I had been using Johnson’s Holiday Skin moistuiser to achieve that golden summer glow,  however as Boots are currently selling Dove Summer Glow Body Lotion at half price I decided I might as well try something new. Especially as Dove’s product also claims to give a subtle and even tan without leaving those dreaded streaky marks.

I’ve always found with Johnson’s Holiday Skin you can smell the fake tan in it when you apply the lotion. However as it had worked so well in providing a golden colour without streaks I had always ignored the slightly off putting smell. Dove’s Summer Glow Lotion on the other hand has a very pleasent smell which just reminds me of a normal body lotion. If you are applying this in the morning and will be wearing it all day you really don’t want to be smelling of fake tan for the day!

In terms of colour Dove’s product does live up to its claims of giving a lovely soft golden glow without streaks. I have pale skin so chose the product for fair to medium skin, and after the first application you just get a very soft hint of colour. Further applications allow you to gradually build up  the colour to achieve a richer, darker colour which still appears quite natural. Overall inn terms of colour I think the Johnson’s product has the slight edge, however Dove’s product is far easier to live with as it doesn’t leave that fake tan smell.