Self Tanning Body Lotion Dark

Finally a sun tanner that actually works! The lotion goes on smoothly and easily. No streaking. No awful odor. No inconsistent coloring. The coconut fragrance is not overpowering and I couldn't be happier with the results.

I've been an avid spray tanner for awhile at the salon but decided to give at-home self tanners a try to cut down on some of the cost. I tried a few with varying results but really hit the jackpot with Tanceuticals!First of all, I absolutely love the fresh coconut smell. It's the best smelling self tanner I've ever had. As it develops, the coconut smell does eventually go away, but that nasty DHA scent you get with other tanners wasn't there.I find applying this one really easy. It doesn't have any guide color, but I like that since guide colors are just fd&c coloring. It's such a thin lotion that it's really simple to get a thin, even coat. And because it doesn’t contain all that heavy guide coloring, tanceuticals dries REALLY fast. I mean, it completely dries within about 5-10 minutes. And once it dries, I can barely tell it's there. Plus it's not sticky, which is a very big thing to me. I've tried so many self tanners that are sticky.I used this at night (so it was on about 8 hours). When I woke up in the morning, the color was very noticeable and amazing. It wasn't overpowering, just a natural, bronzey-tan color. Perfect for me.It lasted about 5-6 days before it started to fade. This happens with spray tanning too so I knew exactly how to deal with it to get it to fade evenly. I just exfoliate a little more stringently towards the end of the 5-6 days. Then I have a "blank" canvas for the next application I put on!Tanceuticals cost a little more than cheap, drugstore-type self tanners but I think it's worth it. Since I'm putting this all over my skin, I like that it has botanicals and cosmeceuticals.So overall I love this brand. They make great products and have amazing customer service :)

This is a great self-tanner, even got my mom hooked on it! The color is very dark, so a little goes a long way. It can look slightly orange if over-applied, but after a shower, the tone evens out and looks natural. Long-lasting, smooth application. Just one star off for the slightly orange look before the shower. Definitely a favorite in my tanning routine.

A few years ago I was diagnosed with skin cancer and my dermatologist STRONGLY recommended that I stay out of the sun. As self tanners became the only way I could get a safe tan, I've tried dozens of them over these last few years.Some of them were ok, but I never really found one I absolutely loved. That is, until I tried tanceuticals! I found out about it after reading all the amazing reviews online and seeing a bunch of different celebrities on social media using it.Here's my thoughts on why I like it.First off, it's very easy to use compared to other self tanners I've tried. It's a very thin lotion, which makes it really easy to blend in. Once it's applied, I also like how quickly it dries. And it's not sticky at all which is a HUGE plus. I can't stand when a self tanner sticks to everything touch.It doesn't have any guide color, so you have to be careful when applying. Personally, I don't like those tanners with guide color as they make me look way too dark as the tan develops (and they come off on my bedsheets).The other big thing I like about it is the smell. This one has a really great coconut smell. I can't say enough about it (especially if you've used those self tanners that have that string "DHA" smell)!Once it develops overnight, the color on me is really natural and gorgeous. It's not overwhelming, just a nice, bronze glow.Tanceuticals lasts about 6 days on me before it begins to fade (at which time I just use it again). I moisturize every day so I think that helps.Very happy (repeat) customer right here :)

It is true that this tanner smells like coconut out of the tube; HOWEVER, that smell soon fades into the usual tanner smell that we all dislike and tells everyone around you that you have used a self-tanning product. I had hoped that would not be the case. It leaves a nice color on the skin, and when applied with tanning mitten, it is more uniform than other products I have tried. Other issues unfavorable to me are: 1) price, 2) it came off all over my white sheets--even hours after application and without my adding anything else to it like body lotion, 3) it makes you feel warmer (I live in Phoenix) than if you hadn't applied it, as it apparently gets into the pores (which maybe this is something that has to happen), so it leaves you with a feeling like maybe a little claustrophobic (but other tanners I have tried did the same). As for the sheet and light clothing discoloration, it does wash out if the fabric is washable, but it would be nice if a product could be made that does not rub off like that. If it rubs off on white sheets, then it will rub off on any light colored upholstery or clothing, which means you have to be very vigilant. You cannot wash all upholstery and what if you leave stains on a couch or chair at someone else's home. Not good. Bottom line: I like it better than other products I have used, no doubt, but still a lot to be desired.