St. Tropez Tanning Essentials Self Tan Bronzing Lotion

by St. Tropez

Product Features

• For a natural-looking, long-lasting deep tan
• Infused with Aloe Vera
• Innovative Aromaguard fragrance technology eliminates the tell-tale self tan aroma by a minimum of 70%
• Beautiful subtle, yet refreshing fragrance
• For all skin types

Product Description

Size: 8 oz

Our original, salon inspired formula is specially created to give you the richest, deepest tan. Infused with aloe vera and long lasting colour, simply smooth on to deliver an ultra-even tan. Our innovative fragrance technology helps to take away the tell-tale tanning aroma to make way for a beautiful subtle, yet refreshing fragrance. Created by St. Tropez, the tanning experts you trust to get it right. So whatever your skin type it's easy to use for the most natural looking, ultimate tan.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003CFB3AG
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,391 in Beauty (See Top 100 in Beauty)
  • #18 in Beauty > Skin Care > Sun > Self-Tanners & Bronzers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is the ONE, Ladies, July 8, 2007

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J. Alison (PA) - See all my reviews
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My search for the best self-tanner, one that leaves skin looking sun-kissed without an orange hue, has lead me to this product. I tried a countless # of self-tanners, from drugstore brands to pricey high-end ones, and none compared to the results I received with this product. This leaves skin with a natural looking tan, a color that I would achieve by spending hours out in the sun (I am olive complexed). I initially used this 3 nights in a row (apply before bedtime) to achieve my desired color and have been re-applying twice weekly to maintain. There are 2 products that are "recommended" that you use before applying the bronzant that I didn't bother wasting my $ on since this is pricey enough (hence the 4 stars).

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars St. Tropez Bronzing Lotion vs Bronzing Mousse, August 19, 2011

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Angela Streiff "Tea Traveler" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Lotion, 8.0-Fluid Ounces Box (Health and Beauty)

My Comparison Results:

Leaves Streaks?
Bronzing Lotion: Yes, sometimes.
Bronzing Mousse: No

Bad Smell?
Bronzing Lotion: No
Bronzing Mousse: No
Gradual Everyday Lotion version: Yes, very strong

Natural brown color results?
Bronzing Lotion: Yes
Bronzing Mousse: Yes

Ease of Application?
Bronzing Lotion: B- (thick, hard to evenly apply at times)
Bronzing Mousse: A+ (with St Tropez mitt application is super fast and even)

Time till dry?
Bronzing Lotion: 7-10 minutes
Bronzing Mousse: 3-5 minutes

I adore the natural tan that St. Tropez products usually give me. I'm a a huge fan of the St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse. I also have had good experiences with St. Tropez Everyday Gradual Tan for Body with Moisturizer, Medium Dark and St. Tropez Wash Off Instant Glow Mousse. They have all given me beautiful, goof-proof results every time. This St. Tropez Bronzing Lotion however, gave me less than the same stellar results as the other products in the line.

Much like the bronzing mousse version of this self tanner, when applying it looks like your covering yourself with mud. While this lotion version has a much more muddy appearance when applying than the others, that didn't bother me too much since I know what great results I always end up with after the tan has developed.

Just as I do with the other versions, I exfoliated thoroughly just prior to applying. I added a bit of lotion to my hands, knees and feet to keep those areas from getting too dark. I applied all over my body (including my face) and after it had time to dry, put on clothes and went to bed for the night. The next morning I showered right away and just like with the bronzing mousse the muddy bronzer part washed down the drain, leaving a very nice tan (or at least I thought).

I was pleased with the tan results when looking in the mirror. Also the lighting inside my home gave it a great appearance. When I went outside is when I discovered the results were not as flawless as the mousse version has always given me. While all of my skin did get tanned, there were slight variations of depth of color in streaks all up and down my arms. This was most visible on the inside of my arms where the skin is the lightest. Two years of using the mousse version and the gradual tan lotion version for touch-ups have never once produced a single streak on me (and I have very fair skin). But this bronzing lotion version gave me the tell-tale signs of a bottled tan.

A second coat of the tanner the next night helped cover these streaks, but since I know the mousse version works better I've gone back to using that. I decided to give this version a shot when Amazon was temporarily out of the mousse, and I'm glad I did so I know which version performs best.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Dark, but streaky, September 11, 2007

By 

kimarie "kimarie" - See all my reviews

The first morning, after I applied the bronzer, most of it washed off and my legs were streaked. I sent an email to the company explaining my situation and asked for suggestions to correct whatever I did wrong. They were extremely prompt in responding and I attempted the application a 2nd time. Even though a majority of the lotion washed off in the shower, I was significantly darker. I repeated the application a 3rd night and my tan was quite noticeable and very dark(exactly what I wanted!). My main problem was the streakiness. My legs never recovered from the first night and I was unable to cover up the lighter spots. The streaks just became more noticeable after each application. Also, my feet and hands were darker than every other part of my body! Be careful with these areas. Even though I loved the dark tan I obtained, the lengthy/difficult application process along with the streakiness became too much to deal with after only 4 days.

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