So it's been a while... Sorry! This summer has been crazy! And it might not have been the best time to start up a blog... But I'm going to stick it out and make the best of it!
Today I am going to talk about Equate Healthy Glow Firming Daily Moisturizer!
Yeesh, what a name! For those of you who don't know, equate is only sold at Walmart and it offers a lot of cheaper versions of many popular beauty and health items! For example....
The Jergens Natural Glow Firming Daily Moisturizer is a very popular gradual tanner! So many people rave about it! It costs about $9 at my local Walmart! The equate version of this product is only $5! Nearly half the price! But does it actually work is the question!?
After hearing great things about the Jergens gradual tanner I just had to try it! So off I went to the local Walmart! Sadly, they didn't have any left! Sadness. What I did find was the equate version! It even says on the package that it's comparable to Jergens. I was a little skeptical at first- $5? It couldn't possibly work.... But it was so cheap I just couldn't resist! I bought it in medium/dark.
I went home and showered/shaved. I also used an exfoliator- which is very important to get rid of the dead skin and get the longest lasting tan possible! Any exfoliator should work- I used one by St. Ives.
Next I applied some of the product on my legs and arms! Be sure to put minimal product on knees, elbows and feet! You don't want anything to look weird. The product can take a while to rub in, but I don't mind that so much. Wash your hands as soon as you're done because you don't want funky coloring on your palms! Another way to avoid this is by wearing gloves when applying the lotion! Wait for the lotion to dry a little bit before putting on your clothes- you don't want it to rub off right away!
The lotion is white with a yellow tint to it. It does contain some sparkles, but not as many sparkles as the Jergens product. The product does have a strong scent... Almost like cocoa/coffee scent but way too strong. It's hard to explain. I can see a lot of people not liking the smell, but it doesn't bother me that much. I sleep with it on, so that helps. I have never seen a self tanner that doesn't have a prominent stench. This one is not as foul smelling as some self tanners- it's all about your personal preference.
The next day I woke up with a nice glow! I had no streaking and I was actually pleasantly surprised! I get my desired color within two days- amazing! No orangy Oompa Loompa look going on- just a nice glow!
This tanning lotion does say firming and it's suppose to help diminish cellulite. I didn't notice a huge difference, but the color was so great I didn't even care.
Overall I love this product! :) I don't feel the need to try the Jergens version- $4 cheaper? I can handle the smell.
Do you love this product? Hate it? Want me to review another? Let me know in the comments!
Love you all! Xoxox
Becca
