Product Reviews Rated 4.53 out of 5 stars
1124 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Great, stinks Great texture and good amount for the price. I'd say it's superior budget-wise to similarly priced competitors. With this, it spreads easily and a little goes a long way, as opposed to another commonly-available drugstore brand that is thick and needs to be used by the palmful. This lasts much longer than a tube of my old stuff. The downside? Smells MUSTY. Use it at night before bed because it makes you smell like a basement, seriously. Starts off out of the bottle smelling warm and tropical, 10 minutes later I smell like a gym sock. Definitely embarrassing to be around people smelling like this stuff.
Most Helpful Critical Review i am an orange mess it worked. too well. because it was advertised as a gradual tan moisturizer, i assumed that it would take a while to see any results and that the tanning process would be very gradual. i put this on at night, and woke up the next morning with a dark orange hue. keep in mind that i am naturally very, very pale. my legs look quite nice, but my hands, chest, neck, and especially knuckles look atrocious. another issue i have is that fake tan remover isn't working at all. i've tried everything from home remedies to store-bought tan remover, and i am still very orange. i'm not sure if this is because the product is a lotion rather than a traditional fake tan, or if my skin is just being stubborn, but either way - i'm going to get bullied for looking like an oompa loompa when i go to school tomorrow.
Reviewed by 1124 customers Works Wonders but Smells Weird 4
user626738362 from minnesota
I use this daily on my face and burns a little when you put it on dry or sunburnt skin. Definitely use a good moisturizer a couple hours before use. Not a pleasant smell but not streaky or orange at all.
Should rename to Tan Extender 5
KT from Ga
Even though this product is marketed as a gradual tan, I have never truly used that way so cant speak much to that aspect. But, if you are fake tanning with mousse/lotion, this is a great product to extend the life of your self tan. I begin to apply this about the 4th or 5th day and will keep my color looking nicely to about the 7th day! My boyfriend hates the smell of it, it doesn't bother me that much.
Not a great product 1
Khlo from Atlanta
Has a weird smell. Not seeing any signs of tanner skin.
It's good for maintaining bondi sands 3
Kimmy from Omaha
Good for keeping up with the tan but as far as alone it doesn't give any color
Great product 5
Mnm from USA
Smells amazing and great color
It's a no from me, dog. 2
Taylor from Arizona
Really disappointing especially for the price. Gave me hardly any color and it was blotchy as well. I used it everyday for weeks. Giving two stars because at least it's hydrating. Lol. Save your money. This stuff is overated. Don't understand the high ratings.
Smells so good! 5
Casey from Pennsylvania
This lotion is amazing and not just for the tanning aspect. Even when I don't want to add a gradual tan, I still use this lotion because it feels so nice on my skin and it lathers so perfectly and effortlessly! And the smell is so good! It doesn't smell like fake tan, it smells like cocoa butter. I love this lotion and I would love to buy one that's exactly like this without the tan.
Just no… 1
LSUCHEER from Texas
I really wanted to like it but I could NOT get pass the smell. I'm sure many find it ok and others no, but it's a hard pass for me. Also there is no tan that happened at all. Literally wanted to finish the whole bottle before my review and no tan happened.
No tan 1
Kayla from Oregon
This does not give me any color whatsoever. It's a basic hydrating lotion at best, but still smells like tanning lotion, not great.
Best Tan lotion 5
Emarie from N/A
This stuff is amazing it goes on smooth and dries down nice, I apply it with regular moisturizing lotion and it doesn't dry streaky. This adds a nice glow to the skin and builds up nicely. The smell is amazing and makes me feel like I'm on a tropical island. I'm not sensitive to smells so I do love the smell of this lotion. Will definitely be repurchasing once I run out because this is a new must have for beautiful glowy summer skin!
Does work on me 1
Ray jay from Minnesota
I have purchased many St Tropez, Vita Liberata, and Jergens gradual tan products. They all work fabulous! This one… I see no results. I swear it makes my skin lighter!! I have tried applying twice a day, and even thicker … it does not do anything!!! The smell is ok .. almond or something like that… not a fan at ALL! Would love to return. It basically sucks.
Omg I'm obsessed 5
Jen from Los Angeles
Wow I've had to use a lot of horrible self tanners to find you ... but I am in love !! This gradual tanner is great for every day use and log the best lotion ever! It's soft and super creamy almost like a melted butter feel!!! It spreads perfectly smells great and is not streaky !!! Also the color is a perfect bronze no orange !!!
Smells good 1
Tan lover from Dayton
It's good but the bottle came broken so 1 star :(
Bad smell 3
Ali from Charleston, SC
It works fairly well for a gradual tanning lotion, but the smell is so bad that I can't even use it.
I was skeptical! 4
Lon from Monroe, Louisiana
I'm a fish belly looking pale girl... that also lives a VERY busy life so I cannot make time to bake in the sun or a bed. So I bought this. And let me tell ya, it works. My legs look so nice. It doesn't feel greasy at all and even if it doesn't get you as dark as you'd like it's a wonderful moisturizer. Only downfalls: it will get a little funny around your big toe and sides of feet and for some reason my arms won't absorb nearly the amount of color as my legs. I don't find the smell to be bad at all. It's cocoa butter, it has that distinct smell but after I go to bed I can't smell it the next morning.
tan 4
Nurse_salem from Texas
My legs reflect sunlight they're so white. It took about 4 days to develop a tan. It does look natural and not orangey. The smell is like coconut and plastic however, it does pass.
Awful smell 1
Jay from New York
I can not say how this product works because the smell was so bad I washed it off after 10 minutes.
Great product, very natural look!! 5
Amy from Booneville MS
Great product, very natural look!!
I've always liked this 5
lou from south carolina
I don't use this to tan I use it to prolong my tan. it's very moisturizing and makes my skin glow. I don't think it does anything to make me any darker but I do feel like it helps make my tan last longer. I don't mind the smell. I always put this on after a shower and go on about my day. by the time I put my clothes on and add my fragrance the smell of the product is undetectable. I've never had a problem with it transferring on clothing or my white bed sheets. sunless tanning products can completely dry your skin out so this product gives my skin what it needs and keeps me glowing.
Works, but smells AWFUL 3
Ash from NJ
I wish this smelled differently because it reeks. Everything else about it great but I can't tolerate the smell. The pure gradual tan lotion is way better
Great. Seriously, buy this. 5
Kaytie from Sacramento
This is great, the gradual part of this is really key because it gets that natural fade at your ankles and wrists and other parts that are tell-tale for a self tanner. Use this everyday and you'll be naturally glowing. Sometimes I forget and want it to be darker but it really is the best because it does look natural, not like self tanner.
Eh 3
Sarah from Worcester, MA
I think if I had much fair skin I would've been more impressed. It took me about 3 to 4 uses to see actual color. The smell is not good, but it is tolerable. My biggest complaint is that it broke me out really bad.
I went through this bottle in less than a month 2
nikki from detroit, mi
and saw no substantial results.
Great, stinks 4
Tannaby from Oklahoma
Great texture and good amount for the price. I'd say it's superior budget-wise to similarly priced competitors. With this, it spreads easily and a little goes a long way, as opposed to another commonly-available drugstore brand that is thick and needs to be used by the palmful. This lasts much longer than a tube of my old stuff. The downside? Smells MUSTY. Use it at night before bed because it makes you smell like a basement, seriously. Starts off out of the bottle smelling warm and tropical, 10 minutes later I smell like a gym sock. Definitely embarrassing to be around people smelling like this stuff.
Amazing for tanners! 5
Gracelyn F from Minneapolis, MN
If you're a usual self tanner, this product is perfect to add to your routine! I usually will apply my Bondi Sands self tan mousse then rinse off and apply this lotion after the shower. Helps my tan last 3 extra days and gives an amazing glow. If you're someone who uses other self tanning products the smell won't bother you, I don't mind it. Super moisturizing with adding gorgeous color, definitely something to add to your routine.
