The day after application the drier parts of my body were badly stained by the guide– even after a shower. And it was VERY difficult to get these areas evened out. The very light (almost nonexistent) color I got from this mousse had an orange tint that wasn’t natural looking. On one side was the risk of sun beds and lasting sun damage. And on the other, the fuss of traditional fake tans. Orange, streaky and with a funny smell, they weren’t fooling anyone. There’s a reason why self tan is often called a holiday in a bottle. After all, a good self tanner can have the effect of a week spent relaxing in the sun. In just a matter of hours your skin will be bronzed and glowing, leaving you looking instantly healthy and rested. What’s even better, is that by opting for a self tan over baking in the sun you’ll protect your skin from potential sun damage, helping to maintain plumper, more youthful looking skin. Win, win!

Mousses don’t usually last as long as other forms of self tanner and unfortunately, this one was no exception.Organic Aloe Vera: gently soothes and heals skin damaging by UV rays, while enhancing its elasticity, moisture and overall healthy appearance. Vita Liberata Tinted Self Tan Mousse pumps out of a 3.38 oz bottle a dark brown, almost coffee color. In the lab, we used a digieye machine to take images of fake tan on our testers’ arms to assess the patchiness of the tan over a one-week period. The higher the score, the more even the tan. Inspired by the vital power of nature, our unique range of naturally derived self-tanning products give you the effortless, golden tan you deserve. Because it’s not just self tan. It’s self-love. Vitamin E: a powerful antioxidant to support natural collagen production, leaving the skin nourished and hydrated.

The after smell on this one is virtually non-existent, especially after you shower the next morning. The guide helped me apply evenly so I knew where I was putting the product. The guide is a dark brown color.It’s very messy to apply and will be problematic for those with dry skin (which most men tend to have). The directions say to apply 3 times, with 24 hours between applications. So what they’re really saying is this is a gradual self tanner. But no gradual tanner lasts 2-3 weeks. Spray tans don’t even last that long!