Norvell VENETIAN Premium Sunless DARK Solution - 1010ml

I am not a spray tan expert or professional; strictly a beginner. If you have a spray technique you like, certainly stick with it. My experience with spray tans was limited to my daughter's yearly requirement to have one prior to her cheer competition. After a few years of this expense, I decided to order my own supplies and try to apply it myself. For the cost of one tan, I could purchase an entire bottle of solution. Makes sense, right? Knowing nothing about spray tans, I decided on this product after trying to make sense out of endless reviews. I tried to pick out some type of spraying device, but that became too confusing so I decided to just buy the solution and figure out the rest later. The solution arrived quickly and I could not wait to try it. I still had no spraying device, but I had to do something (is anyone else impulsive, or is it just me?). I forced my son to be my tanning experiment. He has medium/dark skin tone. After his shower, I applied it to his legs while they were still damp, but not dripping wet. I used a small synthetic sponge (the plastic kind) and rubbed it in thoroughly with a latex-gloved hand. The results were spectacular! The color was rich and flattering, not orangey. No weird smells, no grease. It was a natural look. I did it without spraying. I could call it a "sponge tan" or a "rub tan," but that sounds rather strange. Bolstered by my success, I moved on to other family members. My daughter was my next victim, at her request. I was concerned how it would look on her, as her skin is very fair. It looked good on her too! Lastly, I applied it to myself. We now look like a family who just returned from some exotic vacation. No one turned orange or looked spotted. Nice color without the harmful effects of too much sun exposure. I am pleased with the results, but I realize everyone has different expectations. If you choose to apply this product without a spraying device and without any experience, here are a few lesson I learned. *The solution has a colorant to let you know where it is and how it has been applied - look closely. Be sure to keep it even! Reapply and rub whenever necessary. For small spots that need to even out, dipping a gloved finger into the solution and rubbing it precisely where it is needed works for me. *Experiment with the level of moisture you like skin to have when applying a tan. *Do not be in a hurry! Do not apply in low lighting! Time and bright light help significantly. Probably common sense for the non-impulsive personalities out there. *Please use gloves! The colorant is not very forgiving. A latex glove works best, but the free ones that come with hair coloring kits will work. *Faces seem to be particularly difficult - do them only when you are more experienced. *You may have drips on the floor - clean up quickly. No spraying means less mess, but still be careful of drips and spills. *Keep your newly-applied tan dry for 12 hours, if possible, to let it set into your skin. Water drips and runs will remove the tanning solution and leave streaks or splotches. *I am a 5'3" woman and use about 1 1/2 tablespoons to cover my legs, arms, shoulders, neck, and upper chest. No spraying means virtually no waste. *I am pleased with my results. Be sure to practice on inconspicuous areas first and then, when you like your technique, get that all over glow. I hope this information is helpful and you enjoy this wonderful product.

I have only used one other brand other than Norvell. Norvell is better than the other brand I tried. Venetian is by far my favorite color. It looks like a natural tan. Good for many skin types. I have purchased this big bottle a couple of times.

Been using this for about 5+ years in home spray tan machine. Perfect golden tan for fair to medium skin tones. No orange! Blends well and lasts over a week, fades evenly.

My daughter and I have tried several different spray tanning solutions, and this absolutely by far the BEST one we have used up to this point. The Norvell Venetian solution is so easy to see when you are spraying it, which makes for a very easy application. The color comes out extremely even and it is a fool proof spray tan for us. Other ones have come out uneven, were difficult to spray properly and evenly and looked terrible even after washing. We are both very light and fair skinned and this Norvell Venetian solution comes out looking like a very natural looking dark and tan color. It fades very evenly and does not look blotchy and ugly like most other spray tanning solutions have looked once they start to fade. The spray tan lasts very well (between 5-8 days for us) as long as you apply a moisturizer a couple times a day and keep your skin hydrated. We re-spray every 7 days typically and that works well for us. Always exfoliate and scrub off old solution well enough. Also take short, cool showers after spraying and it will last longer. The solution dries almost instantly after spraying and does not leave your skin feeling sticky and uncomfortable for hours after your spray like most other spray tanning solutions in the past have done. The smell is a tropical/coconut scent while being sprayed and does not have a scent or odor after being sprayed/showering. We use anywhere from 1.5-2.5 ounces depending on how dark we want our tans to be. The more solution or the more coats you apply, the darker your tan will be. You truly can use this product to fit anyone's skin color or desires in regards to how dark/tan they want to be. You can do a quick/light coat and look sun kissed or do a heavy coat and look much darker. This is a great product! Love this solution and will definitely be purchasing this again when this bottle is all used up! Try it, you will not regret it! Here is an explanation of how I rate my reviews : 5 Stars – I love it! It is absolutely fantastic and I can't think of anything negative to say about it. I would purchase it again and would recommend others to purchase it as well! Well worth the money paid and I am very happy with it. 4 Stars – I like it! It is a great product, but there may be something I would change which makes it less than perfect (less than 5 stars). I would still purchase the item again or recommend it to others as well. 3 Stars - It is just alright. I am on the fence about the product, could either take it or leave it. May have been disappointed based on what I expected and would most likely try to find something different next time. 2 Stars – It is not so good. This is a product that I am not so happy about. Either the quality is lacking or it just is not as described and I would not purchase again or recommend. 1 Star – I dislike it! I will most likely never use this product again and it is not worth the money paid for it. This is a product that I would definitely not recommend to others and I would certainly never purchase the product again. Most likely will throw away or return.

I absolutely love this fake tan! It gives the most natural-looking glow without any hint of orange, which is always my biggest concern. It rubs in so easily and evenly, making application quick and stress-free, and it dries nicely without feeling sticky. The colour lasts really well too, fading evenly rather than patchy. Perfect if you want a long-lasting, natural tan that looks effortless. I’ll definitely be repurchasing!