Tan Towel Self-Tan Towelettes

Tan Towel Self-Tan Towelettes are praised for their convenience factor -- perfect for traveling or on-the-go application. Users at MakeupAlley.com and Drugstore.com say they are incredibly easy to use and produce a natural, even color. A few users say the color is a bit orange, but color can vary from one person to the next depending on natural skin tone and the shade of tanner chosen. Tan Towel Towelettes come in either half- or full-body wipes and are available in two shades: classic, for fair to medium skin tones; and plus, for medium to dark skin tones.

Portable and easy to apply

Users say that Tan Towel Towelettes are easy to apply, but they require a bit of practice to get the right technique down. Several suggest cutting the wipe into smaller pieces and applying to small sections of the body at a time. Most users say that it takes two towelettes to cover the entire body and the towels dry out fast.  Experts say it's hard to control the amount of tanning solution applied with a wipe, making it easy to apply more solution in one spot than another. Some users say the wipes also have a tendency to cause streaking, but others say this is remedied by applying the tanner in a circular motion.

Lightweight for a "barely there" feel

Users at MakeupAlley.com and Drugstore.com praise Tan Towel's lightweight formula that is barely noticeable on the skin. Several say that it isn't greasy or sticky like many sunless tanners. According to editors at Allure magazine, Tan Towel "smells faintly of citrus," but like all self tanners, the chemical reaction of dihydroxyacetone (DHA) -- the active dyeing ingredient in tanners -- leaves behind a distinct odor that many reviewers can't tolerate.

No waiting to get dressed

Experts say the fast drying time is perhaps the greatest allure of tanning wipes like Tan Towel Self-Tan Towelettes. Reviewers at MakeupAlley.com, Drugstore.com and TotalBeauty.com agree. Most say that it dries immediately and that there is no need to wait to get dressed after applying the tanner.

The bottom line

Because it's hard to control the amount of solution applied with a wipe, experts say Tan Towel Self-Tan Towelettes are best suited to occasional touch-ups or missed spots from another self tanner. If you need something for your entire body, reviewers recommend Jergens Natural Glow Revitalizing Daily Moisturizer (*Est. $8 for 7.5 oz.).