TAN-LUXEThe 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!

This product works really well! The product is thin, almost a watery consistency, which makes it easier to apply and absorb quickly! The smell is light; just make sure your skin is clean and fragrance-free before applying so there's no interaction with the different scents. I will be purchasing again.

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 love this stuff. Been using it for over a year. Its an excellent tan you can build with multiple applications. Doesn't stink. I love that I don't have to wash it off. Just put it on after my bath or shower and I'm good to go and glowing in a few hours. Looks very natural, no Oompa Loompas here!

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.

This works great very natural tan and I’m getting lots of compliments.

Honestly not great. The scent is so unbearable. And it’s so frustrating because they claimed to have a great scent - it literally claims that on the bottle! I had to wash it off within a few hours because it smelled so horrible. The color shift is really not that great either.

THE BEST tanning lotion out there. Super easy to use. Does not smell. Goes on evenly. As a self proclaimed tanning expert, this is hands down the best tanning product out there. The price is WORTH IT. You’ll develop a nice tan after one use. It’s easy to use consistently because you don’t have to do all the extra work like with other tanning products or spray tan. Can easily apply after the shower.