Friday, July 1, 2011

Review of the Best Sunless Tanners..

Best Professional Spay Tan


Reviewers say Mystic Tan UV-Free Spray-On Tanning, offered at tanning salons nationwide, is a great alternative to professional airbrush tans because it also provides even coverage at a more affordable price. Consumers at MakeupAlley.com say it provides a quick and easy tan but that its chemical smell can be a bit overwhelming. Reviewers recommend exfoliating before going to the salon to achieve a more even and natural tan that lasts longer, which is true of all sunless tanners. A do-it-yourself tanner, such as Jergens Natural Glow Revitalizing Daily Moisturizer (*Est. $9 for 7.5 oz.), is more affordable to maintain. Like all sunless tanning products, results with Mystic Tan may vary from one consumer to the next because of different skin tones and overall skin condition.
We found the best review of the Mystic Tan UV-Free Spray-On Tanning Booth at Washingtonian Magazine, where Kim Forrest details her experience with it and compares it to other sunless tanning products. User reviews at MakeupAlley.com also give helpful insight into consumer experience as does the skincare guide at About.com.



Best Natural Sunless Tanner


Like most sunless tanners, Alba Botanica Very Emollient Sunless Tanning (formerly Alba Botanica Golden Tan Sunless Tanning Lotion) relies on dihydroxyacetone (DHA) and erythrulose to produce a tan appearance on skin. What makes this formula different is its use of natural and organic ingredients. It contains several plant oils -- namely aloe vera, chamomile, gingko biloba and green tea -- which leave skin soft and moisturized. Reviewers say that Very Emollient Sunless Tanning is easy to apply, produces even color and smells good. One reviewer points out that it takes quite a while (24 hours) for the tan to develop, however. Alba Botanica doesn't contain any parabens ? a group of controversial chemical preservatives commonly used in cosmetic and skin care products. The company is also favored by many watchdog groups because they do not participate in animal testing. The sunless tanner only comes in one shade but it can be reapplied for more intense color. If you prefer a more instant tan, Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel (*Est. $33 for 4.4 oz.) gets consistently good reviews.
Alba Botanica Very Emollient Sunless Tanning is included in Paula Begoun's extensive database of beauty reviews, Beautypedia.com, where it is rated and compared to more than 100 self tanners. Two blogs -- TheBudgetBabe.com and TheDailySupplement.com -- also test and review the sunless tanning lotion. We weren't able to find any user reviews for the product.

Tan Towel Self-Tan Towelettes



Tan Towel Self-Tan Towelettes are praised by reviewers for their convenience factor. Packaged in individual packets, Tan Towel is very portable and easy to apply, but professional reviewers say they are better suited to occasional touch-ups or for evening out missed spots from another self tanner. That's because it's hard to control the amount of tanning solution applied with a wipe, making it easy to apply more solution in one spot than another. Some users say the wipes also have a tendency to cause streaking, but others say this is remedied by applying the tanner in a circular motion. If you need something for your entire body, reviewers recommend Jergens Natural Glow Revitalizing Daily Moisturizer (*Est. $9 for 7.5 oz.). Tan Towel is available in two shades: classic, for fair to medium skin tones; and plus, for medium to dark skin tones.
We found the best review of Tan Towel Self-Tan Towelettes at Beautypedia.com, where it is rated and compared to dozens of other sunless tanners. Blog posts at Allure.com and Self.com are not as comparative in nature, but do provide expert opinion. User reviews at MakeupAlley.com provide valuable insight into consumer experience.


 
Best Gradual Sunless-Tanning Lotion




Reviewers say you can't go too far wrong with Jergens Natural Glow Revitalizing Daily Moisturizer. That's because this gradual sunless tanner is applied daily, imparting a gradual, subtle tan that increases with each application and missed spots are less likely and less noticeable. Users at MakeupAlley.com and Drugstore.com say Jergens creates a natural-looking tan and moisturizes well enough to take the place of body lotion. Although all sunless tanners have a distinct odor, reviewers say Jergens Natural Glow is not as strong, because it contains less dihydroxyacetone (DHA), the active dying ingredient in tanners. The downside is that you'll have to wait at least three days to notice a difference in the color of your skin, but testers say skin can darken up to two shades after a week of daily use. Jergens Natural Glow is available in two shades: fair/medium and medium/tan. Once you stop applying Jergens Natural Glow, experts say that it will fade within four to six days, much like other sunless tanners. If you prefer instant color, reviewers recommend Clarins Self-Tanning Instant Gel (*Est. $33 for 4.4 oz.).
We found the most thorough reviews of Jergens Natural Glow Revitalizing Daily Moisturizer at ConsumerReports.org, where it is tested and compared to several other sunless tanners. User reviews at MakeupAlley.com and Drugstore.com provide valuable insight to real-world consumer experience.



Best Sunless Tanner