L'Oreal ParisSublime Bronze Self Tanning Mist, Medium to Natural Spray Tan, 4.6 oz

I don't tan at all. Don't get me wrong, I'm not one of those with a super-pale complexion that can't tan without burning; I'm one of those that completely avoids the sun without sunscreen and wouldn't use a tanning bed or booth if you paid me. I have used spf on my face for decades but began using it anywhere that is exposed to the sun about 7 years ago. As a result, I became so pale that I looked sick (but I don't have any wrinkles! ;) As another reviewer has written, spray tanning at a salon is expensive when you do it on a regular basis and with the economy the way it is, I was looking for a cheaper and more convenient alternative that wouldn't make me look or feel like an orange oompa loompa.This is it! This spray is such a fine mist that it is almost impossible to cause streaks. The color is as close to natural as it comes and is not orange at all, not even in natural daylight. The smell is pleasant, although after a few hours it does begin to smell like all fake tanners but much more faint. It takes several hours to fully develop so I would also recommend using it at night an hour or two before bed. It lasts several days! I found that if I avoid anything that would cause exfoliation with my bath or shower the tan lasted longer (up to nearly 5 days.) I used only very soft washcloths, liquid moisturizing body wash and avoided using anything abrasive (loofa or sponges.) I also avoided rubbing too hard with the towel afterward and used a blotting type motion to dry.I did exfoliate and applied lotion before the spray. I allowed the lotion to fully absorb into the skin before applying the tanner. I stood in the shower and tried to spray as evenly as possible and used a light coat on my face. I did not spray my hands, feet or ankles and all the other reviewers are correct - you don't need to. The spray falls from gravity and will cover those areas just fine. However, I did have a small area just under my calf muscle on each leg that was white. I simply applied the spray directly there (the next day) and it worked just fine. After applying the spray, I rinsed the palms of my hands and soles of my feet and rubbed with water between fingers and toes, just to make sure there wasn't any tanning solution there. I also rubbed lightly with a towel over my knees and elbows to ensure that the tanner was not to dark in those areas.On day two I noticed a spot on my wrist from the quick touch-up job I had done on my calves. I used fingernail polish remover to remove the dark spot. It worked perfectly.Overall, I was extremely pleased with the results. Yes, you have to take some extra time and follow the tips of other users if you want the best look possible, but it is worth it.

I've tried them all and always come back to this. Nice scent, goes on easily in a fine mist. Works quickly and dries in no time. Gives you a nice golden glowing color.

I picked this product up for 2 reasons, I can't seem to tan naturally, or in a bed. Period. English/Irish/German mix. Secondly, because I work out a lot, and tan skin shows more definition than deathly pale skin like mine. I've been using it for about 2 weeks. I tend to apply it 3 times a week as the tan it provides is gradual, which comes in handy given that it has been rather inconsistently uneven in my experience with it so far.My strategy thus far...Sunday: Shower, and exfoliate THOROUGHLY. I'm talking all of the color, all of the way off, starting fresh.Monday: Shower, dry myself carefully so as not to take off much of the color, air dry further, then apply again, paying special attention to places that I missed on Sunday (always seems to happen).Tuesday: Repeat Mondays process.By the end of Tuesday I usually seem to have a nice golden brown/very slightly orangish glow. I only look orange in soft lighting, such as my bedroom, and another reviewer is VERY CORRECT in saying that the sun makes the entire tan look different. However, so far, I seem to be able to hit everywhere evenly by the third day. Roughly a dozen people have asked me if I've been tanning over the last 2 weeks, and only two of them have mentioned negatives. One mentioned that I looked orange (close friend who I assumed would mock me as soon as I began tanning, so he can be written off) and one coworker who mentioned that my face was a little streaky, probably due to me touching my face, mostly rubbing my eyes late at night before bed when I apply the stuff. I will likely also spread out the applications to a day between. At the end of the week I was patchy and didn't know it until I went outside, I looked ridiculous. All in all, I am fairly satisfied with the product. I will be much happier with it when I can find a method to apply it evenly, on a consistent basis.I know I'm overly thorough but, here are some key points.Positives: Complimented often, nobody has called me out on having a fake tan without me admitting it first, product is cheap, dries fast, and the product is safe for your skin. No aging for this guy.Negatives: There are a lot, but I don't think the product is un-savable. It can be tricky to put on evenly (I do it myself with no help) I have noticed the creases inside my elbows tend to be darker as the skin touches when you bend at the elbow, this last application looked terrible, but I believe it was due to me holding the spray a little bit too close to my arms and applied it a bit too directly, my fault. Unlike other reviewers, I have had no luck with the product naturally settling on my hands, my hands are always shades whiter, and applying it lightly to my hands resulted in a dirt like effect from the knuckles down. I am a guy. I have hairy legs, applying the spray to my legs does absolutely NOTHING. All of it is caught by the hair, and when I go to the gym with pale white calves and a nice tan up top looks laughable, so I've taken a layer off my arms and legs with a shaver to see if this helps. Lastly, and most importantly, I had some sort of reaction with my old spice deodorant and the spray that resulted in a red and painful rash under the armpits, the rash appeared under both arms on the same day, I read about it online, stopped using deodorant for a week (in case it was fungal) and it cleared up within a few days. This could be a deal breaker as I do not enjoy skipping on my deodorant. I have noticed the color rubbing off on the inside of my clothes in areas where I sweat, mostly the neck and upper shoulders, as well as the fact that a lady friend of mine had the color rub off on her hands when she gave me a neck rub.In conclusion, I think the product has potential, and I believe that most of the negatives can be negated by more careful preparation and application. I will continue to use it a bit longer to see if I can't roll out the issues. The rash issue again may be a deal breaker, but hopefully I can avoid it by showering, applying, and then applying the deodorant in the morning when the spray should be completely absorbed, keep in mind I am not directly spraying my armpits. If you've made it this far I'm sure you appreciate the detail, I for one do not buy and apply a product that I don't thoroughly understand beforehand. If I remember, I'll make an update detailing whether or not I find a way to apply it more evenly. Cheers.

This is easy to apply and gives a beautiful color....not too brown or dark with regular applications. Looks like a tan!