
Best sunless tanner
- Natural color
- Easy to apply
- No streaking
- Dries quickly
- Expensive
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.
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1. Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without MeDetails/Subscribe
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. WashingtonianDetails/Subscribe
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
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
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