Sunless Tanning: Reviews

Updated November 2008
 

Best sunless tanner

Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel *Est. $30 for 4.4 ounces Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me: Paula Begoun rates self tanning lotions and creams in this comprehensive book that's become a beauty-product bible for many. ...

Washingtonian: Three bartenders, each with a different complexion, rate Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel as one of the best of seven ...

Allure: Allure editors choose Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel as one of the three best self tanners after testing thousands of products. ...

Elle: Readers of Elle magazine pick Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel as one of the top five self tanners, saying that it dries quickly ...

MakeupAlley.com: User reviewers at MakeupAlley.com give Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel 4.1 out of five stars (based on 166 reviews at ...

 

Best sunless tanning lotion/moisturizer

Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer *Est. $7.50 for 7.5 ounces Compare Prices
 
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Washingtonian: Jergens Natural Glow is chosen as one of the best of seven self tanners by three bartenders, each with a different complexion. ...

ConsumerReports.org: Consumer Reports includes Jergens Natural Glow and five other products in its report on sunless tanners, all of which are ...

Prevention Magazine: Prevention magazine gives Jergens Natural Glow an "A+" for its low price, great scent and for being steak-free. The color doesn't ...

SqueezeOC.com: After testing Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer for a week, this reviewer claims that her skin is two shades darker and that ...

LifeScript.com: The author of this article claims that Jergens Natural Glow gave her skin a smoother and more even-toned appearance after ...

MakeupAlley.com: There are hundreds of reviews posted to MakeupAlley.com for Jergens Natural Glow but consumers have mixed opinions. While the ...

 

Home spray tanning

Neutrogena MicroMist Tanning Sunless Spray *Est. $10 for 5.3 ounces Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Prevention Magazine: After testing 30 sunless tanners on 30 volunteers, Prevention lists the nine that produced the best, most even results. ...

Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me: Paula Begoun is critical in her review of Neutrogena MicroMist Tanning Sunless Spray, saying that it contains too much witch ...

ConsumerReports.org: Consumer Reports tests six self tanners on 14 people; results are compiled in a ratings chart. Editors recommend spray tanners, ...

LifeScript.com: Testers at LifeScript.com say that the online tutorial video for Neutrogena MicroMist Sunless Tanning Spray is easy to follow and ...

MakeupAlley.com: Reviews at MakeupAlley.com are mixed for Neutrogena MicroMist, with some who absolutely love the self tanner and others who hate ...

Drugstore.com: Consumers posting to Drugstore.com say that Neutrogena MicroMist works best when it is applied in a circular motion and rubbed in ...

 

Tanning wipes

Estee Lauder Go Tan Sunless Towelettes *Est. $23 for 10 towelettes Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Prevention Magazine: Prevention magazine tests 30 sunless tanners and lists Estee Lauder Go Tan Sunless Towelettes as one of the best, saying that ...

Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me: Paula Begoun calls Estee Lauder Go Tan Sunless Towelettes "average" because she thinks they are nothing more than a convenience ...

Allure: After testing thousands of products in several categories, Allure editors list Estee Lauder Go Tan Sunless Towelettes as one of ...

MakeupAlley.com: Owner-reviewers at MakeupAlley.com give Estee Lauder Go Tan Sunless Towelettes an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5. Consumers ...

 

Professional spray tanning

Mystic Tan UV-Free Spray-On Tanning *Est. $25 per session Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Washingtonian: After trying a handful of sunless tanning methods, Kim Forrest states that Mystic Tan is the easiest. She details the process of ...

MakeupAlley.com: Consumers posting to MakeupAlley.com give Mystic Tan 3.5 out of five stars saying that the booth spray-on tan provides good color ...

Harper's Bazaar: This article discusses various methods of sunless tanning but does compare or rate products. Mystic Tan is mentioned as a Paris ...

 

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Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer - Skin Firming-Medium/Tan Skin Tone 7.5 oz.
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Jergens Natural Glow Express Body Moisturizer, Medium Skin Tones 4 Fl Oz
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