Kiss And Makeup: Get five fake tans in one with Piz Buin's new Colour Dial

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Get five fake tans in one with Piz Buin's new Colour Dial

We've seen this type of innovation in foundations, but the colour match dial on the new Piz Buin bottle is something totally new in the world of fake tan. Basically you get a bottle that contains two chambers, both filled with self tanner with differing levels of DHA.

There's a click wheel along the top of the bottle, which you use to select the shade you'd like to turn. You can go from 1 (a hint of sun) to 5 (bronzed goddess) and the idea is that you start low and then move up the numbers when you're more confident. It's a nice idea for self tan virgins, but the more experienced tanner may find that they only use level 4 and 5, and this would empty the chambers unevenly.

They've also added in a summer scent, so that the product smells fragrant, instead of that nasty chemical smell we associate with fake tans. Will this herald the way for manufacturers to make all their fake tans fragrant or will people find themselves disenchanted with the fact that the perfume is already included?

It's available now for £17.99 for 240ml at Boots and will roll out to to other stores soon.

I think this is a great product for a fake tan beginner, but will leave the more experienced user unimpressed. Still, I can't wait to apply and discover what my 'true' fake tan colour is!

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Posted by Zara Rabinowicz on January 30, 2009 in Bronzer & Self Tan | Permalink

Comments

I am an experienced tanner and I really love this product. I started with the highest setting but then use the lower ones to prolong the tan on a twice weekly basis. Then after a couple of weeks bang on number 5 again! That way the two barrels empty pretty evenly and you're not wasting the higher pigment when all you really need is a top up.

It does also have a nice scent, unlike many others that claim to but still carry the underlying odour of fake tan, so you can apply in the morning and not have to worry about smelling like a digestive biscuit all day!

The only problem with this tanner is there is no tint so applying can be a little tricky if you haven't got a good memory and technique!

Posted by: Hannah | February 28, 2009 12:16 PM

I just need this, Well done! Many thanks.

Posted by: abercrombie | April 23, 2010 2:15 PM