Review: SUN Laboratories • Ultra Dark Lotion

This is my current favorite sunless tanner.  It is by no means perfect, but it does the job. The Ultra Dark Lotion gives you a deep, dark, olive tan.  With one application I look like I've gone on vacation even in the height of winter. Many people say to use rubber gloves with this product, but I don't because I find it too hard to rub it in.  If it's not rubbed in you will look blotchy.  I cannot wear this lotion in bed over night.  The smell is horrid.  I always wash it off after 3-4 hours.  Much of the product will come in the shower since the tint you initially see is for application purposes. 

I think this product is affordable for how much you get.  Many of the larger Bed, Bath, and Beyond's that carry beauty products have this so you can save 20% on a bottle with a coupon.  Still cheaper than tanning. 

Sunless tanner reviews: Bain de Soleil Radiance Eternelle and Sun Giesee's Ultra Dark Self Tanning Aerosol Spray

The boyfriend doesn't like it when I lay under those amaZING artifical lights and have the best 12 minutes of sun therapy, so I am on a mission to find the best sunless tanner on the market. 

Bain de Soleil Radiance Eternelle: The stuff dreams are made of...

I used to buy this discontinued brand sometimes as low as $3.99 on sale at drugstore.com.  $3.99 from $17.  Those were the good old days.  I could stock up, literally fill up my cabinets, and know that I was going to have a hot, sexy glow for months to come. I personally like looking like Malibu beach Barbie ever chance I get.  No it's homer simpson Barbie, but I will find a tanning lotion!  Anyway...

No one could tell that this tan came from a bottle.  Over the years I've recommended this lotion to others who have also jumped on the bandwagon and then some genius at Bain de Soleil decided they would discontinue the golden child and keep the other tanning lotions that turn you orange.  If I wanted to look orange, I'd stick with Neutrogena.  You can still find this wonderful lotion, which comes in Medium-Dark and Dark (don't bother with Light-Medium) online, but it will now set you back $49.99 on Ebay or $61.95 + on Amazon.  Yes, that is for 1 bottle.  Like, I said, this artificial crap was amazing.  I happen to have 3 bottles left.  Be jealous, very jealous. 

Verdict: Pure awesomeness...IF you can get your hands on a bottle

Sun Giesee's Ultra Dark Self Tanning Aerosol Spray (Dark):

This is supposed to be a revolutionary tanning product since you can spray yourself "evenly all over...without ever having to rub it in."  Talk about gimmick gone wrong.  You can spray your whole body, but you are covered in dark patches.  Regardless if you follow the directions and spray 6 inches away, the dark splotches result.  Now you have to get your hands dirty and rub in the mess and no matter how much you try to scrub this chemical off it is there to stay.  So say hello to hobo hands (and feet unless you are really careful).  It's also very hard to try to color the backs of your hands once you have finally cleaned your palms.  While the color that developes is nice and dark (olive like), I just find this product to messy and complicated compared to other products out there.  

Verdict:  Just don't bother

Stay tuned for : Sun Giesee's Ultra Dark Self Tanning Instant Tint (Dark)