Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel

Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel

Product Description

What it is:A self-tanning gel to bring out healthy color in the skin.What it is formulated to do:This lightweight and non-oily gel promotes a natural, golden tan for face and body without sun exposure. It's instantly absorbed, so there's no need to wait before dressing, with results in just two hours. Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel is ideal for those who wish to maintain a year-round tanned appearance.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #24 in Beauty
• Brand: Clarins
• Ingredients: DHA & Erythrulose: promotes a natural-looking tanned appearance and even color Larrea Divaricata extract: prolongs tan.

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Customer Reviews

I like it but....
I have tried just about all of them. This one I went for because I really hate the bronzers, a.k.a. "guides", I have been self tanning forever---I don't need a guide! I hate that junk on my sheets, my bra's (if I do a touch up or just shower in a.m. and apply my tanner) I don't necessarily need an 'instant' tan... has the world gotten so 'instant gratification' we can't wait a couple of hours? Geeeze!! Anyway, sorry about that, it is just scary sometimes what has become of the 'gotta have it yesterday' mentality that exists in some people. (Of course, no one here!!!!)

I actually love the smell of this, and the feel of it. It is very moisturizing, also love that drying time isn't a factor. The color just doesn't do what I thought it would do with all the raving and magazine hoopla. I really hate returning things such as this, I don't hate it, but it isn't worth the money for the size if I have to do 13 coats to get some color. I have been using it with the daily tanning lotions and it does then produce really pretty brown, but which one is it? My 3.99 store brand lotion or the 30.00 base? I have to go back to the Mall tomorrow, I may trade it for the dark bottle that is out here.
I very much agree with many here, if you are olive complexion, yes go for it, you will love it. If you have money to throw away and can buy two different tanners this one does last and last. I have not noticed much rub off, even when I scrub hard with a wash cloth. Or even when I shaved with a new razor for that matter. It is the absolute first tanning product of ANY kind that has been moisturizing---and that is bankable. If it weren't for the lack of color, even at two good coats. : ((

The search continues...
I really had high hopes for this product- it has gotten so many good reviews everywhere. But, like countless other self tanners I've tried, it turned my skin - particularly my legs - what I would call a spiced pumpkin color. The pluses were that it absolutely did not streak or create hard edges where I may have not blended thoroughly, and that alone is rare. The smell wasn't bad and I think the price is reasonable for what you get as a little seemed to go a long way. But the color just isn't right. It's a bit more acceptable on my arms and chest; however I am embarrassed to show my legs with it on. And after exfoliating in the shower, a lot of "orange" came off on my white towels. My skin is naturally quite ghastly white with a reddish undertone, and I've become fairly convinced that I am always going to be out of luck when it comes to self tanners. When I asked a colleague her opinion of my "tan", she unabashedly said "you're orange".

Updated - days later, I am still wiping orange schmutz off my legs when I get out of the shower. Brownish orange particles are pilling into balls and discoloring towels and tissues. I just hope it washes out of the white towels. The product, in trying to hang on so long, has worn off so unevely that it's left horrible rust colored patches everywhere. I brought it back to the Clarins counter where I purchased it. I think the ingredient that is added in to make the color stay on longer is the guilty party. I've never had this experience with any other self tanner. I'd strongly recommend, especially to the fair-skinned, to look elsewhere. I traded this horrible stuff for Clarin's Radiance Plus body moisturizing tanner, which so far is ok - just gives a hint of color w/out looking too obvious. The real test though will be in how that wears and fades off. My one golden rule for self tanning besides the usual - cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize thicker skin and wear gloves is - buy locally, at a place whose return and exchange policy insures you won't get stuck with a lemon. Or should I say, an orange?

The best self tanner on the market
I Love this product. It doesn't streak and it looks really natural. I love it!!