Neutrogena Build-a-Tan Gradual Sunless Tanning Face SPF 15 Reviews

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  • 5

    Ewwwww....what's that smell

    I am usually a fan of Neutrogena's skin care products but not this one. All self tanners create a smell due to their ingredients and this is important to remember but this one was especially potent. It was probably more noticeable because it is applied to your face and the smell became even more noticeable after 3-4hours. I did like the fact that the product allows for a gradual build in color because you aren't fooling anyone when you go from pale to bronze in a day! LOL. If you can get over the smell factor, the color created was not bad. I have fair skin with blue undertones and it did not pull orange on me at all but I would highly reccomend blending like crazy around the ear and jawline and into the neck to avoid a noticeable color line. — 2 years, 4 months ago
    crownjules | 16 reviews

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  • 8

    it works...and I never thought i'd be a self tanner person!!!

    This is a great product....I never thought I'd use a self tanner, but I tried this from a friend, and truly feel it's the best. Worth trying for sure! — 4 years ago
    smilinjen4 | 2 reviews

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  • 2

    Gradual Tan!

    Gives you a tan but not like it I thought it would..I have olive skin so it did make me look orange. After smell still smells like a sunless tanning . Wouldn't recommend this product. — 4 years, 9 months ago
    snuchida | 13 reviews

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  • 4

    Where's the Tan?

    This didn't seem to build any color, even with everyday use - and I'm pale! Also smell is not so great. At least it has SPF. — 4 years, 9 months ago
    boadicea | 2 reviews

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  • 8

    Saw definite results

    I could easily tell more color in my face after only two days. I didn't like the smell, but I think I don't notice anymore since I use it every day. I also like that it had sunscreen already in it and I felt it was of good value for the money. — 4 years, 11 months ago
    JessicanMolly | 1 reviews

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  • 3

    not so good

    I have been using this prdouct for months and I am still very white. Not even a hint of a tan — 4 years, 11 months ago
    LisaNJ25 | 1 reviews

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  • 8

    love the color!

    Since I started using this product I have been told several times how good I look with some sun. The only complaint I have is that since I use an exfoliator and toner daily I have to apply this product every morning. Good color without any streaking, though. — 4 years, 11 months ago
    fitgirl1973 | 1 reviews

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  • 9

    Very Gradual But Works

    I love it because it's gradual and does not streak. Though I would like it to be fast, I don't want to be orange like other tanners who work too fast but not fast enough to know how tan you'll get. Over a day or so, I got the color I wanted with more application. The color was natural. The smell was weird and it did stain my pillow because I didn't let it dry enough. That was my fault. Allow for 30 minutes to be sure if not more. I like that you can build your tan like it says and its very inexpensive. The SPF protection is great. — 4 years, 11 months ago
    gallantapollo | 7 reviews

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  • 9

    Great way to look "rested"

    I love mixing a bit with my regular face cream in the palm of my hand before applying and get complements how "rested" I look with a little color. — 4 years, 11 months ago
    tabbah | 8 reviews

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