Australian Gold, CHEEKY BROWN Accelerator Dark Natural Bronzers, Tanning Bed Lotion 8.5 oz Review
Our verdict
An unscented, cruelty free bronzing accelerator aimed at medium skin tones looking to deepen their color, especially for tanning bed use.
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Women with a medium skin tone who want an unscented, alcohol free bronzer accelerator for tanning bed sessions.
Skip if
You have a fair or deep skin tone outside this lotion's medium tone target, or you want a scented formula.
- Priced 13% above the category median ($23.99 across 106 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 3,900 owner ratings
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Popularity4.5/5
3,900 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other women's everyday face care: moisturizers, face mists, facial kits, rollers, cleansing brushes and steamers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Australian Gold's Cheeky Brown Accelerator is a bronzing lotion built for medium skin tones, with a hydrating base and an unscented finish. The formula is alcohol free and cruelty free, and it is labeled for tanning bed use.
At 8.5 fluid ounces for $27.00, it is one of the pricier picks in this lineup, but it has earned nearly 3,900 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, along with recent purchase activity showing up in our data.
Pros
- Cruelty free and alcohol free formula
- Hydrating base alongside the bronzing accelerator effect
- Unscented, good for anyone who dislikes heavy fragrance
- Nearly 4,000 reviews at a 4.5 star average, plus recent purchase activity
Cons
- Marketed toward medium skin tones, so it may not be the ideal accelerator for very fair or very deep tones
- Higher price point than several other lotions in this lineup
- Unscented may feel plain if you prefer a tropical or sweet fragrance
Performance notes
Cheeky Brown targets a natural bronze buildup rather than an instant deep dark result, and the medium skin tone label suggests it is tuned for shoppers already partway toward their desired color. The alcohol free, cruelty free, unscented formula keeps the ingredient story simple compared to more heavily fragranced accelerators.
What buyers say
Almost 4,000 reviewers rate it 4.5 stars, and it shows recent purchase activity in our data, a good sign that it is holding up as a repeat buy for tanning bed regulars.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this meant for outdoor tanning or tanning beds?
The listing describes it as a tanning bed lotion, so it is formulated with tanning bed use in mind, though the facts do not rule out outdoor use.
Does it have a scent?
No, it is labeled unscented, which is worth knowing if you are used to fragranced tanning lotions.
Is it cruelty free?
Yes, cruelty free is listed among its material features, along with an alcohol free formula.