Product Reviews Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
40 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Yay for no mineral oil! I already love this more than the original! It's pricier, but it's a new all-natural version, without ANY mineral oil. This melts right into my skin and gives me the same deep brown color (I actually think this one makes me a little darker). Because it has no mineral oil, I find it absorbs much better and doesn't have such a lasting greasy feeling like the other version. I have dry skin and like to use regular coconut oil as a moisturizer sometimes, so I was excited to see a coconut oil Maui Babe lotion. It's not entirely non-greasy, since it still has oils, they just absorb better and don't feel like they're sitting on top of your skin. This smells similar to the original, but slightly more coconutty, and there's less of a strong coffee scent. The scent is not overpowering, it's much lighter and more summery. I didn't need to shower it all off immediately after tanning like the other version, this just left a faint summery smell to my skin which was nice and not too noticeable. I've been using this outside and in the stand up bed (since it contains natural oils, don't use this in a regular lay down tanning bed, natural oils will still crack the acrylic). Per the bottle, the ingredients are aloe vera, antioxidants E, C, and A, coconut oil, kona coffee, kukui nut oil, macadamia nut oil, potassium iodide, and sunflower oil. Love.
Most Helpful Critical Review Never again. I've tried many tanning lotions before and thought I'd try a cheaper option with this ... it's awful. I feel like I'm rubbing bbq sauce all over my body. It doesnt spread well and leaves residue on everything! It's so thick and probably the greasiest lotion I've ever tried. 1/10
Reviewed by 40 customers Bought the wrong one, but not mad about it! 4
LIL G from Wilkes Barre, PA
I bought this with the intent to do "Indoor Tanning" after leaving the store and looking at the product better I realized I grabbed what appears to be the "newer version" with coconut oil added. I agree with most of the reviews it is a greasy product, almost similar to just using baby oil. However the instructions on the bottle do say apply 15 minutes before tanning. The smell isn't bad nor is it too strong. The tan comes out nice, but I notice that after applying this, tanning, then showering a lot of it appears to was away with the water. This does seem like it will get on clothing or anything you rub against so just be cautious when putting clothes on after and stay away from whites until after the shower!
My favorite 5
Michelle from California
I prefer this formula to the original. This is tanning OIL with iodine. Yes it is greasy. It's tanning oil. Yes it can get on your bikini/clothes but it washes out. It's not magic, if you can't get a tan natural it's not going to magically change your genes. This stuff helps makes my color golden/brown. If you're not tan or experienced with tanning, and you don't use sunscreen, you will most likely burn. Don't blame the product.
Would highly recommend it 5
Lydia from Belpre oh
Tans you really quick
Works well! 4
Sara from Grand Island, NY
Coming in to summer, I wanted to get a base tan before going on my bachelorette party so I have been tanning in a bed at my gym for a month or so. I wasn't getting the tan I desired but I was kind of nervous about getting a tanning lotion because I have sensitive skin and almost everything makes me breakout/my skin angry. However, this stuff works great! I've used it a few times and it has already boosted my tan without giving me any sort of negative reaction. It is a greasy which I expected (a little goes a long way) and the scent is quite strong but overall I love it!
I love Maui Babe 5
Maui Babe from Sunset Beach, North Carolina
I have been using this product for a long time, last summer and this spring/summer. I love it, it smells good. The only thing you have to watch out for is the staining, it usually washes out but I wear a black swim suit when tanning with this to be careful. This product definitely makes a difference, I definitely recommend.
Great stuff 5
SS from Salisbury,NC
I went through a lot of the reviews before deciding to purchase this. I have recently returned to the tanning bed. I used this my first time and saw a noticeable difference. I am glow in the dark white lol. The bronzers in this are instant and the next day color is good too. It is very oily after applied to the skin. I like to put it on before I leave to tan and let it absorb before getting dressed.
It works! Love it! 5
LoriC from San Tan Valley
I purchased the indoor tanning salon formula, as well as the outdoor and both of them are absolutely amazing and WORK.
Smells delightful! 5
Rainey from The villages Florida
A little goes a long way
Darkest my legs have ever been 5
Gigi from Newport, RI
Pretty impressive results considering my legs take forever to tan. I'm a medium skin tone in summer, fair in winter. There was a noticeable difference after the first application, now (end of summer), the color of my legs is almost mocha. I opted to pay extra for the coconut oil (vs. mineral oil) and happy I did. The smell takes a little getting used to but I'm actually liking it now. Kind of a strong coconutty, cacao, coffee cream
yea !! 5
Emily from Richmond, Va
i was so pale and it worked so well without burning!
Great product! Works immediately and smells great! 5
Denise from Edinburg, Tx
This product is great to get that bronze beauty look! I love it!
Impressed 5
Tes from Miami
I was hesitant on getting this formula over the original one because of the price and the reviews weren't all too convincing. Ultimately I took a chance on this one because of the complaints of the smell of the original formula, and I love coconut oil. I usually never write reviews for anything but I am honestly impressed! I am not an avid tanner, but every now and then I like to tan. Well today I bought this baby. I put on my spf 50 at home, get to the beach in 30 minutes or so and apply the tanning lotion. It was really sunny out, and I was tanning from 2-3pm. I decided to do 30 minutes each side. I got a decent tan, it's not anything too obvious because I like gradually tanning to avoid getting sun burnt since I am pale, but I can see my tan lines which I didn't have before. I am very happy with this product. It is oily, but most tanning lotions are oily in my opinion so that wasn't an issue for me, my skin seems to absorb it well. You just have to rub it in well. Also no complaints on the smell, the smell reminds me of the beach.
To oily 1
Kayla from MN
It doesn't smell good and leaves you very oily.
Gret Product 4
Michael from NY
I've used the original and now this. The original has a VERY strong coffee scent, this scent is much milder and more pleasant. The browning element is not as good as the original, but still very good and better than most. This is less "greasy" than the original. Left my skin feeling great after tanning.
I would buy this again 5
Sissy from Alexandria La
This is the absolute best tanning oil I've ever used after just two times in the sun for only 2 hours I've gotten a beautiful tan
great accelerator!! 5
caroline from north carolina
got darker faster!
It didn't do what promised! 2
Taneha who loves to tan. from New Orleans, La
I would use this product until it's gone cause it was expensive and I would use it in the backyard. It's too messy to use with your good swimsuit. You have to wash your hands every time you apply it.
Awesome product! 5
Jordyn from Ohio
I applied a good amount all over before laying outside and it worked great! Sadly it started to get cloudy so I wasn't able to stay out for very long. Looking forward to using this product on a sunnier day!
I am not sure if I would buy this product again... 3
Avery L from Philadelphia, PA
I tanned outside with this product for a few weeks (days that it was nice outside). I got a decent tan, and it smells pretty good. Although, it gives a gross residue on my hands. Not too sure if I would buy again.
good stuff 4
phe from robertsdale al
i heard this is really good so i can't wait to try it
it's good 4
Bri from Holden, MO
I love the tan it gave, but it is pretty sticky during application, but it smooths out. My hands stayed pretty brown though until i washed them off afterwards. Just make sure you apply evenly!
smells great and easy to apply 4
Emma from ohio
i wanted to test out this product so i followed the directions and i only applied a little to my feet (just incase i had a reaction or didn't like how it turned out lol) went outside and it was cloudy :( but the product smells great and applied very nicely :))
Loving this product!! 5
Mommyoftwo from Mobile, AL
This stuff is amazing!! I used to use Ulta brand Deep Browning lotion but they quit making it and the Maui Babe regular lotion broke me out. This one is creamy, smells great, and works!!!
Just so-so. 2
Suzy from Mobile, AL
I've only used this product once because I just received it but my first overall impression of it is that it isn't great but isn't terrible. The smell is strange, not bad but not what I expected. It doesn't spread well and felt very greasy. I will finish this bottle but I won't purchase again.
Great product 4
Rocco from Amityville
I love this product. Great tanning oil even for darker skinned people.