St.Tropez Instant Glow Face & Body Bronzer Makeup, Smudge-Proof Body Makeup, Vegan, Natural & Cruelty Free

This works great in an emergency situation where you need a tan right now, no time to wait an hour or two and then need to rinse. Plus there is no tanner smell. The only issue that I have is that you need quite a bit of product to cover most of your body and so it would be too expensive to use each day which I would love. But, that’s okay it is made to be a last minute tan, not everyday and for that it is absolutely perfect. I have light skin but am used to a medium to dark tan so I purchased and love the Medium. Light would have been way too light for me.

So I'm a middle aged man who no longer takes the sun as I've already screwed up my skin with my youthful stupidity of laying out baking at the beach. This pale Italian's skin is showing its age with sun spots and what have you. I've tried more self tanners than I can count, and they always come up short in one way or another. The worst part about self tanners is waiting for it develop, only to find patches, or worse, an orange or yellow look. You can never tell until you go outside and shock yourself in horror. Even worse, if it's a cloudy day, any mistakes are even further pronounced. It's more than likely the fact that older skin simply doesn't absorb these sunless tanners like the 20-something yo model-likes that usually review them.I decided to try two products, this St. Tropez and another brand that's even more expensive. The expensive brand ($39.95) went on smoothly and I was pretty satisfied, however, the shimmer effect is not exactly fitting for a male. Also, it did come off on clothes even after buffing out the excess as instructed. Even the next day it was still coming off of paper towel rubs. Now, as for the St. Tropez, it's pretty amazing. It's definitely has more of a bronze look (the other was more golden), and it dries ridiculously fast. In fact, you better rub that stuff around like a mutha using a mitt or wide kabuki brush. I've seen tik-tok influencers rubbing a massive amount with their hands and wind up looking like they fell asleep in a vat of pudding. Read the freaking instructions! Anyway, the smell is wonderful, but I'm glad it dissipates instantly. It hasn't rubbed off of my clothes, and thank the sun gods, no ugly-a$$ orange! A nice soapy shower will wash it all off. Will be reordering.

Not the easiest to rub in but looks nice

Moisturize after you exfoliate your skin then apply a small amount of this product. Goes on well and distribute evenly. It looks very natural and perfect coloring.

This product is actually great—beautiful golden tan color that stays on well and doesn’t transfer to clothing. However, it has one major flaw: if your skin isn’t well-moisturized or is even slightly dry, it streaks badly. Be sure to exfoliate and hydrate before applying for the best results.(And even then, it still may streak)

I purchased after reading great reviews. This stuff just pills and rubs off on my clothes. I’ve exfoliated well before since I know that has a lot to do with the way self tanner lays on the skin. This just looks blotchy all over like I’m peeling from a bad sun burn. Could just be my skin type. Maybe it’s not meant for everyone. And I’m one of those people. The color I great though. If it would stay on. Photo is posted after sitting with my legs crossed. Glad I tried it at home Before going out somewhere with it on!

Works great. I often mix it with a lotion like cetaphil which can help even more with blending and getting the right level of tint. Be careful not to over-blend or under-blend, you have to do it just enough. Check it in various types of lighting. Has great staying power as well. Not orangey. Im very pale so and this is my new default. I used to use self-tanners but there is some evidence that dha can cause fine lines/free radical damage, especially when exposed to more UV light. Also, this does not cause me to break out either. It is a little pricey but it lasts a very long time because I mostly just use it on my face and arms. I use a light amount where the sun would normally hit my face which gives a good glow without having to get a tan.

I add a small amount to my moisturizer and use it daily when I want a little glow. Sensitive skin but this does not irritate it.