Self Tanning Instant Gel

Name: CLARINS Self Tanning Instant Gel
Brand: CLARINS
Rating: 3.9 (228 reviews)

CLARINS

3.9

228 reviews

68%

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3.0

from

scubaair

14 years ago

If you can handle the smell which reminds me of Avon's Skin So Soft, this product is great, but if like me, you find it offensive then you probably won't like this. The color of the tan is...

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGray

1.0

from

sarahmathieson88

14 years ago

Yuck! This product smells so nasty. I was so gutted when I went to apply because I had spent so much money on it. I wore it once & someone actually commented on the strange smell & they weren't...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

1.0

from

bergnico

14 years ago

After much consideration I decided to purchase this self tanner as the sales woman at sephora raved about it. THIS IS THE WORST SELF TANNER I HAVE EVER USED! Its basically the same quality as...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

4.0

from

terrorizingtwinky

15 years ago

Pros: The smell is unlike other ST's First application turns out great Cons: It's a gel. Every application after the first doesn't look so good. In natural lighting (outside) the color...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

5.0

from

terrijpearson

15 years ago

Best self-tanner ever. It shows up completely even, streak-free and very natural looking. The smell is different than other self-tanners but still stinky in my opinion. I will continue to buy this...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

4.0

from

mandycool01

15 years ago

For a self tanner, this one has a bearable scent. Im pale with dark hair NC20, and wanted a natural looking fake tan since I dont like sun tanning. When I worked for Prescriptives, I used their...

About reviewer (82 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel

5.0

from

odomcats

15 years ago

I'm very pale normally & most self tanners either make me look orange or don't really do much of anything at all. I've tried all the drugstore name brands (L'oreal & the like) as well as some...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel

2.0

from

Berryhead

15 years ago

I'm really disapointed in this product. I guess I had my hopes up from reading all the reviews but it didn't live up to the hype IMO. To me, Loreal Sublime is just as good and a lot cheaper. I'm...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

4.0

from

StewieGriffin

15 years ago

Product info: Smooth gel consistency, slight floral scent. Light golden colour. I think I paid around $45 at Myer, give or take. Pros: Super easy to apply, and very natural looking. It has a...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Tan

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0

from

kjo907

15 years ago

I love this self tanner! at first I didnt see a difference right away but then I got a little darker towards the end of the night..I think it really blends in well with the rest of your skin and...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

5.0

from

ptricia435

15 years ago

I've tried a lot of self tanners and this is the best. The smell after applying is not great, but all self tanners have that odor. I get a lot of compliments on my tan when I use this. It's not...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0

from

cosgirl

15 years ago

Have been using this product for years. Provides the MOST natural, even looking tan that just fades away gradually, (not blotchy). Nothing compares. It is expensive, but worth it. I have tried...

About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

from

ckhoury

15 years ago

this is the best self tanner I have ever used, i love the gel formula it doesnt stain clothes and hands. It does have a fairly strong smell of DHA but that goes away after shower, I usually...

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0

from

jb357

15 years ago

I'm on my third bottle of Clarins Gelee Auto Bronzant Express and while I agree about it drying slowly and pu-wheeee it stinks (the price we pay for beauty, eh?!), I really like the results it...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesGreen

4.0

from

spinster

15 years ago

This stuff is pretty great. I have medium Asian skin that tans fairly well but, for some reason, my legs aren’t able to hold a suntan. I use this chiefly on my legs so that they will match the rest...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown

4.0

from

littleliverbird

15 years ago

I prefer this over the tanning milk, which is also good, but the gel seems to work that bit better. It seems to apply better on my face too. It's expensive, but I feel it's worth it. It's a clear...

About reviewer (70 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesBlue

5.0

from

jenna0128

15 years ago

I LOVE this product! This is by far my FAVORITE self-tanner...and I've tried mannnny of them. The gel is nice to apply, dries fairly quickly... (best thing is to do it at night..then put on a robe...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen

1.0

from

avidadolce

15 years ago

UGh. this s h i t turned me orange. i hated it. it smelled like crap too. jergens is sooo much better

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown

2.0

from

sweetgirl7

15 years ago

I was really really hoping that I would love this based on most of it's reviews and found myself very disappointed. I put this on after my shower, after exfoliating and drying off completly. I...

About reviewer (57 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel

1.0

from

Angeldoll

15 years ago

As I write this I have had this self tanner on my body for almost 2 hours and its still tacky sticky and NOT dry yet! It also smells REALLY bad. This is more like a lotion/gel not a true gel. I...

About reviewer (285 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesHazel