Tanologist Extra Dark Self Tan Water, Tanning Mist, 6.76 Fl. Oz.

I actually love this and it is so low effort and so easy to put on evenly. I actually applied it after a couple of cocktails because I ran out of time and I think it still looked great. I would call this fool proof and very nice color! Did not wash off or rub off on anything either! Left me nice and bronze natural looking in my opinion. Face and shoulders and chest it blended into my natural color with literally no work at all. I just sprayed it on and went to bed.

I actually really like this self-tanner when it’s freshly applied. The Dark shade gives me a noticeable tan without looking ridiculously orange, and because it’s a clear water mist, it’s much less messy than some of the traditional self-tanners I’ve used. My reason for taking off a star is what happens about a week later. As the tan starts wearing off, it doesn’t always fade evenly on me. I start getting those random splotchy areas where some spots are still tan and others have faded, and then it’s time to exfoliate everything off and basically start over. That being said, the initial results are good enough that I still use it. Just know that the maintenance is real. 😂 Great tan for the first several days, not quite as pretty on its way out.

I am editing my original review, which I now feel was harsh and unfair. There were 3 key factors that made up my analysis, and I was simply wrong on one, and the other two aren't necessarily the product's fault. I am retracting my review and replacing it with this explanation and a better, fairer analysis. My 3 main issues in the original review were - 1) Not clearly stating on the product or in the marketing copy that it was "non-comodegenic" which was a requirement for my choice in facial products. I have since learned that the term "non-comedogenic" has no legal or regulatory meaning in the US and can be used at will, according to the FDA. Even if a product does actually clog pores/cause breakouts, the manufacturer is free to slap "non-comodegenic" on the bottle/package/marketing copy all they like. It's just another garbage marketing term, like "healthy" or "nurishing" to name a few. I was wrong to have given so much weight to a term I believed required some accountability and regulatory oversight in order to claim it. Also, Tanologist has significantly cleared up their marketing messaging and product labeling for their "non-comodegenic" claimed offerings. 2) I had a breakout while I was using it. I am prone to clogged pores if not careful, and I attributed a small break out during the use of this product over the course of 3-4 weeks. But, to be fair, I failed to take into account that other things can cause a transient blemish or two, like if I'm coming down with a cold, eating poorly, not drinking enough fluids, stress, etc. Any of those factors could have come into play. Plus, if it was "pore clogging" it would have done so immediately and would have continued until I stopped using it, which was not the case. 3) It didn't give much color or the impression of a tan after continued use. This one is a draw. My results were indeed barely noticeable after 3 daily applications, in comparison the Jergens gradual face tanning lotion (an old standby) gives far more color after 3 applications. To be fair, I did purchase the "light" version of the product. I have since tried the dark version with dramatically better results and find myself purchasing it over other options on a regular basis. My suggestion to anyone who may not be sure on which to get is to skip the "light" version and go straight to the "medium", which is more noticeable but not very dark. I have somewhat fair skin and settled on the "dark" version, just to give some kind of reference. So, in reality, this was just a product version mismatch with my needs, which could be avoided if there were better examples, like a side-by-side-by-side comparison to illustrate expectations for each of the light, medium and dark options. I am adjusting my rating up to 4 stars. I can't give 5 because it is just too light in color. But that is my opinion. There might be some of you who are looking for a decent quality self tanning spray that is a suggestion of a tan and not the impression of one. To note - I have since become fond of several of the Tanologist products and feel it is a sorely needed option in the market that is both quality and affordable. I recommend this tanning spray in the "dark" version and a Special mention to the Hydrating Daily Glow Body Lotion- Medium/Dark. It has become my preferred gradual self tanning lotion. It doesn't smell bad (even after a few hours/next day), it truly is hydrating, it's not heavy feeling (like the Jergens gradual is), it doesn't streak, and it gives just a little-bit more color than the other gradual tanning lotions (compared to the Jergens gradual for a common reference point). *I'm not picking on Jergens, I've been a big fan of their gradual face and body gradual tanning lotions for years and I still am, it's just that Tanologist products have edged in as my first choice with Jergens being my old standby.

I have naturally olive colored skin, and in the summer I get darker-but only in certain areas. So, I like to try out some self-tanning products from time to time, to add some glow and even out skin tone...✨️ I really like this 'Tanologist' Express Self Tan Water. It comes in a decent sized bottle (3.38 Fl Oz), and has a nice spray nozzle that dispenses a fine mist. I can use this on my face and body, and it adds a natural looking glow. There is no orange color, and it doesn't look fake either. When I spray it, I use my hands or a hand mitt to blend out the water a little bit in certain spots. I like how it develops over time, and you can see what it looks like within an hour or 2 (at least in my experiences). Then, if I decide I want to add a little more, I can build up the color. The shade I got was medium, which I think works perfectly for someone like me with my medium skin tone. I love this product, and appreciate that there's natural and vegan ingredients inside. I would absolutely order this again, and would consider ordering some of the other products by 'Tanologist' in the future. I think their products are reasonable in price, and I'm very satisfied with this product. Also, another thing I must mention is that this product didn't give me that pungent scent that some self-tanner products do. So, that's also a plus. 😊

doesn't stain clothes at all, super even and pretty dark on my face / neck / shoulders area! doesn't smell too strongly either

Tan worked really well but smell was so overpowering and product gave my skin sticky and shiny appearance so could only use overnight. I bought this as I saw a review by Louise Thompson who used it on her face in the day! Not sure how she did. Made my eyes sting and looked awful with it on it just didn’t feel like it dried properly. But the tan did look good if you can get past that

I was skeptical at first about a clear tanning water, but Tanologist Dark has officially earned a spot in my glow-up routine. It gives me that bronzed, even tan without the typical self-tanner struggles. Pros: • Streak-Free Glow: I was shocked at how even the tan developed. No orange patches, no weird buildup around knees or elbows—just a natural, deep bronze. • No Transfer: Because it’s a clear formula, it doesn’t stain sheets, clothes, or towels. HUGE win. • Lightweight & Fast-Drying: It feels like a facial mist going on—super light and dries in minutes. No sticky feeling! • Customizable Tan: You can do one layer for a glow or build it up for a darker look. I saw the full color develop in about 4–6 hours. • Vegan & Clean Ingredients: Bonus points for being cruelty-free, vegan, and free of parabens and sulfates. Cons: • No Guide Color: Since it’s clear, you do have to be a little more careful when applying—you won’t see where you’ve sprayed until it develops. I recommend using a mitt and spraying section by section. • Strong Scent at First: It has a fresh scent going on, but you can smell the DHA (that typical self-tan smell) slightly as it develops—not the worst, but noticeable. If you want a deep tan without the mess, stickiness, or drama, Tanologist’s Dark Tanning Water is a total win. Just exfoliate, mist, blend with a mitt, and let it work its magic. Glowy skin unlocked 🔓✨

It gives you a great glow, I just wish that it didn't wash off so easily. It is a lightweight spray that goes on easily and leaves you with a natural looking tan with no streaking and it's mess free.

Bought on a recommendation from someone else as I am absolutely rubbish at self tanning. I’ve only used on my legs. Great colour but be careful of the feet!

El color que da es muy bonito, no huele especialmente a autobronceador (para mí bastante importante porque me encantan pero le tengo manía cuando "suben") y se aplica bien. En verdad no lo pulverizo directamente en el cuerpo porque se desperdicia bastante producto (o eso creo...)y lo echo en el guante. La próxima compra que haga lo haré en formato crema o muss. Recomendable.

This is easy to put on happy with tan. It does spell.

Best I’ve used, it’s light non smelling and tans within 2/3 hours

I'm always sceptical about self tan as it usually smells like burnt caramel and its patchy. This was on Louise Thompson Instagram recently and I could see it worked. I bought a tanning mit as I dont want orange fingers ;) I applied only a few sprays on each section of my body and it's worked really well. I think I'm from the same generation as Casper the ghost as I look like I've been in the wash with a whitening gel... my legs are paler than my white walls. I would definitely recommend and I put it on after my shower in the evening and woke to a glowing tan. Doesn't smell to bad and does have a hint of a burnt caramel smell but hey, I'm nicely tanned so I'll cope with the smell. There are worse smells in the world ;)