Fake Bake Original Self-Tanning Lotion – Lasting, Natural-Looking Sunless Tanner for All Skin Tones – Streak-Free, Buildable Color for Women & Men – 6 oz

Let me take you through my whole experience with this product so that you understand better its advantages and pitfalls. The tanner comes with an instruction booklet and gloves (and a little tray, but I don't know what that's for). If you are going to reuse these gloves, they will stretch, so it is a good idea to have an extra pair. As long as these are thin, comfortable-to-work-in gloves, they should work fine. The ones in the package are nitrile, but I used vinyl ones once the first pair stretched too much. When I first opened the bottle and squeezed a little bit of the lotion out, I thought I had a fake product, because it smelled to me like something someone would use in construction. It looked even worse. Despite this initial bewilderment, I went ahead and spread the product on my body. The dye allows you to see where you have applied the lotion and to help you spread it. It was very easy to spread (I used circular motions) and absorbed very well. Because of the dye, my skin looked dirty after the application. It is best to apply this lotion when you will not be doing anything involving water or sweat, as this will wash off the lotion before it has time to work with your skin. I sat at a computer for 30 minutes to let the lotion absorb, then put on pyjamas and went to bed. The dye in the lotion will rub off on your clothes, but it washes off without a problem. In the morning (I looked very strange) all of the dye came off in the shower and I came out and looked in the mirror. The tan was even, my skin - happy, and I was not a bit orange. The tan looked real. So yes, this lotion does give you an even, natural-looking tan. It lasts longer than other self-tanners (such as L'Oreal's). I did 2 applications and then did not upkeep for a while, which led to several spots on my body becoming patchy. I decided to apply again. Now - no patches. Because of the patches and its terrible smell/look, I would normally give a product a 4 (since a 5 is perfect). However, this product is cheap here on Amazon (I ordered from Cosmetic Solutions), so you get a self tanner that makes your skin feel good and, of course, gives you a fantastic tan that lasts several days. Therefore - 5!

Wow! I have searched forever to find a tan as BROWN and natural as this! Right away, I could tell that the product wasn't going to turn my pale white legs orange. The color guide is really dark and extremely helpful so you don't end up with white patches of skin like you normally would. I have it on right now, and the color is so dark compared to what my natural color is. I almost wish I didn't have to wash off the color guide! But apparently, all you have to do is layer it if you want a really deep tan. I'm Irish and German and Scottish... In other words, ghostly pale! I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a self tanner that makes it look like they just went on vacation and spent two weeks on the beach. You get the healthy glow without all of that damaging sun exposure. I'm just so impressed with how easy this is to use. A few tips that I've noticed really help with the application are: 1. Exfoliate like CRAZY the day of application. Especially on the driest parts of your skin. For me, this is the ankles, knees, elbows, and the shins. Fake Bake sells a Body Polish that supposedly works better because it doesn't leave residue on your skin. I haven't used it, but I will probably buy it eventually. For now, a really rough body scrub works for me. Unfortunately, I'm using some off brand one or else I'd give a recommendation. 2. Moisturize really well and let your skin absorb the lotion before you apply Fake Bake. I use Seacret (the one that comes in the kit for your nails, from the Dead Sea) Lotion in Natural. For the extra dry parts (mentioned above) I apply a small amount of lotion directly before applying FB and it doesn't seem to lighten the tan in those areas, it simply helps the color go on smoother and prevents what I think of as "clumping" of the product. 3. Wear gloves! (duhhh) If you don't wear gloves, the color will stick right on your palms which tend to be dry. 4. For the tops of your feet, you only need a little bit, but if you ignore your feet, it looks really obvious that you have fake tan on, no matter how natural the color is. Same goes for the hands. If you're worried about streaking, mix some of the Fake Bake with your moisturizer. I do this for my face too because I'm too scared to apply just the color to my whole face and neck. 5. If the color guide looks streaky, the end tan is going to look streaky! Common sense, right? Well the first time I applied, I ignored the fact that the color was sticking to the line my jeans had left on my legs... and now I have tan jean marks. haha. So that's another tip, be sure you let the pants marks to go away before application. All in all, I love this product. Definitely worth the money. The best part? No more comments about how I look like I never go out in the sun! Woot! I'm going to be the tannest one of all of my friends now. :)

As an extremely pale person naturally, i have not had luck with self tanners because they are patchy, streaky, sooo obvious when it starts to come off, or doesn’t blend onto my hands at all no matter how hard i try to buff it in. This self tan though is amazing! It is not very dark but it gives you a nice glow. It blends seamlessly. When it starts to come off its barely noticeable because it goes away so nicely. I personally shave and exfoliate the night before i put it on and i find that gives the best result

Fake Bake has great quality products. This works well on your face as it has a bit less pigment, I use the other darker stuff on the rest of my body. It lasts for about 3-4 days then you need to reapply. Only use a gentle cleanser (not a scrub) on your face so you dont scrub it off and lose the tan sooner.

Absolutely love this product ♥️♥️♥️ Best tan ever !!! Exactly like i used to be tan during summer time. Don’t forget to use the gloves to apply. Great price and great value. I definitely buy it again :)

This is a good product overall. Easy to apply with no streaking (I use a mitten to apply). The smell doesn't bother me at all, and it doesn't transfer into clothes. However, I wish this product gave me a deeper tan. It's good for beginners who are afraid to look orange, but if you've self tanned before then you might be a bit dissatisfied with the depth of the shade this product provides.

This tanner is green, indicating it’s old, it should be brown. And it extremely liquidy. I’ve been using this brand for a few decades and have never seen this consistency, and only experience green when it’s gotten old and I need a new bottle. Very turned off, and won’t be buying again.