I have olive skin that tans easily, so I’m always on the lookout for effective self-tanning products. Previously, I was using Bioderma's Photoderm Autobronzant, which I found to be incredibly easy to use—just spray it on and you’re done. However, I wanted to try something new, so I decided to give Recipe for Men's Self-Tanning Gel a shot, based on the glowing 5-star reviews on their website. I was particularly influenced by the fact that two of the reviews were from men in Greece, who likely have a similar skin type to mine.
After a month of using the product, I have mixed feelings. On the positive side, I appreciate that it’s a clear gel, so it doesn’t leave any visible colour marks on the skin immediately after application. It also does a nice job of moisturizing, which is a great bonus.
However, as a self-tanning product, I don’t find it to be as effective as the Bioderma product I was using before. To be fair, I apply the gel to my face and neck, both of which get shaved daily, and this might affect how well the colour builds. Still, unlike Bioderma's product, I didn’t notice my skin turning darker a few hours after use, which was a bit disappointing.
Both products share ingredients like glycerine, dihydroxyacetone, and xylitol rhamnose, but for me, Recipe for Men’s gel just doesn’t deliver enough colour to make it worth repurchasing. The results might be different on areas of the body that aren’t shaved, but since I’m specifically looking for an autobronzer that works…
