Bali Body Review

After hibernating and avoiding the sun for the past few months, I’m more than ready for a summer tan. I am convinced that a sun kissed glow evens out skin tone and makes most people look better. Unfortunately, my days of laying out in the sun for hours at a day are over. These days, I’m all about prevention and maintenance when it comes to skincare (that means no more laying directly in the sun).

When it comes to perfectly bronzed skin, I’m all about faking it until you make it.

Whether that means getting a spray tan or using self tanner at home, I’ve found that these days, you can get a very natural glow from a bottle – no UV rays necessary! I started noticing photos and ads for Bali Body all over my social media, and was instantly intrigued. I mean, the brand is pure summer. Hellooo tousled beach waves and the perfect tan in every single image! But does the product actually work in helping you achieve that perfect at-home tan?

I finally bit the bullet and ordered several products to try them for myself to see if they lived up to the hype.

Since I typically avoid laying out in the sun, I wanted to try products in a bundle that did not include any of the tanning oils. The tanning oils seem to be among Bali Body’s most popular products. They get rave reviews, and double as both a tanning oil as well as a moisturizer, so I’ll definitely be trying these out over the summer. For now, I wanted to choose products that created the perfect sunless glow. I purchased a Bronzing Lotion and the Late Night Lover Set in “Tan” which included, their Luxe Moisturising Lotion, Shimmering Body Oil, Bali Body BB cream, and hydrating Coconut Lip Balm.

My Honest Bali Body Review:

My initial thoughts – LOVE the branding and the sleek, metallic packaging. The products are really made to be used together and layered on top of one another to create the perfect glow (hence the slightly more affordable “bundles“). However, while some of the products I really did love and found easy to use. Others I would pass on in the future.

Luxe Moisturising Lotion –

Smooth and moisturized skin is essential for an even tan. It’s so important to apply lotion before self tanner, otherwise you could end up with dry patches or streaks. I loved how lightweight this lotion was, but felt you could probably find something comparable for a fraction of the price at the drugstore.

Shimmering Body Oil –

As someone who is very pro shimmer, I loved this body oil. It gives such a beautiful glow to your skin and a very subtle natural hint of bronze. Dewey skin is in this summer, and a body oil should definitely be in your routine for those days when you’re planning on baring those legs.

BB Cream –

I usually avoid BB creams because they often clog pores, but I could definitely see myself packing this with me on a vacation and leaving my heavier foundation at home. I try to keep my vacation makeup very minimal. Think: this bb cream, a little bronzer/highlighter, and mascara.

Coconut Lip Balm –

Catch me any time of day and I probably have at least 5 lip products on me. I won’t say no to a good coconut lip balm, but I probably would not purchase this again due to the price.

Bronzing Lotion –

My favorite product from Bali Body that I’ve tried so far. The formula is easy to apply. It goes on evenly and can be layered for a darker tone and washes off of hands. It’s perfect for using daily to build and maintain a faux tan. Or even to use right before stepping out the door for the day or night. I also didn’t have any issue with the color rubbing off on my sheets or clothes. I also felt the price was fair for the amount and quality of lotion you receive.

Overall, I think where Bali Body really succeeds is in marketing. The products work well enough, but the brand is really what ultimately stands out. If you’re used to using high-end at-home tanning products such as St. Tropez or Tan Luxe (two other brands I love!), you’ll likely enjoy Bali Body as well. However, if you are slightly more price conscious and typically purchase your self tanner at the drugstore, you may feel that the price is not worth it. If you’re considering buying some Bali Body, I recommend the bundles.

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