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Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel

*Est. $30 for 4.4 ounces

Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel

Best sunless tanner

pros
  • Natural color
  • Easy to apply
  • No streaking
  • Dries quickly
cons
  • Expensive
 
 
Where to Buy
  • Sephora

    for $32.00

  • StrawberryNET

    for $29.00

  • eBay

    for $24.99

 
 
 

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 that it may take a couple of applications to reach the desired color, depending on your skin tone. Owner-reviewers at MakeupAlley.com claim that Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel is a bit expensive but that the results are worth the extra cost, especially since the tanning gel is virtually streak-free and the odor is more tolerable than that of most self tanners. Experts say that although it is not as convenient as professional spray tanning such as Mystic Tan UV-Free Spray-On Tanning *Est. $25 per session, Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel is much more affordable to maintain.

We found the best reviews for Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel in Paula Begoun's book Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, where Begoun rates and compares thousands of beauty products. Washingtonian Magazine doesn't review nearly as many products, but it does thoroughly rate and compare seven self-tanners. We also found good reviews in beauty magazines Allure and Elle, where numerous products are tested and reviewed by editors and readers alike. User reviews at MakeupAlley.com are consistent, as well, in their praise of the tanning gel.

Where To Buy
 
 
Featured StoresStore RatingNotesTotal Price
SephoraSephora rated 4.50 (92 reviews)92 store reviewsIn Stock. Free Shipping Over $50$32.00
StrawberryNETStrawberryNET rated 4.00 (271 reviews)271 store reviewsIn Stock. Ships in 2-3 days$29.00
eBayeBay rated 4.00 (1175 reviews)1175 store reviewsIn Stock. New$24.99
 
 
 

Our Sources

1. 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. Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel is rated for its ingredients, ease of use and tanning results.

Review: Clarins Self-Tanning Treatments for Face and Body, Paula Begoun, 7th edition, 2008

2. Washingtonian

Three bartenders, each with a different complexion, rate Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel as one of the best of seven self-tanners. The tanners are rated for ease of application, smell, the look of the tan and overall likeability.

Review: Golden Glow, Kelly DiNardo, July 1, 2007

3. Allure

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

Review: Best of Beauty, Allure Editors, Oct. 2008

4. 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 in this article are not ranked, nor is any comparison information provided.

Review: Fake Bake: Elle readers Say These Self Tanners Set the Gold Standard, Editors of Elle, June 2007

5. MakeupAlley.com

User reviewers at MakeupAlley.com give Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel 4.1 out of five stars (based on 166 reviews at publication time) and rave that 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

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