Sun Laboratories Dark Sunsation Self-Tanning Lotion for Body & Face - Sunless Tan Golden Glow - Very Dark Formula - 4 fl oz - Natural Looking Fake Tan for Summer, Beach & Special Occasions

By far the best i have tried…and easiest. I feel like the price keeps going up though and i do not know why. May switch to something elseI’ve gotten this stuff like 3 times it always works great better than most spray tansI have been in the fashion and beauty business for over 20 years. I was trained in the art of hair and face by the first invasion of the British scene. Namely Vidal Sassoon's. I have personally tested over 75 self tanners. I ownd a salon that was recognized by Cosmopolitan magazine as being "one of America's hottest salons". My salon employed a number of tanning beds. I've owned personal self ran spray machines. In other words.... I know my s#%t.!!! Today's subject is a review on SUN... VERY DARK & SUN ULTRA DARK. Let me begin with this. There the same formula. One is no darker than the other. Confusing. First thing SUN should address.Now the product. In the 75-100 self tanners I have used, I've never rendered any product a 5 star review. I'm picky and firm.... and honest. I've used self tanners that cost between $4.00 and $80.00 dollars. No 5 stars yet. 1,2,and 3 stars make up 95 % of any product I have used.Again.... Now SUN.SUPERLATIVE. I'll keep it simple. I look for texture, fragrance, spreadability, moisture content, and economics. Then last of all I rate the color. Sounds backwards I know. But isn't.SUN is the nicest texture I have ever used. Jergens lotion has a beautiful texture also. But don't play consumer idiot. Jergens is lovely to apply, but is too thick. Manufacturers know this. Thick means usage of more product. More product means more sales. SON IS Much thinner, yet not at all runny. It spreads beautifully. Goes a long long way. Fragrance is gorgeous. Not overpowering cherry almond smell. Has a built in bronzer. You know where you have applied and what you missed. Works far better on faces than most. Common problem with self tanners is that they can profusely dry out the skin. I've been scared in the morning to look at my facial skin. Sometimes I've looked 10 years older from increased wrinkling. Also most self tanners play havick on age spots, liver spots, moles. They get overly dark. SUN isn't nearly as guilty of this infraction. Must use a glove or mitt as usual. Mitt better. Absorption is excellent. Bleeding issue is excellent, as in I'd doesn't. Sheet and clothes transfer exc. Economics exc. Buy the 32 Oz. Shop around before you do. Go for a bundle. My seller was very exc. Some problems with order. Immediately rectified. In finishing, I'll say this. The only reason. I did not give this product a 5 star rating is this. I found it fell slightly short in its darkening ability. When you coin a product VERY DARK OR ULTRA Dark, then you had better live up to that. SUN fails to do this. It no doubt will dork better for people as ith pale or lighter pigment. If hour looking for that dark Brazilian tan... this isn't for you. One of the greatest self tanners I've ever used. A SOLID 4 STARS. If they'll listen to me, twill be a 5 star product. Only one I would have ever used.Also.... forgive me, I forgot earlier to mention.... This product has a very neutral base tint. Not olive, and thank you Lord.... NOT AT ALL ORANGE or overly warm. Natural looking. Thanks for you time.I don't have much luck with sunless tanners. I'm very pale and I don't like the health risks associate with tanning in the sun. I've tried many popular drugstore brands I wouldn't go back too. I've tried Jergens Natural Glow, which was my favorite of the low budget variety. It gave nice gradual color but the smell disgusts me so much that I never end up using it for very long. I read glowing reviews about Sun Labs, so I decided to take the hit on my wallet it and give it a try. Keep in mind I only bought a full size version of this product, and not the accompanying scrubs, lotions, etc.COLOR:The color is fantastic and gives you a very realistic tan, even if you're starting off as pale as I am. It's the most realistic "quick" tanner I've used, Jergens being the most realistic gradual tanner. The color seems to have an olive undertone instead of orange, ensuring more natural looking bronze skin.APPLICATION:The lotion is darkly tinted so you see exactly how it's applying. Take note that if it looks uneven during this time you had better fix it or else it will end up looking just as bad once it sets. I still recommend using a bit of white lotion mixed in a drop of this stuff for your rough spots like knees and feet, or else it may end up soaking too much color as with most tanning lotions.A note on the dark tint: the tint is there to help you apply, and serve as a visual. It also helps you look much darker. Once you take your first shower after using the product, you will appear much lighter because the tint will wash away. So don't be afraid if the water turns dark brown and you look much lighter after stepping out. Personally I like washing off the dark tint as soon as possible.LONGEVITY:If you make sure to exfoliate properly before using, it will last a few days. To avoid looking splotchy and to make sure it comes off evenly, you have to continue exfoliating well every day. While this means it wont' last too long, at least it doesn't fade unevenly.SMELL:The main reason I stop using self tanners is because of the bad smell all tanning chemicals have. There seems to be no way around this. Sun Labs has a lovely smell when first applying, smells like cherry, but after an hour or so the perfume fades and the typical self-tanning smell arrives. It's much more subtle than any other tanner I've tried, which is a huge plus. However, it's still there. I have sensitive smell and I get very self-conscious when I smell it and usually stop using the tanner for a while. It's even worse when I go to the gym. A lot of people have had good luck with the smell, but there is a risk it won't work well for you. If this is a determining factor, I suggest trying a sample and going from there. I can only use this product every once in a while before the smell defeats me and I decide being pale for the summer is better than smelling weird.OVERALL:Three stars for being one of the best options out there right now. Great application and color. Average longevity. Smell is the most subtle from what I've used, but is still there and bothers me enough to be turned off from using it after a while. If you're desperate for something that looks natural and is easy to use, give this a shot! Just beware if you're sensitive to smells.The cream gives you a great color. However for the price the bottle is very small and one third of the bottle is missing so basically you are left with like 80 ml….for that price its a joke!Great smell! Non-streaking! Great formula!!!!All is OKBest stuff I have ever used. Very dark and long lasting, no orange color or streaks! Highly recommend.Would not order this product again. Not very user friendly