Norvell Premium Professional Sunless Tanning Spray Tan Solution - Competition Tan, 1 Liter Box

I've used this a few ways. First by applying directly to a mitt (it's liquid so make sure you cover the top of the bottle with the mitt completely) and then by mixing it with a thick, fragrance free lotion. I found a video online of someone else who mixes hers with lotion and it's working well for me too. I'm quite pale,some might say translucent, & I like that it's a bronze color when applying so I can make sure I don't miss any spots. The first time mixing it with lotion I was a little apprehensive & erred on the side of not adding too much solution to the lotion. It was a light, butterscotch color. You couldn't really tell I had applied any. Maybe it would have worked like a gradual tanner but I didn't want to wait a week to see results. The next time I used more solution and I like it much more! I just use a throw-away/leftover type plastic container with a lid, dump in the fragrance free lotion, add the Norvell solution & mix with a spoon until I get a color I like. This method works great for me & extends the bottle so I don't think I'll need to get another one for quite awhile.One thing to mention....When I applied it the first way, directly to a mitt, I had plastic gloves on, thankfully I had them on, because it did seep through the mitt on to my plastic gloves. Since it was my first attempt, I only did my legs. I figured if it was a disaster I could wear pants until it faded. It lasted about a week & I shower & bathe regularly (if you read the manufacturer's site it gives specific washing/rinsing instructions for people who compete [no worries there for me]). If you do use with the mitt, I would apply lotion/barrier cream to the usual places: elbows, knees, feet, ankles, etc. as it is very dark & my toes looked way too dark. I still wear gloves & use the mitt with the lotion mixture, just in case it's too dark but in the video I watched she said she doesn't have any issues just applying it with her bare hands.Hope this helps!

U don't need a sprayer you can mix it with lotion!

Been buying this for years. I truly love it. I exfoliate with sugar scrub and a body brush in the shower. When i get out i don't dry off, I apply a shea butter based lotion, all over, then dry off with a super clean newish towel (no lint). Then I put on more lotion, on dry skin prone areas, little more on my knees, wrists, elbows, and the whole top of my feet. I use an old, empty, jergiens natural glow foam pump bottle, and pour all of this tanner into it. Shake it a little. Give it two-five pumps to get any old mix out of bottle. Then, from the pump foam bottle, I apply it directly to my skin, avoiding dry skin areas, and spread quickly , then rub vigorously in circular motions until it's all absorbed and even. You'll want to go over any dry prone areas very lightly as your rubbing it all in. And after, you'll want to remain undressed a little longer with my method, the lotion, depending on what you use, can make the tanner take longer to absorb. I usually just apply it at night, and sleep in the nude. I get perfect results this way. The tanner lasts longer, faded nicely. When I shower with this on I use warm, not hot, water. I use a soft bristled body brush and mix my moisturising body wash with coco butter lotion. I'll usually apply it twice days in a row to get the dark color I'm looking for. It works soooo well. On the face, it can make your pores look clogged, so I use it sparingly on my face. My face usually turns out lighter , but I use a foundation that matches my tanned body so it's not a big deal.

I purchased this product solely for my clients who are looking to be super dark. I use an organic all natural line that is perfect for fair skin, however it does not give that dark deep tan that some of my clients prefer. So I purchased black out per request of a high end client who needs to be really dark under show lights. I have tried this product 3 ways: Straight by itself. Mixed with Norvell Venetian and Double Dark and then mixed with my current line.Alone I found the product to look really orange within two days, a few clients find that blackout leaves them blotchy (snake like looking skin)Mixed with Norvell and Black out was good but not the tone I was looking forMixed with my organic line PERFECT!!!! I am getting that deep dark tan without the orangeBlackout does cause my clients to feel a little bit more sticky than normal, so I allow for extra drying time. No harsh or overbearing smells. I absolutely will purchase this again to MIX. I have not tried this product as intended for body building just yet so I cant comment on that. If you are looking to mix with your current solution to get a boost I highly recommend.