Rated 4.46 out of 5 stars
6257 Reviews
I bought this tanner from the company website before it came to Ulta. I am obsessed with this tanner for so many reasons: 1. This tanner smells great. It doesn't smell anything like other tanners I've used 2. Application is a breeze and it goes on evenly 3. The color is so natural. I am used to looking a bit orange but this color fooled even my grandmother. She was curious how I went to the beach during the workweek when I live in Tennessee 4. I love how this stuff fades so evenly that I can't tell it's not a natural tan 5. I have eczema so my skin is super sensitive and prone to dryness. Typically tanners leave my skin parched after application but this gem leaves me with silky smooth skin when I wake up. I exfoliate my skin and shave before. Once out of the shower I lotion my whole body and focus on dry spots (knees, elbows) with vitamin e oil. Once my hair has air dried (I'm afraid my wet hair will mess with my tan) I apply the tanner with a tanning mit. I wait maybe 3-5 minutes and put on loose cotton pants and a long sleeve tee. I sleep, I wake up, I rinse off and BAM I'm freakin' gorgeous! So hands down, this is the best tanner I've found. I am so stoked Ulta will be carrying this!!!
This self tanner is absolutely horrible. it may be the worst I've ever tried, and I've tried many. I exfoliated my body to perfection 24 hours before using. Applied even coats with the BB mitt, and waited for it to dry. and waited, and waited. It stays noticeably sticky for at least an hour. Went to bed, woke up. it was looking ok.. not as dark as I expected and a little orange/yellow. Washed off the base in the shower, and was left with absolutely horrible results. I'm used to having dark spots on my leg pores from self tan, but these were the worst it has ever been. There were even dark spots on my chest pores; looked like black heads. Tan was splotchy and faded (very unevenly) within 2 days (which I was glad of because it was an orange, horrible mess) For reference, I have a self tanning certification, so i know what I'm doing when prepping and applying tanning products. I was baffled by all the positive reviews (which is why I was excited to try this) until I tried posting this exact review on the BB and it was never approved and posted. They only post positive reviews. When I messaged them inquiring about why my review was denied, I received no response. the photos attached are my leg and chest after i washed the tan off using shower gel, the morning after applying.
4
a from oklahoma
this tan is definitely worth the money. the color is on the warmer side, but not orange on my pale skin. it didnt get weird and patchy on my ankles and elbows like other brands have. i loved this product so much initially because for hours after application it did not smell bad at all, but it did smell a bit the next day.
Adrianna from nj
i love this sm its so natural abd applies really well to the face too
cam from Delaware
I don't self tan often but I got tired of looking pale and decided to give Bali Body Mousse a try after reading reviews. Personally I love the mousse, it was easy to apply, left me with a brown color that looked natural, the self-tanner smell was settle and not over powering, only complaint is that even after sitting for an hour there is a tacky feeling. But I definitely will be repurchasing it bevause the pros out weigh the cons.
1
Nobody from Idaho
Pump stopped working after the first use, will be returning. Sucks because it was such a great natural looking tan
5
Hayley from Austin TX
The color is perfect. There's no smell. And it can last up to a week or more.
3
Nottan from College station, Tx
I tried the bali express tan and loved the way it applied but it was too orange so i decided to try this one to see if it was a better color and instead it was the worst self tanner ive ever tried. It was really hard to blend and even an hour later didnt feel dry. I slept in it overnight, and when i showered it was barely noticable that I had self tanned at all it was VERY subtle and not worth the effort. I will say it was not orange though so if youre looking for a super light tan this might work its just hard to blend, goes on patchy, and will transfer to your sheets
Jonie from Auburn, IN
I used to HATE self-tanners, haven't used in probably 20 years because they all smell bad, streakiness, orange color, ugh but this one is a complete knockout! I ❤️ ❤️ this product! I hate saying that I used to use the tanning beds a lot in the past but now that I'm in my 30s I have to be more conscientious about my health so I haven't used tanning beds in years. But still I've really missed being tan so I've been researching products for a while, found this and took a chance—hands down, this one is the best, forever my go-to! I'm so happy with it, it looks great, the smell is fine and I have a summer glow I've been missing!. Oh—definitely buy the mit! But yea, highly recommend! You won't regret! I wish I could give this 10 stars! 💫 ⭐️ 🌟 🌞
2
Jess from Bellville Ohio
While i do love the more natural look of this tanner, it js extremely sticky and does not dry fast. Be careful when putting clothes on after, it will transfer on to your clothes. I have tried other brands that are better
Erin from Maine
Ive used the loving tan for YEARS (both medium and dark). The loving tan has just gotten CRAZY expensive lately, and ive heard good things about Balibody. Tried it for the first time just a few days ago and i really like it! It has a nice color (i ised dark wich is comparable to the loving tans medium). It applies well and dries very quickly. In my opion it has a stronger after tan odor, but all in all i will be switching to balibody!
Jordyn from Fayetteville, AR
I've been self tanning for a few years now and I'm always trying to acheive the darkest tan possible. Before I bought this, I used competition tan which was super dark and fairly long lasting. This tan is super dark on my pale skin. It's pretty comparable to a coat of bodybuilding comp tan which I love! Application isn't the best. It doesn't dry down very fast and is pretty streaky but I use a dry mitt after application to blend out the streaks. Also, it comes out green if you dont shake it well so SHAKE IT FIRST!! My first rinse didnt take much of the color off which is amazing. It lasted about 5 days before becoming a little patchy. Overall I would buy it again but definitely allot some extra time so it can dry completely.
B_in_NJ from New Jersey
I have been self tanning for 20 years (20 years. That felt good). Anyway, this stuff is a "nope". I knew it immediately when I pumped it out & applied it. The reviews saying it's sticky, dry & hard to work with - all accurate. This stuff is terrible, will absolutely wash right off & knowing this type of formulation, if you apply to your face, you will break out. This is true of most self tanners with any sort of dark color guide; especially any that are sticky. Bought yesterday & returned it today. Going to stick with St. Tropez.
Madi from Kansas
Ive tried all brands of self tanner (Jergens, St Tropez, Bondi Sands, Loving Tan, etc) and literally mothing had gotten me this dark before. Im obsessed and will never quit using this. I got the shade Ultra Dark for reference
Amanda from Texas
I got the ultra dark, and it is amazing! Goes on so smooth, the color is great, and doesn't look dirty or muddy before you wash it off. It dried quickly and didn't transfer to my clothes. The smell is on par with every other self tanner I've used. I waited 30 minutes after my first coat to apply the second, and got the richest tan I've ever had! Will definitely be buying again
Lindsey from New Orleans
Please do not buy this tan, there are so many better ones- Norvell, St Tropez, etc This tanner turned me GREEN, absolutely green, almost a grey under tone. It made my leg pores look huge and did not go on evenly. I will never buy this tan again.
Chloe from Florida
I've tried a lot of self tanners but this is definitely not my favorite & I won't be purchasing again. This takes FOREVER to dry & feels super sticky for a long time. The color is dark which is nice but I have to spend more time rubbing it in because it streaks really easily
M.M from Portland
The "moose" doesn't last long It'll turn watery and soo messy I have been self tanning for at least 12 years and can honestly say this one's terrible The color is alright but it washes off very easily as well And it doesn't dry quickly what so ever
Faith from Delaware
This gives beautiful color. Its a little scary when you first apply because it looks sooo dark but dont worry some of that will wash off depending on how long you let it sit. Color is very natural. The only thing i would recommend is to apply quickly because it sticks fast.
B from Hinesville, GA
I am not new to fake tan, but I wanted to try a new brand. The reviews on the bali body line seemed nice, but unfortunately it this tan ended up being very orange on me. I only got the dark version (not ultra dark) thinking it would be better since I was so pale. I left it on for 8 hours and it never fully dried, but I was left ORANGE! It does have that fake tan smell that lingers after washing off too. The plus side is that it's very even and not streaky at all, it just wasn't meant for someone of my skin tone.
Meagan from Texas
I have finnaly found a tanner that I love! for years I was using the bondi sands tanner well after trying this I will never go back!!! This tanner not only smells good but doesn't transfer onto your clothes and sheets, Also it doesn't dry my skin out either and I love the color that it give me, a nice olive tan!!
HR from Arkansas
First impression: it dries decently quick but feels a little tacky/ sticky in certain spots. I definitely wouldn't sleep in this tanner before washing off. I kept it on for 5 hours before showering and the color was even better after. The stickiness doesn't change the fact that I love this because the color is beautiful and the application was very even! I will repurchase.
Rach from Maryland
I have tried every self tanner out there and I always come back to this. I have repurchased many times and use this year round. It does take a little to dry and feels tacky but the color is great and lasts long
Christina from Baltimore, Maryland
Went on smooth, a little sticky but dries down pretty quick. Lasted about a week with no patchy spots, natural fading. Gives a natural looking tan even tho I prefer a little darker and I got the ultra dark.
Alice from Los Angeles
This is the best self tan I've tried color wise. It's the most natural, believable tan. Every time I wear it I get compliments about how tan I am or asking if I went on vacation lol. I am naturally very pale and other tans, tend to make me look orange. There is little scent, not bad. The biggest down side is that it feels sticky and transfers after applying. But I just throw on some black baggy clothes and call it a night. The tan always comes out looking amazing, so definitely worth the sticky feeling for 6-8 hours. And it lasts 7-8 days looking great!
Jules from Minneapolis
I have had a problem loving a self tanner and then everytime they get lighter and lighter, even though I am buying the same product? I pray that doesn't happen with this one because the color is beautiful. It has a strong color guard, so those claiming this is streaky- definitely should have saw that coming. My tip it to not apply too many pumps at once, it absorbs and dries quickly. so don't work with too much product at one time. It is more for olive skin tones he se the green tone in it.