a couple of times a week, and it gives me a natural-looking tan that looks like I’ve just come back from a beach holiday. No fake tan smell, either! The moisturising aspect is also fantastic. It keeps my skin feeling hydrated and soft all day long. I’ve also noticed that it doesn’t cling to dry patches, which is a big plus, especially around my elbows or knees. The formula is gentle enough for daily use, and I love how it doesn’t leave a sticky feeling.

The apricot scent masks the fake tan smell well. While it doesn’t eliminate the odour completely, I find it much more tolerable than the cocoa butter-scented gradual tans, which seem to mingle with the fake tan smell and almost amplify it. For me, it's the perfect WFH tan that doesn't give me a headache or feel too sticky or heavy. It is easy to apply every other day or reapply throughout the day and shower off in the evenings ready for the weekend. It also leaves my sensitive skin feeling so soft and moisturised that I’ve actually bought a non-tanning moisturiser from the Garnier range for the in-between days. As someone with super sensitive skin, I've had zero issues with this routine. A possible downside is that the tan isn't as dark as some mousse tans, but it's almost always flawless—unless I mess up! It's great for adding a little extra glow on top of a natural tan in the summer and adding a bit of colour during the winter months.

After a rough year health-wise, I missed out on most of the summer sunshine. Thankfully I’m on the mend now, but my skin clearly didn’t get the memo — especially my legs. I’m in the gym most days, usually in shorts, and between the lack of sun and the dry, dull skin, I decided it was time to do something about it. At first, I was just looking for a simple moisturiser to revive the skin on my legs, but then I stumbled across the “Garnier Summer Body Gradual Tan Moisturiser.” The reviews were solid, the price was under £6, and I thought, why not? A bit of colour wouldn’t hurt. It arrived the next day with Prime — always a bonus — but when I opened the bottle, I was hit with a scent that stopped me in my tracks. Wow. I can’t sugarcoat it — the smell was pungent. To me, it’s not pleasant at all, and it seemed to cling to my hands even after washing. I even tried to return it, only to discover it’s one of those non-returnable products. Not one to give up easily, I decided to improvise. I grabbed a pair of disposable latex gloves (the kind I normally use when prepping food), jumped in the shower, and after drying off, applied a thin line of the moisturiser down each leg. I took my time working it in, making sure it was evenly spread and absorbed properly — the texture is rich but not overly greasy, and after a few minutes, it left a slightly tacky finish. The next morning, I was honestly shocked — in a good way. My legs were smooth, the dry skin had completely disappeared, and the colour... well, it looked like I’d just come back from a two-week beach holiday. Not orange, not streaky — just a healthy, natural glow. Even better, the results lasted. I didn’t reapply for over a week, and the colour only began to fade around day eight. The moisturising effect lasted even longer — my legs still felt hydrated and looked far healthier than before. So, while I’m still not a fan of the strong smell, I can’t deny the impressive performance of this product. It does exactly what it promises — hydrates dry skin and builds a beautiful, gradual tan without fuss. If you can get past the scent (or use gloves like I did), this is genuinely a fantastic moisturiser with the added bonus of a natural-looking tan. Highly recommended — it’s a lot of sunshine in a bottle for the price.

Use this religiously, all throughout the year. Easy application and smells lovely - topical, fresh smell. It lasts 3-5 days with normal shower routine, i apply it a couple of times a week for a long-lasting tan. I've tried plenty of tanning products and this always comes out top. I would just recommend washing your palms afterwards!

Lovely gentle self tan. Does have that 'smell' of all self tans and make sure you wash your hands. Good coverage, not streaky, not too orange. Best applied after showering/bathing. Moisturises nicely.

Good value, nice and easy to apply

Wow, this is dark! I went for 'deep' as I thought it would be required for this type of 'fake tan'. This was far too much for me and I've gone for the light version instead but I'm sure plenty of people will be more than happy with the colour that this provides. I'm no fake tan expert but found the smell quite strong as that initial application was drying. Once it's dry though the smell goes completely.

After always using the Dove gradual tan I wanted to try something different. This applies so well, smells lovely and leaves the skin super soft. It does take a minute or two to sink into the skin, but it isn’t sticky to the touch. Within 3 hours I could see results on my arms and hands, I applied a second layer to my legs before bed and they are now matching to the rest of my body with a lovely golden glow. Now it smells lovely when applying and also for a few hours after but once the tan starts to show through it does have a slight ‘biscuit’ smell like other tans I’ve used. From what I’ve seen there hasn’t been any transfer of the tan onto the bed sheets, or to my baby when he’s in my arms (he gets rather sweaty so this is something I’ve been cautious of with other tans/graduals). I would suggest washing your hands after using, it has turned my palms a more orangey colour (it wouldn’t have been so bad but I did re apply within a few hours)