Review of L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Tinted Self-Tanning Lotion

In a previous article I declared that L'Oreal's Sublime Glow sunless tanning lotion was my favorite among the cheap drug-store varieties, but since then I have discovered a brand new favorite. While shopping in CVS I saw L'Oreal's Sublime Bronze Tinted Self-Tanning Lotion and decided to give it a try. Where Sublime Glow is a gradual self-tanning lotion, Sublime Bronze packs a little more punch and gives the skin a tanned appearance in less time. In the past I have steered away from stronger sunless tanning products because I always end up with dark splotches around my ankles, knees, and elbows. There are a few reasons for those self-tanning mishaps: lack of thorough exfoliation, carelessness, and because my previous experiences have been with white lotions that absorb instantly into the skin, making it difficult to tell where they have been applied. What I love about L'Oreal's Sublime Bronze Tinted Self-Tanner (in Medium) is that when you apply the product, it gives the skin a subtle bronze tint, making it clear where the lotion has been applied, so the chances of missing a spot here or there are lowered. The product, like Sublime Glow, contains a fair amount of shimmer, but the glitter wasn't overwhelming. L'Oreal claims that the product contains Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) and Vitamin E, resulting in a streak-free, fast-drying tan which begins to appear in as little as an hour. It is noted that AHA could increase skin sensitivity to the sun, so that is something to keep in mind. (Of course, no matter what you should always protect your skin with sunscreen or sun block!)

L'Oreal did not disappoint this sunless tanner with Sublime Bronze Tinted Self-Tanning Lotion. The product was quickly absorbed into my skin and didn't rub off on clothes or sheets and it also left my skin feeling soft and smooth. The tan wasn't orange, it was very natural-looking, and after two days of use I had developed the results I wanted. The only way this product could be improved would be if L'Oreal could find the miracle cure for the notorious "fake tan smell" that all sunless tanners have due to dihydroxyacetone (DHA). The smell wasn't bad, though, and not nearly as overpowering as the odor I've noticed with other sunless tanning products. For around $10, this product is definitely worth checking out if you're in the market for a new sunless tanner this summer.

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Personal Experience