Tarte Brazilliance

Bottom line

Tarte Brazilliance provides an immediate deep bronzing that fades into a subtle, long-lasting tan. A handful of reviewers don't love the results of the initial application, but a quick shower fixes any unevenness. There are better options for a tanner with natural ingredients and for a subtle, long-lasting tan, so the main reasons to shell out for this one are its short-term bronzing lack of self-tanner scent.

Performance

Gives a nice, even tan, but only OK as a bronzer. Tarte Brazilliance is part temporary bronzer, part self-tanner. Expert Paula Begoun says the product provides a temporary, natural-looking bronze until your next shower Many reviewers at Sephora.com agree, saying the initial results will wash off, but most are extremely happy with the final look. Other reviewers, including an editor at Refinery29.com, had issues with the initial tint appearing discolored or streaky, but after a shower, the results were far more natural-looking.

Ease of use

Takes time to produce quality results. The application for Tarte Brazilliance can take up to an hour, according to Paula Begoun. The kit comes with an application mitt that is meant to prevent discoloration to hands and help even out the tan. Many reviewers love the mitt and say it's quite easy to use, while others find the mitt cumbersome, and prefer using their hand.

Feel and smell

Moisturizes skin and smells great. Elle Magazine suggests Tarte Brazilliance for people with dry skin, because the thick gel moisturizes well. Some of the contributors at Sephora.com find that there is a bit of an odor, but add that it doesn't last very long, while a traditional self-tanner odor takes hours to dissipate. Nearly all the Sephora.com reviewers commend the product on its moisturizing excellence; but despite the boast of natural ingredients, expert Paula Begoun isn't all that impressed with Tarte's formula.