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Thursday, 28 June 2007

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Sorted: tanning body lotions

Our testers sample moisturisers with a natural, streak-free glow...

1. Nivea Body Sunkissed Skin Firming Gradual Tan Body Moisturiser, £5.65 for 200ml
The hype: Contains self-tan and firming ingredients for smooth and lightly tanned skin.
The verdict: 10/10 ‘It’s definitely improved the texture of my skin and the colour’s as realistic as a natural tan.’ Eleanor, 29
Visit www.superdrug.com

2. Johnson’s Holiday Skin Body Lotion,£4.99 for 200ml
The hype: Used by Myleene Klass, this combines intense moisture with a hint of tan.
The verdict: 9/10 ‘Smelt of fake tan and took ages to sink in, but the colour made up for it.’ Jo, 29
Visit www.boots.com

3. Garnier SummerBody Moisturising Spray Mist, £6.99 for 200ml
The hype: The micro-diffusion spray works at any angle for a streak-free finish.
The verdict: 9/10 ‘Quick to apply, smells of apricots, dries in seconds and creates a lovely tan that looks better every day.’ Irene, 28
Visit www.boots.com

4. Estée Lauder Body Performance Golden Naturally Radiant Moisturiser, £21 for 200ml
The hype: Rich and nourishing, it develops into a seamless golden tan.
The verdict: 8/10 ‘The eventual colour was quite natural, even on my lily-white skin, but the tube only lasted me a week.’ Charlotte, 29
Visit www.esteelauder.com

5. L’Oréal NutriSummer Tone Up 24hr Moisturising Lotion, £7.99 for 200ml
The hype: Delivers a honey glow, while caffeine reduces the appearance of cellulite.
The verdict: 8/10 ‘It looks natural, but it hasn’t made any difference to my dimples!’ Sarah, 32
Visit www.boots.com

6. Origins Let It Show Bare Body Skin Enhancer, £15 for 150ml
The hype: Superficially firms skin, while tanning ingredients deliver a streak-free glow.
The verdict: 6/10 ‘This had a definite firming effect on my skin and smelt nice, too, but the tan was streaky and orange.’ Mel, 3
Visit www.origins.co.uk

7. Dove Summer Glow Body Lotion, £4.99 for 250ml
The hype: The combination of Dove moisturisers and self-tan leaves skin soft and glowing.
The verdict: 6/10 ‘Developed into a nice tan, but it smelt unpleasant and went patchy as it wore off.’ Fleur, 35
Visit www.boots.com