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Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel

*Est. $33 for 4.4 oz.
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March 2011
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Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel

Best sunless tanner

Pros
  • Natural color
  • Easy to apply
  • No streaking
  • Dries quickly
Cons
  • Expensive
 
 
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Experts consistently rate Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel as the best self tanner for its easy application and smooth, silky texture. Reviewers love the natural color it imparts, although some say it may take a couple of applications to reach the desired color, depending on your skin tone. Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel is a bit expensive, but the results are worth the cost, especially because the tanning gel is virtually streak-free and the odor is more tolerable than that of most self tanners, say users at MakeupAlley.com. Although experts say it is not as convenient as professional spray tanners such as Mystic Tan UV-Free Spray-On Tanning (*Est. $35 per session), Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel is more affordable to maintain.

We found the best reviews for Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel at beauty expert Paula Begoun's online database, Beautypedia.com, where she rates and compares thousands of beauty products. We found good reviews in beauty magazines Allure and Elle, where numerous products are tested and reviewed by editors and readers. User reviews at MakeupAlley.com and Sephora.com are consistent as well in their praise of the tanning gel.

     
 
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Our Sources

1. Beautipedia.com

Paula Begoun rates self tanning lotions and creams in this comprehensive subscription-based database that's become a beauty-product bible for many. Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel is rated for its ingredients, ease of use and tanning results.

Review: Self Tanning Instant Gel by Clarins, Paula Begoun, Dec. 29, 2010

2. Allure

Allure editors choose Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel as one of the three best self tanners after testing thousands of products submitted by readers. No other information is given about any of the products.

Review: 2010 Reader's Choice Award Winners: Body: Self-Tanner: Department Stores, Specialty Stores, Spas, Salons: Clarins Self-Tanning Instant Gel, Editors of and contributors to Allure magazine, June 2010

3. Elle

Readers of Elle magazine pick Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel as one of the top five self tanners, saying that it dries quickly and is "streak-proof." Products are not ranked, and no comparison information is provided.

Review: Elle's Top 5 Self Tanners, Editors of Elle magazine, April 30, 2010

4. MakeupAlley.com

User reviewers give Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel 4 out of 5 stars based on more than 200 reviews and say it imparts a natural-looking tan without streaking and with little to no odor.

Review: Clarins Gelee Auto Bronzant Express: Self-Tanning Instant Gel, Contributors to MakeupAlley.com

5. Sephora.com

Nearly 600 consumers rate and review Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel at Sephora.com, giving it a high average rating of 4 out of 4 stars. Comments are similar to those found at MakeupAlley.com -- users say that it's easy to apply and creates a natural-looking tan with no streaks.

Review: Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel, Contributors to Sephora.com

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