20 Best Self Tanner For Black Skin (Jan 2023 Update)

I love this product for its clean beauty and the light even normal non orange color it produced . I am pleasantly suprised. I don’t lay out in sun, my skin naturally becomes tan in late spring summer just walking my dog. I bought this to use for arms and legs before bathing suit season starts . Ease of use, no transfer , it drys in a few minutes and on first application it was very light . You shoukd exfoliate day before use and the best results . I did this and did a light spray on my arms and lower legs and chest. I wear my nails manicured and I even put on hands with a makeup sponge. Perfect.. just don’t keep spraying I find you spray in your hands and spread on fronts and backs of arms and legs . I wash my hands with a loofa type sponge so my palms are not orangey. If you use this and take your time , the results are so much better than other colored self tanners. I def recommend if you want some light sun kissed skin with capris and shirtsleeves try it. I have used the drops before but I like this for my face also. I spray with a headband on and spread with clean blending sponge, let dry and serum eyecreme moisturizer etc. it looks very natural and I only use an eye brightener and tinted sunscreen , look tan and no base needed for myself. I recommendStyleconcious

I have really pale skin and self tanning lotions or sprays have never looked good on me. Needless to say I didn't have very high hopes for these drops, but I am surprised to say I was proved wrong! These are a great choice for someone who has trouble getting an even look that doesn't look too orangey. Even though the bottle isn't very big it lasts quite a while. I found going conservative keeps you looking much more natural and gives the sun kissed look without an unnatural orangey appearance. If you use too much you may end up with the dreaded orange look. It's really easy to apply-just add a few drops to your normal body lotion or facial lotion and mix it up and apply like usual. For an even look I'd highly suggest to exfoliate properly beforehand, but even if you don't it applies pretty well and looks good when it's absorbed. The only downside to this product is that the tan doesn't seem to last a long time. It's there for about 3 days or so and then it's time to reapply. But because it's so easy to apply it's not too much of a hindrance. I also did have a slight amount of acne that popped up after use-although it may have just been my face reacting to a new product and it has since subsided just fine. Overall I'm happy with the product and will continue using it and will repurchase it.snarkshark

This is a great product! I got the exact tan I wanted, and it was simple enough to add to my lotion after my shower. It does have that typical fake-tanner smell, which I don't mind. It's not overwhelming, and it fades in a couple hours. Don't be convinced by the people who say this product streaks; that's just user error, and they don't know how to apply it properly. After showering and exfoliating my body, I used rubber gloves to apply it so my hands didn't stain. I squirt some lotion onto my finger, put about 5 drops (per area on my body) into my palm, then took my free hand to mix them together, and finally applied to each area just like I'm putting lotion on. No streaks, no patches, just a flawless, beautiful golden tan. This product does everything it claims, when used properly. BACKGROUND: Having said all that, I am not a fake-tanner. I don't have a lot of experience with it, I've never even been to a tanning salon (I'm 30). The most experience I have with fake tanning is a bottle of Jergen's natural glow I used at least ten years ago. I prefer the natural tan I get from being outdoors. However, I haven't had time to get outside as much as I'd like lately, and I've been craving that beautiful sun-kissed look. (Although, self tanner is just as harmful to your body as a sun tan due to the DHA or erythrulose in it, if not worse since you're not getting any vitamin D, in fact, it's depleting your body of the vital nutrient. I believe using it in moderation is ok, just as time in the sun in moderation is ok.) Now, I have a jump start on my summer bod! 🙂Liz6917

I rarely go without self tanner nowadays, so I had to pull from the archives to get a before photo. But! This is undoubtably the BEST affordable self tanner on the market. Though I am now a whiz at self tanning, this was the product I used for my very first attempt so please know that I am writing from a beginner and veteran’s standpoint. It is user-friendly, blends well, and (most importantly) does not pull orange! The finish is a gorgeous olive tone that cannot be achieved with other more expensive brands. I tried venturing into “higher end” self tanning as I got more comfortable, but I come back to St. Moriz every time. And for reference, I typically let it sit for about 5 hours before washing off and ALWAYS exfoliate before. I also always apply moisturizer to drier areas like my elbows, knees, and ankles beforehand to avoid dark spots.cheramie.w

I absolutely love this fake tan, I have tried alot of what St Moriz has to offer and this one by far wins! It goes on so smoothly, make sure you use a good quality mitt otherwise it wont work as well! (the luxury black glove mitt by st moriz is the one I use and its fantastic!). The tan also dries really fast compared with other tans I have used, once applying a few layers it dries within 5/10 minutes and I can get dressed either for bed or just a day in the house. I tend to leave my tan on either ovenight or for about 4-6 hours during the day and it washes off to a lovely golden shade, just remember to moisturise dry areas like your knees and elbows! I highly reccomend this tan, just make sure you use a good quality mitt & moisturise first! xJune38

I'd used the lotion before so decided to try this… they're VERY different! Initially the spray goes on pretty dark, and it's virtually impossible to get even coverage without assistance. (It also gets everywhere so careful where you use it!) Once on you have to wait 6hrs then shower off with just plain warm water- no soap etc, but you cant even get caught in light rain during that 6hrs because it WILL run and go patchy! The colour does rinse off to a fairly nice shade, but the colour doesn't last as well as the lotion on me. Its not a bad product overall, and it's good vfm, but its not as simple and easy to use as it claims. I'm going to persist with it as I have 3 darned bottles of the stuff now! but that's my bad… The other thing I would say is wear loose dark clothing and undies after application, it will stain during the 6hrs 'curing' time, and I wouldn't try using it before bed either. The slightest hint of perspiration will send it streaky and patchy, and your bed linen will never forgive you! Maybe I just need to get the hang of application a bit more, idk… well I've got 3 bottles, so we'll see! If I had to pick on anything specific though, it is a little tricky finding 6hrs to set aside between application and showering off, but again-maybe thats part of the learning curve, & it does look somewhat alarming when you first spray it on. I'd recommend having several old bath towels, a set of marigold gloves, and an understanding friend or partner to hand! I've used far worse products, but i've used far better too… but at a premium cost. I have to give this some credit for it's very low price.msami5189

In reference to my title "why are you so orange?" this was a question posed to me by my grandmother when she saw me this morning and sadly I'm in agreement with her HOWEVER it doesn't mean this is an entirely bad product and I will explain why. Firstly and perhaps most importantly (for me anyway) is Bondi Sands stance on what it means for a product to be pure… with the rise in products containing natural ingredients, being vegan friendly and containing responsibly sourced ingredients brands have started demonising chemicals such as parabens and fragrance which are perfectly safe for use on skin by calling them "nasties" and "toxic". Bondi Sands Pure pertains mostly to it's responsibly sourced and recyclable packaging saying that you can pop the bottle straight in the recycling bin when it's done, they've also made it clear that the ingredients they've left out are ingredients that are troubling for some individuals such as fragrance- some people find fragrance triggers migranes for them for example but fragrance is of course skin safe. It was refreshing to see a well known brand being responsible with the word Pure and what it means for their products. Now a little disclaimer before I talk about application, I did a weeks worth of preparation, I moisturised daily, exfoliated a couple times, shaved and made sure dry areas were moisturised prior to tan application but I do have an ongoing issue with Keratosis Pilaris (KP) think chicken skin but as a skin condition. I've had this since having my baby last year and I'm trying to tackle it but this can be an issue when it comes to the overall finish of a self tan. The instructions are printed crystal clear on the back of the product's very attractive bottle, nice easy steps, just squeeze straight onto the skin and distribute in sweeping motions using a mitt. The thing is the formula doesn't contain a guide colour so it's very tricky to judge where you've been and whether you've put enough on certain areas, this was a particular problem when it came to my wrists, typically I would use a large buffing brush and using a small amount of product I would blend the product into my wrists, hands, ankles and knees, this has always worked well for me but I kind of felt blind with this product. The formula has no artificial fragrance it just smells of chemicals but in a good way, initially I couldn't detect the typical stuffy self tan smell but as it developed and even now a few days later I get little a whiff of it here and there- nothing on the level of a typical self tan though. Alas I was satisfied that I had covered the whole of my body and waited about 5 minutes before I felt it was "touch dry" a vast improvement on the 15 minutes I would wait with a typical self tan. About 3 hours into development I didn't really notice much of a change, I'm quite pale normally and I still felt quite pale, I could detect something of a glow on my arms but nothing much was happening below my shoulders. After about 6 hours it's like I went from subtle glow to errrr… tanned we'll say- LOOSELY. The colour didn't develop very evenly, there were the tale tale signs on my wrists and my knuckles, my knees were a bit of an obvious giveaway, the colour didn't take to some of my mid section particularly well, there are bands going across my tummy that took the tan and there are bands that are paler. I didn't take the product to my face, instead I opted to use the spray and I'm pleased to say both formulations worked in cohesion with eachother, there were no obvious signs on my neck that show any sort of shade intensity change from where I used the spray, it just blended together nicely. The thing is though I could be quite happy with the faults this product has presented, from the tale tale signs on my wrists, knuckles and knees to the awkward banding on my torso, but the developed shade is not suited to my skin tone. I'm pale, there's no two ways about it, I'm usually one of the first three palest shades in any foundation with a tiny bit yellow warming me up and this product is quite obviously orange on me, not offensively orange where I dare not go out in public but enough to know I'm getting ribbed about it by the family, I'm more than happy to see this application through to the end without hiding though. The tan started to crack on my hands within the first day due to covid hand washing, this can't be avoided but I'm pleased to say that the tan is holding up well, it didn't obliterate into scales despite the continued washing, and as promised by the brand who says the transparent formula means it won't transfer onto fabrics I can hand on heart say this has been true for me, I sleep in white bedding, wear white sports bras and white tops and haven't found any transfer. If you're already somewhat naturally tanned this will be a great product for you, but for me the shade was off and that's quite a significant factor in a self tan, it also made my KP appear a lot more red than usual. Forelorah-jayne.d

I received these products for free from Influenster and Bondi Sands in exchange for my honest review. The packaging is very innovative and represents the brand well. The smell is very pleasant not overpowering like many self tan products. There is no pump as such and so I found the liquid didn’t turn into foam each time I tipped it down so need to be quite careful when applying but the bottle is quite handy and easy to hold. There’s no colour guide but I don’t believe it’s needed with this product, it makes it easier to dress up straight after the application without colour transfer. Big plus! The application was easy, I used a mitt and buffed the product in circular motion. It dries very quickly which is amazing, there is no sticky feeling like with some other tanning products. Colour was nice I have far version but it’s very golden and natural. It doesn’t dry out the skin, there is a little smell the next morning as it develops but nothing major or disturbing. Definitely can tell the ingredients are skin friendly and skin care like. Overall I recommend it the only con is the applicator as the water is runny so you need to keep tipping it up and down to get the right amount of foam. I did use one coat only and I feel that’s more than enough. I love the packaging is fully recyclable. I would probably prefer it to be c-through so you can see how much product is left but it’s not a big issue. I’m impressed with the results. In comparison the other Bondi Sands range I find this range the best as it’s not as drying and the results are more even and natural. Highly recommend.iwona.h

I followed the directions on the bottle exactly, between using the right hand motions to spread out the product, how to prepare skin beforehand and how long to leave it on. 1. while putting it on, it was impossible to tell where I had already applied the product (like, if I had any missing spots) because it goes on clear. 2. I used the same level of darkness I always use in the foam version. This product turned me carrot orange, and literally is impossible to scrub off my skin. I've been using self-tan remover every single day for a week, and its still super patchy, ugly and not budging. I work in a hospital, so I'm constantly washing my hands and using heavy-duty sanitizer. I have a nickel-sized spot of tanner that somehow ended up on my palm. I have no idea how its still there. 3. it said to wait until the product was touch-dry before putting on any clothes. It took me 45 minutes to an hour, standing in a well-ventilated room, in front of a box fan, before I was able to dress. The bottle said 15 minutes.. I swear I didn't over apply any product, I have no idea why it took so long! Very disappointed in this product. I always loved all of their other ones, but this stuff is useless and a waste of money. For the love of God, please, please, do not buy this.A Cheetoh Woman

No streaks, blends well, beautiful color. I love the tanning foam one hour express. If you aren’t an experienced self tanner/ pro at your application, get the foam over the aero. It dries, but not as quickly as the aero so it gives you more time to apply and blend. I love how a little tan foam goes far and how buildable the tan is. I’m fair so I look my most natural golden tan with one coat. For beach days I have done two coats and you do get noticeably more tan!! While you can rinse the product after 1-3 hours, your tan will still take 6-8 hours to fully develop on your skin. I’ve slept in the foam 1 hour express and I’ve also rinsed it at the 2-3 hour mark and you get the same color so I really like having the option to rinse the tan before bed if I choose or to just fall asleep knowing my results will both look great. Apply tan to top of hands last and rinse hands at about 30-45 minutes if you plan to leave the tan on for 2-3+ hours. That’s worked for me to get the color balanced and blended with my arm color since hands absorb the color so quickly. The tan fades so well!! I get 4 great days before fading begins and can stretch it 7 if I incorporate the gradual tanning milk. I apply the tanning milk with the tanning mitt to keep my palms from the tan and it works great. And most importantly the one hour foam express doesn’t have a funny smell that lingers with you for days after!!Rachael C.

I have been using fake tan for years. I am naturally fair skinned and my go to fave has always been the Bondi Sands Ultra Dark mousse. I only tried the Ultra Dark foam because the mousse was sold out and the foam was on offer, so thought I’d give it a whirl. I’m such a fan of Bondi Sands Ultra Dark foam (and mousse) Compared to other brands, it creates a deeper looking tan (no orange!) and it wears off evenly, which I really like. No patchy knees or ankles. Compared to the mousse, the foam dries a lot quicker. I like that too. No sticky feeling, it absorbs really well. There’s also less transfer onto clothes / bedsheets, before that morning shower. The only thing I have found (and this is simply user error, not a complaint!) is that I create a ball of foam to rub on myself, but as I rub it onto my skin the foam ball sometimes drops onto my carpet. I’ve applied the tan on two occasions and now have 4 splodges of tan to scrub out of my carpet. So maybe do smaller squirts of foam? For me though, this is the best tan out there at the moment and it’s not even that pricey compared to some of them.Lois

I don't really need any help in the suntan department as I have an olive complexion and tan very easily with little to no sunburn . However, I don't always have time to sunbathe and it's not particularly enjoyable during the summer months because it's JUST. SO. HOT!!! So, when I found this product, I was ecstatic. It's like a mouse so it goes on silky smooth . When I purchased my first can of this product, it came with a mitt for easy, even application. I apply it after a shower , allow it to dry before getting dressed, then go about my day finishing up household chores or scrolling through my instagram feed . Then, after about an hour , I rinse off quickly and glow. It has never left streaks or uneven splotches on my skin . It makes my skin soft and supple and it looks marvelous! I only reapply very few days and I've received lots of compliments on my tan ever since I started using this product!Liz

I have always been self conscious about my pasty legs. The tanner helped boost my confidence with showing my legs. I have always had super pasty legs. They just don't tan. I decided to try this self tanner to give my legs a kiss of color. I am not interested in having a actual tanned look. I honestly was just looking to add some pigment to my skin color. The tanner did just what I was looking for!I used the tanner before going on a cruise and I absolutely loved the result I got. The tanner was easy to spread and looked natural. I did do my whole body but, not my face. My only advice is to make sure to lotion ankles, knees, elbows and hands, plus another areas you tend to get dry skin, before applying tanner. When I applied the tanner I made sure to rub it in really good. The tanner did last 5 to 6 days without me lotioning everyday. Definitely can get multiple uses out of the bottle. I have done my whole body twice and still have 3/4 of the bottle left. I definitely will be using this product again!Note: My before and after photos were taking at different times of the day. I took a picture before applying before bed and then took my after picture that next morning. I didn't use any filters.KyLee

I'm pleased I took a chance on this product, and if you're on the fence, I'd urge you to give it a try. The scent is pleasant, and not overpowering. I have a cool, fair complexion, green-brown eyes, and medium-blonde hair that goes light blonde in the summer salt and sun (ocean girl here). The medium tone worked very well for my coloring and didn't look at all fake. It took me three attempts before I learned how to apply without streaks. (Hints: exfoliate in the shower, dry off completely afterward. Apply starting at your lower legs and work upwards in sections, rubbing in tanner completely as you go, then wipe ankles, elbows, and any scars with a tissue to remove lotion that hasn't fully soaked in. Wait at least 15 minutes before putting on clothes.) I apply on a lazy afternoon, sleep with the lotion on (doesn't stain sheets), then shower in the morning and I'm good to go for about 4 days before I need to reapply. I will definitely buy this again.iHerb Customer

I ultimately purchased this particular self-tanner because of its non-toxic ingredients, and I was very pleasantly surprised by its quality! I'm very pale and my legs are often oddly much lighter than the rest of me. I used the exfoliating mitt in the shower, applied lotion to my ankles and knees, applied the product in circular motions with the application mit, and relaxed a few hours before bed. I noticed a very slight change when I woke up before I went to work, but by that afternoon when I changed into shorts, I was surprised to see it was even darker and–unfortunately–a little bit orange. I went for a swim and took a shower in which I used the exfoliating glove again, and when I came out, my fake tan was PERFECT! It looks very natural. I'm not sure if next time I should shower sooner or go with this let-it-develop-for-a-while-then-shower approach, but I plan on using this for a wedding next month and I couldn't be happier!Mary

In reference to my title "why are you so orange?" this was a question posed to me by my grandmother when she saw me this morning and sadly I'm in agreement with her HOWEVER it doesn't mean this is an entirely bad product and I will explain why. Firstly and perhaps most importantly (for me anyway) is Bondi Sands stance on what it means for a product to be pure… with the rise in products containing natural ingredients, being vegan friendly and containing responsibly sourced ingredients brands have started demonising chemicals such as parabens and fragrance which are perfectly safe for use on skin by calling them "nasties" and "toxic". Bondi Sands Pure pertains mostly to it's responsibly sourced and recyclable packaging saying that you can pop the bottle straight in the recycling bin when it's done, they've also made it clear that the ingredients they've left out are ingredients that are troubling for some individuals such as fragrance- some people find fragrance triggers migranes for them for example but fragrance is of course skin safe. It was refreshing to see a well known brand being responsible with the word Pure and what it means for their products. Now a little disclaimer before I talk about application, I did a weeks worth of preparation, I moisturised daily, exfoliated a couple times, shaved and made sure dry areas were moisturised prior to tan application but I do have an ongoing issue with Keratosis Pilaris (KP) think chicken skin but as a skin condition. I've had this since having my baby last year and I'm trying to tackle it but this can be an issue when it comes to the overall finish of a self tan. The instructions are printed crystal clear on the back of the product's very attractive bottle, nice easy steps, just squeeze straight onto the skin and distribute in sweeping motions using a mitt. The thing is the formula doesn't contain a guide colour so it's very tricky to judge where you've been and whether you've put enough on certain areas, this was a particular problem when it came to my wrists, typically I would use a large buffing brush and using a small amount of product I would blend the product into my wrists, hands, ankles and knees, this has always worked well for me but I kind of felt blind with this product. The formula has no artificial fragrance it just smells of chemicals but in a good way, initially I couldn't detect the typical stuffy self tan smell but as it developed and even now a few days later I get little a whiff of it here and there- nothing on the level of a typical self tan though. Alas I was satisfied that I had covered the whole of my body and waited about 5 minutes before I felt it was "touch dry" a vast improvement on the 15 minutes I would wait with a typical self tan. About 3 hours into development I didn't really notice much of a change, I'm quite pale normally and I still felt quite pale, I could detect something of a glow on my arms but nothing much was happening below my shoulders. After about 6 hours it's like I went from subtle glow to errrr… tanned we'll say- LOOSELY. The colour didn't develop very evenly, there were the tale tale signs on my wrists and my knuckles, my knees were a bit of an obvious giveaway, the colour didn't take to some of my mid section particularly well, there are bands going across my tummy that took the tan and there are bands that are paler. I didn't take the product to my face, instead I opted to use the spray and I'm pleased to say both formulations worked in cohesion with eachother, there were no obvious signs on my neck that show any sort of shade intensity change from where I used the spray, it just blended together nicely. The thing is though I could be quite happy with the faults this product has presented, from the tale tale signs on my wrists, knuckles and knees to the awkward banding on my torso, but the developed shade is not suited to my skin tone. I'm pale, there's no two ways about it, I'm usually one of the first three palest shades in any foundation with a tiny bit yellow warming me up and this product is quite obviously orange on me, not offensively orange where I dare not go out in public but enough to know I'm getting ribbed about it by the family, I'm more than happy to see this application through to the end without hiding though. The tan started to crack on my hands within the first day due to covid hand washing, this can't be avoided but I'm pleased to say that the tan is holding up well, it didn't obliterate into scales despite the continued washing, and as promised by the brand who says the transparent formula means it won't transfer onto fabrics I can hand on heart say this has been true for me, I sleep in white bedding, wear white sports bras and white tops and haven't found any transfer. If you're already somewhat naturally tanned this will be a great product for you, but for me the shade was off and that's quite a significant factor in a self tan, it also made my KP appear a lot more red than usual. Forelorah-jayne.d

I received these products for free from Influenster and Bondi Sands in exchange for my honest review. The packaging is very innovative and represents the brand well. The smell is very pleasant not overpowering like many self tan products. There is no pump as such and so I found the liquid didn’t turn into foam each time I tipped it down so need to be quite careful when applying but the bottle is quite handy and easy to hold. There’s no colour guide but I don’t believe it’s needed with this product, it makes it easier to dress up straight after the application without colour transfer. Big plus! The application was easy, I used a mitt and buffed the product in circular motion. It dries very quickly which is amazing, there is no sticky feeling like with some other tanning products. Colour was nice I have far version but it’s very golden and natural. It doesn’t dry out the skin, there is a little smell the next morning as it develops but nothing major or disturbing. Definitely can tell the ingredients are skin friendly and skin care like. Overall I recommend it the only con is the applicator as the water is runny so you need to keep tipping it up and down to get the right amount of foam. I did use one coat only and I feel that’s more than enough. I love the packaging is fully recyclable. I would probably prefer it to be c-through so you can see how much product is left but it’s not a big issue. I’m impressed with the results. In comparison the other Bondi Sands range I find this range the best as it’s not as drying and the results are more even and natural. Highly recommend.iwona.h

I followed the directions on the bottle exactly, between using the right hand motions to spread out the product, how to prepare skin beforehand and how long to leave it on. 1. while putting it on, it was impossible to tell where I had already applied the product (like, if I had any missing spots) because it goes on clear. 2. I used the same level of darkness I always use in the foam version. This product turned me carrot orange, and literally is impossible to scrub off my skin. I've been using self-tan remover every single day for a week, and its still super patchy, ugly and not budging. I work in a hospital, so I'm constantly washing my hands and using heavy-duty sanitizer. I have a nickel-sized spot of tanner that somehow ended up on my palm. I have no idea how its still there. 3. it said to wait until the product was touch-dry before putting on any clothes. It took me 45 minutes to an hour, standing in a well-ventilated room, in front of a box fan, before I was able to dress. The bottle said 15 minutes.. I swear I didn't over apply any product, I have no idea why it took so long! Very disappointed in this product. I always loved all of their other ones, but this stuff is useless and a waste of money. For the love of God, please, please, do not buy this.A Cheetoh Woman

If you have fair skin like me and want a natural looking tan, this is the product for you. If you want a super dark tan, this is not for you. There is a green tinted guide color in the mousse to help you apply evenly so you will look extra dark and streaky until you rinse off in the shower. Once it washes off it's obviously lighter but more natural looking. Then it gets a little darker over the next 8 hours or so. The people complaining about it being streaky when first applying and color washing off in the shower didn't read the description on the bottle because it's supposed to do that. Also yes, I agree it is sticky and has a smell until you rinse off but I've never tried a self tanner that doesn't have that. I put on loose clothes after a couple mins despite the stickiness and have never had issues with transfer. I always apply it when I plan to not leave the house for a few hours. I've tried a lot of self tanners and have stuck to this one for the last year because it's the easiest to apply (because of the guide color), has the best end result color (not orange), and I like that I only have to have it on for 3 hours. I apply once a week and the big bottle lasts me over 2 months.Ali429

The self-tanner itself is a fantastic product. Beautiful and easy to blend. And simple to put on. The smell is passable-neither its fantastic not awful, but it doesn't matter. I have really sensitive skin and its gentle on it. Neither a burning not itchy sensation. Didnt produce any inflammation or pain. The tan has a nice, silky mousse consistency. Sharp lines are simple to perceive, and you can tell where you have applied it. Many additional tanning treatments,including ad moisturizers, make it difficult to detect where you have applied them, preventing the formation of sharp lines once you have browned. You have varied time restrictions while using self-tanner depending on the shade you want. If your skin is very fair, one hour will give you a faint tan. It takes 2 hours to achieve a lovely medium look, and three hours to achieve your distinctive look if you have dark skin. Other then that, the self-tanner is a simple and quick product. I would definitely advise you to purchase!!!Taniesha10

I first tried St Tropez about 15 years ago when self tanning at home started to trend more, it was the best then and it's the best now. I've tried all the major brands over the years, the expensive £30 ones and the cheap £5 ones and none of them compare to the OG – St Tropez. The formula is so silky it simply glides onto your skin and blends so well with a mitt, it really is fool proof. It smells nice as you apply, it's not overwhelmingly fragranced. I won't deny there is the tell tale fake tan smell as it develops but I just think whatever brand and whatever the packaging boasts you cannot get away from the smell, however with the St Tropez it isn't as strong. I leave it on overnight as I like a darker tan which this achieves without looking orange. It develops to suit my skin tone. It fades pretty evenly without going patchy, but you often get a build up in the creases of your body, again that's the same with all tan so I often scrub these areas a bit harder of loosen with a body oil. I highly recommend it.Charlotte

This a product I did not know I was missing out of on, until now after trying! I've tried self-tanning products in the past, and none of them stayed long-term. It ended up being too much work spreading the mousse with the glove, and let's face it, the strong terrible scent always stayed on my body. I'm loving this product- because it's so easy to use and works so well. I use it 2 x a week and mix it in the evening with my moisturizer. I love the glow it provides, and my body looks tan. I realized I only need 2 drops for my face, and 10 for the rest of my body. I applied 5 drops on my face the first time trying, and it was too much. With the 2 drops on my face, it blends really well with no streaks at all anywhere. This product does not break out my skin. I have a dry skin-type, and an extensive facial routine. I use a facial oil after applying this on my face. This serum contains alcohol, but it doesn't irritate my skin. I feel like I use enough moisturizing and hydrating products that it works really well. One more thing! I found out I'm pregnant, and I'm so happy that this is pregnancy-safe!!Iga_justdre

These drops do the job – not necessarily the same job every time, but the job nonetheless. I've used this product as an introduction to tan drops about 7-8 times and I do really like it, but I've had issues with consistency. I use it the same each time, but every resulting tan turns out slightly different from the last – sometimes my hands are extremely orange and splotchy even after washing several times during and post application, sometimes my face is unevenly tan, and sometimes there are random splotches on my legs and/or arms. This could most definitely be user error, but I've consistently used the same method each time and feel like the result is always a surprise. Perhaps if I used less drops for a more subtle tan, the results would be perfect. I first had difficulty with the tan taking on my legs as much as my upper body, but now I just do my legs twice and it works well. PROS: Easy and quick application with little to no residual smell. Love that you can mix it with whatever lotion you like. No post-application stickiness and dries very quickly. Way less streaky than mousse tans I've tried. You can easily control the level of tan you prefer – you can use it for a dark all-over tan or use it to touch up a slightly faded tan in one area. I usually do my entire body and then do my face/chest again with less drops on day 3 or 4. Lasts a surprising amount of time (usually about 7+ days for me with proper moisturizing and exfoliation). CONS: Difficult to see where you've previously applied product which can result in random splotches. Relatively inconsistent. Bottle doesn't last as long as you'd hope. Can turn hands orange even after several washes – I definitely recommend latex gloves for body and using a brush for hand application.Angela

I’m very fair skinned. I don’t necessarily burn in the sun but I don’t tan either. I’ve literally tried so many different tanning lotions etc. I even went for a few months to an actual airbrush tanner and while sometimes it would look okay, it almost always looked fake and I looked ridiculous. I seen a TikTok about using self tanner for contouring on your face so I said fine, it’s not my body. I’ll just try it on my face. I did it and it came out SO good that I decided to give it a try on my body. I used the “light” shade and it’s perfection. Made me dark enough to make a difference but it’s SO light and subtle.. I’m actually in shock at how great it came out! I exfoliated the day prior. Shaved and everything then before using, I rubbed regular lotion on areas like my feet, elbows etc then I used the mit that you can purchase with this and applied it from my feet up. It’s clear so that made remembering where I put it tricky lol but I mean common sense goes a long way… I plan to keep it up. Maybe reapply every week or so. Really really pleased! Make sure you wash your hands after but try and avoid full on scrubbing them.ACurd

I don't even have words for how incredibly amazing this self tanner is! I've been using ST for many years and have NEVER found one like this little diamond! NO fake tanner smell, NO streaks, NO orange looks or hands(especially if you use powder free gloves or preferably a tanning mitt). The color is super dark and looks like you just got back from say Bora Bora! You can get it at Walmart for a super reasonable price too! All round 10/10!!! ALL self tanning lovers, TRUST ME AND GIVE THIS A TRY! Make sure to shave, exfoliate and moisturize 24hs before you tan though! We don't want "Strawberry Legs"!!!amanda.w

Okay so I was very excited to try this, because of all the amazing reviews. I do have to be honest, though. Many people stated that it fades evenly with no patchiness, etc but that Is a full on lie. I’m patchy ALLL over my body and it looks very weird. Thankfully I wear full body coverage at work, but this did not fade evenly or nicely, whatsoever. However, it did do a nice job initially with the coverage and color. I was a bit orange, surprisingly, but it’s fine. Also. It’s not even fading, it’s like straight up peeling off my skin. If I rub my skin a decent amount, it’ll come off in balls.Alexa

This is my absolute go-to after trying b tans entire line this summer! Perfect color for my fair pink/red undertone skin. This formula gives me a perfect tan that looks natural. No orange. Dark color on fair skin. This is my holy grail self tan product for the price! I start with face & feet with makeup brush then all over with mitt, sparsely on armpits and outer elbows. Hands with makeup brush again as final step. Make sure to bend fingers to get those knuckle creases. Then I stand in front of my fan for 20 minutes, loose long clothing and go to bed. When I wake up, I shower with dove soap bar to cut the toasted croissant smell as the DHA developed on the top layer of my skin overnight. Smell isn't terrible like other brands or old product. PSA: if your self Tanner stinks/wreaks, it's rancid, throw out and purchase new!!! I can't believe how many times people complain of stinky products they took out of the closet from a year+ ago and still use it, eeewww. At this price point, you can get one of these and be much much happier with it! I was happy to have found this originally at Walmart 2 months ago, to date I've tried every single foam in b tan line and this one is it for me along with, I want the darkest tan possible for even darker summer days. I'm in love with these products! Will be using year round in different shades per season. No more pasty winters for me. Pics are from cold weather to tanned AF in the other. Reference for skin tones and results with this bottle specifically. I hope this helps someone else! One drawback for me, m skin s always sticky AF with this. Wish they'd come with more spray options next spritz style, not aerosolized. Fingers crossed for that, those tend to have alcohol in them which forces drying so I won't be all sticky, but till then, this is my holy grail!Angie

I love Bondi Sands. Fantastic application. I am half Greek and have always tasted easy. I am an archaeologist, geologist and paleontologist. So for years have worked outdoors. Like my Dad I have a love of the sun. However, I try to be careful and supplement my natural tan with color from your products. As I age, unfortunately, I see sun damage, loss of pigment or white spots. Your products keep me looking good and feeling good and camouflage my flaws. None of us are perfect and I cannot live without color. Keep up the good work. Can you invent a more waterproof version????Tara P.

Best results I've had from a self tanner. I've always hated the foam versions because they're extremely sticky & you have to sit like still otherwise it'll streak. This product is cream based so it's very minimally sticky, smells nice, and easy to apply. I exfoliated then applied once out of the shower, then a second later 30 min after as suggested on directions. Went to bed and woke up with the PERFECT tan. Get the ultra dark version. I didn't use gloves as suggested, and woke up with very black hands but it washed away easily with a little scrubbing in the shower. You gotta try this bestiesTabby

The 'Classic' shade is the perfect color for light/fairer folks! Most tanners come out super orange on me, this one is the least orangey I've come across. Even better than when I tried a full spray tan. You MUST use a mitt, it's the best hack ever for a smooth application and I wish I would have known about them years ago! Would have saved me from many streaks and dyed palms. It also allows you to get a clean line along/under the jaw, which creates a natural looking contour since I don't use the tanner on my face. I prefer a foam to an over-time lotiony type, so this is perfect for me. It darkens a bit over time, but since its mostly instant you can see any unevenness as you are applying. Exfoliate/shave a day or two before. Pile on lotion to elbows, knees, ankles right before applying. Foam goes on decently non-sticky. Buff buff buff with the mitt, circular motions going with the grain of any body hair. If you do get any spots on the fingers/toes, wipe with some nail polish remover right away and that should take any color off. Color lasts at least a week+ if you are careful to not exfoliate much.Katy

I'm liking this for quite a few reasons. It's easy to apply – much easier than the lotion and dries pretty quickly (less than 2 minutes on my skin). Not pricey, maybe a bit more than other tanning lotions and products but it's definitely worth paying that small amount extra as when comparing it to other brands; this product has the least streaking and most natural looking color, not orange, just a nice golden hue. Bonus: there is no funny smell left on your skin once you have washed it off. I find one full bottle lasts me for approximately 6 full body applications which makes it more than worth it for me. It is very much on the 'chemical' side which is the only reason I haven't given it a full 5 stars, but if you're not overly concerned about that kind of thing then definitely give this a try. -> My ‘Nordstrom Beauty Top 7 must-have list’ (My 7 favorite beauty products of all time, focusing mainly on my purchases at Nordstrom) <- < 1. Hair Loss Treatment: Divine Herbal Hair Oil < 2. Concealer: ‘Mac’ – Studio Finish Concealer < 3. Lip Gloss: Clarins Lip Comfort Oil < 4. Mascara: ‘Lancome’ – Cilis Booster XL < 5. Anti-Aging Serum: Divine Herbal Facial Treatment Serum < 6. Mask: ‘Eve Lom’ – Radiance Transforming Mask < 7. Face Scrub: ‘Sisley' – Botanical Gentle Buffing CreamSelenaLopez

I hardly ever write reviews, which I know I should since I rely heavily on reviews when online shopping… but felt compelled to leave a comment because of two reviews I read here. One comment mentions that this tanner “washed away” when it comes in contact with water, and another mentions the “green tint” they got. These are not product flaws, that’s literally what it’s supposed to do. There is a purposeful tint that acts as a GUIDE for application. It’s SUPPOSED to be slightly greenish and it’s SUPPOSED to wash off lol. The guide helps you see where you’ve applied the tanner so you don’t miss a spot or don’t blend somewhere. The color develops over 8 hours (when it shouldn’t get wet), then you rinse or wash the guide color off. Very simple instructions on the bottle that explain that. That being said, St. Tropez is among the best self tanners available. I’ve been using it for years and years and it’s still my favorite. I’m pale with red hair and blue eyes and burn very easily, so I layer on the sunscreen, but I hate being pale/basically translucent. So I use St Tropez year round. One application every 3 weeks or so in the winter, and every 1-2 weeks in the summer (depending on how dark I want to be) helps me easily maintain a natural looking tan that’s long lasting. I honestly might buy two of these jumbo bottles. I’ve only ever seen this side during the anniversary say and it’s a fantastic value. One bottle should last me the rest of the summer and the other hurtle for fall-spring. Usually I buy a new bottle every couple of months! A small price to pay for being able to look and feel my best without the risks of sun exposure!SCS2022

I love this indoor tanning lotion! It has a clean fragrance, not tropical like a lot of tanning lotions. It gives you an instant, natural hint of color that does not streak. The lotion goes on smooth as silk. It's important to wash your hands after applying. The lotion makes your skin feel alive while in the tanning bed. It is not a tingle lotion but.you can feel it working while tanning. I've tried a lot of bronzer tanning lotions but they either smell like you live inside a coconut or streak. This lotion has it all without screaming to those around you that you've gone to the tanning bed today.chryste.m

I am not a seller of Arbonne. However, I use their products for detox tea and an herbal cleanse. And I love both. They help get my gut right and clean out my whole system without being over intrusive. Shown in my photo are both the detox tea and the body cleanse. I do both for a month and always feel energized and refreshed after. Add these items to a workout routine and clean eating and it’s really a great routine. Pictured is also their hair oil from their new line! I can’t wait to try it. And also their facial sheet masks are always hydrating! Highly recommend. Let me know if you’re interested in getting these products at a discount, my friends sells them!nayadira.p

This is hands down the best bronzer ever! I've used the expensive stuff and the cheap stuff and I've been tanning since the invention of indoor tanning beds! (Yeah, I'm old) Millennium tans makes the best. I legit cannot be without this. Ran out once, tried something else and just couldn't do it! This. Is. Life. This. Is. Tanning!raiderdallas118

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!!Ingrid C.

This product produces a fair color, however DO NOT use this product if you have not applied spray tan before. It takes time, effort, and a steady hand to create an even tone. Color goes on fast and heavy so there is little room for error. I reccomend to everyone treating this product similarly to a Mystic Tan: exfoliate first & allow 8hrs for your skin to dry; hold at least 10 inches from body & use a tanning glove to remove excess; use a blow dryer if necessary; even your color by using a natural lotion over your entire body once tan is nearly dry. **Witch Hazel always strips a bad tan. **Windex will give you a quick fix for stains on the hands.emilros_34

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. Xosamantha.l

My first Tax-Luxe product and I have been really impressed with this! Was slightly hesitant to use a transparent water self tanner, however this could possibly be the most convenient self tanner I have ever used (and I have tried a good fair few in my time!). The spray bottle was super easy to apply and whilst I couldn't see the product on my skin, I throughly blended using a tanning mitt and was completely streak free. I applied two light coats and ensured I blended well. Results were a lovely subtle golden glow! I loved how this dried almost instantly and I was able to dress straight away. I applied before bed for the colour to develop overnight, and pleasantly found no colour stains on the bedding. Also this product has next to no smell which is great as no one wants to smell of biscuits when self tanning! Top tip – less is more! Despite being a water, this product actually gives a really decent colour, so best to start light and build up to the colour you desire.BucksGirl

I’m a big fan of Isle of paradise tanning drops. I got the tan luxe tanning water to compare and I have noticed that the application is not as fool proof as isle of paradise. The first time I followed instructions to a t and ended up super patchy it was very embarassing. The second time I applied it out of the shower after applying a thin layer of moisturizer and it worked better but still could see some patches. Today I did the same except I sprayed from way far away. This seems to work best but so much wasted product. If you look closely you can see it’s uneven. Whereas with isle of paradise you literally can’t go wrong or look bad.tina.r

I honestly love this product. I use it on my face every other day on top of a light moisturizer and use a very soft fluffy brush to just blend it in well. It looks so natural and sprays so evenly. It’s also a plus that it smells really nice! When I used it on my body I made sure to do a few sprays and use the same fluffy brush to blend it in. I think it’s easier to spray on face and neck and chest then it is on other body parts but if you mix it with lotion it would work just like the tanning dropsmacy.b

Starting with application this was easy to apply and use. And I followed step by step instructions and it came out looking pretty amazing. I was in love with it. So couple days in looking great I even thought for sure this was definitely something I would be using all the time and thats when it went downhill. It started turning this yellowish tone and started getting patchy in certain spots. So with the patchiness I thought for sure it was going away but nope, it stayed. For 2 weeks like that, it was terrible. Overall, this is something I wont be using again. I really just hated appearance of this which in reality it was only tan for the first couple of days. The rest of the days I'm not sure how to describe in terms, except that I was yellow. Its easy to use though just doesn't give a great tanSaloe34

I really enjoyed using b.tan and overall it was a very simple process and I love that it wasn't messy at all. The mitt helped so much and I don't know what I would have done without it. There was no blotchiness or streaks on my legs at all, which was a nice surprise. I will definitely say my legs felt smooth and hydrated too. I love that there was no strong scent like so many others I've tried. And the best part my legs had a natural looking tan, not that icky orange color, so that was a relief. I honestly really like this tanner , much more than others I have used before. The only thing is I wish it was darker on my first treatment, because I couldn't tell much of a difference. So next time I'll make sure to leave it on longer and add a double coat. Also I wish it would last longer too. I feel like it it's already starting to fade a Iittle. I will experiment some more with it , to find out what works best for me.Springn89

No doubt, after a long winter I am definitely pasty. I really needed something to get a little color on my legs. I have tried a variety of different products over the years with varied results. What I really love about this products is that the mitt really does a great job of applying the color evenly. So much better than if you tried to apply this with your hands. My very favorite thing about application is that when you apply- you can see where you have put the product. I hate when you apply tanners that are lotion like and you can't see where you have already put it or if you need to apply more. The foam is easy to put on an dries pretty quickly, which is nice because it needs to sit on for an hour. The smell is pretty typical for a self tanner, but you shower after so it doesn't stick around. The color it leaves is perfect, not to orange and it's very buildable. My only complaint is that you need to start with clean, exfoliated skin- but then you wash it off after. So you really need to shower twice ideally, kind of a pain.jkholeman

I live on the Oregon Coast where it rains most of the year, here we say people don't tan they "rust". If I didn't use sunless tanner I would never look tan. I've tried several brands and many times it did look like I had rusted – LOL. Sometimes because of the product, sometimes I think because I needed a "tanning for dummies" product! This did the job perfectly. I first got the set because it came with a smaller bottle of product and the mitt for $20 because I am not dropping $44 for something I'm not positive will work. The process: I exfoliated, shaved and moisturized with an oil free lotion the day before applying this, the next day I applied it, using about 2 pumps of product for each section (lower leg, upper leg, etc.) I followed the expert's advice about putting it on lightly over my dry spots (ankles, knees, elbows etc.) I also found by putting my foot on the toilet seat I could point my foot down in the seat and feather it easier on my feet. After the first coat I let it dry for about a half hour and then I applied a second coat. This time I only used about 1 pump per section and I did the second coat because I figured I would get anyplace I may have missed the first time. After 3 hours I rinsed it with just warm water and a little bit of body wash. At first it didn't look REALLY tanned, but when I woke up the next morning it was absolutely perfect! Not because I did a great job but because this stuff is so easy to use and it does what they say it will do. I have since dropped the $44 for the full sized can because to me, it is worth every penny.K.

I have never spray tanned or self tanned before. Topaz has been a brand I have been eyeballing for a minute. I didn't want to buy a big bottle and it not be for me. So I tried the sample size. It smells so good. It comes with a cute topaz glove in the case along with the tanner. It's a little bottle and I was able to get three uses out of it. You are suppose to apply every 10 days on clean mosturised and exfoliated skin. Now it does say up to three hours. For me I am a white paste girl, ok. First time I did it I did the three hours and I has a sunkissed glow. The second time I tried it and I left it on for 5 hours and I was BRONZED. I just wanted to see if it continues to tan or if it stops working after 3. It definitely keeps going. (Also if it's not applied evenly it will tan uneavenly) Also remember to shave before!R.s.

this works really well for a beginner like me. my first application wasn’t perfect and i had some (barely noticeable) streaks on my legs, but i chalk that up to user error since it was my first time using a self tanner. the color matches how my skin naturally tans, and i like that i can leave it on longer if i want a darker color or shorter for lighter. haven’t had any issues with it staining clothes/sheets or looking weird on my hands or ankles. also doesn’t seem to have much of a smell. will def be buying the full size!Lindss1

Honestly, I don't understand how some people do not like this self tanner. It is THE best color and doesn't streak for me. People, USE the mitt, do not try and apply this with gloves or bare hands. As long as you shower, exfoliate and apply this to completely dry skin you will not have any issues. I am olive toned complexion so the color guard works better for me than most. Try a little bit at a time and really learn to buff with the mitt. Overall, I always come back to fake bake. Absolutely love this original lotion and the smell is very bearable compared to other self tanners.PKG

I received this product to review. I was very nervous about using a Fake Bake after an awful result many years ago with a different self-tan branded product and yuk the smell! I took the plunge and tried Fake Bake on my legs using the gloves provided. There was a guide colour but this faded after a while so I wasn?t sure if I had applied it properly. After a few hours, I was delighted to see a very natural light tan. The smell wasn?t too bad and easily washes away. Now I have seen the results, I will be trying more to deepen the colour. I?m extremely impressed! No wonder this product is out of stock at the moment, especially on special offer. I would gladly purchase in future and consider other products in the range.weloveocado!

I have tried tanning in tanning beds but I do not tan very well and I do not like the spray tans. They stain my feet too bad. I have also tried many different sunless lotions and some were okay but nothing I really wanted to continue using. A friend recommended this lotion so I thought I would give it a try. It is wonderful! It smells bad at first but the smell quickly fades. I love that the color of the lotion is really dark. This helps with rubbing it in really well so you can see where you missed or where you left too much. I also like that you can use a baby wipe to wipe an area you didn't mean to get the lotion on. The coloring the next morning is wonderful. It's definitely not orange looking (at least on me). It's a more deep golden tan. It's hard to describe but I am loving it. I can even put this on my feet and it doesn't stain or splotch up the ankle area. Great stuff!!!cashley1016

I bought this dark mousse a couple of days ago after having used St Tropez, St Moritz and Bondi Sands for years. Skinny tan is really hyped up, particularly on social media at the moment so I thought I'd give it a go. The only positive I can think of is it lovely coconut smell. The colour guide is not as strong as other self tanners so not as easy to see coverage. I applied it with a mit like I do all my other tanners after moisturizing drier areas – knees elbows etc. I found it takes quite a while for it to feel dry. It's pretty sticky. I left it on overnight, so a good 8 hours. All these claims that it leaves a beautiful, realistic golden colour and doesn't streak.?…. Oh my word! The tan has not taken particularly well, the only parts with any real colour were the streaks I had all over. and I have to say, it wasn't a realistic colour at all, it was very yellowy orange. So glad I didn't pay full price for this. Certainly isn't something I will buy again or recommend. I have to say, having used many self tans over the years, it may be at the cheaper ends but St Moritz is definitely the one I will always return to. A lovely deep dark tan with absolutely no streaks. Skinny tan just did not live up to all the hype for meNinja in the attic

I have tried many many self tanners and I can honestly say this is the best I have come across so far. Will you be skinnier? I doubt it. Will you look skinnier? Definitely! It goes on easily, dried almost instantly and I seemed to use less than I usually do, although on that point I also did two layers and could easily have done 3 to get the colour I wanted so that makes it 3 times the price and it's only downfall that I can see. Even so I would still happily pay that to get a lovely even tan with a great colour and NO OVERPOWERING SMELL! Even if it's just coconut it's usually like your swimming in it. They all say they smell great and they all lie!.Everyone except Skinny Tan. The smell of this is very faint and quite nice. It is the only one I'd put on and walk straight out the door with. I got this on special but I will happily pay full price. So far it has hardly faded at all so I can't comment on how long it will last. I rushed on here at day five to write a review because I was so impressed, something I would not normally do but when you find something this good you just want to tell everyone.lol. If you've read this far I am guessing you're on the fence about buying this tanner. Save yourself a lot of money and get it. I have tried many others, some very expensive and this is the best. We are all different, there's a slim chance this may not be the one for you but for 99% of people out there you won't find better.Zeila

I bought the tan about a month ago as I like to experiment with tans and see which one I absolutely adore the most. I’m a tanaholic and for me there were a few things that lacked. The first thing I noticed was that it dries almost immediately. Some people would love this, however, when rubbing it in, it has to be done quickly or else you’ll end up with streaks and lines from where it adapts to your skin almost instantly. Secondly, it stinks. In comparison to brands such as Isle of paradise or bondi, it really does smell like fake tan. Thirdly, this tan in the shade ‘dark’ is literally dark brown, almost black in colour. It was really difficult trying to match up my foundation and I’m not that pale! Personally I prefer a more bronzed and warmer looking tan. The only good thing about the tan was once washed off, it does not wash off patchy. It washes off eventually and gradually! For the price, I don’t think I would buy it again. It’s okay to have as a backup but I’ve definitely had better tans! – hope this helps xxtanaholic12

easy to apply, smell is fine, dries pretty quickly. however. I am SO disappointed with this product overall! I LOVED fakebake and would rave about how flawless of a tan it is – until whatever changes they've made. it is so beyond streaky, left me with an orange glow as it was fading, and it faded FAST. I gave it 2 stars for the first comments, but I do not recommend it whatsoever. I have never left a review until this. I don't want other girls to feel so embarrassed as I did while waiting for this product to completely rinse from my skin.mmm275829w9

Not only are the new bottles different (a little thinner/taller and white), but it seems like they changed the mitts a little bit and the formula as well. The mitt is the all black one that they've had for awhile, but it seems like it's more fine and thinner than previous ones. It also seems like less liquid soaks into the mitt, which is nice! And, the new formula dries WAY better than the old. I used to be sticky and uncomfortable the entire time I was wearing it-and had to put different sheets and pillowcases down because it melted off on EVERYTHING. I'm actually quite comfortable still having it on (12+ hours later) and I feel like the lack of an abundance of guide color means I could probably skip showering it off altogether and not look like a dirtball. There is still a guide color, so you'll still be able to see where it's applied, it's just not as plentiful. Seriously….if the color payoff is as good as the old formula, I will be immensely pleased about the change. I'm not sure I'll even have to swap out bed sheets anymore and that is HUGE!MayBAE

I've been self tanning for nearly a decade so I've tried many brands and consider my myself a self tanning pro now. When I first discovered FB flawless,I was impressed. Went on easily, dried quickly, smelled good, good color, not much of a next day self tanner odor, long lasting, good fade, no patchiness, etc. When they came out with flawless darker I was all over it. It took my tan to next level… and even though I may have been swayed at times by social media to try something else, I always came back to FB flawless Nothing topped FB…. NOTHING… sigh now I read the reviews of the new formula by people like me who have raved about the old FB for years. So i know to not even bother purchasing this new formula. If you know, you know and I trust those reviews.Like so many others, I ask- why FB whyyyyyyyy change the formula?!?? Now I'm on the hunt for something new. Not happy. I still have an old bottle laying around that I still use and it's still good but now I'm sad.Former FB Flawless Junkie

This is the first time I’ve used a natural sunless tanner. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I was disappointed. I applied per directions on the website but the coverage was still less than stellar. I had streaks on my arms and legs. The smell of the product is fairly innocuous in the bottle but once it dries on your skin it smells like conventional sunless tanner which I’m not a fan of. The color is nice. I have fair to light skin and I ordered the #2 tanner. I’ll continue to use this product, but I won’t purchase it again.Michelle H.

I’m shocked at how GREAT this is! I’m still new to clean beauty & was surprised to see a self tanner. I chose Level 1, the lightest shade because it’s Winter & I wanted something subtle…& just in case this didn’t look great on me, I figured it’d fade faster in the lightest shade! Level 1 is perfect for a subtle glow…100% love! I’ll definitely pick up Level 2 when I’m ready for more color. This product is a wonderfully smooth lotion, lightweight, no streaking & I swear I smell lightly chocolaty after I apply! Highly recommend.Kimberly S.

I love this! It has a nice aroma and it definitely works as well if not better than other tanning creams I have tried. I mostly love the ingredients. I will definitely be repurchasing.Hillary A.