Bondi Sands Everyday Gradual Self Tanning Milk

Ok so I've tried alot of gradual tanners and so far this seems to be the best, the only issue I have with every gradual tanner including this one is that you try to build the tan too dark it does turn orangey, in my experience and from what I've read it's a gradual tanner thing and its inevitable, the tanning creams that you put on and then wash off for an instant tan do tend to give a more natural brown tan and dont tend to lean orange, I think this will always be an issue with the gradual tanners but with that being said the reason this one seems to be the best gradual tanner I've found is because if i have built it up too much it doesnt seem to go as orangey as others plus it seems to do this magic thing whereby if it has gone a tad orange and I then have a shower it tones down the orange and leaves it a more natural looking tan, it's really bizarre, and I'm not talking even washing my skin I mean just letting the water run over my body, it seems to tone down the orange and take it back to a more natural looking tan, i dont know if anybody else has experienced this but it's kinda magic lol.If you apply this once with a decent covering you will wake up the next day with a very natural subtle tan, I does look as though you've just sunbathed, it takes the edge off of of pale skin and leaves you with a slight natural tan, I then reapply every other day or every 2 days, the reason being is like I said if you build this up too quickly just like every other gradual tanner it does turn you slightly orangey, I dont think we will ever escape this with gradual tanners, every single one I've tried nomatter how expensive does turn orangey if its built up too much, what ive found is that gradual tanners should only really be used if you only want a very subtle tan, if you use it in this way and dont overapply to get a deeper tan it will look natural and not orangey, if you want a really deep tan I really think the instant tanners that wash off look ten times more natural, they are more of a brown tan rather than leaning towards orange but that's just my personal experience, if this is used only for a subtle tan it is perfect.The other thing I love about this tanner is that it's the only one I've found that doesnt look bad on dry areas of skin or on my hands and feet, if it isnt overapplied like I said even if you mess up some areas it doesnt look terrible, it doesnt seem to cling to dry areas of skin.The best thing about this gradual tanner though is that it fades naturally like a natural tan would, it doesnt look stupid as its fading, it kinda blends in with your own skin as its fading off so you dont look like you applied tan and its fading with loads of patches, it's kinda undetectable as its fading.The only thing I'm not overlly keen on with this tanner is the scent, it's not grotesque but it's not great either, I swallow of reviews saying it's not bad and it isnt but i find it actually smells stronger and a little worse than some tanners that I've tried once it's completely soaked in, I rectify this though by using a nice smelling moisturiser for fake tans so it's not an issue but it does have a strong tanner smell, a bit like biscuit mixed with plastic is the only way I can explain it.I know by my review it doesnt come across like this stuff is that great lol but it really is I just wanted to be honest about the pros and cons, so far it's the best gradual that I've found, just remember that being a gradual that if you build it too much it will turn orangey, there must be something different in gradual tanners because the instant tans dont seem to. Overall if you use this sparingly and are looking for a very subtle hint of a tan so that you dont look ghastly white then this is the best you'll likely find it is extremely natural

Great tanning moisturiser . Lovely colour and smells nice. Easy to apply and absorbs well. Was currently using Dove but have now switched to this Australian brand . Highly recommend .

Easy to use, best applied with a mitt, works well on pale skin, smells nice

Arrived really quickly and packed well, no damage at all.I’m very very pale and have been looking for a tan that suits me for a long time. Most tans for light skin come up quite orange or too dark/green. I bought this after hearing good things about bondi sands and good reviews on this product in particular.Before applying I exfoliated using exfoliating gloves and shower mousse, dried my skin thoroughly and applied with my hands. It gives off a slight cocoa butter scent but nothing too strong. I’m very surprised that there are a couple reviews saying this feels sticky or doesn’t sink in. This does in fact sink in really well and feels exactly like a normal moisturiser. In fact, this sinks in more than my normal body moisturisers and leaves my skin feeling soft and not sticky at all. The only thing I would assume is that they are applying too much.After around 10 minutes it had completely sank in and my skin felt normal again, I don’t have particularly dry skin either. After about an hour or two, I did get that that usual fake tan smell, but nothing like other tanning creams. It wasn’t too bad when I woke up and faded completely by the end of the day.The colour itself had developed just after one use and I found this really impressive for a gradual tan. I am pale so this obviously makes a difference but I’ve found that other gradual tanners take a couple days to show some colour. With this, one application left me with a really nice subtle bronzed look. I had no streaks at all and it didn’t stick to my dry areas (feet, elbows, knees) which to me is a massive deal. After a second application I had the nicest tan! The colour isn’t orange at all and looks very natural. Mine lasted a few days without fading but when I exfoliated it faded nicely, not patchy.Overall this is easily the best gradual tan on the market in my opinion. The price seems a bit high but is 100% worth it and miles better than the cheap ones, especially because the colour shows after one use and lasts a while.

Wasn't the best product. I bought it to gradually build up tan for a family wedding. I started a week before and used the product most nights, minus one or two when working shifts. Quite disappointed as gave me a slight glow but it didn't last at all, legs were streaky and didn't seem to sit on my face. It may be okay for just your arms and chest but not for rest of body.

I don't use tanning products because of hassle or streaks or the "orange" tint, however, this is such a great product.Dries instantly, no streaks, blends well with my pigment (I'm yellow tint - orange tans look awful on me), moisturises my skin and builds up gradually so I control the shade.The only downside (subjective) is I can't stand the smell. It's like a cocoa type scent. If you had a cocoa-malt drink, it'd probably smell like this. Ovaltine tanning lotion haha. It's not extremely smelly, I'm just a sensitive soul and don't like food smells in lotions.I would happily use this every summer.

This gradually builds a natural looking Mediterranean tan on legs and body. Exfoliate then moisturise after bathing . Great for a natural looking pre holiday glow.Quickly absorbed and long lasting moisture. No biscuits smells, just lovely chocolatey fragrance. Fades like a natural tan. Also great for enhancing and maintaining your post holiday glow. Love this product! Highly recommend itI haven’t tried it on my face though as I prefer to use a face specific cream there.