also wow the effort put into this video!!! like the commitment, the links, the timestamps, the breakdown of the categories. she really did us all a favor
Three years later, I am just discovering this video and appreciating how much work she put into this. Hoping I can apply my knowledge from watching the video to my experience with self tanner!
This was the best sunless tan video. I appreciate all the research and effort you put into your videos. I’m currently using loving tan and I do love it, but I would like to find something more affordable. Apparently according to the comments I need to try bondi sands😆
loving tan is going to always be my fav (especially cause it dries down) but bondi is definitely a close second. i find it easier to blend and it has a strong tropical scent. the biggest downside for me is that it’s sticks and transfers a lil. color is pretty nice tho
Bondi Sands (from Australia like myself) Is good but DEFINATLY do not apply it straight after exfoliating leave it a day. I got the worst spots, they look like legions they have taken 2 weeks to go away, otherwise all good smell good. I also use a a brand here called Eco-tan by Sonya if you want something with all natural ingredients, It's great however its really an internet business so you will have to get it online and is pricier .(face tanning water AWESOME). Also Le Tan is back in the game with a few choices and boasts 10 days, I'd call it more like 9 but pretty good :)
THANK YOU for taking the time to make this video. I'm also a big self tanning person so I know how much work goes into it. The fact that you did this every week, and put up with bad tans when you really just want to use the best one, really shows how much effort you put into it. I appreciate all of your videos!
I just bought B.tan for the first time today, their darkest color. The color is amazing and it's not done developing. It's not orange and has almost an olive tone. It's very beautiful. It does smell while developing, not during application, no stick. Tons of pros for me so far.
Loved your input on these! However good for people to keep in mind that the smell while developing is caused by the chemical reaction between the active ingredient (DHA) and your skin, so something that smells okay on you could be super stinky on someone else and vice versa. Thanks for taking 7 weeks of your time to review these!!
I’ve been self tanning for YEARS and have tried freaking everything in the market!!! My fave by far is basically any of the Bondi Sands tanners, but the one I’m hooked on now is their Aero Liquid Gold foam. It dries SUPER quick and smells really good!!! Plus makes my skin soooooo soft!!!! Very transfer proof too!!!! I buy it at Walgreens!!!!!! Highly recommend!!!!!!!!!
I just bought this and tried it as a self tan first timer. It went perfectly! I look so good! No bad smell (actually faintly like coconut), easy to apply, no transfer, not orange, no streaks or patchiness in my application! I love it now! I want to try the Bondi Sands ultra dark now.
i use the aAero ultra dark. It has no smell it dries completely it doesn't transfer it's nice and dark and I will never go back to anything else. I also topped it off after about five days with their tanning oil which is also amazing but is more gold than brown. You'll never go back you need to try it
That's interesting! Maybe I should try the aero foam... I have used the Bondi Sands Dark Self Tanning Foam a few times and each time it only lasted 2 days before it starts fading. It's almost completely gone within 4 days. :/ So I'm looking to try something else
I'm a ginger and I have recently been exploring spray tans and at home self tanners. I am seriously considering ordering the equipment pros use to just do my own spray tans and maybe even turn it into a side hustle because we don't have anyone that does spray tans where I live. Anyway I really loved this information and I appreciate all the time u took explaining and researching everything!
My favorite tip to help with self tanners not drying down that I learned when I use to get spray tans put talc free baby powder (preferably burts bees) all over your body with a makeup brush it helps so much
@@sarahbrown9926 not at all I use to get spray tans frequently before I started to self tan and my lady taught me the trick let it sit on your skin for a few minutes with a fan blowing on you so it dries as much as possible (because some fully dont) but in creases or areas of your body where the tan can rub or get all weird just dust some baby powder with a brush and it keeps from sticking and a lot less transfer
Using powder was one of the best tips and made a huge difference in how my tan develops. I learned about it like 10 years ago. After tanning I apply it wherever skin can touch skin: crease behind the knees, in the crook of your elbows, the crease of your hip/thigh when you bend your legs to sit down, and under your arms. I started using Gold Bond camomile and aloe because it’s less drying and I avoid talc because of health hazards. I go outside on my patio (it’s enclosed for privacy) where I have a fan blowing to help dry my tan and it disperses the powder, otherwise it can be a little messy in my bathroom. I also learned it made a big difference to moisturize twice a day in the AM and PM to make the tan last longer, which is logical because all day every day we shed skin cells so maintaining moisture is key. Foams usually have a higher alcohol level so they tend to be more drying and make me itchier. I started using a makeup brush to more smoothly apply tanner on my face, hands, and feet. I bought a vinyl back tanning strap to uniformly apply tanner to my back so I’m not trying to twist like a pretzel to reach difficult areas. I moisturize my feet/hands/knees/elbows ahead of tanning because the skin is thicker and drier so it keeps the tanner from being so dark and streaked from the product clinging. And I use disposable surgical gloves to apply tanner all over, which gets rid of the problem with washing tanner from your hands. When you’ve been using self tanner as long as I have you have to keep researching, trying new products since the industry keeps improving formulas, and looking for tips and tricks. I appreciate ideas that people come up with to make the result more natural.
I have been searching for actual YEARS to find a solution to sunless tan not taking well to my inner elbows. I thought I was the only one! Thank you for bringing up this is issue and making me feel a little less like a self-tab mutant.
Thank you for the very helpful review of these products. Bought the tanologist a month ago and have been using the mousse. Please do a weekly tanning routine including face too and how to do the feet and hands. It would be so so helpful. Thank you for all the hard work. You are awesome!
Hi Abbey. Thanks so much for helping to clarify the situation for so many of us who use self tanning products. You've touched on quite a few good points here. As a tanning product manufacturer fresh on the Australian market, we understand why companies continue to make self-tanning products that don't look real. The reason is that most tanning product formulations come from - well - formulators. These people are essentially chemists who have received little to no training in mixing colourants for the formulations. That's what makes our product range different. At Sundance, The Designer Tan, we have a range of 10 self-tanning products that range in strength and natural tone according to your unique tones - and not just skin, but hair and eyes as well. Thanks again for all your hard work Abbey!
I've tried a couple of Jergens products and they always look orange and smell pretty bad to boot. I'm so glad there are more affordable options now like Tanologist. Tysm for your thorough reviews!
Thanks for your recommendation of Tanologist. I used it yesterday and so far really like! I usually use St. Tropez....Tanologist spreads easier and definitely smells better.
I am just finding this video and your channel today (3/23/21). I have to say I am SUPER IMPRESSED on the time and dedication this video took and how informative it was.
Just watched this video and I am so glad you've spoken about that 24 hour after smell!! That's a big thkng I look for, hate sitting at work with that smell
Extracts are ok because they are natural. However, almost all citrus extracts makes us more prone to sun damage so make sure to wear your SPF :) thanks for the video because I’m blinding ppl with my paleness and needed some info on the topic.
Maybe the difference in itching is that the fragrance in Ulta and LT are synthetic (petroleum based) and the fragrance in Tanologist is like you said, plant extracts!! Loved this video. Very helpful.
Yes! I am always saying that and people are like..oh no smell this (jergens) it smells great! Lol I'm like..yeah it has fragrance... I'm talking about while it develops and especially after you shower I don't want to smell gross!
Thank you for your review! I just bought the Tanologist product yesterday. So happy I did! I haven’t used a self-tanner in years and was going to buy the Loving Tan because of the recommendations of other RU-vidrs. I didn’t know it was so expensive so in the end I wouldn’t have spent that much. Thanks again!
My favorite tanner is sold online by HSN called Tan Towels. The product is inexpensive and easy to use. You take a packet which has a paper sheet filled with their self tanner. You just apply it all the places you want. It goes on easily and i never have streaking. I have been using it for years and love it. It dries quickly and lasts for days. I sometimes use it year round because it is not expensive and I do love to glow!!
I just grabbed a bottle of b. Tan, it was way cheaper, like $11.99 at Harmon. I think it is good for the price. The color develops brown on me, no red or orange tint. I want to try the Bondi Sands next. I am interested to see what you think of The Gradual. It's a self tanning cream. I have repurchased it 2 or 3 times, i love it. It's more of a tan booster, maybe? I use it all summer. Ulta sells it and i think Sephora as well.
Thank you for such a thoughtful and comprehensive review! Absolutely love your channel, I’ve just been trying self tanning and this has been so helpful for me!
I know this is an older video, but have you tried Jergens instant sun? I’ve been a self tanner for close to 20 years.. never have used loving tan(cause I’m too cheap), but the instant sun is soooooo good in my opinion, doesn’t transfer, dries within like 2 minutes and stays for nearly a week!!
Thank you soooo much for the reviews!! So sweet of you and very informative. You know, there was a brand I used to buy from Walgreens and/or CVS I’m nearly 100% certain it was Sally Hansen bronzing gel. But, it seems as though they have changed their formula (if I’m remembering correctly). It was a 12 oz tube of Gel Bronzer “medium - dark” in shade. No hint of shimmer or orange hues. I chose the darker shade to stretch it farther since I would need to combine it with my daily moisturizer in order to lighten its shade. That single tube cost me $7.82 after tax and would last me throughout an entire year. Not full body use everyday but usually half of it. My skin looked naturally tanned and healthy. The above bronzing gel was replaced with a bronzing lotion that is nothing like the product it replaced. It’s seems more like a type of foundation or concealer of sorts. Like a beige colored mousse/lotion blend. Nothing like a bronzer. Everything like a disappointment. I wish these companies would stop cheapening their products, believing it’s some clever ruse for passing along inflation hikes to us consumers without our awareness of it. We notice less product in the tubes these days. The quality changing from a rich texture to an air whipped texture. And the deception that is perpetrated upon consumer’s after years of financial support is one that can be likened to that of a bait and switch scam is dreadfully unfortunate. Maybe I will luck up and find 10 bottles of the old formula on a dusty shelf of an out-of-the-way Walgreens. One can only hope. As for now, I’m going to combine that green toned bronzer (lol) with that bronzer you like best and see how the combination works out. I’m thinking it will look great. We’ll see. Take care and YOU ARE THE BEST!! ❤️❤️
@@AbbeyYung GIRL!! yes!!!! You must!!! Try the dry oil version...(the mousse is excellent too!) OMG!!! Its BEAUTIFUL! Works perfectly with the mitt!! Spray on skin and buff with the mitt.... My HG tanner....✌️❤️💄 Thanks for the in depth reviews!!!! ✌️❤️💄
Loved your video! Thank you 😊 however I do want to comment something on the b.tan product.. you are supposed to jump in the shower a hour after application to rinse your body off. You will not feel sticky and ofcourse you will dry right away after pat drying when done with shower! Rinsing this product off after a minimum of 1 hour is a MUST GUYS!! happy tanning 🥰🥰
b.tan i tried last month and it was amazing color and such! BUT for having sensitive skin, i do not recommend their cotton candy disco. i was soooooo itchy, i don’t have an issue with fragrance but their scent on this one specifically had me beyond irritated! i hope to give them a second shot soon with their other mousses and not get itchy!
This is such a great video. Thank you for putting so much effort in!!! I have been so unhappy with my self-tanner last summer and I just couldn't pick a new one to use. And seriously the attention to ingredients is amazing. Never thought about looking at ingredients for self-tanners, but I freaking put that all shit all over my skin, lol. Also definitely interested in a dedicated weekly self-tanning video. I get a lot of fading when I have to shave my legs and have fading and removal issues sometimes.
Abby, I wanted to let you know about a product that (for me) avoids the need for a tanning mitt for application. I stumbled upon it in my hubs bathroom drawer, haha. I personally am not a fan of tanning mitts bcz they soak up product, it’s one more thing to clean and spend more $ on. I apply all of my tanning products with my bare hands and then I use this “scrubby” from Lowe’s (It’s a natural soap infused scrubber like a plastic loofa type) infused with citrus and typically used for paint, grease and dirt removal of hands. And let me tell you....it gets off ALL the dark stain residue from my self tan when I use it immediately after applying my tanner. I’ve never actually used it after the tan has set in already. This would’ve been perfect for the bottoms of your feel when you had your leaky bottle disaster. I realize that some people love the mitt, but for those who don’t....try this instead!! It’s a game changer!
St.Tropez made me SO itchy that I scratched so much I got a rash! It lasted the whole time the tan stayed on.. about 5 days. 😩 I was def allergic. Never happened with any others and I’ve tried tons.
So glad I found this video! I just bought the Tanologist Mousse yesterday and am applying it this evening. This makes me feel better because I wasn't sure which one I wanted! :)
See, I've been using loving tan for 3 years now, and I'd actually rate it lower than she did on transferability and fade. It transfers a lot for me - like everywhere. And its sticky during the entire developing time. The tan lasts a while, but it does fade patchy for me. I just LOVE the color on me (I have cool undertones which their dark formula is perfect for) so I've been scared to try something else. But I'm so glad I found this video so I can explore other brands with less fear :)
I love this video. I have been using Loving Tan for years because I love how dark it gets, but it dries out my skin SO badly (and causes an itchy rash) and I just can't deal with it anymore. I'm going to try Tanologist now!
Just bought the tanologist express tan because of this video, can’t wait to try it! I’ve never self tanned before, so wish me luck since this doesn’t have a color guide, but excited to try it!! Thanks for all the effort you put into this video :)
@@MaDi123poofMaGiC it went well! It was really even overall and lasted a long time (6ish days). I will say, even with putting lotion on my feet and ankles prior to applying, those came out a little orange 😅 but other than that, couldn’t be happier with the results! For my first ever time trying a self tanner, I’d call it a success! Def try it! The color is amazing
Thank you for going through all of this for nine weeks to help us out! I just bought Bondi sands and am excited to try it, but now I want to check out tanologist too! The first time you mentioned it in a video I was a little scared of not having a color guard, but I think I've graduated to experienced self tanner at this point and can give it a chance haha.
I also have tried so many different self tanning products and I definitely agree that Tanolphist I'd by far the best I've used! I was extremely skeptical buying at first because it was so cheap I figured you get what you pay for but definitely not with that one!! It's my all time favorite and I use it frequently!
I’ve been finding all or your videos so incredibly helpful!! Every time I search for a product review your videos pop up and I love how thorough you are & knowledgeable when it comes to the ingredients etc which is huge for me! Thank you for this showdown! I think I’m going to get the tanology, I was a die hard loving tan fan, but I wonder which do you prefer the tanology or the coco & Eve? I’m torn between those two!!
This is the best self tanner review I've seen! So in-depth and easy to follow :) I like that you did a real time review of when you actually used them/the result and talked about the ingredients! Not your average review vid. I've always used loving tan as one of my fav youtubers recommended it a long time ago but it's no longer affordable to me lol I can't believe how many are out there and are affordable/good quality. I've tried bondi sands liquid gold but it makes me stink like a dog's paw. lol
OK but you NEED to try Bondi Sands Aero foam EXPRESS! It has to be the Aero Foam not any Bondi sands! Easiest application, dark color, smells like coconuts. It does transfer a bit when drying but it’s amazing !!
This is awesome that you went to the trouble to try all these self tanners out. I was looking in Amazon and the St. Moritz does having a self tan mousse that you can get in dark. Don’t know how well that works I’ve never tried it , maybe that would have better application though than the spray. It’s really nice to see the different brands of self tanner in someone to see how it looks , how it smells and how it lasted. So thank you so much for this💕💕
So glad you are saving your skin from not being a sun worshipper. It’s great to get your view on all these products. I actually think u can put any of these products in a tan machine spray and u get the best tan with any of these self tanners. It’s a game changer and is so fast and it dries fast. Tan babe. It’s even in pink. Small like a hair dryer. I recommend u try it. It’s super cool and easy to use. U can have a tanning party. I live in Florida. And love 💗 looking tan. And to improve skin is looking smoother and healthier. Sincerely Jadzia I’m a twin so we both luv tanning and
So much great info! You do not fool around! As an older woman with really fair skin, I’d be happy with any color..even orange. And back in the day, orange it was! But I will try the mitt, since I don’t like orange hands. Really, Jergen’s original self-tanning lotion is all I need.
The time, dedication, and research you put into this video deserves so much more recognition. I am rooting for you, keep up the hard work you are on your way to unstoppable success! ❤️❤️
I just bought the b.tan one two days ago and ugh 🤦🏻♀️ Not a fan for myself. Personally it was very sticky and never felt like it dried down. And afterwards I was itchy, even though it claims it doesn’t have nastys. Never have felt itchy after self tanning before until this one, I tried the one in the white bottle, the gradual tan. Not a fan and such a waste of money for me. I need to try the tanologist that you always talk about ❤️❤️❤️
I LOVE the Loving Tan - I just can't get over the price. I usually need two coats to get the dark color I want, so I go through the bottle too quickly. I do like the Ulta one as well but stays too green on my skin tone
@Rachel Hill I use Loving Tan, but I get the Deluxe Bronzing mousse in whichever color you prefer and it’s $35 it is a 6 hour develop time so I do it at night before bed. Maybe try that one.
Abbey I received my giveaway gifts and I'm so thankful!!! I absolutely LOVE them and I'm so excited to use my new DRMTLGY products!!! What an amazing gift and I'm so happy that I'm able to support you! You are so hard working and knowledgeable and just a beautiful person! ❤Anyways thank you for taking the time to do this video! I love my B.Tan, but it's in a gold bottle. That Loreal one smells the best, but NO color pay off.
Yay!!! I can’t wait to hear what you think 😍 ok amazing to know I need to try that B tan! I had a feeling they had to have some great ones. And thank you so so much ♥️
Have you ever tried Coco glow it is amazing it starts to develope after two hours and continues to darken over the next 48 hours and it moisturizes your skin at the same time.
So helpful!! I've only tried the Sally Hansen mousse and I think it's alright. I'm interested to try others though!! Thank you for putting so much time into this video ❤️
💡I'm intrested in the air brush style sunless spray tan system you mentioned. Your right it might be a better & cost effective system if you can spray yourself. Please look into this option. Great idea
So b.tan was the first mouse I used and it was extremely wet feeling and it wouldn’t dry at all. I didn’t even get any color out of it either which I was disappointed, definitely thinking about checking out tanologist!
Tanologist smells so good like SO good compared to other self tanners I’ve used. It’s a very light fresh smell doesn’t smell like chemicals like st moriz for example smelt HORRID and very strong. The smell was a huge shock to me I loved it
Hello abbey ❤️ Thank you for the incredible breakdown. I must say I always thrilled to stumble on youtubers that just get it right. You're breakdown was impressive and impeccable. Thank you for 9 weeks of hard work . I think it truly paid off. I was just in the neighborhood looking at what to buy because I decided I'm not going to do the whole tanning bed thing. But I have a question for yourself or any of the professional self appliers that might see this. Is there a product to help apply on the back of you can't get someone to? I know they make like back scrubbing loofahs but what about tanning applicators? Thank you again 💓
Hey Abbey, Love your channel. I think you’re going to be incredibly successful here on RU-vid. (: My question for you is, do you using anything at the end of your tanning week to remove the former tan completely or do you simply apply over the faded existing tan? Personally, I just apply over my existing tan once I feel like it has completely faded. Also, just thought you would appreciate knowing I did purchase tanologist on your recommendation and I am enjoying it so far!