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Tanologist Hydrating Gradual Tan Lotion - 8.45 fl oz

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Tanologist Hydrating Gradual Tan Lotion - 8.45 fl oz - 1 of 4
$12.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991

About this item

Highlights

  • Advanced tanning technology for a buildable, natural daily glow
  • Dermatologist Approved
  • Ultra-lightweight formula is fast-drying with no tacky residue
  • Formulated for daily use
  • More applications = deeper results

Description

Tanologist's Hydrating Daily Glow Lotion is a daily moisturizer with hyaluronic acid, squalane, and beta glucan to deeply nourish the skin while delivering a gradual, sun-kissed glow. Flexible formulations in adaptable shades offer total customization of your tan. Use as a daily body lotion to gradually build & maintain a flawless, natural looking glow.

Scent: Tropical
Health Facts: Paraben-Free
Product Form: Lotion
Sustainability Claims: Cruelty-Free
Package Quantity: 1
Beauty Purpose: Sunless Tanning, Moisturizing
TCIN: 86920122
UPC: 5060489793843
Item Number (DPCI): 037-13-4506
Origin: Imported

Ingredients:

aqua (water), dimethicone, dihydroxyacetone, isopropyl myristate, squalane, phenyl trimethicone, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, hyaluronic acid, oat beta glucan, ribes nigrum (black currant) seed oil, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, parfum (fragrance), tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, benzyl salicylate, limonene, vanillin, citrus aurantium peel oil, citrus limon peel oil, peg-100 stearate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, isohexadecane, polysorbate 60, sorbitan isostearate, phenoxyethanol, triethylene glycol' '

Allergens & Warnings:

CAUTION We advise a patch test 24 hours before use. Do not apply on broken or irritated skin. Avoid contact with eyes. If reaction occurs, discontinue use/seek medical advice. WARNING This product does not contain a sunscreen and does not protect against sunburn. Repeated exposure of unprotected skin while tanning may increase the risk of skin ageing, skin cancer, and other harmful effects to the skin even if you do not burn.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1.89 inches length x 2.49 inches width x 8.63 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.62 pounds

Return details

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Q: Does this stain sheets?

submitted by Cherie - 11 months ago
  • A: No, I have white sheets and I have never seen discoloration from the lotion. I do allow it to dry before getting in bed though.

    submitted byVicky - 10 months ago
  • A: I'm happy to confirm that our clear formulations do not contain a guide colour, so you don't need to worry about transfer to your clothes or bedding. After applying your tan, it will only take a few minutes to dry down. You can also help to dry the product more quickly by using the cool setting on your hairdryer.

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 10 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: What does it smell like? Is the scent strong?

submitted by Bonnie - 1 year ago
  • A: It’s a subtle sweet smell. It’s actually really nice! But does NOT have a lingering odor luckily.

    submitted byJackievh - 2 months ago
  • A: mine has a fruity tropical scent

    submitted bySusannc - 1 year ago
  • A: It is sort of fruity with a strong chemical smell. I could not wear it. Definitely not unscented.

    submitted byLoiloi - 7 months ago
  • A: Hey Bonnie, Great question! The Tanologist Hydrating Gradual Tan Lotion is unscented! For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 1 year ago
    Brand expert

Q: Can you use the three different types of gradual tan together (like a firming one day, hydrating the next, and brightening the day after, then repeat)? Or is it recommended to just stick with one type?

submitted by K - 1 year ago
  • A: Great question! In order to gain the full benefits from the ingredients in each product, we would recommend sticking to one forumlation. Get real-time answers to all your future beauty questions using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on every product page.

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 10 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Can you use an exfoliating mitt everyday while using the lotion?

submitted by Paige - 2 months ago
  • A: Hey Paige, We do not recommend to use an exfoliating mitt everyday as it may over dry your skin or get irritated. We recommend to exfoliate before the first application for the Tanologist Hydrating gradual tan lotion. Then re-apply daily until you achieve the desired color. Get real-time answers to all your future beauty questions using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on every product page.

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 2 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is this meant to be used in the sun or as a sunless tanner?

submitted by BB - 3 months ago
  • A: Great question! The Tanologist Hydrating Gradual Tan Lotion is not designed to be used in the sun. It is a gradual tanning lotion, meaning it builds a sun-kissed glow over time with daily use. For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page.

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 3 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Do I need to exfoliate before every application? Or can I apply for a few days before exfoliating again?

submitted by mml - 4 months ago
  • A: Great question! While not essential every single application, exfoliating before using Tanologist Hydrating Gradual Tan Lotion is highly recommended, especially for the first few applications and when re-applying after the tan has faded. For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page.

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 4 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Because this doesn’t have SPF, what should I use so I don’t sun burn?

submitted by Olivia V - 4 months ago
  • A: Hey Olivia, Great question! We recommend to apply your favorite face and body SPF daily. Sunscreen should generally be reapplied every two hours, especially after swimming or sweating. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 4 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: My first time using this and the day after I had streaks. How can I help this not occur?

submitted by Youngmom - 5 months ago
  • A: try using more product. if you use to little it can have streaks since youre trying to spread less product over your skin.

    submitted byDoogloverdogaddict - 4 months ago

Q: Does this lotion have spf?

submitted by Charlotte - 5 months ago
  • A: Hey Charlotte, Great question! The Tanologist Hydrating Gradual Tan Lotion does not contain SPF. For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page.

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 5 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: is this okay for face (non comedogenic) and do you have to wash off at all or can it wait 24-36 hours until next shower?

submitted by paigesssss - 5 months ago
  • A: Hey, Great questions! Use as a daily body lotion to gradually build & maintain a flawless, natural looking glow. For face options, take a look at the Tanologist Sunless Self Tanning Drops for Face and Body. We would recommend waiting between 6-8 hours to shower to allow your tan to fully develop, however, as our clear formulations do not contain a colour guide, this is not immediately necessary! For the longest lasting glow, you can even let your tan develop for around 12 hours! For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 5 months ago
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Guests are saying

This self-tanning lotion has received mixed reviews. Guests appreciate its natural color, quick absorption, and pleasant scent. However, some have experienced issues with streakiness, skin reactions, and a lingering self-tanner smell. The product is praised for its buildable tan and moisturizing properties, making it a popular choice for those seeking a gradual, natural-looking tan.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.3 out of 5 stars with 538 reviews
    effectiveness: 4.38 out of 5
    quality: 4.4 out of 5
    value: 4.46 out of 5
    86% would recommend
    206 recommendations

    Its a no for me

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Targetlover1 - 2 days ago, Verified purchaser
    It smells super good but thin as water with no visible results with regular use. Wanted to love this but it did disappoint
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Buy it!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Bee - 3 days ago
    Unlike other gradual lotions that take days to start working this one has immediate results that get deeper every day. Also it smells amazing! Not streaky at all and the color is really natural.
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Self tanner and Cellulite aid!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    LaurieK - 10 days ago, Verified purchaser
    Love this product and the tan it leaves. I also love that it has hyaluronic acid in it. My skin appearance has changed tremendously in the last year of using it once or twice a week. I will never stop buying this.
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    The best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Courtp3087 - 15 days ago, Verified purchaser
    Ive tried them all. This is hands down the best. I am a red head who tans, but it takes work. This is the only self application that doesn’t turn me orange. I get compliments of my tan while using this.
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Please add the same pump as face lotion!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Sarah - 26 days ago
    I love this product! The results are so natural! It would be perfect if the body lotion had the same pump as the face lotion. I do not like squeeze packaging. Other than that, great product!
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Best for occasional use and short term needed results

    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Bondi boost spray - 1 month ago
    I loved this product. It smelled great when applying but did have self tanner smell after it sat in for a couple hours. It gave me a little color each use. But I would say it’s more of an occasional use. When i used it through out the week without or with exfoliation to try and achieve darker color I did turn orange.
    effectiveness: 4 out of 5
    quality: 4 out of 5
    value: 3 out of 5
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    packaging kinda sucks

    4 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    angel - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
    It's a pretty solid self tanner; but the packaging absolutely sucks. tried to squeeze and it legit exploded 😭
    effectiveness: 3 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 3 out of 5
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    Not The Best

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Tanningforlife - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I wanted to give this a chance, so waited a few days to write this. The consistency of this is nice. Kind of like a gel/lotion and if using a mitt, you will get a nice application. But I don't love the color of this on me. After 2 days of using, it started looking orange and not natural at all. I only used this on stomach and also inner arm where I am fairest. My inner arm had barely any color change on the fairest skin and stomach took this very well, but turned out orange. I think there are much better gradual tanners out there, but they wall stink. This stinks less, but still has that smell after using 2 days in a row. I think if you already have a tan and have darker skin, you won't look orange, but if you are just trying to build a tan using this, you will not get the results you want.
    effectiveness: 2 out of 5
    quality: 3 out of 5
    value: 3 out of 5
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    Waste of money.

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Tbird - 2 months ago
    I've been using Self Tanner for over 20+ years and I can honestly say this is by far the WORST. I applied it liberally after my shower and the next day NO COLOR whatsoever. The smell gets stronger the longer it's on too. I'm returning this for a refund.
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Love the smell

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Summer - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I just got this gradual yesterday and omg I love it. Smells so good and seems to absorb quickly, no waiting to dry or sticky feeling. I applied it before bed and woke up with a little color and zero streaks, I bought the light/med since I’m pretty fair and there’s no orange tint to it.
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Love

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    nancyb - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
    This stuff is my new fav. It doesn’t streak or get orange and it absorbs quickly. Leaves me so soft and smells good too. Doesn’t get you as dark as the mousse but soooo much easier and no tan stains on the sheets!
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Natural looking tan

    5 out of 5 stars
    Gigi - 2 months ago
    This is the best self tanner I have ever used. I have fair skin and other products I've used were too dark and fake looking. I got the fair/medium and I have been using it every other day for a little over a week and I have a nice golden tan that looks natural. And the pleasant fragrance is a plus.!
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    Great Product

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    LauraJean - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I love this gradual tanner. It does not have an offensive smell, doesn’t streak and leave the skin hydrated and glowing. Love this product.
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 4 out of 5
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    Great Option

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    MelissaM - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I've tried them all; this one is good! Work quickly, even color when applied correctly, only slight tanning smell, doesn't stain clothes
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    It works

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Zay - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    It works in hours. I’m medium skin and opted for the lighter version and the subtle change made a difference in a “healthy looking” applied with a mitt and had help with my back. Got the hydrating version with esqualene and did not have a smell.
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Misleading!

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Danielle - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Misleading product! Thought it was gradual but it works very fast. Smells JUST like other gross self tanning foams etc. I’m fair-skinned and I look orange. I bought this thinking it would slowly give me some color but instead, I’ve got streaks of orange self tan everywhere. I was mindful to evenly spread it on my skin and am experienced with self tanner and this stuff just sucks
    effectiveness: 3 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Great consistancy and scent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    JackieB - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Love this cream! I’ve been using the tanologist mousse for years but wanted a lighter option that was moisturizing and this goes on so nice. It’s a loose lotion but that is great for spreading out especially for tanning. Agree with the other reviews that almost anyone should go with the darker shade, I am somewhat fair and the color is not too dark. The smell is also very pleasant. Will definitely purchase again and swap in for the mousse for maintenance
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    No no no

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    xoxo - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    This is sooo streaky. The jergens one is a million times better. Big pass on this
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Not worth it

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    LooseCannonMomma - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Leaves streaks. Tried for 3 nights hoping it would all balance out - nope! Throwing it away
    effectiveness: 2 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    No color

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    DarciT - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Used it twice and got no color on my skin at all. I have fair skin so tanning lotions usually work well on me but this one did nothing. It does smell good at least.
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?

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