Neostrata • Self Tan • Self Tanners

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deserthot on 4/24/2007 5:52:00 PM more reviews by deserthot

Age: 56 & Over   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This is the best self-tanner I have ever used. I have used almost everything on the market. I read all the info on Make-up Alley and thought I would give it a try. You have to order from Canada. The self-tanner isn't expensive $21.98 but the shipping was $7.00. It goes on easy but you need to wear latex gloves. A little goes a long way. The color is beautiful and the smell isn't bad. Thank you Make-up Alley for all the good information on Neostrata 2 in 1 Sunsation. I got it in DARK like I said a little goes a long way.

I have more information for you. If you go to customerservice@getcandiandrugs.com and tell them you have a price match from pharmacy.com at 21.99. They will match it and you can order as many as you want for one shipping cost at 6.99. I hope this helps. I don't know what the shipping is at pharmacy.com.

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lessie on 4/23/2007 3:02:00 PM more reviews by lessie

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I purchased the NeoStrata 2 in 1 Sunsation instant tan in Medium based on the MUA reviews. I was VERY pleased with the results. It does have a very slight self-tanner smell, but really it was hardly noticeable and nothing compared to other self-tanners I've used.

I used this product for a wedding and I did 3 applications within one week. I used plastic gloves (tight fitting non-latex) to apply the cream. The bronzer in it is quite dark and allows you to see exactly where it's going. No streaking, no mess. Granted, some of it washes off when you shower, but after the 3 applications I have a completely natural looking tan...it gave me the same colour that I get from a real tan, but without the harmful UV rays!!

My husband applied it on my back and even he did a good job. How about that.

I purchased at Shopper's Drug Mart for $24.50. (The 'Dark' was on sale for $19.50 I believe). I will definitely keep using this throughout the summer and highly recommend to others.

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StrawberryBabe on 3/26/2007 8:29:00 PM more reviews by StrawberryBabe

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

The best self tanner I've ever used. Gives a really natural colour without streaks and has great staying power. Definitely deserves 5 lippies ++. Like every other ST out there, however, it does really stink, so be warned. I put mine on before bed and shower the smell off in the morning. Also, it really stains your hands but there is a solution for that other than gloves. Once you finish applying, wash your hands with a squirt of toothpaste and that will completely remove the brown from your hands, trust me.

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mlbalinge on 2/16/2007 10:19:00 AM more reviews by mlbalinge

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

Thank you to Sugar Spise for providing the correct website to purchase this product (which is called Sunsation 2 in 1)! I LOVE IT!!! I was tired of having to apply the combo lotion/tanners like Jergen's, Hawaiian Tropic, Olay EVERY NIGHT and not getting much results. This is the best! No streaks, not that smelly, lasts longer and gives better, deeper color than those other products. It was $27 USD with shipping, which I think is a steal for the quality of the product (if you consider that I was using at least one tube of lotion/tanner every week and I only have to apply this twice a week). I got the Natural Medium but I might switch to the Deep Dark during the summer. Very, very pleased!

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*TOP REVIEWER* CecileCecile on 1/31/2007 4:53:00 PM more reviews by CecileCecile

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I have tried many - this one is the best. A thin layer does the job, and no streaks. What really gets me is that it does not visibly slough off in little patches leaving that flaky brown effect at wrists and ankles when it fades. It fades away so gradually, just like an actual suntan. EDIT - The one I used was the almondy cream (sunsation insta-tan) in a tube that retails for around $24 CDN - I used the Deep Dark one with excellent results on my medium skin.

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tosharocket on 10/5/2006 10:12:00 PM more reviews by tosharocket

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal   Hair: Black   Eyes: Hazel    

I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS SELF TANNER! I am talking about the Neostrata 2 in 1 self tanner.I am proud to be Canadian because I have no trouble finding it, my shoppers drug mart has it right up the hill. I have tried sooo many self tanners, but this is the best. It actually makes me brown. And I bought the face version, and I usually also have a problem finding self tanners that will actaully tan my face, stay after during exfoliation etc. and this one does all that. I will never go to a tanning bed ever again if I have this stuff. Gloves are a must though. I use this twice a week, and every other day I use dove energy glow, and I haven't gotten that lizard skin yet. It isn't really that expensive $24 cdn for the body stuff and $20 for face stuff, It usually lasts me 3 months. Try it, it is worth every penny I swear

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prweiss65 on 8/27/2006 9:30:00 PM more reviews by prweiss65

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

There are TWO Neostrata tanners. The one that Ulta is carrying presently is NOT the one everyone is raving about here. This one is a mousse that smells HORRIBLE, and does NOTHING. I was so excited when i found it at ULTA, only to realize it is the wrong one. It was the absolute worst self-tanner I've ever used.

The salesgirl did tell me that they are getting the GOOD Neostrata tanner in sometime this week.

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Elizabeth01 on 8/1/2006 3:58:00 PM more reviews by Elizabeth01

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

This Self Tanner is an alright product - it gives pretty good results but you need to be willing to forgive some of its downfalls. First of all, a CG is a nice thing to have in a ST, esp. for begginers, but this CG is a little too dark for my liking; its a dark red/grey brown that looks and feels like mud. The smell is nice, a soft almond-paste sort of smell, not overwhelming IMO. When all is said and done, and the cosmetic CG is rinsed off, the resulting tan is significantly lighter than the CG, but a nice reddish brown. For me, while this product does give nice, consistant results, the price ($20+), the colourguide, and the light colour that I am left with just isnt enough to keep me comming back. To add the the previous reviewers statement - this Neostrata product originates in Canada and is thus available over the counter in Canadian drugstores like Shoppers Drug Mart.

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Suger_Spise on 7/31/2006 3:39:00 PM more reviews by Suger_Spise

Age: Unknown   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

PLEASE don't do what I just did! I was thrilled to hear that people were so satisfied with this product, but was dissapointed to discover that you had to buy it online. Luckily, I checked with ULTA, who said they had the self tanner by Neostrata. THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT NEOSTRATAS! I bought the tanner available in America- "Exuviance by Neostrata Skin Healthy Sunless Tanning Mousse." This is not the Neostrata recieving wonderful reviews. This is the Neostrata that is lowering the ratings on this product. I read the reviews. The people who were satisfied usually referred to lotion-like thing with bronzer, but occasionally referred to a mousse. The unhappy people talked about the product as a mousse and mentioned AHA, an ingredient emphasized in the Exuviance Neostrata. I used this Neostrata and it does not work and it smelled strongly of fake tanner! What should be the quality Neostrata is only available on the internet and you can order it on this site- http://www.canderm.com/page.asp?intNodeID=8080&sysStr=PCAT38:action-sList_class-4293,196016_intCurID-13_sPos-0; Do not use just any of the sites that claim to lead to Neostrata as many of them lead me to the one by Exuviance. I have now found the GOOD Neostrata and plan to order it of this site. By the way, please ignore my ratings.
I just wanted to add that I've tried the GOOD neostrata and it is completely different. I have to say first of all I love the smell. It smells like almonds and has given me a really natural looking tan. With my skin, a natural looking tan is practically impossible. I've used pretty much every cheap tanner( Neutrogena, Banana Boat, you name it) and every one has turned me orange. A few years ago I started using Fake Bake, which gave me a pretty natural looking color, but made me look a little dirty and got all over my sheets. Neostrata gave me a good color that wasn't incredibly dark and faded well. It was really easy to apply and dried pretty quickly. I'll definitely be using it this summer!

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karen50 on 7/28/2006 8:20:00 PM more reviews by karen50

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I am a self tanner for at least 10 years and have gone through the gammet of different brands. I must say as a Canadian, I am proud that this is a product for once we carry before the United States. The colour you get with this product is a beautiful bronzy/brown colour. Not that sickly yellow most tanners give you. I am very fair with brown hair and have always wanted a product that would give me a deep bronzy tan. The problem is the bronzing part of it. This bronzing effect gives you the false hope that when you finally take a shower you will still come out the bronzy colour you went in with. Not so! Most of it washes down the drain and you must apply it a few times to get the bronze look you want. This is a bit annoying. Also the bronze part of this product tends to come off on everything, so going to bed wit it on is a risk. The smell is quite acceptable. It is somewhat earthy but not offensive. I would reccomend it for fair haired girls but be aware that it fades evenly but quickly and must be applied often. If not for these factors, I would have given it a 5.

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Mirabel on 7/27/2006 2:49:00 PM more reviews by Mirabel

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I have this in Natural Medium. It comes out of the bottle looking like chocolate syrup, the facial one is a brown foam. You do have to apply quickly, as with all self tanners, but the end result is fantastic. It is the most natural tan out of a bottle I've seen, just a hint of yellow on me. That brick-tan shade you get when you apply looks natural. Real, dark tans on white people look ruddy brown, check out a construction worker sometime. Anyway, Neostrata self-tanner doesn't smell terrible, lasts for about a week on me and fades naturally. I don't know about the dark shade, but the medium washes off my hands without any problem after application.

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muppetpinchess on 7/11/2006 11:15:00 PM more reviews by muppetpinchess

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I WANT to love this product...and I mostly do, my problem is with the longevity. Maybe it effects different skin types differently, but on me, the color does mostly go down the drain when the color guard washes off. It's really too bad because I adore the rosey tan I get from the deep/dark shade (I am naturally very fair). I am going to continue to purchase as this is great for those times when I want an instant tan. Unfortunately, for me it is really just a special evening tan, not a weekend away tan. I agree with the others: MUST wear gloves, great smell ( I think it's like Dr. Pepper), great color.

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bbretka on 7/6/2006 9:31:00 AM more reviews by bbretka

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I would agree with everyone on this board. This is the best self tanner I've ever tried. EVER. It's the most natural looking tan and blends in so well. It cost me $25CAD at Shoppers Drug Mart but its worth the cost. When you factor in the cost of trying a bunch of crap products or going to the tanning salon, it's not that much at all. WARNING: MUST wear latex gloves. MUST. This stuff dries VERY VERY fast. When you put it on, blend it in fast and well...1st time I applied it I learned how fast it dries and if you don't blend hard and fast enough, you will see dark spots of it..but I discovered if that happens, you can rub it off w/ alcohol or maybe water/towel? Anyways. Work fast and blend and really, it's not that difficult. The smell is the best thus far. I cannot stand most self tanning smells. I've used recently the Jergens self tan that develops gradually. HORRIBLE smell and I didn't like the results. And it's true. It's very very natural looking. Absolutely not orange or yellow. It's natural tan colour. I'm using the 2 in 1 in medium. I'm light-med skin toned.
I read the reviews before purchasing and was very happy that what everyone said was true.

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Mz_Lam on 7/3/2006 1:11:00 PM more reviews by Mz_Lam

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

Wow! Best self tanner I have ever used so far! I brought the Neostrata Insta-Tan for face in "Deep Dark" because London Drugs had ran out of the "Medium" one and I have to say, I wasn't the least bit dissapointed by this product. At first, I was kindda doubtful about this product because when I first applied it, I was sure I was going to end up with slight streaks on my face, but in the end, no streaks at all. Also, I wasn't sure about my color selection due to the fact that I am a very fair asian girl and was scared that I wouldn't suite "deep dark", but in the end, the color turned out fine. When I first applied this product, which I did both in the morning and a night, I woke up with a really bronzy face and I was really scared, but when I washed my face, the bronze came off revealing a nice tan face! I think the reason for this is because this self-tanner is a 2 in 1 product that contains a bronzer, and upon washing your face, the bronzer will come off, Thank goodness!The only thing I really don't like about this product was the smell, I just can't stand it, but since the product is the best self-tanner I have ever used, compared to self-tanners from Estee Lauder, Jergens, and Avene, I will definetly be repurchasing. The color that it did end up giving me was a nice deep golden brown color tan, so I am extremely sattisfied. Definetly will recommend to people and friends who ask me how I got such a gorgeous tan!=)Definelty in LOVE with this product! A must get, because trust me, you can't go wrong! NO STREAKS! NO NASTY TAN COLOR=)! JUST A NICE YOUTHFUL TAN!=)
UPDATE: After nearly 2 1/2 weeks of using this product, I still love it! I had recently tried both the neostrata sunsation self-tanner in the foam and the liquid, and out of the both, I prefer the foam (easier application, and since I only tan my face, it's meant for the face more) The foam version of this can be kindda drying, so a seperate moisturizer is recommended. My best friend had recently saw me and she couldn't stop telling me how great I look with this tan!

Update: 02/06/2010- I don't use this no more as I realize that I like my procelain white skin. I also realize that it probably is not safe to use any face tanner for face, as the chemicals can be harsh.

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atoosagurl on 6/23/2006 10:40:00 PM more reviews by atoosagurl

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I LOVE this stuff!!! No streaks, no smell, easy to apply and natural colour....what's not to love!?!?

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cmti on 6/21/2006 8:39:00 PM more reviews by cmti

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

The BEST self-tanner I have ever tried-and I have tried them all!Fake Bake-ST.Tropez-Lancome-Clarins-you will love this one! You can't screw up-no streaks!Plus the smell-amaretto! It is a pleasant experience just putting it on! The color-TAN.No orange-no blotch-just perfect! I can't say enough! Only problem-I had to order it from Canada.Sephora wise up! Get this product.I am ordering two now-so I have them! I will never be without this self-tanner.I got medium in the insta-tan.They offer it in a mousse-but I prefer lotions-mousse tend to dry my skin out.LOVE it! Courtney good tip-I exfoliated my face the second time I used it and got an even better tan!

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bebeblondie on 6/18/2006 12:58:00 PM more reviews by bebeblondie

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Very Oily, Fair, Warm   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

Ok, so this stuff is completely fool-proof. I had never used self-tanner on my face before, and I bought the NeoStrata Insta-Tan 2-in-1 Foaming Bronzer & Self Tanner in Natural Medium. When I applied it, being a self-tan virgin, I did the absolute most crappiest job applying; I was too slow, so I did not blend properly at all, and I put too much on some areas and not enough on others. After applying, I was 110% sure I would be left with a mess of streaks & blotchiness. 3 hrs later, the color developped, and to my surprise, it wasn't that bad. It wasn't fabulously even, either, but from what I was expecting, and from what you would have expected if you saw the way I applied, it was pretty damn good. The only problem was that my forehead was a little darker than the rest of my face because I put wayyy too much there, and you could see that I didn't blend all the way to my jawline, but there was no noticeable lines and the color was perfectly natural. I'm sure if I applied this properly, it would be amazing.

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i2wtbl on 6/3/2006 9:38:00 PM more reviews by i2wtbl

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

Oh myyyy! Thank you all for your reviews. They were the reason why I bought this product and I LOVE IT!! A couple of years ago I developed melasma on my face and I can't, under any circumstances, go out on the sun. Being pale has affected my self-esteem greatly... especially during summer season when everyone walks around with a tan glow on their skin. I used to hate self-tanners. I always thought that they give fake, orange, and streaky results... not to mention the smell. While I can't say that Neostrata smells nicely, the color is superb! Yes, the application can be messy (gloves are a must!), but the results are sooooo worth it. I actually look like I came back from vacation! It left no streaks and elbow/knee areas were not a problem either. A week later, I still have some color left and still... no streaks, so it washes away nicely too. I love, love, love this self-tanner :).

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*TOP REVIEWER* Ash50 on 6/2/2006 10:30:00 PM more reviews by Ash50

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I adore this *so* very much! It is THE perfect colour on my olive skin. No other self tanner has turned this shade on me. There's no orange. Amazing! It makes me look so naturally dark and smells a heck of a lot better than so many other ones that I have tried. WOW. Buy this, it's worth every single penny.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Susanner on 5/12/2006 9:26:00 PM more reviews by Susanner

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

What a love-hate relationship. FABULOUS cool rose/browm colour.
No orange/yellow whatsoever, but oh dear!!!!, does it stain the fingers and palms severely...and it looks like pond scum coming out or the bottle!!! If you dare to venture into this product WEAR TIGHT GLOVES and use a circular motion. Like someone else stated, it smells like almond extract which is not a bad thing for a self tanner. I love Neostrata but I'm so mixed on this one. I'm going to keep it for my face. I wish I could get the colour of this tanner in something user-friendly. EDIT: Several applications later I'm about to buy this tanner again!! The pond scum effect out of the bottle is what makes me brown not orangy-gold and I've come to the conclusion that for a quick fix tan this is the HOLY GRAIL! I still would not recommend it for the self-tanner novice.

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