7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Darker after Reformulation, May 5, 2011
This review is from: Jergens Natural Glow Firming Moisturizer, Fair to Medium Skin Tones 7.5-Ounces (Pack of 3) (Misc.)
I've been using the Jergens Natural Glow Moisturizer line off & on (mostly on) for several years, in the "Fair" shade, and have very much enjoyed the product. Even my dermatologist said it looked natural. But now they've reformulated. You can no longer get "Fair," which has been replaced by "Fair to Medium."
I called Jergens and the representative was very helpful. She said that the "Fair to Medium" probably would be somewhat darker than "Fair." Turns out that's true. It definitely goes on darker, to a shade that's kinda fun, but is unnatural for me. (And I'm fair, but nowhere near pasty white.) Plus, it accentuates my age spots. Not only that, but over a day after I applied the lotion, I showered, and found darkish streaks on my pale yellow towels, which did not happen with the "Fair" shade. (Same towels, reformulated lotion).
The bottom line is that the "Fair to Medium" shade Natural Glow Moisturizer is, in my opinion, not a gradual tanner but a self-tanner. The thing with the age spots and towel "staining" (am confident it will come out easily in the washer, but it just doesn't look that great hanging on the towel bar) is characteristic of full-strength self-tanners.
It seems like lots of products are being reformulated "these days," and are not necessarily improved as a result. At least this reformulation is easier to live with than the recent one with my hair color (hint, hint, Miss Clairol Professional), but that is a totally different story.
Anyhow, you "Medium" skin tones might want to give this product a try. "Fair" tones probably want to consider another product, unless you'd be happy with a conventional self-tanner. I noticed that L'Oreal still has a "Fair" shade in their gradual-color moisturizer, and it's on Amazon. (I have not seen it in local drugstores). I plan to try that next.
Update: the L'Oreal "Fair" shade is now discontinued as well (the one I received from Amazon seemed a little old, but ok, so I called L'oreal, and they confirmed discontinuation). After using that, am now trying (long story) Designer Skin's "Tinted Love," which as I write is available on Amazon. Have used it a few days, and like it so far, especially the nice scent.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product, July 12, 2010
This review is from: Jergens Natural Glow Firming Moisturizer, Fair to Medium Skin Tones 7.5-Ounces (Pack of 3) (Misc.)
I've been using this product for over four years and it is the best tanning/skin firming product on the market. The tan is even and looks natural. It smooths the skin and gives it a silky soft glow. Use daily for amazing results.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Tan is sexy, June 3, 2011
This review is from: Jergens Natural Glow Firming Moisturizer, Fair to Medium Skin Tones 7.5-Ounces (Pack of 3) (Misc.)
I used to go tanning at the salon religiously, i was obsessed with being tan. I know the risks and am ready to quit! I was looking online for a good quality self tanner, and this one had the best reviews. I literally used it on my whole body just last night, and i can already tell a difference! I can't even smell it! that is a huge plus because i hate the way self tanners smell, i am pleeeeased. A+! the only reason i don't give it 5 stars is because it doesn't work to well as a moisturizer, but that's not why i bought it so oh well! i highly recommend this to anyone who wants a healthy, natural looking skin tone! (and dont forget jergens natural glow for the face!)
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