20 Best Self Tanner For Face And Body (2023 Updated)

This is officially one of my staple products. I use this on a regular basis and consistently get compliments! During the winter I get extremely pale and this just makes me look healthy and bronzed. It also makes my makeup application look flawless! During the summer it evens out my complexion out and maintains my natural tan.

I have definitely seen a difference in the way it is applied. I 10000% recommend applying it with a makeup brush (I have dedicated one just for this product) that way I get everything on my face evenly.

When I used to apply it with my hands, I would use up a lot more product and wouldn’t always get the result I wanted in one shot. I also recommend putting it on at night after you have showered to let it process overnight.

The smell is the only thing I do not like. It definitely has the “tan” smell that can be somewhat overwhelming. It is the most potent when applied and fades out over time. I had a hard time getting the lighting right on my face to show before/after pics but I put it on my hands to show the effect it has! I now also put it on them when I find my hands look too pale (lol).

I was nervous to try this stuff out and worried that it would make my face super dark and splotchy. But if you use cotton pad and apply a thin layer all over your face, neck, and chest, it comes out beautifully.

I usually apply it in the evenings and let it dry, then apply my other creams/serums. Once I wake in the morning, I have a nice glow! My only somewhat complaint about it, is that after a couple of days of it staying on my face, I’ve noticed it gives off a weird scent.

It’s not the worst tan smell, but it’s not the best either. Overall I will continue using whenever I need a quick, good-looking glow!.

I was an avid user of this product after a friend recommended it 2+ years ago. The bottle lasted a long while, looked fantastic & left my skin looking both tan + refreshed! HOWEVER, I recently purchased this product again & notice the coloring of the water was different – so to make sure I looked into it and saw something along the lines of “Same Product, just new coloring”.

FALSE! I’ve tried on 3 separate occasions now using the “new color” formula & have been left with an immense amount of blackheads every time + within only a matter of 1-2 days. Idk what happened – but for me, this was the total opposite of “non-comedogenic”.

This facial self tanner has everything you could want in a self tanner. The smell dissipates after it is rubbed in and the cream absorb nicely. I used it in place of my normal moisturizer and I didn’t feel like the moisture was lacking.

This left a nice, natural-looking glow, however it was very subtle so it took a few applications to achieve my desired result. I will say it is very pricey for what it does, although it was light and didn’t have the drawbacks of most high street self tanners.

I probably wouldn’t purchase this in full size given the price because the same results can be achieved with more affordable products.

If I don’t use a fake tan on my face I look ill! But I can never find a good time to apply it ie when I know my face definitely won’t be touching anything eg my hand or a pillow. The Sisley cream is brilliant in this respect because I put it on in the morning underneath my moisturiser & there’s no fuss whatsoever.

It loses one star because it recommends that you use it 3-4x per week but that’s just not enough because it washes off too easily so I need to use it every day in order to maintain a nice light tan. It loses the second star because it’s overpriced imo.

(Doesn’t stop me buying it obviously – just makes it sting a bit when I do!!).

I received a 4ml size version of this from SpaceNK. I’m not a fan of tanning products but after some time decided to give it a try. I have pale skin but the colour is white so you don’t really see it going on.

It doesn’t really have a strong scent which I like but isn’t as moisturising as I like (although is fine once I apply my spf over it). You really don’t need much and a subtle, natural tan develops fairly quickly.

I won’t be buying as it’s not my thing and isn’t hydrating enough. However, that the 4ml size lasted for weeks, it’s actually very good value for money.

Alright, you see the splotch on my thigh? (Ignore the leg hair lol) That’s 1 spritz from the recommended distance of 6 inches, and I used a ruler just to make sure. I’m gonna recommend spraying from a bigger distance because the liquid runs down if you’re too close.

When I spray my face, I do the whole arm’s length away, kind of holding it a little above me. But I absolutely would not recommend using this on the body. I don’t know what it is, but on the face it kind of evens itself out.

On the body it comes out in these splotchy circles. Maybe it would work if you just spray a bunch of times from every angle but I’m not risking it. Like I said, it runs down if there’s too much in one spot.

It’s weird calling it a “mist” because it does not come out as a mist, it’s just too forceful of a spray. I might try transferring to a different bottle. As for the smell, it’s alright. Someone mentioned it smells like a public bathroom or something, so now that’s in my head.

I prefer the biscuit-y smell of my Bondi Sands lotion. I’d give it 1 star for the body, but I’ll leave it at 3 stars because it does work well enough on the face. It just wasn’t the wonder product I thought it would be.

Also worth noting denatured alcohol is the 2nd ingredient, so if your skin is sensitive to it, be aware. But that is what makes it dry faster, which is convenient. I added a photo of the dot on my thumb because at some point when I was test spraying my thigh, I didn’t notice I got it on my hand.

Maybe the nozzle dripped, I don’t know. So be aware of that too. But holy cow that’s a dark dot from one go! Btw both photos were taken 1 day after spraying.

Title says it all. Don’t get me wrong, I was SO skeptical. Like, how on earth is this going to NOT look like an absolute mess with a spritzer application? Don’t ask me what kind of miracle this is, but I’m halfway through my bottle and I haven’t had a single application that I had an issue with.

And I’m PALE. It comes out of the bottle with such an even mist. I use this primarily on my face to upkeep my face matching the rest of my body after I’ve self-tanned. Even when I think, “Oops I’ve sprayed on a bit too much.

” it doesn’t come out orange whatsoever. Sometimes I’ll take a small buffing brush and *tap* the excess product in if I feel like I need to. This stuff is a blessing and officially a new holy grail of mine.

I absolutely love this tanning mist! I have been using self tanner for a while now and have always been hesitant to put the lotions or foams on my face in fear of it looking splotchy. So when I came across this product I figured I’d give it a try.

I put it on straight out the shower after I moisturize, before makeup, and it leaves my face looking glowy like I’ve spent the day in the sun. My complexion just looks so much better overall with the natural looking touch of color this adds.

The price is awesome, you don’t need to use a lot to see results and it smells great also. I am ordering several more!.

I have also been using the face drops to compliment this product, and whilst the drops work for such a small area on your face, i found the body drops too much of a faff during application. Positives – Liked the concept that the drops can be used by anyone and the colour can be adapted to your own preference.

No strong smell. Drops will last a long time given how little product is needed. Colour was nice and didn’t wear off patchy. Negatives – As you need to mix this with moisturiser I found the application a bit of a faff with a constant build of colour on my hands as you cannot apply with a tanning mitt.

Make sure you throughly wash hands afterwards! Overall nice colour but I would prefer a tanning product I can apply directly with little faff. I also have the Tan-Luxe self tanning water and ABSOLUTELY love that due to how easy it is to apply.

If you love the brand but not the product, try the water instead :).

The smell of these drops is much more manageable and light than with other self tanners. There are literally no self tanners that don’t have the smell from DHA – just part of the deal. I use a disgusting amount of self tanner on a regular basis so I purchased drops so they’d be more economical (plus, using with a good smelling lotion will help with the smell!).

But I have to use so many drops to get the color I want! So the bottle is getting depleted really quickly. I’m religous about self tanners – exfoliating/shaving prior, moisturizing, not using drying soaps.

This stuff just sloughs off my skin. Maybe your skin can only absorb so much? The color is a bit orangey but doesn’t seem weird with my skin tone. I can see how those with fairer complexions would have issues.

I’ve never had a streaky application because I mix my lotion and drops in a container and then apply it (per body part) with gloves. It does end up being time consuming. Overall, I don’t think I’ll purchase this again.

Didn’t hate it. didn’t love it either.

This stuff is FANTASTIC. I used this for a trip to Disney world because I don’t like to get actual sun damage, but I do like to look a wee bit tan. My skin looked gorgeous – but some notes on use do follow below.

First, exfoliate exfoliate exfoliate. Scrub your a** off. I wish I would have done a better job on and under my chest, as well as on my heels. Make sure to scrub the dry parts of your body like knees and elbows, knuckles and hands really well.

Before you apply, slather your knees and elbows as well as other dry spots like heels with a generous amount of lotion. Let that rest about 10 minutes and don’t rub it off. For best results, use a tanning lotion applicator mitt and rub in circles.

Apply so that you can feel enough lotion to be smoothly applying to your body, but not so much that you can feel your hand slipping around. Rub in as well as you can. Take your time. Patience is key.

Do the larger parts of your body first – legs, arms, and torso – then the smaller parts like face, neck, hands, and feet. YOU WILL NOT SEE ANY COLOR AT ALL. None whatsoever. When this bottle says it takes 2 days for your tan to really appear, it isn’t kidding.

I don’t recommend showering after the first 8 hours at all if you want a really dark tan; just let it go until the next night. When you do wash, make sure you use a scrub or exfoliate lightly on your dry spots and underarms.

However, pretty much immediately (maybe a max of an hour) after applying to your hands and feet, rinse with water and the juice of a lemon on your palms as well as toenails and fingernails using a nail brush.

Trust me when I say you pretty much have to choose between kinda pale fingertips/toes or kinda orange fintertips/toes and the kinda pale ones are way less noticeable. The scent of this stuff is classic self-tanner, to me it’s no more no less gross than the others.

I will say: apply this no more than 2 days before you want to use it, because especially if you’ll be sweating or if your clothes rub you (like my bra did on my underbust area), I do think it only lasts about 3 days.

However, it’s still deserving of a great rating because it’s not at all orange and looks genuinely like a real tan. I did apply lightly and following all the tips above, so I think my results were particularly good as well.

Super duper recommend this stuff for anyone looking for a natural, golden tan without all the sun damage! Not super long lasting but it does work great, look gorgeous, and resemble genuine sun-kissed skin.

Perfection!.

I am familiar with a wide variety of sunless tanning products available. I like lotion-style self-tanning products because I find them to be less sticky and easier to apply. I apply them regularly and am familiar with various methods of application.

I would consider myself good at putting the products on. The Bronze Tan self-tanning lotion is easy to work with and has produced noticeable results. I used my hands for the application so that I can have more precision.

The lotion does have a nice smell on application but ends up with a slight self-tanner smell after time passes. Proper skin preparation and even application are very important with this lotion as it will streak or it lays heavy in areas that were covered more than others.

I thought that I applied it evenly everywhere. However, on the inside of my forearm, I had heavy streaking. I also had streaks around my ankles and feet. My skin changed 3 shades darker. It had a slightly orange hue that did not look natural in sunlight.

The tan lasted for five days as described. I then used the shower technique with this lotion (put it on after the shower still wet/damp) I tried this cream directly after a shower without drying off and I had better results.

I did not get as tan but the color was pretty and natural. I did not have streaks as I did before. I will continue to use this lotion dry and update with use.

I have tried several different self tanning lotions in the past and I always ended up with streaks, hands that looked like I used a self tanner, I smelled like I used a self tanner or the tanner just didn’t look natural.

I have finally found the best self tanner out there–all my problems have been solved! I was a little skeptical when I first went to try this–it just looks like lotion–I used it on my face, arms and legs.

I didn’t use a mitt to apply it, just used my hands. After applying I waited 10 minutes for it to dry and then I put on a WHITE t-shirt, I was a little nervous, but had no stains on my shirt. I didn’t really pay attention to how my tan looked until later that night and was so surprised because it just looked so natural.

I didn’t have any streaks or lines, everything just looked so natural. In fact, people are like, you are so tan–did you just go on vacation! This tanner smells pretty good, just has a slight undertone of the tanning smell.

You don’t need a lot to get some good color. Also, the tanner doesn’t flake off or look weird–I plan on applying this weekly, just to keep my color up. Overall, I am very impressed with this lotion and plan on buying more and using it a lot!!.

I’ve always used St. Tropez gradual tanning lotion and loved it but wanted to try this for an event I was attending. It went on smoothly without streaking. I ordered the mitt because it was recommended.

Definitely do that. It makes application much easier and you can apply the lotion more evenly. It does dry quickly so don’t waste time. There was no smell, no transfer (and I was wearing a winter white dress) and it came off easily in the shower.

My skin did not look splotchy afterwards either. Love this stuff!.

I have both light/medium and medium/dark to use depending on the season. They both deposit great color on my light/medium-olive complexion. Without a real tan in the colder months, my skin is pale but yellow and I look “sick”.

I use the lighter bottle to brighten and deepen the color of my skin and it does a great job. Blends very easily, does not look textured, there is plenty of brown in the color to not look orange. And zero sparkle or glitter like so many do! I tan very easily and use the medium/dark for summer to add a deeper color to my tan and richen it.

Especially if I done feel the natural tan I have is totally even. Looks gorgeous and natural and excellent for special occasions. I let it dry completely once I’ve applied it to avoid rubbing onto clothes and my sheets, couch, etc and haven’t had any awkward stains or mishaps.

Though, admittedly, I have used it while in a rush to get somewhere and still have not had it rub off of me. It doesn’t smell either which is great and it is pretty moisturizing as well. I think one bottle lasts me roughly 30 uses.

I’m 5’4 117lbs.

I am fair-skinned and have been using self-tanners for about 5 years now. I’ve tried many different brands and have never been really satisfied. They usually have a smell, and let’s be honest, none of them smell great.

I usually like them at first, but then when they start to fade and you re-apply, that’s when you see how they really perform – subsequent applications NEVER look as good as the initial one. Also, fake tans are a lot more noticeably fake when you are out in real sunlight than they are when you’re indoors.

And recently I learned that self-tanners contain chemicals that aren’t very good for you, even if they say they’re all natural – people, do your research before you start splotching any old thing on your body.

I switched to St. Tropez One Night Only because it doesn’t rely on a chemical reaction taking place to achieve a tanned glow. You just slather it on, and you can see immediately if you missed a spot or applied unevenly, and you can fix it right away.

Simple, simple, simple. Yes, it only lasts a day or two (2 for me). But it really doesn’t wash off with just water (you have to lather up with soap to wash it off – and it really does come right off – of your hands too).

It doesn’t even come off with sweat. It looks like a real tan, if there’s an odor, it’s very faint and not at all unpleasant, and it does not streak. I used to use a mitt to get it right, but now I don’t even use that anymore, it’s that foolproof.

Enough said.

I have used this fo going on a year now, the milky lotion is definitely my favourite although I do like the gel as it develops quicker. However this lotion lasts much longer and fades so easily. O was nervous try this at first as I was used to mouse’s and had an accident with the clarins tan drops streaking on my arms.

But I apply this with my hands wash them thoroughly and then take a cotton pad and put a tiny bit on my hands with hand cream. Perfect tan everyone, a golden colour not muddy. Love love love. Please make in a larger bottle !!.

Amazing! The colour is natural and looks so good on my skin. I’m very white and don’t want to look orange and overly tanned. One light application was enough for me. It smells great and doesn’t stain my bed.

My legs weren’t sticky during the night and woke up very happy with the look. I know it’s on but people wouldn’t be able to notice and that’s the secret of a good tan. Finally something I feel confident using very happy to buy over and over.

Actually I will ! Hope it stays as a permanent product.

I am new to this brand, but the two products that I’ve tried so far ( The Heavenly Tan Elixir and this gradual tanner) are quite good! This is a true gradual tanner, you have to use to daily to build up to your desired color.

Both products have a natural hue and not orange! This product has Marula oil, shea butterand hyaluronic acid, so it’s moisturizing and lush. I used a mitt when applying, so I had a very even application with no streaks.

There was a very, very minimal self tan smell, but it was not so strong that I was embarrassed to go anywhere and it also didn’t leave my sheets smelling like self tan. I have to say that between these two products from [brand:vita-liberata], I am highly impressed and will continue to try their other products! This one was definitely worth the $19.

99 at Ulta!.

I am not a huge fan of self tanner, but I was thrilled to try this because of the reviews. I received this free with purchase of makeup at Ulta. I like the squeezey tube and that this product is organic.

Yikes, the smell is not pleasant. I like it is white lotion and easy to apply. It penetrates into the skin and I did not feel sticky like some other self tanners. I did not see any color difference, but what I did notice is that this stuff irritated my skin so much! I was itchy and my arms and legs were burning, so I went in and washed the product off.

The next day even though I only had the product on for less than 5 minutes my legs were a light tan with no orange hue at all. It looks like a natural tan, very impressed. I would give this 3 star because it really did give me a gradual tan, but I will not use this again because it really irritated my skin.

If you are not sensitive skin, give this a try. If you are sensitive skin, stay clear from this product. PRO: even though I washed the product off, the next day I noticed my legs were a very subtle tan, nice.

CON: irritated my skin that I had to take it off.

Ok. Firstly, as you read through these reviews and see comments about streaking, I can almost guarantee that a mitt was not used and it was haphazardly applied. This product is a tanner. If it is not evenly spread, guess what? It will concentrate in the areas where the layer is heavier.

Are you shocked? Use the mitt. Secondly, for the love of all that is gracious and holy, exfoliate. This lotion is not a cure all for dead, rough skin and works best when you start with a clean, smooth canvas.

Thirdly, everyone has a different ph level based on where we live, what we consume/absorb, and our birth given genetics. If you’ve had terrible experiences with self tanners in general, and you’ve ensured both points made above, you may want to examine your personal ph levels.

For me, I’ve checked all three boxes and this one wins. I can even use it on my face with no qualms. I get compliments all the time about how I look like I just came from the beach. Aloha!.

Hello!! I have been self tanning for about 40 years yes I’m that old!! Anyway this is the BEST SELF TANNER I’ve ever used I mean it!! And it’s affordable. The spray nozzle works upside down sideways it works.

The color comes out beautiful if you layer it, you can darken it and it continues to darken it dryS QUICKLY!! I’m telling you people you need to try this if you don’t like pale skin or need to even out your town this product really really works!! I hope they keep making this product forever because I plan on using it until my last breath!!.

If you asked me which products I’d be inclined to buy stock in, or ask for a share in their company, my pasty self would without hesitation tell you “tanning products”. I have tried hundreds of self tanners, and I’d be willing to bet you couldn’t name one I haven’t tried (seriously try me).

With that being said, I now label myself a “self tanner connoisseur”. Its been a long splotchy, and Orange Road learning to differentiate between the tanners that make you look like an Oompa Loompa vs.

the ones that make you look like a glowing goddess that just landed back home from her lavish vacation in Fiji. I digress. THIS product has surpassed my insanely high standards with flying golden radiating colors.

Whether you need some color instantly before a night out, or you want to deepen/luster up your already tan skin, this is the product for you. After a few sprays of this gold in a bottle, you achieve a deep bronzey tan that has NO orange or ill undertones.

Also, It dries within minutes so you won’t have to prance around your air conditioned house in the nude for a half hour. Another added bonus, it lasts for a few days with no reapplication. The single reason I deducted a star is because when you wear this, you may want to avoid white.

It will transfer when you sweat, and if you’re wearing a white top/white skirt you will end up looking like a hot brown stained mess. Overall I definitely recommend for my pasty girls. Xo.

Let me tell you, this is the best natural looking self tanner out there. I have tried many and keep coming back to this one. Used by many celebrities including Maria Menounos. Dries very quickly and smells great.

Doesn’t streak! I even spray my face before bed and i wake up looking like I spent the day at the beach!.

This stuff is amazing! I bought this at Ulta and paid a pretty penny ($48 for an 8oz bottle!!!). What can I say, I was desperate! But based on the reviews from MUA and the SAs at Ulta I felt like I had chosen a winner.

I’m not new to self-tanners, I know how to use them but I’ve never really had great results. This is by far the best I’ve ever used! I am a NW20/25 and the Very Dark gives me a natural brown tan. No orange.

And it seems to last about a week which is great! It has a pleasant cherry almond smell but after a few hours that weird tanner smell kicks in. I just use it before bed so that I don’t have to deal with the smell.

It has a color guide so you can see how you are applying it. Don’t freak out when you first use it. it’s the color of chocolate pudding but you won’t turn out that color! The color develops almost instantly.

My only complaint about this product is that it stains your palms. I’ve never had to use gloves with other products before because I would just wash my hands frequently while applying and that was that.

Since this color develops so fast, there’s no way to really avoid it. I still don’t use gloves. instead I just make sure when I’m done to use one of my scrubs on my palms. It helps a bit. You still end up with a slight tint to your palms but nothing freakish in my opinion.

I would also like to add that I’m not sure if this would work for someone that already is very tan. Since I’m NW25 and it gave me a natural look with the Very Dark formula, I can’t imagine it doing much for anyone that’s super tan already.

That’s just my assumption. Most importantly, I read from another reviewer that you can get a big bottle of this for cheap at www. lookingtan. com. An 8oz bottle at Ulta was $48. On this website you can get a 32oz bottle for $40! I will definitely take advantage of that! This product is worth every cent! Highly recommend!.

Ive used this product last couple years. Wear gloves and put on evenly. Dont put too much product on gloves at once. Super fast drying time. Dont love the smell but its not terrible. Gives a nice brown tan look not orange.

Perfect for the ivory-skinned amongst us! I’ve always been so scared of fake tan, but this is a gentle introduction. I took it on holiday and used 4 or 5 drops per leg in my body moisturiser. It went on very evenly, and helped to balance out my translucence and blur imperfections.

I also used 2-3 drops in my face moisturiser and it gave a very natural imperceptible glow. I wouldn’t say it’s ever going to give you a dark tan colour, but that’s exactly what I was trying to avoid when the rest of my body is white!.

Such an easy product to use. Bottle size is compact for travelling, and the quality of the pipette is good as it gives accurate dispersal. I don’t find it has an odour, and it never streaks on my skin.

The drops provide me with healthy sun kissed tan, that I can tweak to give a nice overall effect depending on the season’s in the year. I mix the drops with my daily morning moisturiser and a sunscreen.

I use a damp cotton pad to just wipe around my hairline and eyebrows to remove any excess product in those areas.

I received a sample in my discovery box and thought I’d give it a go without holding out much hope – tanning products and I do NOT get along. Much to my surprise, the colour is very natural and you have complete control over how intense to make it.

Blending with moisturisers makes it totally streak-free too. Yes, you do smell a bit like a biscuit when it develops, but it’s a small price to pay. I went ahead and bought a full size that I use once or twice a week to give my skin a little glow in winter.

This is the third summer I have been using this and I feel like it will be my forever go-to! I’ve been through a lot of self-tanners and this is the best I have found. For me, yes, it still has the odor, but I’m keeping it a five star because the other qualities are excellent and I have yet to meet a self tanner that doesn’t smell.

It’s never ever streaky, it’s very forgiving if I’m in a hurry, the mit is great and it’s the perfect color for me! Although exfoliating before is always best, this one does not require the prep that others seem to.

I’ve never had an issue putting it on without doing anything to my skin first. Highly recommend!.

I have been using Skinny tan for at least two years. I bought a good amount my first orders that has lasted me. After getting my new order, something has changed. I never had an orange fake tan look before.

(the mouse and gradual tanner I ordered a year ago) now this mouse and gradual tanner is not a nice bronze. It is orange!! I am naturally tan color and I use on my legs because I’m summer months my legs are not as tan as the rest of me( due to work pants and not shorts during the week).

But before, the bronzer would match my normal tanned skin. This stuff is just plain orange. very unhappy!! I hate to say that because I have bragged to several about the mouse I was using but now I will definitely let them know something has changed!! Well they can see it.

I just tried it out the other day!!.

I was so excited for my delivery to arrive, it finally got delivered and I did everything the bottle said to do (I’ve also used loads of other gradual tanners in the past with no issues), the next day I looked ridiculous! The cream itself is SO thick it’s like factor 50 suncream and turns you white whilst you’re putting it on, it does feel dry pretty quick but that’s probably because it’s so thick.

I’m so pale normally so I buy gradual tanners over fake tan most the time to get a more natural look, this turned me orange after one application! Nothing natural or gradual about it. I also bought the tan eraser and that works to a certain extent (better than my other scrub anyway) but it still took me over a week to get the ‘gradual’ tan off my body.

I‘m so disappointed because I’d read so many good reviews before buying but I put mine straight in the bin.

Made the mistake of using this the day before an event and it was a bit of disaster. I use gradual tans all the time mostly Summer Body is my go to but thought I’d give this one a go. Once it developed It was deep orange, Streaky and patchy and clung my knees, elbows etc.

I might have well use a normal self tanner it was so deep. I washed my hands straight after use but my palms were orange. The bottle says its a nice coconut scent but this wasn’t the case it was an unpleasant smell and that’s even before the self tan starts to develop.

I had never used Skinny Tan before and this has put me off wanting to try out any of their other products.

First, the product itself works fine. Make sure and wash your hands after applying and have a friend help because it’s a liquid spray that doesn’t spray upside down. This makes it hard to apply and spread in certain areas.

Because it’s a liquid spray, the nozzle is a pump nozzle that clogs easily. Be sure to clean out. Because it’s a self-tanner, the label on the bottle wears off and the bottle has become very slippery.

This makes applying the already difficult to apply liquid spray even more difficult. I have continued to use it because I haven’t gotten burnt (I work outside all day) and it was $38. I won’t be purchasing again though.

The Play antioxidant is much easier to apply and use.

I was really excited to see a self tanning product that also provides sunscreen protection. This comes as a “spray,” but the very first time I tried it, the product squirted out a little bit, then clogged the sprayer.

It is really runny. What I ended up doing to salvage my pricey product was pry the lid and sprayer off, then pour the product into my hand and rub it on. I have to be really careful or it drips all over the place.

It would probably be better packaged in a tube that you squeeze out. It does result in a natural tan, and does work well as a sunscreen.

I use another name brand sunless tanning product occasionally and I wanted to try this because it also has an SPF in it. What a terrific combination. You can put it on and go in the sun and have SPF already applied! I am fair to medium, I tan pretty well, But I don’t get really dark.

Trying to minimize tanning by the sun and this is a great alternative. I used it for the first time and I am extremely happy with the results as it gives a very natural tan. It wasn’t real dark but my husband did notice ☺️.

I’m getting ready to order another one now!! This is my new fav!! 😊.

This is a decent self tanner. It is by far the best smelling self tanner I have had. It smells like cinnamon rolls- not a scent I would typically smell like but I’d rather smell like cinnamon rolls than fake tanner any day.

The mitt is amazing and the product is not streaky at all. I did notice that my sensitive skin did not react well to it at first which was disappointing as I’ve never had that issue with other less natural self tanners.

It got better over time. It dries quickly, is easy to apply, and does not stain. I like that it has a guide to help you know where to get. One thing to note about this product is that it does not give a deep tan.

I would say it made me maybe one shade darker. The color is nice and not orange at all, but it also is not dark at all. I also love how my skin feels the next day. This is great for the winter time in my opinion- it gives my skin a nice glow and helps to keep me from looking pasty, however, this doesn’t make me look super tan by any means.

Don’t get this if that’s what you’re looking for. It’s not one I would use in the summer as I like a darker look in the summer. It also doesn’t last as long as I would like, which I wish it would for how pricey it is.

Overall, this is a nice self tanner for the winter that gives a nice glow, is easy to apply, and smells nice.

This is the best self-tanner I have ever tried in over 15 years of self-tanning, including the newer version of this that is sold at another store. I have never written a review on this item despite using it for the last four years, but feel compelled to do out of fear this exact formula might be discontinued.

The newer version by Tarte (sold elsewhere) is NOT an improvement, but falls short in comparison to this one. This product is a breeze to apply with or without the tanning mitt (though I definitely prefer a mitt and I don’t always use the one included here).

I haven’t found a great tan mitt yet but all I’ve tried get the job done quicker and easier than using only your hands, and last approximately 2-3 months of twice weekly use. The tan lasts a solid 3 days, sometimes 4, depending on the length and heat of my showers.

The fragrance of this product while strong is the most pleasant of any self-tanner ever used. In fact, my daughter who is sensitive to smells loves it when I’ve just applied. It does dissipate after an hour or so on me.

Finally, the color payoff is why I love it so much. It delivers a beautiful medium-neutral tan on my light skin that is very believable. Never orange or streaky (even without the mitt), never too light or dark.

I’ve never felt the need to reapply because the color didn’t produce well. It’s just perfect. I also use this on my face without any irritation or resulting acne. I tried the Brazilliance tanning wipes for face and did not like them.

I hope Ulta will continue to stock this version of Tarte’s Brazilliance Self-Tanner. And if you haven’t found your perfect self-tanner I highly urge you to try this one.

I was a little nervous to put this on because the color looks very dark coming out of the tube, but I’ve never felt like it made me too tan or unnatural looking. It definitely has a green undertone rather than orange which looks much more natural on me.

I’ve never had any problems with streaking or unevenness using the mitt that comes with this. If you exfoliate and pay attention to where you’re putting the product (which you have to do with every self-tanner) you shouldn’t have a problem.

There is a self-tanner smell to this but I don’t find it nearly as strong as other ones I’ve used, and there’s something to it that even smells nice. But overall not a very strongly-scented product. I used this pretty regularly most of last summer and it’s still going pretty strong.

Of note is that I do not put this product on my face – I use their towelettes that they make specifically for that and really enjoy those as well. After this sits on the skin for a while you do notice it darken up, but once you shower it doesn’t look as dark.

This is not going to give you really intense color right away with one use. This is more of a subtle glow that you can build up if you use the product more frequently. This product is great for what I was looking for.

I have a job where wearing makeup is not the best idea since I work with fabrics that can get stained, so this product has been the best product to keep my skin looking even toned and fresh. A little goes a long way if you’re just using it for your face neck area so the price tag is worth it the company has online specials from time to time.

The color doesn’t get so dark that it looks unnatural with the rest of your body (my skin is different times throughout my body anyway and mostly darker than my face!) For an Organic and “clean” ingredients beauty product this is definitely the best out there.

No orange, no weird scent. The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is that I do notice as I get older, it seems to be slightly less effective in providing moisture. I started using this product for the first time 6 years ago.

Not sure if it’s a change in the formula or if aging, however I am still under 40, take great care of my skin, and this product was developed by a woman in my age range so I think perhaps it could have been a batch issue.

You won’t look like you just got back from a nice two week vacation in the Caribbean but it does give you a nice glow, which was what I was looking for. I have olive toned skin and tan easily. I use it every few days to maintain.

Looks very natural not orange. Fades evenly and very moisturizing. It does have a smell but doesn’t bother me.

I️ have tried MANY self tanners over the years and while this isn’t the worst, it’s definitely not worth the money. It’s decent in all aspects, but that’s it. In addition to that, this companies return policy is complete crap.

There are so many better options on the market at the same price point and even less expensive. Don’t waste your money. I️ will never purchase anything from this company again.

TranslateShow in original languageJeg har de sidste par år været glad og flittig bruger af Matas egen selvbruner, som pludselig forsvandt fra Matas’ online udvalg samt butikkerne (den er vist kommer tilbage?).

Forsøgte at finde en erstatning og har været igennem 10 forskellige mærker fra hjemmesiden, og intet har været i nærheden af Matas egen. Men så blev det ACO’s tur og den er PERFEKT og meget bedre end Matas egen! Det er min nye yndlingscreme, fordi farven holder længe, fordeles flot og super jævnt, er ikke for lys eller for mørk, dufter mega nice og fugter, så den er super som daglig bodylotion efter bad.

Og den vaskes også fint af med en vaskeklud og så laver den ikke striber og smitter ikke af på alt alle, så man behøver ikke gå nøgen rundt i 100 år før den tørre ind, for det går hurtigt. Alt i alt, mega fab.

TranslateShow in original languageEn bra bus som luktar gott och ger bra färg. Jag blir inte orange av den som vissa andra bus kan göra. Jag blir även återfuktad av den. Jag har använt denna lotion/bus i många år.

Jag har även provat andra bus som jag varit mindre nöjd med. Jag återkommer alltid till denna. Det ända minuset jag har att säga om den, är att priset är lite väl dyrt. Men å andra sidan så får man vad man betalar för.

TranslateShow in original languageJättenöjd! Ger fin färg som håller bra och doftar gott. Smörjer med ludlotion innan så färgen inte blir ojämn och fläckig. Bra pris också.

Having used many tan accelerators on the market, this is the best one. I am very fair skinned and don’t tend to tan on holiday, however since using this product for my holidays it has been a game changer.

Don’t get me wrong, I will never be a bronzed beauty but this really helps with giving me a colour that J couldn’t achieve without it. I tend to use it daily the week before going on holiday and then will apply it every day whilst away.

Bought this and started using a week prior to my overseas holiday. I continued to use it daily and found that used with my SPF that I didn’t burn (which I have a tendency to experience) but developed a lovely golden tan.

Would definitely buy again. Please Avon bring out this product in a larger bottle!.

This is the ONLY tanning product that I can use on my face. I need a little colour on my other wise pasty skin and this works a treat! I’ve been using this for years and know how much to use and how to and NOT to apply.

I don’t overdo it, so I don’t look like one of these frightful spray tan Barbies!.

I received sample with purchase from Clarins Canada. I know many people like this product, but unfortunately I wasn’t one of them… – I used it for my tan lines from tanning in shorts and it does work on snow white skin and it evened out the difference between tanned skin and untanned skin… so it does work … I would say almost instantly – it does not stain clothing – I wore white right after just to test it! – but SMELL!!! OMG this chemical smell made me sick to my stomach… I am usually ok with cosmetic smells, but this one is horrible!!! After half an hour I decided to remove the product from my arms, because of the smell… but GOOD LUCK, I was washing and washing my arms with soap but the smell is still there! I wouldn’t recommend this product.

I love this product. I’m pretty fair so I was after a subtle look, just something to pull my skin out of the depths of winter and this was perfect! Very natural color that is buildable, lasts several days, and doesn’t transfer since the gel is clear.

All tanning products have a little of that DHA smell, but this one is very manageable, I put it on before bed with plans to shower when I got up and didn’t have to as the smell has dissipated. Spendy but worth it if you need something light.

I love this stuff and have been using it regularly for years! The hack, for me, was to apply it before bed, allow it dry completely, dress for sleep in a light material long sleeve shirt and long pants pajama set.

When I wake up I have a glorious glowing tan that lasts! Two nights in a row for a deep tan and then twice a week to maintain. I typically do Wednesday and Saturday night.