Self-Tanning Lotion for a Sun-Kissed Glow - Banana Boat Summer Color

007: I've ordered this many times over and love it! I've never had a 'bad' tube. It's a great product and goes on smoothly, evenly and always leaves me with a perfect tan look. I've never been disappointed and know I'll be continuing to order it many times in the future!

United States on Nov 02, 2023

Teala: I’ve tried everything under the sun for self tanning especially when I was pregnant and everything I’ve ever used is orange or streaky etc. this comes in a dark shimmer as well but I only get the one that looks like a white lotion when you apply it. You run it on just like lotion and use a decent amount like you’re moisturizing. Rub it in evenly all over until its mostly absorbed into the skin, just be careful around the ankle abs elbow areas I always kinda of brush my hands on those parts after I’ve already done my body that way it’s still on my hands but just moistened enough to give it slight color without it leaving the ankle and elbow area darker or orange looking. Just one use of this changes your color dramatically (in a good brown way) and it last about a week but if you reapply it for a few days you’ll be set for a few weeks! I only apply it at night that way when I shower in the morning the color has already set in and you’re ready to go😁 I love using it on my face too! It’s the most natural looking self tanner I’ve come across and I’ve been using it for years I just hate that I can’t find it in stores anymore but was thankful to find it on here!

United States on Feb 08, 2022

Bridget: Love this self tanner! Normally I just buy it at the drugstore but lately I’ve had trouble finding it. I hope it’s not being discontinued! I’ve tried more expensive self tanners and this one is still just as good, if not better than most! It is possible to get streaks but not as easily as you do with foams and it’s better than sprays because it moisturizes and doesn’t fade patchy! I usually do have to put it on two days in a row to get the desired color, even with the dark one, which is the only one that’s worth using...but it’s really the best self tanner out there for the price!

For everyone saying they changed the formula...I was using this back then it was tinted instead of white as well. I’m assuming whatever it was tinted with, they found out is not good for you so they had to change it. However, I don’t think it changed the formula. I never noticed a difference in color after the tan sets. I think it’s an illusion in the mind that it’s darker with the tint.

Here’s the pros and cons:

Pros: Moisturzing. Fades evenly, not patchy. Good color (the main thing). No glitter or shimmer. Super inexpensive. No bad reactions.

Cons:...

United States on Aug 27, 2020

Eva: Great product

Canada on Aug 11, 2018

Lisa: Lightly tinted and you can see a difference immediately. My face never tans, it goes from white to red to white. But with this I actually get compliments that I do look nicely tanned without looking orange. Highly recommend

Canada on Jun 06, 2018

daisyross: Fantastic product for the pasty white person! I hate being white all summer, but I hate cancer more, so this product is awesome. I was worried about it being called "deep dark," thinking perhaps I should go for the lighter shade they offer, but ultimately decided to go for it. I built up a base on my legs by using it daily for a week. Now I use it every other day or so, and I actually have tan legs!!! Not orange, tan! I've tried a lot of sunless tanning products and my biggest complaint is usually the smell. While this does have a slight smell, it's not nearly as horrid as many of the others I've used. It also dissipates after a little while. I know some people have had a hard time with dark spots on ankles and knees. Not sure if this helps or not, but I always use Aveeno bath and shower oil at the end of my showers because I have very dry skin. Then I apply the Banana Boat to my legs right after, and though I do use it sparingly on my ankles and knees, I've not had a problem with dark spots. Also, a little of this goes a long way. Very happy with this product, will buy again!

United States on May 03, 2016

Kaitlin: I was really squeamish to try inexpensive self-tanning products. I've only ever used Clarins, which is one of the best in the industry, but who really wants to pay $50-60 for a few ounces of self-tanner? Now that I'm in grad school I have to pinch pennies, so Clarins is not an option. The Banana Boat Deep Dark Color on most websites always had really high reviews so I thought I'd give it a try.

Very quick fulfillment from the seller through Prime - I ordered this on a Friday afternoon and it arrived on my door Tuesday morning.

I used it yesterday on my legs and within 4 hours my legs had an even, dark, natural-looking tan! I could totally tell the difference because I didn't do my lower ankles or feet (since I hadn't exfoliated) and it looked like I had a sock line! I didn't think the first application would give so much color, but it did! It does have that weird self-tanner smell but it's not too powerful.

This morning I shaved my legs and thought the tanner would come off completely. It didn't. You could see some of it coming off the razor but after my shower my legs just looked a little lighter. I was relieved to find the tan was still visible and still...

United States on May 14, 2014