Time Out to Admire: Ann Summer’s Sexy Skin Gradual Tan

So Jane’s taking some time out from outfit snapping today while I wax lyrical about an awesome beauty buy I’ve discovered. Don’t let the title scare you off...(I realise the words “Ann Summers” are usually associated with visions of PVC leotards, elephant thongs and some very creative replicas of the male genitalia) - this product really surpassed my expectations and I have even considered phasing out my obsession with L’Oreal Sublime Bronze – which trust me, is a big part of my life!

Ann Summer’s Sexy Skin range hasn’t been out for long, it hit shelves in April of this year just in time for those summer months. I recently attended an Ann Summer’s press event for work and was introduced to the Sexy Skin goodies alongside their new A/W10 lingerie collections. It’s the smell that won me over first of all – one of the major drawbacks of slathering yourself in fake tan is that lingering biscuit scent. It makes a girl feel like a stale cornflake, which isn’t cool and certainly not sexy. So thank the retail heavens, there’s finally a product out there that smells good. In fact, it smells fantastic – like coconuts, pineapple cocktails and your favourite tropical suncream scent all rolled into one tube. I had to physically stop myself from tasting a bit.

Obviously the most important factor in the fake tanning stakes, is the end result. I simply will not let myself turn orange – I don’t care how good the stuff smells. One of the great things about gradual tanning lotions, is you can easily control the colour, and therefore stop before the situation gets too…erm….tangerine. Ann Summer’s Sexy Skin Gradual Tan dried super quick (much like a normal body lotion) and I noticed a definite glow within a few hours after my first application. I built the colour up on my body over three days using once after my daily shower, and also used it on my face at night after my cleansing routine. I loved the shade, a really natural golden colour and not at all streaky. So, basically, I highly recommend Sexy Skin Gradual Tan, particularly for those who deliberately avoid all the fuss that comes with a fake tanning session. This is just like using a body lotion that smells great…and the gradual build up of a natural bronze hue is just a bonus! Get on it ladies, at £8 it’s more expensive than the heavily revered Dove tanning cream, but I much prefer this product.

The Sexy Skin range also includes a Gold Shimmer Spray, Pre-Tan Exfoliator, Body Bronzer powder and a tube of Instant Tan Lotion – I’m yet to try either of those but I shall certainly let you know when I do! If you’d like to get ahead of me, or try out some of the Sexy Skin Gradual Tan, get hold of the products here.