Product Reviews Rated 4.09 out of 5 stars
157 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Very good tanner I bought this tanner for my daughter to use. We are both fair blondes and with a history of skin cancer in our family, we prefer to add color to our body with tanners from a bottle. My daughter used a different brand that she really liked but it was very expensive - over $30 a bottle. The ulta brand tanner was half the cost and we got it at a real bargain with being able to purchase a 2nd bottle for half off. I will also add that my daughter used a lighter shade in the past and did not get the darkness she wanted so she went with this darker shade. My daughter made sure to exfoliate well before applying the product which is important. I did help with applying it to her back and other areas on back and by making sure that it was evenly applied (I dont think it would have turned out as good without a second person to help, just my 2 cents). A mitt is a MUST to ensure an even application. After leaving it on for the allotted time you could really see it work and the color is great! I have had my share of orange glow from tanners,lol, but this product is brown. It has been 5 days since she applied it and did not touch up (and showered as usual without being too careful) so there are def patchy spots now but after a good exfoliation and reapplication I think that it will blend in well. I also want to say that the mousse is much easier to work with than oil and lotion forms that I have had experience with in the past. For the cost and results of this ulta tanner, I am very pleased and recommend.
Most Helpful Critical Review Not wowed I tried this out when my usual faves (Bondi Sands from another store and Dark Loving Tan) were both sold out on the same day. It was cheap and I love a lot of Ulta's makeup, so figured it would work out.
+1 For the scent! To me, it smells like rich chocolate. The "self-tanner" smell really isn't strong at all.
+1 for the UNDERTONE!! It's a beautiful golden color that I personally love. Most of the time I favor a darker, more violet undertoned tan. But this color finish I really did like!
-1 for how light the tan is. The first time I used it I left it on for the full 3 hours and it definitely showed up, but it wasn't very dark. I'm naturally extremely pale, so I like to go for a much darker tan to really bring my skin alive. This added color to my skin for sure, but not enough for my taste. HOWEVER it is a very natural tan and if you are new to tanning or like a less dramatic tan, this would be a plus for you!
-1 short-lasting. Personally, I had to really look closely to see if the tan was still there after about day 4. Usually, my tan lasts about 7 days. Not a huge deal, but I have a really busy schedule and would like to touch up my tan less frequently.
-1 Kind of streaky. I've been using fake tan for a while now so I don't think it's my application method that's making it so streaky. I always use a moisturizer prior to use and it still really sticks to my dry patches and the formula kind of clumps a bit? It just goes on stronger in some places no matter what I do.
Bonus round: It doesn't like to be layered. The second time I used it I tried to layer on the color (not recommended for most tans) just to see if I could get some more depth out of the color. I definitely did get more color, but of course, it was even streakier and while the color deepened, I still didn't quite achieve my ideal color.
I do recommend this brand to someone who is newer to self-tanner OR someone who needs a quick bit of color for something happening the next day.
Reviewed by 157 customers I would buy this product again! 5
Rose from Chester, Virginia
This was my first time trying any type of tanning product and I love it! It makes me feel confident. The product itself is nice and fast drying! It does stick to areas that are dry on your skin so definitely moisturize well. I did leave it on overnight and the smell wasn't the greatest. But overall, I'm in love!
I was pleasantly suprised! 5
Fern from Tampa Bay, FL
I always buy the $50 name brand tanner...but I was traveling and forgot mine so I stopped quick to grab one. So I opted for the cheaper one. Ulta's Brand @ $12.99...UMMM I was SOOO SURPRISED!! It worked amazingly, no streaks and instantly bronzed my legs
Don't Waste Your Money on Expensive Brands 5
Rae from Phoenix, AZ
I have tried them all! This was oddly the cheapest one and hands down the best one I've tried and will continue to use. The time frame to get bronze is short, does not dry you out, and the fade DOES NOT blotch. Big fan here.
amazing 5
chanel from nc
ive used coco , st tropez & loving tan for the money this is by far the best. coco gets really splotchy fast, st tropez is great but not very dark on me & loving tan is just too expensive for the little bottle. this works just as good is dark and goes on very smooth no streaks! i dont usually write reviews but i love this , have used it 4 times now & i also appreciate it comes off after the week of use easy & i dont have to literally scrub for almost an hour getting it off to reapply , sorry for the long review!
Love it! 5
Yesyes from Hillsboro Ohio
Never used a mouse before but with one pump I can do a whole are. Blends in really well!
I would buy this again 3
Madi from Fairfield Ohio
Overall I would say I liked the product a lot. The only thing I didn't like was that it washed off pretty quickly and it's application process could have been easier. It looks real though and makes me super tan so I would give it a 7/10
SO SHOCKED!! A+++ 5
Bethany P from Orlando, FL
I followed the directions entirely! I made sure i showered before and exfoliated really well with a loofa. Pro tip: i used a magic eraser cloth to apply with gloves to protect my hands. Works sooo much better than a mit!! I could buff out areas that a mitt may miss or not reach. I was so shocked at how well it worked and how forgiving this product was. I was a bit lazy with application, showered after 2 hours and have the most natural buildable color. Can't wait to use it again!
Amazing product 5
Jaqui from Santa Clarita
This product is wonderful!! It compares to some of the expensive high end tanning mouses for 1/3 the price. Will buy again and again
Needs some improvement and will be great 3
Ashley from Orlando
The color is good. wear time is normal for self tanner. price is great .The application isnt that great goes on very dry. The reason people are experiencing itchy skin is because this tanner is very skin drying. This tanner needs a moisturizer added to it to go on smoothly and not make you itch days later.
Great Self Tanner 5
Sheila from Montana
Definitely use something to protect your hands before applying, I didn't buy the applicator mitt, I just used a rubber glove which works great. This is an awesome self-tanner. Applied for the first time last week. It gave an immediate tan and when left all day, remains the same for several days. Reapplied yesterday and it just made it even better. Of course, watch knees, ankles and elbows. Also when wearing sandals, it will get rubbed off a little but that's how it is with all self tanners. Totally my new favorite!!
Fast drying! 4
Kaye from East Texas
Definitely doesn't have a smell!
This product slays!!!!! Will be replacing my regular tanner 5
Hayden from East Tennessee
I self tanned two days before my event and was still tan and glowing.
AMAZING 5
T from Charleston
This product it such a game changer. I almost want to write a bad review so that people won't buy it up cause more for me! That's how good it is. Leave ur in for 45 mins in between ur time fo drying hair/getting ready and rinse right before you head out and you will have a glowing tan all night long.
Love it! 5
Alexis from Iowa
I am very fair and this works great for me! It is not streaky, and not terribly smelly either. Will keep using - especially for the price!
DO NOT USE WITH SENSITIVE SKIN 1
Molly from San Francisco
Make sure you do a patch test first. I used this product on my entire body and now I have full body hives that won't go away and it's itchy and miserable. I had to go to the doctor and get prescription strength cream because the tan won't come off. I never leave reviews but hopefully this helps somebody!
Favorite self tanner 5
Emily from Pittsburgh
This is my favorite self tanner. It's a dupe for loving tan. I love that it fully develops in 3 hours so I can apply it in the morning and shower off the tinted layer & go about my day. The color is a rich brown & mimics a real tan. No orange , no streaks . Application is a breeze with a mitt
LOVE IT!!!! 5
JV from Alton IL
My tan builds over the 3 hours as it sets and it's a perfect color! NO orange at all and looks so natural. Easy to apply and I suggest not going cheap on the mitt. No streaks at all. So glad I gave this product a try!
Great price would purchase against 4
Maria from Santa Rosa , CA
Great price point , easy to use for newbies like myself , not patchy or streaky
No, just no…Holy Halloween Orange 1
Cam from Houston, Texas
I am a rather pale lady who was just looking for a nice bronze tan! While this product did deliver color, and got darker as the day went on, it was completely the WRONG color. My legs are now a beautiful shade of ORANGE!
Pros:
-mousse goes on easily with a mitt, and you can see where it is applied
-It doesn't look like it is streaky
-it doesn't smell awful
Cons:
-I AM ORANGE!!!!!!
-even after following the directions… to a T, there is a little build up around my knees….. however, I am sure I can even it out…. I hope
-I AM ORANGE
-it is sticky for awhile after applying, even after trying to blow dry it.
-I AM ORANGE!!!!
All in all, I will not be repurchasing this product. As much as I love Oompa Loompa's, I prefer not to look like them.
Here's to finding a self tanner that will give me that bronzed without the beach look! Until then, I'll rock my orange skin, and pretend I did it on purpose to cheer on the Houston Astros!
Love it! 5
Plouise from Austin, Texas
Easy to apply and leaves a nice tan! At first I was hesitant (just because I don't use self tanner) and I can honestly say it looks/turns out great!
Love it! 5
First time self tanner from Tennessee
This is my first time using self tanner and someone recommended it. I applied baby oil all over first, then applied lotion on knees, toes, hands and elbows, then applied product with a mitt. No splotches,no orange. It works great!
This is amazing!! 5
Madison B. from Oklahoma City, OK
I've used this three times now and every time, it has turned out PERFECT! I previously used St. Tropez, but for me this works just as well and it's so much cheaper! Be sure to shave and exfoliate before applying to make it last!
Works on brown skin 5
Izzy from California
Finally a cheap self tan that shows up on me! I'm about Fenty 310 on my face and chest and I use this to get my chest closer to the shade of my arms which is Fenty 385 or so. Works well, not streaky, matches my natural undertones, all around great!
Green Monster 1
MN509 from Spokane, WA
I bought this tanner today and as soon as I put it on my skin started to turn green. It was also very streaky and I could not get it to even out. My poor husband had to come help me so that my green skin was at least even. I have gotten this before. Idk why it looks so awful with this bottle. I'm thankful I did not use this for a special event. I would be in tears.
Ehhh, more like 2 1/2 stars TBH 3
Not tan lady from Ca
It doesn't go on easy or nicely, I really didn't think it was even going to work. I did have a tan but it was uneven. You truly get what you pay for. If you need a tan for like one day and you want something cheap this is the product for you.
