Nature's Gate Glow Lotion

Bottom line

Consumers looking for a daily lotion that will give them a light tan can use Nature's Gate Glow Lotion for even color that won't look orange. Reviewers give Nature's Gate two thumbs up for its tolerable scent. It can take time to dry, but will leave skin feeling healthy. Make sure to get the right shade, because otherwise, the lotion may cause streaking.

Performance

Natural-looking tan -- when using the right shade. Nature's Gate Glow Lotion provides an even, bronzed tan that editors at Allure magazine say never turns orange. Some reviewers at Amazon.com and Drugstore.com claim it causes streakiness, but most of those reviewers also say they might be using a tint that is too dark for their skin. Several reviewers with dry skin say they use it as their everyday lotion because it moisturizes so well.

Ease of use

Goes on like a normal lotion. Like many gradual tanners, Nature's Gate Glow Lotion feels like a basic skin moisturizer, making it easy for users to apply evenly and thoroughly. Although reviewers say Nature's Gate Glow Lotion absorbs quickly, experts note that lotion formulas, like this one, take up to 30 minutes to dry completely. In order to avoid streaking and blotchy color, it's best to wait before getting dressed after application.

Feel and smell

Natural and pleasant odor. Nature's Gate Glow Lotion touts its natural and organic ingredients, and the lotion contains shea butter, vitamin E and natural fragrances. The smell is pleasant to most reviewers, with editors at Allure saying it has a "warm, nutty smell." A few reviewers at Amazon.com and Drugstore.com say the scent is overpowering, but almost all agree that it does not smell like the traditional sunless tanner. Reviewers also love that this sunless tanner also moisturizes.