Betty Brown always has your back, that's why she has done the dirty work for you... Betty has searched high and low for the best fake tans on the market to bring you weekly reviews of what she favours and what she hates. You're welcome.
This week, Betty got down and dirty with Bondi Sands, Australia's number one selling fake tan brand. This is what she thought of it:
Bondi Sands Tanning Foam, 200ML in Dark, you can buy it here for $19.95.
Brand
At first glance it would be easy to overlook the Bondi Sands bottle. There is nothing that really jumps out at you when looking at it on the shelf. When compared to the fancy packaging of Model Co, St. Tropez and J Bronze it would be easy to overlook the black, modest packaging with the completely irrelevant Sydney Harbor bridge logo (seriously why isn't there a picture of a beach). Don't be fooled though, Bondi has some of the most gorgeous sun kissed bodies residing by it's crystal clear, deep blue waters so if this product delivers what it promises it could be a keeper.
Bondi Sands has a complementary application mitt so Betty went all out and made the rather steep purchase (an additional $9.95) to guarantee orange free hands. Upon application she was grateful for her quick thinking. This stuff stains your hands, bad. The mitt ensured an even application, however you do need to use quite a lot of product as the foam absorbs instantly. There's no messing around with Bondi Sands, lightening fast hand motions is the only way to guarantee an even tan, otherwise your bottle will be empty by the time you reach your butt. Like all foams, a circular motion is key and the mitt helps when getting round to your back and shoulders.
Drying time
Bondi Sands dries very quickly. By the time you have finished scrubbing your hands and double checking yourself for streaks you are pretty much ready to go. Your skin will still feel a little sticky to the touch for an hour or so. The bottle promises you can wash the tan off within an hour, Betty tried this and found that it compromised the final shade of her tan. Best to leave the tan over night and sleep in the comfort of your very own Betty Brown to ensure your sheets stay pristine and your tan stays even.
Smell before
Bondi Sands describes the smell as "coconut", Betty finds this description questionable, there is a hint of coconut, however it is a far cry from pina coladas on a beach in Port Douglas, just saying.
Smell after
True to form, the smell in the morning is that of every other fake tan brand, musty. However this is the familiar smell of brown, after a quick rinse and a moisturizer application, Betty's skin is bronzed to perfection, sans musty scent.
Colour produced
The most beautiful shade of brown, Betty looks like she has just returned from the Caribbean. She feels slim, toned and healthy and all of her clothes look amazing on her. Her translucent, Melbourne pins look like they have been basking in sunshine for the last 365 days, despite plummeting Melbourne temperatures.
How long it lasts
The trick to a solid tan is to shower without using an exfoliator for at least four days. Your skin actually exfoliates itself naturally so you can go quite a while without scrubbing, this will make your tan last longer, along with daily moisturiser application. By using this method, Betty's tan lasted seven days.
Price
Bondi Sands 200ML Foam is $19.95 on the Bondi Sands website, however Betty scored a 50% discount at Priceline during a sale promotion. You can shop around and find a better price online from certain pharacies however even if you end up paying top dollar, it's money well spent. A bottle of Bondi Sands has around 10 applications, depending on how much you use, that's $1.95 per tan!
Betty gives Bondi Sands 8/10 - minus points for stained hands (unless you use the mitt) and if you haven't got a Betty Brown to protect your sheets, Bondi Sands leaves deep pink stains on your bed linens.
Love Betty xx
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