Build A Tan

Name: Neutrogena Build A Tan
Brand: Neutrogena
Rating: 2.7 (138 reviews)

Neutrogena

2.7

138 reviews

42%

would repurchase

3.6/5

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3.0

from

GreenTeaBug

14 years ago

I bought this product when I went to live in Massachusetts this past March 2008, and wanted to add a little color to my skin for the up coming summer. This stuff if you aren't careful will make you...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

3.0

from

Roseandthorn

14 years ago

This stuff is ok if you don't mind applying it every day for a few days. I do mind because when I apply sunless tanners I do my entire body, and it takes me about 20 minutes to do the whole thing...

About reviewer (91 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

2.0

from

kimorris

15 years ago

This had that awful self-tanner chemical smell that bugged me whenever I used it. Although I'd exfoliated quite thoroughly, the application wasn't quite even and I had some patchy bits all over my...

About reviewer (256 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Kinky, Coarse

EyesBrown

3.0

from

lowenbajowen

15 years ago

I have to say this looked like it would be a really good product, but it did disappoint. :/ I have very pale, olive [yellow tinted] skin, and using this just made my skin flat out light orange....

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBlack

5.0

from

boobooah

15 years ago

I really like this product, it might be that my skin is kinda dark skinned already to begin with i just wanted a glow, so it worked wonderfully, the smell is strong but I am not to picky if it...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

1.0

from

thankyouherbie

15 years ago

Please do NOT buy this product!!!!! I tried it last night and let it work overnight and I woke up and thought my legs looked great but I couldn't really tell on my arms. I also noticed that the...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal

HairBrown

EyesBlue

2.0

from

cjmar

15 years ago

This product claims to gradually "build" a tan, but I'm already pretty dark from one application. The formula is a bit watery for me, and it took a lot of rubbing and spreading to make it appear...

About reviewer (129 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

4.0

from

izzybella

15 years ago

Love the pump bottle. This is pretty gradual, so if you're looking for something that'll make you instantly tan, this isn't it. I would recommend this for self tanner newbies. Has a lotion-like...

About reviewer (1644 reviews)

Age

SkinOther, Other, Warm

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther

4.0

from

lookbehindyou

15 years ago

I like this product. I found when i used it with another moisturizing lotion the smell lessens which is good and you're less likely to get orange streaks. But be careful because they are still...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue

1.0

from

charms09

15 years ago

I used this one my legs. Smell? Not good. Results were slightly orange and streaky. Scared me from using a self tanner for awhile.

About reviewer (113 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

2.0

from

cheerleader101

16 years ago

I had bought the face version of this product, so I thought, hey I might as well try the one for the body. Since the one for the face, was awesome. But, as I thought, it made me orange. It wasn't...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Medium

HairBlond

EyesHazel

2.0

from

spiceyorange

16 years ago

My favorite self tanner. All others streak too easily, are too thick, or come in tiny expensive botlles. The new formula smells GREAT for a self-tanner. Its very sheer, so its harder to make...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

4.0

from

CherryPieLove

16 years ago

One of the better self tanners. REALLY HATE THE SMELL, but they all smell. I too found random orange spots, so you do have to be careful when applying. I think it works well, much better than...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

1.0

from

courtpow

16 years ago

for the most part, it turned out pretty good after using it for a while. However, alot of random darker spots showed up all over me. it was okay but i will never buy it again. EDIT: i wrote...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Kinky, Other

EyesBlue

1.0

from

laceymac

16 years ago

I hate the smell of this product. when it dried it was orange fake and very streaky. Im very fair and tried applying as normal and mixed in in my everyday body lotion. One of the worst I've used.

About reviewer (40 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

1.0

from

Luv_MAC

16 years ago

This was horrible. By the time I built up color is was starting to flake off in certain places that got dark right away like my arms. This stuff is horrible. Smells bad, looks orange, too much...

About reviewer (181 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Dry, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

1.0

from

KourtneyBrooke

16 years ago

I will never buy this again! I've used it a few times and it is AWFUL! I have tried SOO many self tanners over the years and the is one of the WORST!!! So streaky!!! Too orange. Stinks. and...

About reviewer (86 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen

4.0

from

SolangeAtira

16 years ago

The stuff smells awful and takes a few days to "build" the desired tan but I love the way it looks when I've reached the level I want. The best stuff I've found if you can handle the stench.

About reviewer (60 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

2.0

from

SparklePink

16 years ago

Awful stuff! The color is orange and even with extremely great application (exfoliating AND used w/lotion) came out orange and a bit streaky. Smell is terrible. I will never buy this again!

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

1.0

from

adriannamelanie

16 years ago

Horrible ! Even after lots of exfoliation and very, very careful application.. I woke up orange and streaky; not exactly the most flattering look ever. I wouldn't recommend or rebuy.

About reviewer (6 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen