TAN-LUXE The Gradual - Gradual Tan Lotion - Cruelty & Toxic Free

I'll start off by saying this is the first time I've tried any type of "self tanner" since I'm super impatient and I was always afraid of being orange and streaky. I was doing some research and came across this, and although it's a bit pricey I can confirm it is well worth it! After going through reviews I did end up purchasing a tanning mitt to apply and this goes on so easy! It is very thin compared to normal lotions so you don't need alot. After the first application I could see a noticeable difference and there were no streaks! I've used every other day for about the last week and I've stayed with a nice glow. It didn't turn streaky or wash off in the water and no stains on my towels! I lotion my knees/elbows first then just apply it with the mitt like normal lotion making sure I rub it in well. It does have a slight smell, but it's similar to how I've smelled after using a tanning bed so I don't mind it and my husband says it's hardly noticeable. This is a great product!

My favorite self tanner! Have bought numerous times. Doesn’t leave orange ankles or hands. Very gradual like the name states. Light smell when sweating. Not bad at all.

I have very pale, sensitive skin and several skin allergies. Even sensitive skin lotions can break me out. It’s always a risk when I try something new. I’m also white as a ghost who does not tan. I go from white to lobster red and back to white if I’m in the sun. No residual tan. Since this product has decent ratings, I decided to give it a shot. I am (so far) pleasantly surprised.First, it does smell - just like every other self-tanner I’ve ever tried. So don’t buy it if you’re looking for fragrance-free. This isn’t it. It’s not an awful smell, but you’ll know you have self-tanner on. I can deal with it. Next, so far, no breakouts. Granted, I’m using it on my legs, which tend to be less sensitive, so YMMV. It goes on easily and if you rub it in, it dries quickly and completely. Another plus, and more rare than not. I’ve used it 3 days in a row, and any slight streaking has leveled out with repeated use. The look is not orange, but a nice bronze color - and not a strong color, which is what I wanted. I don’t want look like I’m using a bronzer. I just want to take the edge off of my blindingly-white skin. Overall, very pleased.

I am naturally pale and was looking for a product that was easy and gave natural looking results. This lotion is it! It's amazing! Easy to apply. First day I used it, I didn't really notice much difference in my skin color. But I got a nice tan glow after the second application on day 2. Showering doesn't seem to affect it at all which is great. No streaks. Just ensure you rub it in well, in a circular motion. Wash your hands thoroughly after you're done. I washed my hands after each use and I had zero issues with color on the palm of my hands. I am definitely a fan of this product!

Pros: Not a strong scent, easy to apply, not at all orange, incremental changeCons: Coverage is not even, does not lastI bought this for a trip, because in my day-to-day I have been mistaken for a ghost. The color was great overall, and it didn’t stain or look unnatural. However, even with the applicator glove and putting lotion on areas like knees and elbows first, I wasn’t able to get an even coat. I was still happy with the results overall, until I went for a swim and immediately returned to my haunting hue. Think it would work if you could continuously apply it, but didn’t fit in my carry on.

Tan the next day!! Love this product for a quick tan. My family noticed I had color but not too much color. No too smelly either. My legs don't hold color as well but overall I was happy with it. Super lightweight lotion! Very happy with my purchase!

I am very pale so I am wary of any tanning product since even a small amount can turn me orange very quickly. Pros: easy to apply (I used a mitt), starts to slowly appear after about 12 hours, doesn’t wash off immediatelyCons: it has a quite strong smell, especially as it begins working. I found that I sweated far more at night when I applied this before bed. The odor was not very pleasant and really permeated. Because it made me sweat, it actually ended up transform a bit to my white sheets which I was disappointed about since other reviews said they did not have transfer problems.Overall, decent product for a mild temporary tan, but it’s definitely not something I would purchase again!

Apply with tanning mitt or gloves for even coverage. Not for beginners. More liquid than a lotion but absorbs like one. Functions like any other self-tanner. Nice color, faint smell, might buy again.