Monday, 1 July 2013

Xen tan dark lotion


I love tanning, all of my body tans really well... apart from my legs. They are whiter than white when the rest of my body is golden; great! The only way i can avoid this is by using fake tan- easy, right? WRONG. Finding the right fake tan is a long and tiring process. Most of the tans i've tried have had something wrong with them whether it be that they make a certain part of my body look awful whilst the other look great (cough Palmers "gradual" tan cough) or streaky. I've been wanting to try Xen tan for a while so when i got sent a bottle i was delighted.

 The product has a strong marzipan scent which personally I love but could be a problem for others. The product dried after 2 minutes and developed over 2 hours to create the natural tanned look that can be seen below:


Before

After

I used one pump for the bottom half of my leg and another for the top half, making this 2 pumps per leg. The bottle comes with a large amount of product so will last me a while. I found the product to be really hydrating and make my skin feel really soft.

I would advise you invest in a tanning mitt, i used (this) one, as the product stains your skin if you apply a dollop to a certain part of your body.

Make sure that you exfoliate before to make sure no tan gets stuck around/on the dry skin making it obvious you're wearing fake tan.

Xen tan dark lotion* retails for £23.95 (here). Tan land is my new favourite place to buy fake tan from, they sell high quality fake tan at a lower price than the RRP AND they have free delivery. Win win!
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  1. Anonymous1 July 2013 at 07:47:00 BST

    Υοu аre sо cool!
    I don't believe I have read something like that before. So nice to discover another person with genuine thoughts on this issue. Really.. many thanks for starting this up. This website is one thing that is required on the web, someone with some originality!

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  2. trishie1 July 2013 at 08:03:00 BST

    Wow, looks great!

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  3. lizchewy1 July 2013 at 08:51:00 BST

    I have never tried any self tanning products but this one looks incredible!! I love the healthy and glowing effect that it gives.

    Liz
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  4. Unknown1 July 2013 at 09:39:00 BST

    That looks really nice! :D

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  5. daffnee1 July 2013 at 16:15:00 BST

    I've never tried/heard of this but I'm glad you found one that works for you! Your legs look amazing! xx

    Daphne | Peanut Butter and Chocolate Life

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  6. Saskia Sacro1 July 2013 at 16:21:00 BST

    Hello pretty! I stumbled upon your blog and I found it really really cool especially your looks and this spray tan, they are totally amazing! I'm a big fan <3

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  7. Lela London1 July 2013 at 18:03:00 BST

    Ah! This doesn't look 'fake' at all. I might be sold haha.

    xo,
    Lela - http://www.lelalondon.com

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    1. B1 July 2013 at 18:07:00 BST

      When it fades it isn't patchy at all- win!

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  8. Unknown1 July 2013 at 19:58:00 BST

    Its a nice colour and if it doesnt go patchy then your onto something there. why is it that legs take ages to tan?!

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    1. B1 July 2013 at 20:17:00 BST

      It sucks, right?!? My face tans SO quickly! Then there's my legs...

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  9. AJ2 July 2013 at 04:23:00 BST

    Wow it worked so well! Awesome product! Cute blog :) I followed on bloglovin :)

    xoxo
    AJ
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  10. The Equinox Fashion by Paweerata2 July 2013 at 06:05:00 BST

    another interesting product, thanks for sharing hun xx

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  11. StyleOnTheSide2 July 2013 at 06:30:00 BST

    Okay, wow! The results are amazing. I used to tan so well and now it just doesn't happen anymore...it's very sad. I might need to buy this!
    xo
    styleontheside.com

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  12. Selvaggia Capizzi2 July 2013 at 08:09:00 BST

    I really need this product!! I am as white as milk!
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  13. Unknown2 July 2013 at 09:19:00 BST

    It worked so very well, wow!
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  14. Unknown2 July 2013 at 12:43:00 BST

    i looooooove tan! x

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  15. Unknown2 July 2013 at 14:00:00 BST

    That tan looks so good!

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  16. daniela kate morosini2 July 2013 at 14:28:00 BST

    i have a bottle of this i need to try, but i have to say, he-shi's is excellent too! xx

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  17. Audrey Allure2 July 2013 at 15:18:00 BST

    It looks great!

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  18. Elisa Zanetti2 July 2013 at 18:12:00 BST

    I love to be tanned too!
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  19. Anonymous2 July 2013 at 18:22:00 BST

    great blog! I don't tan :p, bit this turned out great on you!

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  20. jemimah2 July 2013 at 20:30:00 BST

    love your shoes
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    1. B2 July 2013 at 21:00:00 BST

      Thanks, Jemimah! They're killer to walk in though!

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  21. B2 July 2013 at 21:01:00 BST

    Agreed, Jess!

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  22. Unknown3 July 2013 at 01:10:00 BST

    Wow I think this product is great! A very natural tan :)

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  23. S A R A H.3 July 2013 at 04:53:00 BST

    woah need that for summer!
    XO

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    1. B3 July 2013 at 18:36:00 BST

      I'm going to buy 3 more bottles from tanland tonight to last me the summer!

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  24. Unknown3 July 2013 at 08:27:00 BST

    great result

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  25. Cheyenne Ji3 July 2013 at 15:05:00 BST

    This product sounds great! Need to try!

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    1. B3 July 2013 at 18:38:00 BST

      It is and you should! Don't forget to use a mitt!

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  26. Isabel3 July 2013 at 16:31:00 BST

    ooh it looks good. but im scared of products like this lol

    Isabel @ Walk of Fashion

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    1. B3 July 2013 at 18:40:00 BST

      You shouldn't be! Tanning products in general are scary but this is great!

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  27. Emily3 July 2013 at 17:33:00 BST

    Do you know what I have the same problem with my legs.. well, I never tan naturally anyway, but when it comes to actually putting tan on my legs, they always end up whiter than the rest of my body and looking streaky :/ this tan looks great though!! Wow, what a difference. Great review!

    Emily x

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    1. B3 July 2013 at 18:41:00 BST

      You should try it! It works wonders for people like us haha!

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  28. Manav Singhi3 July 2013 at 17:50:00 BST

    Hi you have a Very Nice Blog. . .
    What about we follow each other? let me know :)
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  29. Kelly3 July 2013 at 22:41:00 BST

    WOW that made quite a difference! I love when the tanners are hydrating.
    I have never tried applying a fake tan with a mitt...but I think I should. It is definitely a good way to not get stains in random places!

    <3 Kelly | The Patch Diaries

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    1. B4 July 2013 at 16:52:00 BST

      It did! From snow white to snow... brown?!

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  30. Beauty Banter Blog4 July 2013 at 01:42:00 BST

    Wow this looks like a great product!!

    -Maddy @ www.BeautyBanterBlog.com

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  31. bbb4 July 2013 at 06:11:00 BST

    i hope this wont sounds weird but your skin look amazing! What product do you use?

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    1. B4 July 2013 at 16:53:00 BST

      No it isn't weird!

      To shave i just use any old gilette razor, to moisturise i use soap and glory's righteous butter and to tan i use Xen tan :)

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  32. Jump Into Puddles4 July 2013 at 06:52:00 BST

    its really hard to find ones that look natural! this def does the trick

    Jessica
    http://www.jumpintopuddles.com

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  33. goodbadandfab4 July 2013 at 07:23:00 BST

    So fabulous! Looking good!

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  34. Rose&Beauty5 July 2013 at 04:44:00 BST

    that tan look really good think i'll have to invest in it :)
    xx

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  35. Gemma Etc.7 July 2013 at 09:44:00 BST

    Great review! I really love Xen Tan! Their products are brilliant, and there are so many different products to choose from xx

    Gemma | ♥ Miss Makeup Magpie

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  36. Unknown9 July 2013 at 12:40:00 BST

    looooove fake tan x

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  37. Charlotte26 July 2013 at 11:37:00 BST

    oh wow looks amazing!

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