b.tan Violet Base Self Tanner Mousse | Love At First Tan - Best, 1 Hour Express Sunless Tanning Foam, Cancels Orange Tones, Dark Bronzing Glow, No Fake Tan Smell, Face & Body, 6.7 Fl Oz

The title pretty much says it all. The tanner comes out in a foam, mousse. It doesn't have a strong odor. It goes on smoothly. Just use sparingly around knees and ankles (sometimes I will rub a small amount of lotion to those areas IMMEDIATELY after application).The best part of this tanner is the color!! The color looks like a tan, not like an orange glo from a radioactive bag of cheetos, lol.The tanner dries fairly quick and the color begins to show within an hour and will usually last 2-3 days before you need to reapply.I won't buy any other self tanner. This is the one for me!

I love this tanner!!Easy to apply, it's a brown color so I know what part of my skin it has been applied to. I slept in it and it didn't stain my sheets. It wasn't sticky and it didn't have an odd smell. If you are looking for an affordable, reliable and great self tanner ADD THIS TO YOUR CART RIGHT NOW!

I was prepared to hate this product, but WOW, just wow. It is fantastic and I will definitely be buying it again and using it in my regular line up of summer beauty products. And you can't beat the price. For how affordable this is, I was not expecting it to be this good.Let me be clear. I haven't used self-tanners in a really long time. I'm talking maybe 5 years, but probably more like 7 to 10 except for a brief foray into using a light product that I bought a yard sale that didn't work at all. And let me tell you that either this one is insanely good, or in that loooong time frame of my absence, self tanners have improved. A LOT. They used to stink and be super sticky and gross and orangey. This one is not. It is amazing in every way. So I'm going to write a review and it's going to be long for the people who really need to know what they're getting before they get it. If you're not that person, this isn't for you, sorry. I'm also going to include directions for all the people out there who will try this half-heartedly and say it didn't work. That bugs me. So if you want to know the TRUE scoop and all the details on this product, read this, or skim it at least.First of all the only, and I mean ONLY, reason I'm giving it 4 instead of 5 stars is because the naming conventions are idiotic. They're meant to be cute and edgy with their flirting with profanity but the honest truth is it just makes it more confusing. This is important because I am super pale and I need the most bang for my buck with color. I had to Google and click on two websites to figure out that the one that I got, Tanned AF, is level 4 out of 5. There is a darker one if you want that, but I'm too lazy to Google it again and figure out what it is.That said, this stuff is amazing. It is literally the least smelly of any tanner I've ever used in my life. Now maybe tanners have improved in that way (remember I haven't used one in a really long time) and they're all like this now, but I don't know. I'm just impressed by how little it smells, even after it sits on your body for a while.The next thing you need to know is that everyone is reviewing it and saying you need to exfoliate, and this is super true. DO IT! I exfoliated for two days using a nice gritty exfoliator and exfoliating gloves and that's a really important step. I probably could have done it for one more day to prepare.The next thing you need to know is that applying is WAY better with a tanning mitt. I have never used one before and it was wonderful. I would recommend getting more than one because I needed multiple coats and my tanning mitt was drying from being washed out, so I couldn't use it the third time.Okay, so now the directions. First, lotion your rougher areas like your knees. Then get your tanning mit on and really slather the stuff on there and rub it in evenly. I can't emphasize this enough. If you rub it in really well, you'll get a beautiful, even tan. I don't know why people are complaining about the gray color because it really helped me to me make sure I was rubbing it in with even strokes and not letting anything get clumped up anywhere.The next thing you need to know is be PATIENT. On me, it absolutely took at least 6 hours to develop. At first it looks like it's doing nothing. Just wait. I actually recommend putting it on right before you go to bed and then letting it develop overnight. Do NOT wash it off after an hour like it says in the directions, for any kind of reason! That said, it dried really fast and didn't feel super sticky even though I put on two coats on to begin with. I just put on a dark cotton dress and went about my business. This is an amazing improvement in self tanners because I used to feel absolutely sticky and gross for HOURS with my old ones back in the day.I even put on a third coat right before bed and let it dry and it didn't make my sheets all smelly and sticky. It should be noted that I had to put the third coat on with my hands (because my tanning mitt was still drying after washing it out) and I just did it super quickly and rubbed it in well. Then I washed my hands very thoroughly and I did not get tan hands. This is really where I could also see that it wasn't smelly because even though it had been on my hand they hardly smelled that all.Lastly, the color is TERRIFIC!! I get tan on my arms from working in the garden all summer, so I know what my true "tan" color should look like from that situation. This is a very true to color, beautiful golden brown like no tanner I've ever had before. Way to go b.tan!I'm super impressed overall. If you've tried self-tanners in the past and didn't like them, or have been wanting to dabble in self-tanning and are willing to take all the steps, get this product!! You will not be disappointed. And remember, this is coming from a super white, pale, pasty person who hasn't used tanning products in a long time. I was going to be super hard to please, but they did it!!

As someone who loves a deep, sun-kissed (or in my case, sunless-kissed!) glow but tries to avoid sun damage, finding the perfect self-tanner has been a bit of a quest. So, when I saw the b.tan Ultra Dark Self Tanner Mousse proclaiming "I Want The Darkest Tan Possible," I knew I had to give it a try.First off, the packaging is sleek, and the "1 Hour Express" claim definitely piqued my interest – who doesn't want a quick tan? The mousse itself is a rich, dark guide color, which I actually prefer because it helps you see exactly where you're applying it, minimizing streaks. I always make sure to exfoliate thoroughly and moisturize dry areas like elbows and knees beforehand, which is crucial with any self-tanner, especially one this dark.Application was pretty smooth with a tanning mitt. The mousse spreads easily and the guide color ensures no missed spots. The real test, of course, is the development. I left it on for the full hour, as recommended for the darkest results, and rinsed off.The initial result was impressive! I emerged with a deep, golden-brown tan that looked surprisingly natural and not at all orange, which is a common fear with darker tanners. Over the next few hours, it continued to deepen slightly, giving me that truly "ultra dark" look I was aiming for. The fade has also been relatively even for a dark tan, though like all self-tanners, regular moisturizing helps prolong its life and ensure a graceful exit.If you're like me and truly desire a very deep, noticeable tan without the sun, the b.tan Ultra Dark Self Tanner Mousse is an excellent contender. It's fast, delivers on its dark promise, and gives a beautiful, believable color. Just make sure to prep your skin well for the best results!