L'Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Self Tanning Mist, Medium to Natural Spray Tan, 4.6 oz

I have used several different self-tanners and I find this to be the best for a few different reasons.1. The color is a very natural color. There are no "orange" tints whatsoever. I get compliments on my tan all the time and people are very surprised to learn that I have a "tan from a can".2. It's very easy to apply. I guess it must be this particular nozzle but, it really does go on like you are "airbrushing". With other tanning sprays, it's hard not to get streaks. I have never had a problem with this product streaking and I think it's because the nozzle is very different than your usual aeresol nozzle.3. When it starts to fade, it really fades. It doesn't get that blotchy or crackley look that I seem to get with other sprays or with lotions. So, when it's time to "tan" again, I get an even tan instead of some spot that are darker due to leftovers from the previous tan.4. It tans my face without breaking it out. My face is prone to breakouts and this product does not make me get breakouts. It does say not to spray directly on face but, I do. I close my eyes and hold my breath and spray. It works quite well. Due to the fact that my face gets washed morning and night, I do spray it more often than I do the rest of my body. Usually every other day in the summer.5. It doesn't have a horrific smell. Like all self tanners, you will notice a slight odor a few hours after applying but, I don't think it's as bad as some that I've used.Bottom line-I would definitely recommend this product if you want a nice, dark tan but, don't want to subject your skin to the bad things that the sun can do to it. I spent my teenage years worshipping the sun and I look much better with a tan but, have started paying attention to the damage the sun can do. This product gives me the EXACT SAME tan I get from going to the spray booth or tanning bed while saving a lot of money and saving my skin.I use it 1-2x weekly. I stand in the shower, with the bathroom fan on, start at my face and chest, go to my back, then arms, then legs and then I repeat the process. After letting it air dry for a few minutes, I turn my hairdryer on low, cool and do a quick once-over to make sure it's dry. By the time I'm done with hair and makeup, I can get dressed with no problem.Just make sure you exfoliate well beforehand. I also put lotion on my knees and elbows. They still tan, just don't get too dark. Oh-and I DON'T SPRAY MY FEET! I learned the hard way, they just look ridiculous. Trust me when I say, enough spray will naturally fall on them anyway that you don't want to overspray them.

I had a shopping date with my daughter and mother for school shoes and decided to give my new spray tanner a whirl before going out. After about an hour out together my mom complimented my skin and said I looked really pretty. "You got some sun, you look great!" Little did she know I was trying my new L'Oreal tanning spray for the first time. I told her what I was using and she was shocked that it was a spray tan. She began asking me all kinds of questions about the product (do you have to rub it in, does it smell, etc...) and was really excited to find out that it was a spray mist and dried pretty much instantly. She's running out to get some for herself! She remarked how nice my skin looked and it didn't look fake. She said she couldn't tell the difference between my L'Oreal tan and a suntan.Today my little girl was home after school about an hour or so and she said "Mom you look GOOD!" "Your tan looks good!" right out of the blue. It was another really great compliment!I AM SO HAPPY with this product. I don't tan...I burn. Normally I stay out of the sun and have a very pale complection all over. I considered going to a salon for spray tanning but because we're pinching pennies right now it was something I was going to need to put on hold. I thought I'd risk a few dollars to see if L'Oreal's product would be a good alternative(and a way to spare my modesty...LOL). I'm so glad I took the risk. It's worth every penny. It's going to be a new staple in my beauty regimen. Now I look like I have a nice glow all over. Not too much, just a nice sun kissed glow. I love it!NOTES:**This goes on in a light mist. Don't spray up close or press hard on the nozzle trying to make it more of a 'hard spray'. It falls lightly on the skin. A little goes a looooong way.**This is not an "insta-tan" product. It comes out in a clear mist and slowly develops color on your skin. I was able to see a nice glow within an hour and as time went on it developed very nicely and naturally. This is one of my favorite aspects because there was no shocking fake made-up looking color, just a nice glow that developed into a great tan.The fragrance is light. Admittedly it's not my favorite, but it fades pretty quickly. It's even less the equivilent of the fragrance of sunblock or suntan oil. After I put on my body spray (about 45 mins after) I could barely even detect it. Its not going to overpower your normal scents after it dries for the most part.I followed the suggestion of one of the other reviewers and did NOT spray my feet, hands, knees, or elbows. They are right, the mist falls enough to give you even coverage.I did spray quickly and lightly on my face and neckline and its given me a very satisfying natural looking color. I did my normal facial cleansing routine tonight and the color stayed nicely without any streaking. It faded only slightly and again remained very natural looking.Also... another nice detail...no residue color on my clothes or on my bedsheets overnight!This is a KEEPER.