Product Reviews Rated 4.35 out of 5 stars
523 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Given as a gift--and best gift ever! I was gifted this tanning lotion from a San Diego friend. She recommended it for beginners and I was impressed. The lotion gave me a glowing tan within hours of applying it! I use it all over--including my face. I prefer the face tanning water though. Although it's super easy to apply, you can avoid any streaks and spots by following the Bali Body website tips. Pre-lotion your dry spots with moisturizing lotion then apply the tanning lotion after. It is a massive difference. I love love love this tanner and I will definitely be buying again. It gives me an amazing glow compared to other brands I've tried. I'm 6 feet tall and having a lot of area to cover made me worry that the bottle wouldn't last long. I was pleasantly surprised to learn a bottle will last me a month. The picture I'll attach shows you the "tan" I have after putting it on last night. I went from a very fair skin ton to a golden tan!
Most Helpful Critical Review It's okay, not sure if I would use this product again I don't typically write reviews, but thought this would help someone who is trying to decide which self tanner to buy….
This was my first time using this product, and while the color is good and it darkened my skin fairly quickly - I keep finding sizable patches and streaks. I exfoliated 24 hours prior, showered before application and used a mitt. Even had a friend apply it to my back and hard to reach places. It looks amazing where it is even, but very obvious where it's not. I did a second application the next day and it did help a little bit. Not totally sure how the patches and streaks happened, as we covered every inch of my skin very carefully and I let it dry for about an hour before sitting or wearing clothing.
It does have the self-tanner smell, as does every self-tanner product I've ever used. The smell didn't bother me though.
Bottom line is - not sure if I would use this product again, might try another brand (and mousse) next time I need to use self-tanner. I was initially a bit hesitant to buy a mousse because my skin is fairly light, and the gradual seemed like the better option. If I could go back in time I would have bought the mousse from the start - as it's likely easier to catch mistakes.
Reviewed by 523 customers Gets the job done 4
Hayla from York, PA
I haven't tried many gradual tanners, but from the ones I have, this is by far the best. I didn't bother exfoliating ( I know you're supposed to, but I'm lazy) and it turned out surprisingly well. It's really dark for a gradual tanner lotion, so if you're looking for something subtle, this is not for you. It also does have a self tan smell though it says it doesn't, personally I don't mind it. Overall it's a decent tanner.
Just stick with Bondi Sands 2
Love my tanning lotions from Wilmington NC
I wanted to try something different and this had good reviews but unfortunately it did not work for me. It seemed to sit on my skin in certain spots and then rubbed right off the next day when I got out the shower which I guess is a pro if it didn't look good. Bondi sands gradual lotion is way better!
love it 5
Kate from Dallas Texas
my favorite! i put this on to maintain my self tan and it does the job. not streaky, smells good, and gives me a nice glow!
Great product 4
Dre from San Diego
Bali Body makes excellent products! And this is no exception. It's darker than your traditional gradual tanner, so I apply it every other day. It does have a slight self tanner smell when it's developing, but it is bearable. And it doesn't transfer terribly on your sheets or clothing.
It's okay, not sure if I would use this product again 3
Mango Salsa Lover from Vancouver, WA
I don't typically write reviews, but thought this would help someone who is trying to decide which self tanner to buy….
This was my first time using this product, and while the color is good and it darkened my skin fairly quickly - I keep finding sizable patches and streaks. I exfoliated 24 hours prior, showered before application and used a mitt. Even had a friend apply it to my back and hard to reach places. It looks amazing where it is even, but very obvious where it's not. I did a second application the next day and it did help a little bit. Not totally sure how the patches and streaks happened, as we covered every inch of my skin very carefully and I let it dry for about an hour before sitting or wearing clothing.
It does have the self-tanner smell, as does every self-tanner product I've ever used. The smell didn't bother me though.
Bottom line is - not sure if I would use this product again, might try another brand (and mousse) next time I need to use self-tanner. I was initially a bit hesitant to buy a mousse because my skin is fairly light, and the gradual seemed like the better option. If I could go back in time I would have bought the mousse from the start - as it's likely easier to catch mistakes.
Not good. 1
Ashley 💋 from Bay Area
I wanted a gradual tan but this gave me patchy triangles that didn't come off for weeks. I followed all directions and it still turned out bad. It smells terrible too.
Not a gradual tanner 2
Katiec123 from New Jersey
Despite the title, this is not a gradual tanner. The first time I put it on I was way darker than expected (and orange) within a few hours, there was no need to reapply for a few days like normal "gradual tanners". It acts just like a self tanner in lotion form, it goes on strong and sticks to knees/elbows, etc. The true point of a gradual tanner is so it goes on gradually and you can adjust the depth of the tan. This does not accomplish that goal.
Love it 5
Katie from Charlotte NC
Great color, really dark by day 3 or 4. Goes on smooth, leaves skin feeling soft without any weird scent.
Not worth the price 4
Kayrun from Northern California
I've tried the Bali body self tanning mousse, so I thought I'd try this lotion out. A little goes a long way & smells pretty good too. Gives a good glow. Only bad thing is I noticed the palms of my hands turned orange the next day. I think I like the Jergen's natural glow lotion better.
Wouldn't Recommend 2
Ariel L from Boston, MA
I followed the directions and spread it evenly throughout my body. I left it on for about 6 hours and realized I was streaky and was pretty dark. I thought it was supposed to be gradual but it's as dark as the mousse Bali Body sells. Having to return it and try another brand.
Better than expected 5
Yasmeen from Undisclosed
gives an amazing colour if used as suggested, exfoliate really well for best results
Love it!! 5
Lucy from Undisclosed
I've tried loads of different gradual tabs and most of them have been shocking! This one is amazing I'm obsessed!!
Quick and Moisturizing! 4
Brookly from Undisclosed
I really like this product! It actually gives me a decently dark tan with one use! I find that if I reapply the next day it gets darker too. Only thing would be it's hard to blend in some areas and sometimes I find darker patches later on. This is probably bc it goes on clear and I'm not noticing these spots! Otherwise great product would recommend if you're looking for a quick and moisturizing alternative to tradition mousse!
Awesome color, smell, consistency! 5
Emily from Undisclosed
I love that this doesn't smell bad or leave you sticky after putting it on. It just kind of disappears and then leaves you with a nice color. Not as dark as some other gradual tanning lotions I've tried, but that's totally ok with me - worth it for the lack of smell and stickiness!
Great product 5
Alexand from Undisclosed
This gradual tan is so good! I have fair skin and the result is a very natural tan. It's easy to apply and it doesn't leave a self-tanner smell. Totally recommend this!
Given as a gift--and best gift ever! 5
Kat from Minneapolis, Minnesota
I was gifted this tanning lotion from a San Diego friend. She recommended it for beginners and I was impressed. The lotion gave me a glowing tan within hours of applying it! I use it all over--including my face. I prefer the face tanning water though. Although it's super easy to apply, you can avoid any streaks and spots by following the Bali Body website tips. Pre-lotion your dry spots with moisturizing lotion then apply the tanning lotion after. It is a massive difference. I love love love this tanner and I will definitely be buying again. It gives me an amazing glow compared to other brands I've tried. I'm 6 feet tall and having a lot of area to cover made me worry that the bottle wouldn't last long. I was pleasantly surprised to learn a bottle will last me a month. The picture I'll attach shows you the "tan" I have after putting it on last night. I went from a very fair skin ton to a golden tan!
Happy with this self tanner! 5
Maile from Undisclosed
Love how it is a lotion and not just dye in my skin- my skin feels really smooth after applying, and it's a great price! The smell is light and refreshing and the colors works well on my olive/cool undertone skin, it doesn't make me too orange or pink. It was a little difficult to apply without streaks around my ankles and hands at first, but practice makes perfect!
Love it! 4
Chelsea from Undisclosed
Smells great, so easy to use, just wish it didn't wash off as quickly.
Best ever 5
Linda from Undisclosed
THIS is the best gradual tan I've ever used! Gives a nice tan and dry quickly so you don't feel sticky all day👍🏼
All time favorite! 5
Arianna from Undisclosed
Perfect tan. Not orange. Lasts very well and fades nicely. Easy application.
Love it!!! 5
Michell from Undisclosed
The colour is so naturally and so even on the skin. Perfect self tan!
Better than the mousse! 5
Brianne from Undisclosed
For me, this is so much better than the mousse. The color is more natural and it has a better scent. If you are using your hands to apply, make sure you wash them really well. I used my tanning mitt to avoid staining my hands and I'm in love.
Works really well, notice gradual color even after first use 5
MJJRM from Worcester MA
Use an applicator mitt. So much easier !
I love it! 5
Arilda from Undisclosed
Amazing product, madly in love. Bali Body ,you are always a guarantee. thanks !
Great 5
Yvonne from Undisclosed
Great product, easy to use, works well. Colour looks very natural