Rawrgirls Review . . . Lauren's Way Dancing Glow!

Sunday 24 February 2013

I love a bit of colour but I've never tried any of the Lauren's Way tanning products, and before we start with the review I'm totally going to admit to thinking that Lauren's Way tanning products were probably darker than dark fake tans for TOWIE glamazon girls, which is the main reason why I've never tried any before (I'm naturally pale skinned so super dark fake tans just look too fake for me). However, a quick Google search pulls up a gazillion positive reviews, so I cast my doubts aside to try Dancing Glow (£18.95 for 250ml). Developed to celebrate creator TOWIE's Lauren Goodger's Dancing On Ice appearance, it claims to be an instant sheer matte tan that develops into a bronzed glow.


I went through my usual pre-tan routine of exfoliating, then moisturising only my knees, elbows and ankles, and grabbed my tanning mitt. Tanning mitts are lifesavers for fake tan fans (or should that be handsavers?!). Most products include instant colour now which is good, but the struggle to wash it off your palms after applying a full body work up is nightmarish stuff that often involves bleach!

The pump action bottle makes it easy to get a good amount out each time. It deposited a VERY dark brown cream onto my mitt, and I went for it starting with my legs where it smoothed on really easily and sunk in super quickly. I struggled with the first lower leg because I wasn't expecting it to dry so fast! Seriously, it was less than 60 seconds which took me by surprise and meant I hadn't quite got my stroke up to speed, so I was worried that leg would develop into a streaky mess mainly because the instant colour looked a bit iffy due to my over-careful application. Anyway, lesson learnt and I went on to do the rest of my body with more success. The instant colour is quite dark but still fairly natural and the scent is pretty yummy, reminding me of Fruit Loops cereal - nom. I also did my face with a quick sweep of the mitt, for a natural sunkissed look when it develops. My skin was dry enough to put my pj's on as soon as I had finished which is pretty amazing. I was even confidently dry enough to pull my legs up on the sofa to watch tv, instead of the usual spreadeagled position sat on a towel for 4 hours! Impressive stuff.

It recommends leaving the tan on for 8 hours before showering off, so I left it overnight. It didn't come off on my sheets but it did develop a VERY strong fake tan smell (I'm yet to find a fake tan that doesn't have at least a hint of this on the first day), so consider yourself warned ;) 

And the post shower verdict? AMAZING! I totally expected to be an unnatural dark orange but I have this totally natural golden glow which is perfect for my skin tone! It's the exact colour that I tan to after about 4 days abroad, and perfectly streak free so it looks super natural. I was also surprised at how good my knees and elbows looked, they are actually the same tone as the rest of my body which is practically unheard of even with professional application. Even the leg I thought I had messed up on was perfectly even - hurrah!

I'm into my 3rd day of wear now and there's no fade yet, and no sign of any patchiness coming through either so I'm super happy with the results. I do have one negative point, but it's the same old complaint we all have - the fake tan smell has only just faded. I could still smell it on myself yesterday after about 9200 baths and showers, but today it seems to have finally gone. I've read reviews that say Dancing Glow lasted well up to 7 days and I can believe it if I'm showing zero fade on day 3! Overall, highly recommended, especially for us pale girls who normally shy away from fake tan until we've got a bit of summer sun colour anyway. Natural, easy to use and seemingly long lasting. OMG, if you get this your mates will be well jel.

J - Reem.

11 comments:

  1. Thanks for your comment, Tara! Lovely blog you ladies got here :)
    xx Lisa

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  2. I have tried many fake tans especially fake bake which was good but all the fake tans do not seem to work for me as I have very pale skin :( and never last as long as I hope so I have not really bought any for years but may give this a try. Its great to know that it lasts without any patches appearing or streaks after taking lots of showers to get the smell away which is amazing, great review ! xx

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    1. I'm on the fourth day now and it's still not patchy, incredible! It's just evenly fading, I've never had a tan do this before! Thanks!

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  3. I am so terrified to fake tan as I am so so pale but I may have to give this a go!

    Maria xxx

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    1. Definitely Maria, I was really pleasantly surprised by the golden glow :)

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  4. I've now got a hilarious mental image of you sitting on the bathroom floor, frantically scrubbing at your palms with a bottle of Parazone. :P

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    1. You wouldn't believe how close to that image I have been lol!

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  5. I was put off it for so long too as it was a 'celeb' brand. I'm pale too but I love the darker than dark lotion. It's really good.

    M

    xx

    http://cosmeticsshoppingandintoxication.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. That sounds awesome, I'd be put off by the name of that but not now a fellow porcelain doll has recommended it, thanks!

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  6. Thanks for this review I think I might give this go. I have tried a few other of Lauren's Way tanning products and quite liked them.

    Gillian from Glam Up Everyday x

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