Comments on: Review: L’Oreal Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronze Self-Tanning Lotion

By: Shannon Nelson

Shannon Nelson — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:09:56 +0000

Hi Julie, so you’ll definitely want to exfoliate your hands each day this week. Don’t go overboard, but try using a salt scrub (or if you have cuts on your hands, opt for a sugar scrub to avoid the stinging.) I mention salt scrub first, since they tend to pack a little more punch in terms of “abrasiveness.” Make sure to keep your hands moisturized as well so that you don’t dehydrate your skin (you’d hate to have orange hands AND dry patches). The color should fade a bit, although since it is only a few days away, I’m not sure by how much. But get yourself to a Sephora or Ulta STAT. Let me know how it works out for you! Good luck!

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:27:54 +0000

I decided to try this bronzer last Saturday after I showered. This is my first self tanner and I really needed it because my disease makes me look pale all the time and for once I wanted to look a little healthy for a school dance this Saturday . It didn’t look too bad, I looked like I had a natural glow. It smelled alright until once it dried. Yes, it dried fast but it made my skin smoother. I showered later (which helped with the smell and sparkles) but dressing I realized on my back there were two small”blobs” that didn’t spread. I wanted to even it out so applied it again. Bad idea, now I truly do look like a blonde oompa loompa with orange hands. Help, advice, And quick?! Being a girl is hard enough!?

By: Shannon Nelson

Shannon Nelson — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:35:57 +0000

Hi Kirsten, it was dry when I put my clothes back on..which was about 15-20 minutes later.

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:24:41 +0000

Sounds like you put your clothes on too soon after using the self tanner.

By: Tera

Tera — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 21:51:41 +0000

I’m a natural redhead, meaning I can’t tan and even trying is dangerous to my skin. Sublime bronze is the only bronzer I’ll use for my skin. I’m never orange and even receive compliments from other pasty redheads lol. I’ve also go 14 years experience and have tried everything because white skin is no longer popular. So if it didn’t turn out, you don’t know how to use it.

By: lisa

lisa — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 07:12:45 +0000

i really, really love l’oreal sublime bronze. I’m ghostly pale all summer and I applied this stuff once and now I look fantastic! Don’t put it on thick! The true color shows up later. Like, you see the tint first but later in the day it develops even darker. It’s a nice brown tan color. I use it once a week, cause if you use too much of course you’ll get splotchy and orange. The glitter doesn’t bother me at all. IT’s really subtle after a couple hours when it soaks in right. plus you catch the light just right ;]

just gotta stand up for this stuff- cause seriously, its so cheap and it gives me a way darker color than any other selftanner i’ve tried at drugstores. don’t be afraid of it. just be sparing when applying.

By: christine

christine — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:45:45 +0000

this stuff works great for me ..you people just dont know how to apply it ..your putting too much on at once , its called a gradual tanner soo it takes time , the first couple times it will leave streaks or spots but thats bcuz you need to learn how to put it on correctly ..which is fine bcuz i made the same mistake , when it leaves the streaks or spots that shows where you didnt put the lotion or where you missed , soo you learn for next time . i love this stuff

By: Shannon Nelson

Shannon Nelson — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:31:37 +0000

Great tips Jenna!

By: Jenna

Jenna — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:22:01 +0000

I just started using this product because I’m sick of paying so much for tanning and I also don’t want skin cancer or to look like im 60 when im 30. I’ve found that it gives a natural tan and at times there are orange imperfections but they’re easy to fix Here is how I make it work:

Exfoliate first (I don’t exfoliate every time, but about every 2 times I apply it).

THe first week I used it I only used it 3 times (not in a row) and after that I only use it 1-2 times per week.

You have to use it sparingly around knees, feet, elbows, hands, and wrists.

Wear rubber gloves and then carefully put it on your hands and wrists.

The sparkle goes away after showering. My best tip is to put it on like a half hour before bed. Walk around naked until it dries. Take a shower immediately when you wake up and you are tan and no sparkle!

WASH your hands with wipes (see below) on your palms, inbetween fingers, fingertips and nails, and a little on your wrists so that hands aren’t orange. THEY WILL turn orange if you don’t wash.

Finally, for any mishaps (i get them on my hands and feet somtimes) use Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. It magically takes the imperfections right out.

**Very importantly, try to apply it or at least look atyourself in as much natural light as possible before going out. You can tell imperfections MUCH more in the natural light so they’ll be easier to fix so you don’t walk outside with a huge streak on your hands or face.

Ask a friend to check you out in the natural sunlight and they can tell you if you’re streaky or orange somewhere.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:57:37 +0000

Okay girls.
For one, if your not tan at all and are expecting a magic tan in a bottle, your wrong. Your gonna turn a weird color regardless. If you want a real looking tan I suggest you go get a spray tan at a salon. Ever hear the old saying “you get what you pay for.”?
You need to also take your time with your tan. Shave! & EXFOLIATE, EXFOLIATE, EXFOLIATE! if your blotchy after a few days its bc you didn’t exfoliate well enough and its sticking to the new skin.
Everyone’s skin is different. Don’t let the negative comments stop you from experimenting and finding what works for YOU. But also, if you have a big event coming up, and your experimenting, I recommend trying it out at least a week before. Try a tester spot also on your inner thigh somewhere if your really unsure. I love L’oreal. It comes out the best on me! If your fairly white I suggest jergens. Not immediate results but you wont look like a pumpkin. Then go from there. And if your concerned with streaks and being a “sparkle”, mix it with your normal hand lotion and apply. Still isn’t working? L’oreal sublime bronze mist is the BEST. Make sure you spray from quite a distance and wait a few days in between before adding another coat to avoid over doing it. Common sense ladies good luck and happy tanning! P.S. At most salons a spray tan is around $20!