Maybelline

 Super Stay Summer Shot Long-Lasting Tanning Drops

Most Helpful Critical Review

Didn't Work for Me - Honest Review

I received this product in exchange for my honest review and I really wanted to love these drops because I enjoy products that fit easily into my routine, but unfortunately the tanning drops didn't work for me. I followed the directions exactly as the bottle recommended. They suggest using 4-12 drop...s depending on the depth of tan you want, with 12 being the deepest. To play it safe, I used 8 drops and mixed them into my moisturizer, then applied the blend evenly across my face. I also used a cotton pad to blend into my hairline and eyebrows just like the instructions said. After waiting over 8 hours, I saw no noticeable change in my skin tone. Since I already have a decent summer tan, I wanted to make sure I gave the product a fair chance. So I tested it again on my stomach, which is very fair compared to my face. I used the same method and waited another 8 hours, but still no color change at all. I know these can be used consecutively over several days to build a tan, but for the price point, there are traditional at-home tanning lotions that give immediate results. Personally, I prefer a product that delivers what I'm going for more quickly rather than waiting days and hoping it builds. On a positive note, the packaging is great, the bottle and dropper feel high-quality. The serum itself is clear, fragrance-free, and didn't make my skin greasy or sticky. It mixed really nicely with my moisturizer. Overall, the product just didn't work for me. No color, no gradual change, even on very fair skin. I love Maybelline, but these tanning drops were a miss in my experience.