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

I'm on my 4th can of this self tanner, and b.tan is the brand I know I can count on. I'm on the sunny side of 70 with pale skin and this mousse gives me great, long lasting color with little effort. I find the foam easy to apply - with a mitt - and it gives me a streak free finish. There is little to no odor that dissipates quickly. The color is even, not splotchy, and is a great tone that pulls neither orange or green on my skin. I apply in the morning, give it 15 minutes to dry down, then dress and have not had any issues with transfer to clothing. The color emerges through the day and leaves a nice, dark tan, that lasts 3-5 days, making me less self conscious baring my legs in public. Quick, easy, inexpensive and works well!

This e.l.f. lip liner honestly exceeded my expectations, especially for the price. I was looking for something affordable that still had good pigment and stayed in place throughout the day, and this checks all the boxes. The formula is smooth and easy to apply without tugging on the lips, which I really appreciate. It glides on evenly and makes it super easy to define the lips or slightly overline for a fuller look. The color payoff is rich right away, so you don’t have to go over it multiple times to build it up. I also love how well it pairs with different lipsticks and glosses. It helps prevent feathering and keeps everything looking more polished and put together. On its own, it also looks really nice for a more natural, lined-lip look. For longevity, it holds up surprisingly well for a drugstore liner. I still need to touch it up after eating or drinking, but overall it stays put longer than I expected. For the price point, this is an easy repurchase. It’s one of those everyday essentials that just works and makes your lip products look better overall.

I live in FL and want to be tan without adding to the damage I already did in my teens using tanning beds, and this is the perfect product for keeping that year round color! I definitely recommend it. I’ve been using this for a couple of years, applying it once per week. I workout every day and train BJJ so even with the constant sweat and friction it lasts a week. It does fade gradually, but doesn’t look spotty as it does, and looks natural. It’s easy to apply and see any spots you miss, doesn’t have an overly strong scent, and gives me the most natural tan out of all the different products I’ve tried (and I’ve tried soooo many)!

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!!

Okay this is genuinely one of the best self tanners I’ve ever used. It’s a clear mist, dries fast, no color, no mess, no smell. You can literally spray it before you walk out the door. Because it’s so light you can build it up gradually over a few days and it looks like an actual natural tan without any streaks. This is nothing like any self tanner I’ve tried before. I use it on my arms and legs too at this point, I don’t see a reason to use anything else. One thing though, learn from my mistake. The first time I used it I over-sprayed because it comes out clear and looks like nothing. Big mistake. It developed into a dark, uneven tan. Follow the instructions and do just a few light sprays at a time. Do NOT over saturate. Less is more with this one, trust me.

Best self tanner I have found. It does have a pretty strong smell, but it doesn’t smell bad. I like the violet tint, as it doesn’t leave me looking orange. It is easy to apply, doesn’t steak, and gives a natural looking tan. It is a great product and affordable. I usually tan about once a week and the bottle lasts for several months.

I absolutely love this mousse! The violent undertone works best with my complexion, as I have an olive undertone. I bought a separate application kit and use it with this, and it goes on smooth with no streaks. Of course, sometimes there’s user error if it’s streaky or blotchy. You have to make sure you’re exfoliated beforehand without any products like lotion or perfume on your skin (won’t stick), no dry spots as well otherwise the color latches on to dry skin. I used to work in a tanning salon and always knew that if you have any other product blocking your pores, then the tanning product won’t set evenly! I usually like to keep this on for about 2 hours and the tan looks great. You can layer up and keep it on longer to maximize the type of tan you want. I enjoy the smell, as it’s a standard tanning kit scent. As it “bakes” after application, you do smell like tanning product but it will go away once you shower. No stains in my shower after washing off as well.

As someone who has used a ton of drugstore self tanners, this one definitely has a learning curve. A huge plus to this is it has no fake tan smell. I got the Disco Candy in Dark and it smells amaaaaazing. Application was easy, I really liked that this developed in 4 hours and I could rinse it off. Dried quickly, not sticky at all. Overall I’m super happy with it, but my fellow pale ladies don’t be afraid. My first time using this, I did one application, let it develop for 4 hours, rinsed it off… and bam. Next to nothing, and I’m PALE. It wasn’t orange or streaky (the color was very natural), but there was just barely any color change. Next time, I’m going to try 2-3 coats like other people have said or I’ll just buy a darker shade altogether.

Never leave reviews unless I’m properly wowed. This stuff is amazing I wish I’d found it sooner, leaves you with such a nice glow. Never been able to find good face mists/ tans. 10/10

When it first came out on the mitt I though it was soooo dark! It was almost black! Don't let this scare you. When you wash it off it looks super natural. Great tanning product for those of us that wouldn't use self tan products very often. Make sure to exfoliate off old tan well before reapplying.

Excellent. Not patchy or too dark.

This is so easy to use! I spray my face at night before going to bed and wake up with a nice tanned look. Not orange, thank god. I’m very pale and most tanning products go orange on me. The smell isn’t too bad but there is a slight one. Great purchase!

Great self tanning