For a time-poor (and admittedly lazy) working mom, this in-shower lotion is the stuff of beauty dreams. The formula darkens the top layers of your skin so daily use will deliver a natural, uniform colour and tone.

The Jergens GLow was close to impossible to get in the beginning of the summer here in sun-challenged Philadelphia. After awhile, I started to see it flake off on my arms and legs so I scrub the top layer and reapplied. I wish I could get past the smell of this lotion, because it goes on nicely and seems to do what it promises. Shea butter: This powerhouse moisturizer sinks into skin beautifully, imparting a glow while nourishing the skin. To find the right formula, make sure you're choosing your shade based on your natural skin tone or starting skin tone and the starting shade on the back of the package.

By day 2-3, yes there will be some "glow" but as for whether it's a real tan type look or a tiny shade of orange, I'm not sure.

It is marketed as a hassle-free daily moisturiser that develops into a tan, however the combination of the two doesn’t work great for me. Even the after-apply is annoying because you have to wait for it to dry for fear of staining your clothes. Using the formula customized for your natural skin tone will ensure the most natural-looking colour. You may find that you should go one shade lighter in the winter or use the shade you normally use in the summer every other day instead of every day.

The leg on the left looks like one I would want to take home to meet my parents, while the leg on the right looks like one I would want to keep locked up in the basement. So, if you use this 1-2x daily after a spray tan, that seems to help keep the spray tan lasting longer.