Banana Boat, Summer Color Self-Tanning Lotion, Deep Dark Color for All Skin Tones, 6 oz

I have tried maybe 5 or 6 different self tanners, some value ones like this and some luxury ones. Truthfully the expensive ones weren’t worth it in my experience.This doesn’t tan very dark, but this is fine because it just adds some natural color, isn’t orange or streaky, doesn’t stain my bedding or clothes, and is only faintly smelly. (I am GROSSED OUT by the stench of self tanners once the tan develops. It can be nicely scented lotion but once it soaks in and develops you get that gross musty odor. This one barely smells at all!) I’d definitely be happy to purchase again. This is among the best I have tried.Also even with washing hands after applying, my palms are faintly orange so if that bothers you, maybe wear a mitt.

The color really does hold for several days, but I have to be careful not to get too much on or it looks too orange-ish.

I love this tanner for a subtle color. I use it twice a week in the summer just to keep my legs from being too white, but not look like I'm bright orange or leathery. It doesn't streak, and easily washes off my hands.

For all the other straight guys who’ve never self tanned before (and anyone else ofc!), this stuff’s pretty solid! The pictures that people are putting for the reviews don’t really do the tans justice, but just know, it’ll immediately make that borderline albino skin of yours much nicer. I’ve mostly just been using it for my arms, as “streaking” (where little streaks have more/less dye than its surroundings) is more common the harder an area is to reach, and still occurs a little on my arms sometimes. That’s the main issue I have with this one in particular. Other tanners I’d looked at seemed to have a bronzer in them to help show where you had applied the tanner. This one looks and acts exactly like sun screen, so it’s hard to tell which spots may need extra application.If your going to use the tanner make sure you follow the instructions to avoid any mishaps, as anything u throw on will be there for 4 days or so. All in all it’s a good beginner product to see if you like self tanning, which I do now, but I think I would try a higher priced one next time and see how it fairs in comparison. Either way, it DEFINITELY beats getting sun burnt every time you want even a sliver of color, and for the price their probably isn’t a better product.

Love this tanning cream. I get great results without streaking.

Amazing! This product goes on so easily and the color is perfect. I applied the first time and as the bottle reads, waited 3 hours and applied again. This was more of a touch up the second time in places that I needed more! Perfect price too…I will buy more!

Light coverage. No stains on hands, if hands are washed after application

smells good thats the most positive thing. If you have perfect skin no blemishes or scars it will change the color of your skin but highlights every blemish and makes them darker. The deep dark tan is misleading. It did make my bright white legs a little better looking