Bondi Sands Pure Self Tan Foaming Water (Dark) 200ml

In reference to my title "why are you so orange?" this was a question posed to me by my grandmother when she saw me this morning and sadly I'm in agreement with her HOWEVER it doesn't mean this is an entirely bad product and I will explain why. Firstly and perhaps most importantly (for me anyway) is Bondi Sands stance on what it means for a product to be pure... with the rise in products containing natural ingredients, being vegan friendly and containing responsibly sourced ingredients brands have started demonising chemicals such as parabens and fragrance which are perfectly safe for use on skin by calling them "nasties" and "toxic". Bondi Sands Pure pertains mostly to it's responsibly sourced and recyclable packaging saying that you can pop the bottle straight in ... MoreIn reference to my title "why are you so orange?" this was a question posed to me by my grandmother when she saw me this morning and sadly I'm in agreement with her HOWEVER it doesn't mean this is an entirely bad product and I will explain why. Firstly and perhaps most importantly (for me anyway) is Bondi Sands stance on what it means for a product to be pure... with the rise in products containing natural ingredients, being vegan friendly and containing responsibly sourced ingredients brands have started demonising chemicals such as parabens and fragrance which are perfectly safe for use on skin by calling them "nasties" and "toxic". Bondi Sands Pure pertains mostly to it's responsibly sourced and recyclable packaging saying that you can pop the bottle straight in the recycling bin when it's done, they've also made it clear that the ingredients they've left out are ingredients that are troubling for some individuals such as fragrance- some people find fragrance triggers migranes for them for example but fragrance is of course skin safe. It was refreshing to see a well known brand being responsible with the word Pure and what it means for their products. Now a little disclaimer before I talk about application, I did a weeks worth of preparation, I moisturised daily, exfoliated a couple times, shaved and made sure dry areas were moisturised prior to tan application but I do have an ongoing issue with Keratosis Pilaris (KP) think chicken skin but as a skin condition. I've had this since having my baby last year and I'm trying to tackle it but this can be an issue when it comes to the overall finish of a self tan. The instructions are printed crystal clear on the back of the product's very attractive bottle, nice easy steps, just squeeze straight onto the skin and distribute in sweeping motions using a mitt. The thing is the formula doesn't contain a guide colour so it's very tricky to judge where you've been and whether you've put enough on certain areas, this was a particular problem when it came to my wrists, typically I would use a large buffing brush and using a small amount of product I would blend the product into my wrists, hands, ankles and knees, this has always worked well for me but I kind of felt blind with this product. The formula has no artificial fragrance it just smells of chemicals but in a good way, initially I couldn't detect the typical stuffy self tan smell but as it developed and even now a few days later I get little a whiff of it here and there- nothing on the level of a typical self tan though. Alas I was satisfied that I had covered the whole of my body and waited about 5 minutes before I felt it was "touch dry" a vast improvement on the 15 minutes I would wait with a typical self tan. About 3 hours into development I didn't really notice much of a change, I'm quite pale normally and I still felt quite pale, I could detect something of a glow on my arms but nothing much was happening below my shoulders. After about 6 hours it's like I went from subtle glow to errrr... tanned we'll say- LOOSELY. The colour didn't develop very evenly, there were the tale tale signs on my wrists and my knuckles, my knees were a bit of an obvious giveaway, the colour didn't take to some of my mid section particularly well, there are bands going across my tummy that took the tan and there are bands that are paler. I didn't take the product to my face, instead I opted to use the spray and I'm pleased to say both formulations worked in cohesion with eachother, there were no obvious signs on my neck that show any sort of shade intensity change from where I used the spray, it just blended together nicely. The thing is though I could be quite happy with the faults this product has presented, from the tale tale signs on my wrists, knuckles and knees to the awkward banding on my torso, but the developed shade is not suited to my skin tone. I'm pale, there's no two ways about it, I'm usually one of the first three palest shades in any foundation with a tiny bit yellow warming me up and this product is quite obviously orange on me, not offensively orange where I dare not go out in public but enough to know I'm getting ribbed about it by the family, I'm more than happy to see this application through to the end without hiding though. The tan started to crack on my hands within the first day due to covid hand washing, this can't be avoided but I'm pleased to say that the tan is holding up well, it didn't obliterate into scales despite the continued washing, and as promised by the brand who says the transparent formula means it won't transfer onto fabrics I can hand on heart say this has been true for me, I sleep in white bedding, wear white sports bras and white tops and haven't found any transfer. If you're already somewhat naturally tanned this will be a great product for you, but for me the shade was off and that's quite a significant factor in a self tan, it also made my KP appear a lot more red than usual. Fortunately I feel I can make use of this product still by topping up other self tans and/or adding depth to natural tans in the Summer.

11/10 Recommend

The key here is to buy the shade of your current skin tone rather than the color you are aiming to achieve. For example, I am fair so I typically buy the light/medium color. To achieve the color you were looking for, apply a second coat after 30 minutes. To deepen the color, apply consistently.This self tanner is definitely for more experienced tanners - probably even more beneficial if you've previously used Bondi Sands products specifically. This is due to not having a color guide and knowing how to go about applying on your trouble spots.This is the first self tanner I've ever used that has genuinely been fragrance free. It left a beautiful color and I was able to wear it throughout the workday. I have used many other self tan products, but Bondi Sands always ... MoreThe key here is to buy the shade of your current skin tone rather than the color you are aiming to achieve. For example, I am fair so I typically buy the light/medium color. To achieve the color you were looking for, apply a second coat after 30 minutes. To deepen the color, apply consistently.This self tanner is definitely for more experienced tanners - probably even more beneficial if you've previously used Bondi Sands products specifically. This is due to not having a color guide and knowing how to go about applying on your trouble spots.This is the first self tanner I've ever used that has genuinely been fragrance free. It left a beautiful color and I was able to wear it throughout the workday. I have used many other self tan products, but Bondi Sands always takes the cake.

Actually really good

As a fake tan veteran let me give my two cents… I’ve seen mixed reviews but I actually found this product really good. PROS > No transfer whatsoever, my white sheets are still white! Gamechanger! > Non sticky feel. I didn’t feel the need to wash it off with one coat, however if you do two coats you’d probably want to as it does feel a bit stickier > Great brown colour, as with all Bondi products I’ve tried > When applied properly it’s smooth and streak free > Long lasting, I had no issues with it going patchy > Suitable for sensitive skin, I even used it on my face with no probs CONS > No guide colour - does require a bit of practice to get right and prob not best for beginners > Does have that fake tan smell but all tans that contain DHA do (anyone that tells you ... MoreAs a fake tan veteran let me give my two cents… I’ve seen mixed reviews but I actually found this product really good. PROS > No transfer whatsoever, my white sheets are still white! Gamechanger! > Non sticky feel. I didn’t feel the need to wash it off with one coat, however if you do two coats you’d probably want to as it does feel a bit stickier > Great brown colour, as with all Bondi products I’ve tried > When applied properly it’s smooth and streak free > Long lasting, I had no issues with it going patchy > Suitable for sensitive skin, I even used it on my face with no probs CONS > No guide colour - does require a bit of practice to get right and prob not best for beginners > Does have that fake tan smell but all tans that contain DHA do (anyone that tells you otherwise is mistaken…) TIPS > Moisturise your knees, elbows, hands & feet before application > Use a brush NOT a mitt to apply to hands & feet (just a powder/ bronzer brush) and apply sparingly. It’s easy to overdo it with no guide colour > If you like a really dark colour apply a second coat after 30 mins > Moisturise daily to make it last longer & ensure it does not fade patchy (same as all tans)

Bondi Sands PURE Foaming Water Dark

I've been using it for a few months now and I like it! Easy to use. At first I didnt get how to use it properly and shaked it, and the product was watery! but the key thing (and it's written on the bottle) - do not shake! and it works now perfectly, you just apply the foam with a glove. It doesn't smell bad, doesn't mark the bedsheets. The shade is quite subtle which I like! I used to have stripes on body when I shook the product before use, but since I started following the instructions (lol), the application is smooth!

Disappointed

I used the Bondi Sands express self tanner for years and I decided to try the Pure range, hearing that it doesn’t smell and that there is no color transfer, my expectations were high.Well I was very disappointed when I tried it yesterday.Smell : although it is true that there is no smell when first applying it, as it develops on you for a couple of hours, the “fake tan” smell starts to appear. It doesn’t bother me that much but I think it’s pretty important to knowColor transfer : i haven’t tried wearing white with it yet but it indeed did not transfer on my clothes after application, BUT the fact that the mousse is not colored makes it sooo easy to miss a spotActual color : what was the most disappointing to me is how the color turned out on my skin. I was used ... MoreI used the Bondi Sands express self tanner for years and I decided to try the Pure range, hearing that it doesn’t smell and that there is no color transfer, my expectations were high.Well I was very disappointed when I tried it yesterday.Smell : although it is true that there is no smell when first applying it, as it develops on you for a couple of hours, the “fake tan” smell starts to appear. It doesn’t bother me that much but I think it’s pretty important to knowColor transfer : i haven’t tried wearing white with it yet but it indeed did not transfer on my clothes after application, BUT the fact that the mousse is not colored makes it sooo easy to miss a spotActual color : what was the most disappointing to me is how the color turned out on my skin. I was used to the lovely olive tones of the original range, no matter how dark you would go. But with this one, even with the light-medium color and only applying one coat, it turned orange and uneven (the colour was deeper in some areas than others), and extremely dark for a light to medium tan.What I love about it is that it’s cruelty free, the packaging is nice, the foam comes out so easily and it’s easy to apply. But I feel like it misses the whole natural look the original range provided.

Do not buy

I’ve used my fair share of good and bad fake tan products and my go-to has always been the Bondi Sands Aero in Ultra Dark. I thought I would give this a try as I wanted to go for a more easier way to apply fake tan, and boy I was very much wrong. Not only does this fake tan come out patchy and uneven after 6 hours, but it managed to turn into tiger bread on my skin in 2 days of applying it. I attempted to scrub it off which it was very difficult and began to make the skin on my arms and chest bleed due to how hard I had to scrub, and still didn’t even come off. I’m not usually one to complain and will normally just keep using a product until it’s done, but I had to throw this one out instantly. I’m shocked how this even passed testing and reading other reviews it ... MoreI’ve used my fair share of good and bad fake tan products and my go-to has always been the Bondi Sands Aero in Ultra Dark. I thought I would give this a try as I wanted to go for a more easier way to apply fake tan, and boy I was very much wrong. Not only does this fake tan come out patchy and uneven after 6 hours, but it managed to turn into tiger bread on my skin in 2 days of applying it. I attempted to scrub it off which it was very difficult and began to make the skin on my arms and chest bleed due to how hard I had to scrub, and still didn’t even come off. I’m not usually one to complain and will normally just keep using a product until it’s done, but I had to throw this one out instantly. I’m shocked how this even passed testing and reading other reviews it sounds like others have had the same issue. Please, please, please test these products prior to releasing to avoid these issues of customers finding out. Very very disappointing.

Genuinely disappointed

I am a long-time Bondi Sands user, and usually go for the self-tanning foam or the aero self-tanning foam, however the foaming water was on special half-price at my local Coles so I thought I'd give it a go. I did two applications, half an hour apart, and... nothing. I used the 'dark' foaming water and nothing has developed. I'm maybe one shade darker than usual, and I have very fair skin.I see the product has so many great reviews, but this wasn't my experience. Quite disappointed as I'm such an avid Bondi Sands user. I'll stick to the regular foam next time.

Not a fan!

I’ve been using bondi sands for years & was excited to try this. Generally I use the gradual foam or the ultra dark foam so I bought this one in dark. Applied it as normal and thought I’d be ok as the gradual tan goes on clear also and I don’t miss any spots with that/no lines but it was a mess!! I tried to spread it evenly and thought I did well but I woke up with sections far darker than others, harsh lines and tbh the colour is quite orange. Thankfully I did it as a test not before an event but I am sooo disappointed!! I thought I’d try this as my gradual tan has been removed from my local stores and chemists but there’s no way I can use this. It doesn’t have a smell & didn’t stain my sheets which is good! I did feel quite sticky after application, far more than ... MoreI’ve been using bondi sands for years & was excited to try this. Generally I use the gradual foam or the ultra dark foam so I bought this one in dark. Applied it as normal and thought I’d be ok as the gradual tan goes on clear also and I don’t miss any spots with that/no lines but it was a mess!! I tried to spread it evenly and thought I did well but I woke up with sections far darker than others, harsh lines and tbh the colour is quite orange. Thankfully I did it as a test not before an event but I am sooo disappointed!! I thought I’d try this as my gradual tan has been removed from my local stores and chemists but there’s no way I can use this. It doesn’t have a smell & didn’t stain my sheets which is good! I did feel quite sticky after application, far more than my gradual and a little more than the normal ultra dark but I guess this comes with the territory. It lasted quite well also, bad for streaky me but if the product works for you that’s a positive :) highly recommend trialing this well before an event just in case it doesn’t work well for you too.

Won't repurchase unless it comes in the Ultra-Dark shade.

I'm really glad bondi sands decided to come out with a truly color-less formula! I struggle horribly with self-tan clogging and settling into the pores on my chest and lower legs. I love bondi sands ultra dark foam (regular line, not aero) but I hate how horribly it settles into my pores.This one does not do that, but the "dark" shade is very orange for my golden/ olive skin tone. I wish bondi sands would come out with an ultra dark colorless formula.I feel like if you apply enough product, then there's less of a chance for streaks as some people complain with a colorless formula.Also, I wish it would come in the standard bondi sands packaging. The "pure" packaging is confusing, and would prefer to use the standard foam bottle.

everything is wrong

I followed the directions on the bottle exactly, between using the right hand motions to spread out the product, how to prepare skin beforehand and how long to leave it on.1. while putting it on, it was impossible to tell where I had already applied the product (like, if I had any missing spots) because it goes on clear.2. I used the same level of darkness I always use in the foam version. This product turned me carrot orange, and literally is impossible to scrub off my skin. I've been using self-tan remover every single day for a week, and its still super patchy, ugly and not budging. I work in a hospital, so I'm constantly washing my hands and using heavy-duty sanitizer. I have a nickel-sized spot of tanner that somehow ended up on my palm. I have no idea how ... MoreI followed the directions on the bottle exactly, between using the right hand motions to spread out the product, how to prepare skin beforehand and how long to leave it on.1. while putting it on, it was impossible to tell where I had already applied the product (like, if I had any missing spots) because it goes on clear.2. I used the same level of darkness I always use in the foam version. This product turned me carrot orange, and literally is impossible to scrub off my skin. I've been using self-tan remover every single day for a week, and its still super patchy, ugly and not budging. I work in a hospital, so I'm constantly washing my hands and using heavy-duty sanitizer. I have a nickel-sized spot of tanner that somehow ended up on my palm. I have no idea how its still there.3. it said to wait until the product was touch-dry before putting on any clothes. It took me 45 minutes to an hour, standing in a well-ventilated room, in front of a box fan, before I was able to dress. The bottle said 15 minutes.. I swear I didn't over apply any product, I have no idea why it took so long!Very disappointed in this product. I always loved all of their other ones, but this stuff is useless and a waste of money. For the love of God, please, please, do not buy this.