Clinique Face Tinted & Body Tinted Lotions, 8/10

Reviewed by: Lauren Smith, Online editorial assistant

Smell: The body lotion had an unpleasant, metallic scent as soon as it came out of the tube, which lingered even after I had put it on. My boyfriend wouldn’t come near me all evening – but by the next morning the smell had gone. The facial tanner was far less offensive! 2/10

Texture: The body tanner had quite a thick, gloopy texture that wasn’t too greasy, and was easily absorbed into the skin. The facial gel felt a bit heavy/greasy when I put it on, but was fine after a few minutes. A little goes a long way… 7/10

Ease of application: Both were incredibly easy to apply – and come with strict instructions for tanning novices like myself. Just squeeze out of the tube and moisturize on to your legs, and avoiding elbows and the backs of your knees (typical patchy spots). 8/10

Colour result: The facial tanner gave a really subtle glow – you can see the results pretty quickly which helps to identify any patches you’ve missed. I did have slightly orange eyebrows though. The body tanner developed into a natural, golden brown, with no streaks, but I did have a few patchy areas – a few minor blotches on my elbows and ankle. 9/10

Overall impression: If it wasn’t for the scent, I would wholly recommend Clinique for first time self-tanners. I didn’t slather it on particularly carefully, but was left with few streaks and a nice natural colour. My legs looked particularly bronzed and allowed me to go without tights. I’ll be using it again before my holiday to Barcelona – but will have to banish the boyfriend from the room first…

Face Tinted Lotion, £16, and Body Tinted Lotion, £16, clinique.co.uk

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