Prosmoisturizing, natural-looking, easy to use, super scent, perfect price
I am very pale, with pink undertones; i.e. I have some of the most difficult skin to "tan" to perfection without looking like a fake. And thus, I have tried them all...from being professionally sprayed in top spas, to mousses, lotions, creams, and even capsules! But....I now know the best self-tanner's-secret....bliss has hands down, the most superb self-tanner in the business! Here's why:
1/ It's SUPREMELY easy! Just spray and go! The nozzle creates a perfect range - small enough for the small areas (like behind the knees, and around the toes and elbows) yet, large enough to swiftly cover a larger surface area. It's an aerosol spray so it's continuous! And this is key for being streak-free!
2/ It smells ahh-mazing! Would we expect ANYthing less from bliss?! ...Likely not! So, it's perfectly fragranced with this light, tropical, almost coconut scent. However, if you don't like coconut don't think you'll hate this because those notes are not super strong. AND the scent lasts long after your first spray so you're not left with the "Ohhhh, you just did a self-tan session!?" reaction whilst those around scrunch their noses and scurry away.
3/ The color, obviously, has to be fabulous for someone to give this product any stars. Now, it does first come out purple when you put it on. Don't worry, this is so you can SEE where it's going with ease AND so it will not turn orange on you! You see, purple is an opposing color to orange so this all happens for a reason! :)
4/ My tan develops in a few hours! Not to it's full extent, mind you, but enough so that my princess pale gams can have a the sheen and gleam of a swimsuit pageant winner within two hours! I spray it on before I head out knowing it will develop in a jiffy...and not rub-off on anything!
5/ The price is great for what you get...which is all the aforementioned and more! What I call my "tan-in-a-can" lasts a for quite some time - obviously, this depends on how much and how often you spray.
*Beauty-on-a-Budget Tip*: If you have another cherished self-tanner that does wonders for your color (which may happen to be less expensive) use that, and then spray a "top coat" of "A Tan for All Seasons" over it. This will ensure your self-tanned skin: a) Smells divine, b) Gets an extra dose of quick-color if you're in one of those pasty predicaments, and c) Gives you a beautiful, bronzed and blissful finish that likely your "other" self-tanning products can't quite come close too.
6/ You can even use this fabulous formula on your face! I know people are more tentative about this one, and certainly this will depend on your skin type and the products you are using, but it worked for me!
*FYI Face Tip* I sprayed it on a sponge and then applied to my face and jaw line and blended down into my neck. I did this atop one of my basic moisturizers (no fancy AHAs or anything so as not to interfere with my nouveau glow) which I let sit and settle for about 20 minutes prior to spraying/sponging. And, to ensure I would be in a state of complexion-perfection...with a side of beautifully-bronzed, I did the infamous bliss "Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask" first thing after washing my face to eradicate dead skin and provide a smooth canvas to "tan" over.
*Beauty-Insider-Info* I was once informed by one of the top bliss representatives, whom I had the pleasure of meeting whilst at the Downtown Seattle Flagship Nordstrom, that you can use lotions or creams - or better yet a bliss Body Butter! - to help seal-the-deal when it comes to moisture and color with your faux-glow.
At the bliss spas they have the following protocol: 1/ spray a layer of "A Tan for All Seasons". 2/ slap on a bit of bliss Body Butter on top of where you "tanned" and let it sit for a minute...or ten. 3/ spray a final layer of self-tanner atop to lock in the luster of your newly and perfectly moisturized, radiant and tanned skin!
Have Fun & Enjoy!
15 of 15 found this review helpful.
Overall rating
4/ 5
Fiona001
fromNY
Skin Type:normal
Age:50-54
Best so far!
PostedJuly 16, 2013
Proseasy to use, beautiful result
I'm very pleased with this tanner. I've tried others in the past and they never go on right and look all uneven. Bliss sprays on in a purple color (don't worry, you rub it in) and this way you can see where it is and massage it in to make sure all areas are covered. to do your face, just spray a little in your hands and gently apply to your face.the smell isn't so great but you can't have it all! Wash palms immediately after using. I definitely will purchase another when this one is all gone.
Overall rating
4/ 5
Marizzle
fromWashington DC
Skin Type:normal
Age:40-44
Great product, one caution..
PostedJune 13, 2011
Prosnatural-looking, easy to use
This product is fabulous. Great color - not orangey! - and dries quickly. Doesn't have the normal fake tanner smell, either.
One thing I would DEFINITELY suggest is using latex gloves to apply the tanner. It has a blue-ish tinge that stays on your palms, even after washing. Once I used gloves, it was much better.
0 of 1 found this review helpful.
Overall rating
1/ 5
shannamo
Age:25-29
PostedMay 23, 2011
horrible smell and very messy to use i prefer foam kind to spray
