self tanning moisturiser

[Penny]

what is the best self tanning moisturiser?

there are so many around.. johnsons, olay, dove, l'oreal..etc..
they all say they're moisturisers that gradually build a tan. they also all say they've won the award for the best one.

but which one is the best?!

one that leaves your skin really nice and soft, one that isn't orange or yellow, one that isn't really dark but does make a difference, one that isn't hardly noticeable, one that doesn't take about 2 weeks to make any kind of difference, one that doesn't leave streaky marks or anything.

is there one that fits the criteria?

if people have tried a few, which one did think was the best and most impressive?

i really want to get one as i get heat rash so can't really go sunbathing as it leaves me itchy for days =(
but there are so many out there and i really don't know which one to get.

i'd just like a good one that works and looks & feels nice!
i appreciate any help, thanks

[sleepy1]

i have used johnsons one not that good i thought the dove one was a lot better

[whiskeysheri]

Nivea's Sunkissed Skin is lovely. It's moisurising and a gradual tanner (in light or dark) and it's firming, too. I always use this one. :o)

[4getmenot]

Dove smells nice, no streaks, not orange. Johnsons one is very orangy and stinks.

[FluffyFairy]

I agree with 4get, Dove is the only one that smells half decent and gives a lovely colour.

[chelsea78]

I have been using avon skin so soft tanning moisturiser and its very good, its noticable in a couple of days and has a real nice smell to it and it dont make you look like youv been tango'd.

[nuoyg]

I had the st tropez one which gave a brilliant colour. It made my skin really dry and itchy though and I wouldn't recommend. I have heard really good reports about the dove one though so may try that next time. Currently got Johnsons which I don't mind.

[leelapops]

Just to second Chelsea there! Avon's is really good, a nice noticeable glow in a few days, not too expensive, a little goes a long way, and it doesn't pong the way I expected either!

[chazza]

Personally I love the st tropez one, much more natural colour than the others, on my skin anyway.

In other tests that have been done, Dove and Nivea have come first, and "How To Look Good Naked" tested some and "Make Believe" came out top!
http://www.channel4.com/life/microsites/H/htlg n/moisturisers_with_fake_tan.html

[Wispy68]

Hello Penny.
I bought Dove self-tanning moisturiser on Saturday because I'd read nothing but praise about it and also because it had won 'Product of the Year 2007' (from Wilkinsons, But One, Get One Free!) and am really pleased with it. It smells OK, doesn't streak and looks natural, not orange!!
I'd definitely rcommend it.

[effervescenc]

The Dove one is quite good, but the Garnier one is by far the best.

[Wispy68]

P.S. I forgot to say that I have sensitive skin and it hasn't irritated it at all. It just feels soft and moisturised.

[Penny]

Hi
thanks very much for all the answers :)
looks like Dove has come out on top so i'll be trying that one first!
thanks again

[hattsus]

I find that Dove for normal to darker skin is best for me. It normally takes about two applications (over two days) to really show but from then on, if used daily, will ensure you have a lovely tan that looks totally natural. I always apply it wearing thin rubber gloves as it does tend to stain your hands. Good luck!

[weeal]

I liked Dove and St Tropez but ALL of them come off on the towels and bedsheets. Also watch staining to the fingernails!
Have fun looking tanned though, fake is far safer.

[carys220]

Without a shadow of doubt, the best one is Garnier Summer Body Spray Mist, it smells more like apricots than self tan and makes my skin lovely and soft. I doesn't leave any marks as it's a spray mist and people tell me that I look really tanned!