Product Reviews Rated 4.24 out of 5 stars
1426 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review The Best Sunless Tanning Product On Earth I love this product . I dont' have alot of time to sit in the sun , but now I don't need to anyway. I found one of the best Self tanners in the USA . Just rub it on , wait about 5 minutes tops , and it looks like you took a trip to the tropics. I have used it twice and look extremely dark , and I still have a full bottle ! I highly recommend Jergens Sunless Glow Tanning Mousse .
Most Helpful Critical Review Do patch test first! Application was easy and after the first application the color was fine to me. I was planning to add a second coat the next day because I wanted a deeper tan, but unfortunately about 7 hrs later my arms started to have some small itchy bumps on it. No doubt it was this tanner since it was the only thing I put on besides my body lotion. I highly advise people to do a patch test first to make sure you're not allergic to this product. Unfortunately, I'm a newbie at this and I wasn't aware that you should do this. I don't even think they recommended doing this on the bottle. If you're not allergic then this product is decent and for sure good to buy if you're on a budget.
Reviewed by 1426 customers Amazing Tanner 5
Kristina from Phoenix Az.
I'm a red head and very white skin. I've been using sunless tan since the 70's QT days, where the smell was awful and you turned orange. This stuff is Amazing. I no longer have to wear stocking when I wear a dress. Plus I can wear shorts and feel confident. Please don't change the formula it's perfect.
Fail safe self tanner for newbies! 5
Rori from New Jersey
First product I've ever used as a self-tanner and I've recommended it to all of my friends already! I'm super pale and I used the light bronze shade. It doesn't go on streaky at all. I ended up processing the color twice to get the shade a little darker. I love that you can control how dark you get! Not orange at all. I use the natural glow shower moisturizer at night to get a little more color / maintain the tan. Can't say enough good things about this product. if you're interested in buying self tanner, go out and get a bottle!!!!!
New Fave!! 5
KGnz from US
I started with Jergens lotion type gradual tanners bc I was unfamiliar with self tanners and they were a little intimidating. This is the first mousse type tanner I've used and omg It's so easy and waaayyyy less streaky than lotions and a better developed tan than the lotions. I'm lazy/low maintenance and don't want to bother with the wash off ones. This one it perfect and I get a very nice tan. Not orange. 1 application lasts me about a week and it doesn't fade all weird like the lotions do. AND it's affordable!!a lot of times you can find it bogo 40% off! def worth a try
Easy Glow! 4
LoveSummer from NEPA
I have been using sunless tanners for over 20 years because I'm a fair skinned and freckles girl so I know all the ins and outs of sunless tanners. I started using Jergens Natural glow moisturizer in late May early June. This helps firm my cellulite from winter and gives me a bit of glow. Then by late June I'm ready for the tanning. I've used this before but I didn't like it that much but I decided to try it again and I was pleasantly surprised! People complain about smell but there is hardly any smell at all. I hate that sunless tanning smell the next day or even a few hours later. This barely has a smell but the after smell I get is nice. I put on at night and shower bronzer off in the morning. It's simple. It dries fairly quick. Of course I wear older jammies but who cares. The color lasts for about 4 days after one application and I use the daily glow in between to give it some more color. I feel the color could be a little more tan. It does not streak either!!! Please don't change this formula.
Awesome Tan 5
Roseyposey from undisclosed
The color is amazing and it lasts for up to 7 days.
First time use 5
Judi from Gray TN
I would really like it if it smelled like coco butter
Best I've ever used 5
Sheebz from Sioux City IA
I've used a lot on sunless tans and this is the best. It works quickly and evenly and lasts roughly a week. When it fades it also fades evenly not a lot of blotch ones at all!
Very Natural, but finicky 4
audreli from San Antonio, TX
I have VERY pale skin, KVD Light 004, Bobbi Brown Alabaster, etc. I like it well enough but when I have certain hair colors a good golden tan just looks 10x better on me.
I'm fond enough of this tanning mousse, but it's not my favorite. It develops really quickly and has a nice subtle color guide so you can see where you apply but you don't look like you have super dark skin right out of the gate. The color is very natural on me - I get a golden bronze color about 3 shades darker than my normal skintone with one slightly heavy-handed application. No orange here, and no harsh tan-stink to my notice.I think for a quick grab when you're in a rush, this is a great option.
My biggest complaints with this mousse though are that 1) It DOES NOT dry as fast as advertised. I have dry skin and have to do the Self Tan Splay for a good 20 minutes with this and then be sure to flop on my stomach so my back and behind my knees can dry before I get dressed or move around or I end up with a patchy tan from where my elbows crease or if I lean on my arm or cross my legs on the bed and it rubs off. You gotta be 150% sure you are D R Y before you move.
My other issue is that the pump kind of sucks. It dispenses product fine, but it seems to leak around the edges often or drip a bit and if you're not careful or paying attention you'll get droplets on surfaces or yourself and it will stain something fierce.
Overall, this a lovely color for fair people and can be built up for a rich, bronze color if you want to go deeper, but it feels like a hassle sometimes. I'd rather spend a little more on my beloved Bondi Liquid Gold or go for one of the BTan options and have an easy-breezy time of it, but of the drugstore options this is good.
Not bad for price 4
Kel from Tn
Giving my honest opinion. First make sure to shave and exfoliate skin, which does help it go on better. I used rubber gloves to apply this on body and did help it go on smoothly.
Pros
The smell was pleasant when you first apply it
Within a few minutes you could see if working
I had a beautiful bronze color to my skin
Cons
The pleasant smell went away after a hour or so and I really could smell the self tanner on me. Which I didn't like very strong.
It left a sticky feeling to me all day and got worse as day went on. I ended up taking a shower to remove the smell and sticky feel by end of night.
Didn't really see much wash off of me when I did shower.
Next day, the bronzer wasn't as good as it was the day I put it on.
Had kinda of a gold orange to skin
It did streak on my feet which you can see and tell I used a self tanner, but rest of body looked okay.
Overall, it's not bad don't think I'd wear this everyday to look tan. I don't like the fake tan look.
My skin was somewhat tan from being in the sun, so I wasn't to pale to start with.
But if you need a quick tan for a special day, this would be okay to use. Just make sure to spread evenly and not to streak it, because it will show where you missed and streak it on skin.
I would apply this in nature light to see where your applying to skin and not in bathroom light.
Left pics to show my feet and you can see the color change
This is better than high end 5
If from Ca
DONT LISTEN TO THE OTHER BAD REVIEWS. I have been self tanning consistently for about 5 years. My go to was loving tan mousse in the darkest shade. Used it for years and really enjoy it. So when I purchased this product I was extremely skeptical. I was very surprised how well the darker mousse worked. It went on very smooth. PLEASE USE A MITT because if you don't then that's where you get problems!!! It is stickier than other self tan but if you just wait about 30 mins it would be fine. It will get on your clothes/bedding but that's what goes along with self tan. Typically I'll do it at night and then shower in the morning. After, I'll layer it again and it's great. It's great with the first layer too but I find it's easily buildable. Please listen to me if you know how to self tan because this will save you money
Messy 3
Cody from Nashville
I really wanted to like this, but I prefer the gradual lotion over this product. It came out watery and not as foamy as I thought it would be. Also I recommend using a mitt/glove for applying because it stained my hands immediately.
I want to like it but... 3
EBB from Chicagoland
Jergens is a great product for the price. You will get great color within 24 hours. However, this stuff stains your hands a lot if you don't use a mitt or gloves. I never had this problem with the lotion. Washing your hands doesn't get the stain off. If you have a mitt, then this is probably good for you. If not, you must get one to use this product. The staining really brought this down 2 stars for me.
Terrible 1
Melonys56 from New York, Ny
I bought this a while back and thought it was gonna work either I didn't use it right or it's the product but it stained my body
LIFE CHANGING!! 5
REMAMA1990 from ARIZONA
If you don't have it, BUY IT! I have always had lighter toned legs because I wear pants to work and never get any sun. We had an outing one day and I decided to try something and not get down about my white legs! So I applied this right after the shower and it was seriously perfect. I'm on day 4 right now and still feeling beautifully tan! I now know with this product I don't have to be self conscious when I wear shorts or anytime I show my legs. Thanks for an amazing product!! I'm a lifer! I was also super afraid that it would look streaky, dirty, or just fake! But absolutely not. My whole body was one tone! Dried fast, stayed moisturized all day, and gave me that perfect natural tan!
Almost Perfect Tanner 4
ChristanaL from Kentucky
I use self tanner in the summer and while I prefer a gradual lotion this is the best instant tanner I've used. It does stay a little sticky even after drying though. The key for me is putting it on right after I shower in the morning and letting it dry for about 30 minutes while I do my hair/makeup before getting dressed. It's great the same day but looks even better after I shower and reapply the next morning. I also love that it doesn't have to be rinsed off after a few hours!
Great but one issue 4
Emma Lou from Southern Illinois
The color was great not orange. Easy to apply as long as you follow their directions. Very affordable! My skin is acne prone/sensitive. So the only issue I had was it left me with 1 giant pimple on my chest. Other than that it would've got 5 stars.
Staining product 1
chantousca from OTTAWA ONTARIO
i bought this product and did exactly as directed...exfoliated etc....did this early afternoon...let it dry etc....went to bed and the next morning my sheets are all stained...my knees and ankles are a mess. would not recommend this product....
p.s. i washed my sheets and the stain did not come off...brand new sheets...very dissapointed
This was a life saver! 5
Tessa10 from San Antonio, TX.
I bought this product not knowing what to expect and I am SO glad I did! I can not tan easily at all, I have very fair skin that is sensitive. I applied this and it really is an "instant" tan! It was easy to apply, smells good, stays on great and is not spotty at all. I will be using this product all year long!
Repeat buyer 4
Amber C. from PA
I have purchased this product dozens of times. I love that it provides instant color that allows me to avoid streaking and blotches. A downfall is that is is very noticeable when it wears off your hands and wrist area from washing. I have gotten numerous compliments when I use this self tanner.
First Spray Tan 3
graceygrace from michigan
The color came out very well and matched my skin tone pretty good I wanted the best results so i waited two hours to get dressed again, i let it dry a total of 6 hours before laying in bed and it still got all over my sheets maybe that was my fault but i decided to shower 13 hours after applying it and most of it came off, i applied three coats and i did not look orange, i don't know if it's because of my skin color but the product itself is a 3.5/5. i just wish it wouldn't have washed off some of it while i showered.
Looks So Natural 4
Nissa from Evansville, IN
This is my go-to self-tanner. It looks so natural and it's not splotchy like a lot of self-tanners are. I also really love how instant the pigment shows. It lasts several days before you need to reapply. I attached a photo of my leg before using the tanner, immediately after, and 2 hours later. It darkens over time and it's buildable!! LOVE IT.
P.S., my ONLY complaint is that it's a little sticky during and immediately after drying.
Best!!! 5
AndRe from Nc
I have used many products and they all stink like self tanner. This one does not! I love the way it smells and it works and looks natural!!!! I am in love. I use the lighter shade and it is perfect on my German heritage white skin!
Perrrrrffect 5
Sarah from Fayetteville, Arkansas
I did a ton of research before purchasing this product, I'm very pale and did not want an orange tint with my self-tanner. This product delivered, don't even bother with the research this is the one. The price is incredible for how good this product is PLUS my self-confidence sky-rockets when I use this product. Love love love.
Wow! Such an amazing product, for a great price 5
Brit from Langhorne, PA
First off let me start off by saying I'm a pasty ghost without a tan. Look at my picture below, it speaks volumes.I read a lot of reviews before purchasing this product. I have used expensive to cheap self tanning products. I couldn't afford my spray tan's all the time like I wish I could so before I purchased this. For the price I said let's try it. Can I tell you this makes me look like I just got a spray tan. There's so many good pros about this but first what's awesome is you can see the color instantly, which is a huge plus so you can see where it's going and then it gradually gets darker ( which is even better). This product is inexpensive long lasting it's a nice bronzing glow. I suggest using it with a tanning mitt. That's how you'll get the best results and always apply lotion to your dryer spots such as your knuckles,elbows & knees. BUY IT YOU WONT REGRET IT, IM A CUSTOMER FOREVER!
Better than High Price 4
Happy Customer from SC
BUY THIS!! I bought this in the darkest shade and have no regrets. I come back to this every time. I have tried loving tan and other high end products. I come back to this one. It fades nicely also, instead of an ugly fade like the others.
