The Gradual - Gradual Self Tan Lotion

Used correctly, a tanning HG

I’ve been using this product for over 7 years and always come back to it. Is this product good for beginners? No. Is this product okay to use without a mitt? Also no, but with a good mitt and experience, it’s a wonderful product. The product IS very watery, so you’ll need to be careful and quick to rub it in to prevent it running. I also use a good quality mitt, the kind that actually has a thumb and elastic around your wrist, to apply it. For me, it produces a dark tan within 4 hours of application. I LIKE that it doesn’t have a color guard, because I’m impatient and don’t want to schedule my tanning session around other activities and want to put my clothes on and do things right after, or be able to sleep right say and not worry about my sheets. This product also lasts a full week before wearing off, and it never wears off patchy. That being said, and all things taken into account, if you don’t apply it correctly, it can be streaky - use a good mitt, spread quickly and thoroughly, and you’ll have a gorgeous glow.

So streaky 

The first time I use this, it was so splotchy so I decided to give it a second chance and no matter what I did it was always so streaky. I ended up returning and going back to Loving Tan mousse!

Orange and splotchy

This is not really a gradual tan since it’s quite dark. I am very pale and with only one application it came out super dark. I like a deep tan but this looked orange on me and it came out really splotchy especially on my hands. I have been tanning for 10 years so this isn’t user error. It also left a really bad self-tan smell even after showering!

First time self tanner

I really like this product. I never used self tan before and this application was probably mistake free every time I used it. It barely smells, doesn’t stick or get on your clothes because it’s like a lotion. All this and still hydrates my skin.

New Fav🫶🏼

Best gradual lotion ever! Doesn’t leave me streaky or orange!!

disappointing

i used this to keep my self tan looking nice, but just made it patchy and was super hard to scrub off

Colors my clothes

It gives nice light tan, but it colors my white clothes. Disappointing. Other than that, it would have been a nice product, as it tans my skin evenly and is hydrating. Also, the smell is a bit too much for me after some time (am I sensitive to some smells)

As great find.

Great product. Works gradually, dries quickly, has nice smell.

Amazing!

This is my first self tanner ever, so I have nothing to compare it to but it has worked WONDERFULLY for me so far. I’m very pale with cool tones and this provides a light, neutral glow after just two hours. Also very easy to apply - just rub it in like any body lotion; I like to buff it out with a kabuki brush. The scent is light, but pleasant and it feels luxurious on the skin - not too heavy. Would recommend!

Worked pretty well

Wasn’t too tan not too blotchy I really liked it but idk if it’s suppose to be as watery. But other then that it was really realistic tan definitely gradually puts you where you want to be.

Nice and subtle

I am a black girl, medium brown skin tone and this gave me a nice bronze glow. This is nice if you want to add a bronzy tint to your melanin without a dramatic shade change. I used two nights in a row and saw about a half a shade difference. Their drops are great uf you want a true tan.

Great natural results for fair skintones!

Finally, I found a great self-tanner for my super fair skin! I am naturally very pale, so when I wear shorts or skirts I like adding just a bit of color without looking orange/fake. This is the only product I've ever found that allows me to have more control over the result, the smell isn't strong and it doesn't leave any streaks. I use it once or twice a week about 30-45 minutes before going to bed, it doesn't stain my pajamas or sheets. My skin still looks fair, but not insanely pale, love it!