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Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tan
Golden Glow Gradual Tan
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tan
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tan
Golden Glow Gradual Tan
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tan
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tan
Golden Glow Gradual Tan
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tanning Cream
Golden Glow Gradual Tan
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Golden Glow Gradual Tan

This multi award winning customer favourite, is a fast absorbing cream-gel that instantly hydrates and gradually tans the body. The moisture packed formula with skin nourishing ingredients, ...

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£55.00
Size: 400ml
Dermatologist tested

Dermatologist tested

Suitable for sensitive skin

Suitable for sensitive skin

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Cruelty free

Cruelty free

How to use

Step 1 - Apply using your hands, in smooth, sweeping motions and rub in thoroughly Step 2 - Lightly smooth over dry areas such as hands, elbows, knees and feet. These areas tend to be a bit drier so need less product. Don’t apply the cream directly to these areas, but spread onto these areas once you have applied to the rest of the body Step 3 - Wash hands after use particularly between fingers Step 4 - Wait for skin to be touch dry before dressing Top tip – after washing hands use a large make up brush to apply to the back of the hands. Colour develops over 3-4 hours. Use for 1-3 days to achieve your desired glow, the simply top up when you like. Or, if you want a deeper tan more quickly, apply every few hours.

Key ingredients
Coconut Oil

Hydrates, smooths and maintains the skin's natural barrier 

Vitamin E

A powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from external pollutants and free radical damage.

DHA

Derived from Sugar Cane, reacts naturally with amino acids in the skin to produce a subtle golden glow

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Golden Glow Gradual Tan  75ml

Product Details

Golden Glow is a fast absorbing cream-gel that instantly hydrates and gradually tans the body. The moisture packed formula melts into the skin giving a natural, risk free, sun-kissed glow. The colour is buildable, allowing you to control the depth of your glow and achieve your perfect colour. Formulated with nourishing and conditioning ingredients, skin is left smooth, radiant and streak free. What’s more, it smells beautiful, with top notes of Pear and Mandarin complemented by warm base notes of Sandalwood and Musk.

Ideal for year-round use, Golden Glow is perfect for anyone who wants a natural tan with minimum effort. For those new to self-tanning or cautious about it, the gradual development of colour ensures risk-free results. A single application adds a subtle hint of golden warmth, and with additional layers, you can easily build up to a gorgeous, bronzed glow that’s just right for you. And because the colour develops in layers, it fades evenly, without patchiness. So when your tan starts to fade, you can simply top up. Whether you’re looking for a light sun-kissed glow or a deeper, more bronzed hue, Golden Glow lets you control your glow with ease and confidence.

Consumer results

98%

Agreed the product had a light texture

96%

Agreed the product was easy to apply

96%

Agreed the product instantly left skin feeling nourished with moisture

*In an independent user trial. Results based on 57 subjects after 14 days.

Key ingredients

Your questions, answered

Full Ingredients List

AQUA/WATER/EAU, GLYCERIN, TAPIOCA STARCH POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, DIHYDROXYACETONE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, POLYSORBATE 60, HYDROXYETHYL, ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, PHENOXYETHANOL, DIMETHICONE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PARFUM, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ERYTHRULOSE, XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHEROL, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE. N00979.

Does this product provide a natural-looking tan without streaks?

✔ Yes, it provides a natural, sun-kissed, and buildable tan.

How quickly does the product start showing results after application?

✔️ It works fast, giving visible results shortly after application.

Will the tan build gradually and not appear too intense on the first application?

✔ Yes, the tan is buildable, allowing you to achieve your desired intensity over time.

Is there a risk of staining my clothes or sheets after applying the product?

✔️ No, the product does not transfer onto clothes or sheets. In fact, 100% of users in a trial confirmed this.

Does the product fade evenly, or will it leave patches as the tan wears off?

✔️ The tan fades evenly, ensuring a natural look throughout.

How long does the tan typically last, and does it require frequent reapplication?

✔️ While the duration isn’t specified, the even fade suggests it will wear off naturally and can be reapplied to maintain the tan.

What makes this tanning product different from other self-tanners on the market?

✔️ It combines hydration with tanning, provides a streak-free, buildable tan, works quickly, doesn’t transfer, and fades evenly—all with an effortless application.

Are there independent trials or user tests that confirm the claims about transfer and application?

✔️ Yes, an independent trial involving 30 people confirmed that 100% of users experienced no transfer onto clothes or sheets.

Can this product work well for people with sensitive skin?

✔️ The product is described as risk-free, suggesting it is gentle and suitable for various skin types.

Is the texture light and non-greasy, making it comfortable to wear on the skin?

✔️ Yes, it has a light, easily absorbed texture that feels comfortable on the skin.

Delivery & Returns

Delivery Information

We only deliver orders within the UK, Ireland and applicable EU Countries.

Next Day Delivery - £6.99 – Order by 12 noon to receive your order the next day. Orders placed after 12 noon on Friday or over the weekend will be shipped on Monday (excludes bank holidays). Due to geographical location, some destinations will take 2 days.
Standard Delivery - £3.95 (Under £40 spend) 3-5 working days
Standard Delivery – Free (Minimum spend £40) 3-5 working days
Nominated Saturday Delivery - £12.99 - Order before Friday at noon.

GATINEAU now ships to certain countries in Europe. Please review the table below to check shipping costs for applicable countries. Please note that the maximum weight of package we are able to ship is 2kg and under £126 (EURO 150) in value.

Country

Service - Max 2kg & Orders under £126

Delivery Aim

Price

France

Standard International Tracked & Signed

2-11 business days

£12.50

Germany

Standard International Tracked & Signed

2-11 business days

£12.50

Ireland

Standard International Tracked & Signed

2-11 business days

£12.50

Sweden

Standard International Tracked & Signed

2-11 business days

£12.50

Finland

Standard International Tracked & Signed

2-11 business days

£12.50

Denmark

Standard International Tracked & Signed

2-11 business days

£12.50

How To Return My Items?

We do not currently offer free returns to overseas customers. You will therefore need to cover all costs of returning any items to us yourself. We advise that you mark your package ‘returned goods’ to avoid further duties. Remember: We strongly recommend that you return any items via a registered trackable service and obtain and retain proof of posting as we do not accept responsibility for items that fail to arrive with us.

For more information please see our Return Policy

Overall rating: 4.6954417 / 5 from 4541 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Golden Glow Gradual Tan is a highly praised tanning cream that provides a natural, buildable tan. Customers appreciate its effortless application, fast results, and the fact that it does not transfer onto sheets or clothes. The product is dermatologist tested and safe for sensitive skin, leaving the skin moisturized and soft.

Summary topics

  • Natural Glow (12%): Customers keep praising the natural glow this product provides, leaving their skin soft and moisturized.
  • Skin Feel (4%): Customers raved about how the product feels on their skin, describing it as soft and luxurious.
  • Product Scent (37%): Many customers brought up that the product has a nice smell and leaves their skin soft and smooth.
  • Tanning Results (7%): Customers expressed appreciation for the natural and easy-to-apply tanning cream, which achieved excellent and great results.
  • Tan Quality (40%): Many customers loved this tan for its natural-looking glow and long-lasting results, highly recommending it.

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Review highlights

  • "So impressed with this, natural looking tan with no streaks, no transfer and no biscuit smell!"Julie B.
  • "Fabulous tan no streaks made my skin feel so soft , nice even tan will definitely make another purchase"Zoe B.
  • "You get a patch free beautiful glow and your skin feels so soft and smells so gorgeous too."Stacey R.

Reviews

Does what it says on the bottle

"Day 3 is the magic number. Great even tan. My skin feels soft and even has a healthy shine to it. The tan fades gradually over a week. I usually apply for 3 days leave it 4-5 and apply again for 3. It’s only downfall is its price tag. But if you can afford it it’s the best I’ve tried. I started off buying the small tube which did 2, 3 day applications, I’d say buy that first."

Sarah T. (5/5)

Golden Glow Gradual Tan

"Thought I’d give this a whirl to try and enhance/prolong my light holiday tan. Lovely silky texture, pleasant smell and sinks in easily with no stickiness. Leaves my skin feeling soft and nourished. Easy to apply, with no streaks, orange hands or stained sheets. Only been using a few weeks, but so far so good and can see this becoming a staple in my skincare routine"

LISSA R. (5/5)

Gradual tan

"I have been really impressed! It's very easy to apply, dries quickly and doesn't smell bad! You don't get an instant tab and need to build it over a few days but that's actually better as 'missed bits' don't stand out ! Loved the trial version so much I hate bird purchased a huge bottle!!"

Sarah M. (5/5)

Fabulous

"I've never done well with self tanning locations but thought I would give this a try after reading other reviews. I'm so pleased I did. I have had many compliments about my tan. It smells lovely and I've only had a couple of light streaks which I realized were due to me not leaving enough drying time before I got dressed. Subsequent applications have gone on perfectly. It's a lovely natural colour. I will definitely purchase again and recommend it to everyone."

Helen W. (5/5)

Best tanner I've used in a while

"I have always struggled with using self tan, because of the smell, patchy look and orangy colour. Gatineau is different. The smell is gorgeous, it gives nice, warm olive tone colour and it wash out evenly. I know that it's a bit pricey but your skin feels hydrated so it also works as moisturiser. Highly recommend it! Very high quality product."

Anna S. (5/5)

Looks natural

"Easy to apply, doesn’t stain clothes, no patches and looks very natural. I used the body glow and the face serum and both were great, creating a light sun kissed glow. There is a hint of the biscuit smell, particularly on clothes, and you need to reapply every few days or so but would recommend."

Katharine B. (5/5)

Subtle but effective glowing tan

"Every fake tan lotion has a smell, this one is subtle to the point of being pleasant. It's not over the top in building a tan so I don't feel like I've spontaneously turned orange but have that gradual glow. It does sometimes leave plain streaks where clothes have been worn tight but otherwise perfect for the job."

Georgina J. (5/5)

Golden glow gradual tan

"First time I’ve used and was really impressed, tried fake tan not so long for the first time but didn’t like the fact that it went patchy after two days. With this u literally just use like a standard moisturiser, no exfoliating, avoiding oil based products, I just shower and use. I also loved that I could do two applications in one day for a deeper tan if required that evening. Fabulous product will definitely buy again."

Teresa F. (5/5)

A natural gradual tan with no nasty smell.

"As a redhead, my pale skin never tans. I have used Golden Glow Gradual Tan from Gatinau for nearly 3 years. It's the only product that gives my pale skin a streak free, natural looking tan. I always have comments on how well I'm looking when I use this product. It's the only product I trust."

JULIE H. (5/5)

Love my tan!!

"Been looking for something different for older skin (I'm 55), and saw Gatineau. Is it more expensive than others? Yes, but i think it's worth it. Tried it for the first time last week and i love it!! Does it show up my age spots? Yes but I don't care!! They are part of me. I know some people don't like that it really doesnt bother me. I will certainly be using this for some time to come. Thanks Gatineau!"

Karen B. (5/5)

Q&A

Can this be used in face and body?
Yes you can use golden glow on both your face and body
Can you use it on your face?
Yes!

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