J Bronze by Jennifer Hawkins Review

When I first heard that our Australian Sweetheart Jennifer Hawkins was releasing a tanning range I was quite skeptical, as often celebrity endorsed products aren't that flash. However, I bit the bullet and purchased the Dark Tanning Spray, Face Flawless Tan and the Instant Illuminiser. 

First thing is first, the packaging is gorgeous. It is sophisticated, simple and resembles the qualities of a high end product. I tried the Dark Tanning Spray first, and the first thing I notice was it's powerful scent. It has a strong coconut fragrance that is 'so sweet', and resembles Malabu Rum. It can be quite overpowering and found myself coughing and sneezing a lot! I wouldn't recommend applying this in a small space because you may pass out and die from the fumes! The spray nozzle can be a little blotchy so its is best to blend in the product with a mitt or your hands. Once I had applied the spray I tried the face tan which is a lovely light-weight formula that sinks into the skin instantly, avoiding that clammy, sticky residue that other self tanners give. The entire tanning process only took about 10min and soon it was time to crawl into bed and see how the tan developed over night.
9hours Later.....

Best finish I have seen in a self tan! It is a beautiful red based tan that looks so natural and deep. The red undertone gives the illusion of a fresh out of the sun holiday glow that is SO natural! Seriously this tan is Fantastic!

I am now on the 3rd day after applying and the colour is starting to fade. However, it is fading so evenly and still has that gorgeous red undertone that makes me look naturally sun kissed. This is my new favourite self tan that is a stable in my summer routine.

On to the Illumaniser. I was not as impressed with this product as I was with the others. This is a wash-off shimmer that can be applied to legs, arms, or anywhere that is exposed to an extra element of glow. However this illuminiser seems to had a lot of silver sparkles that actually makes my legs look dry and flakey. I kind of want to test this product out and a highlight for my face (ill let you know how I go). The scent of this illuminiser is heavenly and smells a lot like Marc Jacobs Daisy.
Overall not a fan of the illuminiser, Sorry Jen, but the self tans are Amazing!!!


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Colour after 3 days! Still going strong :)