Aqua Tan is the best self tanner out there.
Review over.
Because, really? This product is so great, don’t waste your time reading my review–go out and get it!
Ok, if you insist on a full review, where do I begin? I honestly didn’t believe the hype about this self tanner because I have yet to come across one that 1. Does not smell bad 2. Is moisturizing like a lotion and 3. Gives a truly natural “tanned” look. Yet, from the moment I opened the bottle and the light fragrance reminded me of walking into Bath & Body Works, I knew this self tanner was going to be a stand out.
Aqua Tan’s Body Milk is creamy like a thin silky lotion and appears white as you disperse it into your hands. However, as you smooth it over your skin it is clear and feels (and smells) much like a lotion as well. The Body Milk is moisturizing with Shea Butter, Kukui Nut Oil, Avocado Oil, Cocoa Butter and Vitamin E. The Body Milk absorbs quickly–by the time I was done applying it to my arms and legs it was dry and I was able to put my clothes back on right away.
I didn’t notice any immediate color to my skin, that came about 2 hours later and it literally looked like I had been sunbathing on the beach in Aruba. I’m very fair skinned and my skin was a gorgeous light bronze color. I was so pleased that one application really had such great results and I applied another application the following day. Just two applications lasted me about 8 days without having to apply anymore and without immediately fading.
Do make sure you wash your hands well after applying Aqua Tan, as I thought I had gotten it all off my hands until the following day when I noticed a lone bronze spot. While this self tanner is $37–don’t hesitate–it is worth every penny!
I’m saving my bottle now until shorts weather so that I can show off the gorgeous color without having ever stepped out into the sun. Fabulous!
Other self-tanning posts on A Girl’s Gotta Spa! (sm)
- Self Tanning Tips from Dera Enochson, creator of Xen-Tan
- L’Oreal Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronze Self Tanning Lotion
- Aqua Tan Clear Self Tanning Treatment for Faces
- Neutrogena MicroMist Tanning Sunless Spray
That is quite a review! I’m going to have to test this out:)
eye4style - April 9th, 2008 at 3:24 pmAccording to Vogue, it’s all about very pale skin this Summer… a la Dita Von Teese…but who can stand the paleness through the whole Summer? I will get myself one of these!
BeautyPopStar - April 10th, 2008 at 9:31 pmDina–you will love it!
BeautyPopStar–bleh Vogue doesn’t understand us “old timers” who don’t care so much for pale skin. Don’t they know that when you are tanned, you look thinner?
Shannon Nelson - April 10th, 2008 at 10:42 pmWhere can i find this? the link isn’t working…………
Anonymous - April 15th, 2008 at 12:32 amHi Anonymous,
Hmm the link is working, but it appears a security feature pops up in which you have to click OK to continue to the shopping page.
Here is the link to Aqua Tan’s home page: https://aqua-tan.com
Shannon Nelson - April 15th, 2008 at 1:47 amI am going to second this review. This stuff is STUNNING! It is so good. I used the liquid spray on my legs (redhead with pale skin) and it looks naturaly, it lasts, it smells great and it doesn’t have harsh chemicals. I actually spoke to the woman who created it once and I cannot cannot recommend it enough. It’s a lot of money, I know, but I was lucky enough to get a sample, and now, I am hooked. YOU MUST GET THIS!! Listen, if you have a different color of skin than I do, I don’t know what it will be like but for you redheads, DO it!
Anonymous - June 3rd, 2008 at 10:42 pmWow what an enthusiastic comment in support of Aqua Tan. I agree–it is expensive, but when you think about it, you pay $7 for an orange tan that smells horrific or you can pay $37 for something long lasting and natural looking. Sometimes you do get what you pay for.
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