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

I had a shopping date with my daughter and mother for school shoes and decided to give my new spray tanner a whirl before going out. After about an hour out together my mom complimented my skin and said I looked really pretty. "You got some sun, you look great!" Little did she know I was trying my new L'Oreal tanning spray for the first time. I told her what I was using and she was shocked that it was a spray tan. She began asking me all kinds of questions about the product (do you have to rub it in, does it smell, etc...) and was really excited to find out that it was a spray mist and dried pretty much instantly. She's running out to get some for herself! She remarked how nice my skin looked and it didn't look fake. She said she couldn't tell the difference between my L'Oreal tan and a suntan. Today my little girl was home after school about an hour or so and she said "Mom you look GOOD!" "Your tan looks good!" right out of the blue. It was another really great compliment! I AM SO HAPPY with this product. I don't tan...I burn. Normally I stay out of the sun and have a very pale complection all over. I considered going to a salon for spray tanning but because we're pinching pennies right now it was something I was going to need to put on hold. I thought I'd risk a few dollars to see if L'Oreal's product would be a good alternative(and a way to spare my modesty...LOL). I'm so glad I took the risk. It's worth every penny. It's going to be a new staple in my beauty regimen. Now I look like I have a nice glow all over. Not too much, just a nice sun kissed glow. I love it! NOTES: **This goes on in a light mist. Don't spray up close or press hard on the nozzle trying to make it more of a 'hard spray'. It falls lightly on the skin. A little goes a looooong way. **This is not an "insta-tan" product. It comes out in a clear mist and slowly develops color on your skin. I was able to see a nice glow within an hour and as time went on it developed very nicely and naturally. This is one of my favorite aspects because there was no shocking fake made-up looking color, just a nice glow that developed into a great tan. The fragrance is light. Admittedly it's not my favorite, but it fades pretty quickly. It's even less the equivilent of the fragrance of sunblock or suntan oil. After I put on my body spray (about 45 mins after) I could barely even detect it. Its not going to overpower your normal scents after it dries for the most part. I followed the suggestion of one of the other reviewers and did NOT spray my feet, hands, knees, or elbows. They are right, the mist falls enough to give you even coverage. I did spray quickly and lightly on my face and neckline and its given me a very satisfying natural looking color. I did my normal facial cleansing routine tonight and the color stayed nicely without any streaking. It faded only slightly and again remained very natural looking. Also... another nice detail...no residue color on my clothes or on my bedsheets overnight! This is a KEEPER.

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 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, by far, the best face tanner that I have tried. It gives you a nice glow (and if you are naturally pale, especially in the northeastern winters, having a little glow makes you feel so much better). It leaves your skin looking like you have a natural tan. I've used it for years and have gotten so many compliments. I've tried many self tanners on my face and none of them even compare!

User-friendly, great color love this spray tan product

It's a great product, spray nozzle always dependable at 360° as advertised. Unfortunately the Medium shade is undetectable, even on my fair skin. The Deep shade worked beautifully until, like many other great products, demand increased and it became unavailable at a reasonable price with a month-long wait period for delivery. I was encouraged to find what I hoped would be a comparable replacement in the Tanologist version. What a disappointment when that one arrived completely unusable due to can malfunction and, of course, unreturnable. The search is back on for yet another reliable substitute.

For at-home tanning, every other kind I've tried has had either shimmer or gives an awful color. This one I can spray without having to blend it in. I just make sure to cover every part of my body except palms and under my feet, and use a piece of napkin to rub it off my eyebrows, hairline by my ears, and that spot on our ankles where it looks unnatural if it's not wiped. Sometimes I only use it on my face and neck. One coat. Dry. Next coat. Dry. Next day, third coat and perfection! It lasts a few days, then it gets splotchy so I use a soapy washcloth in the shower to remove it all. Every single other one I've tried, about eight all together, has been a disappointment. Five stars because it's as good as going in for a full body spray tan, and I can get at least two full- body tans from one can, maybe three. In months where no one sees my legs or arms, I only do my face and it lasts for months. Can't beat that for $10. Also, it doesn't stink. There is a smell, but it's faint. The only one that can smell it is my husband when he would kiss me ('would' because he's out of the picture). Also, it will spot your clothing if you dress too quickly. Don't wear white on the same day you apply it.

I tried to spray as evenly as possible but it was still streaky and did not do anything to a lot of parts. I tried it on my legs, chest and upper arms. Nothing came out very seamless, it all had major issues for me. The parts that did develop were a nice color.

Das geht gar nicht. Die Farbe ist viel zu dunkel und insofern zu auffällig, ja gewöhnlich. Eine innerhäusige Anwendung sieht eine Renovierung des Raums nach sich. Außen angewendet muss man auf Windstille warten. Fazit: Nicht kaufen!

I really like it for myself. It gives a very nice color on my tan skin. It makes it more saturated gives it a glow. My complexion is medium to tan . This product might not work for every skin tone. I prefer when a tanner is more orangey or golden because that works on my skintone, it makes my skintone even and it enhances the look of my muscles too . For a medium tan shade on the product label this stuff creates a strong color. Im curious how it could look on a pale individual. It might look bad. The scent is strong. It's kind of hard to apply to know where u missed ? For one bottle I only get two uses on my entire body. This stuff lasts on ur body for a week or so

I find that using a spray gives me a lot more even coverage, especially in those hard to cover spots like the back your knees or the small at your back. The trick is just to hold it a little bit further away from your body. It doesn’t stain fabric or clothing or your walls or floor. The colour is a nice brown, not orange and it last quite a while. I find that once I get the base going I only have to touch it up once or twice a week after the shower I love it doesn’t give me a rash, and I have quite sensitive skin , this is my go to brand always. I’m naturally very fair complexion and this goes on nice and subtle. You can build it up to the point you want and so much healthier than sunbathing.

When I read the other reviews about the smell of this product, I figured they meant the smell of the tanning agent, which is typical with a lot of self tanners. But the smell is more like a strong, cheap cologne. When I use it, I have to use it in my guest bathroom to avoid it from aggravating my husband’s Sensitive nose. That being said, it seems to work nicely as a tanner but I will not be buying it again as it is not convenient.

Product was easy to apply. It sprayed on skin evenly, and didn't make your skin orange looking. Does not have an overpowering scent. I would purchase again