Pro Tan Black Bodaciously Remarkably Powerful 50XX Ultra Dark Sunbed Lotion 250 ml Review
Our verdict
Pro Tan's Ultra Dark Sunbed Lotion is built for tanning bed sessions rather than outdoor sun, and its 4.3 star average across more than 3,000 ratings shows it has a solid, established following among indoor tanners looking for a deep bronzing result.
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Tanning bed users who want a long lasting, moisturizing, paraben free bronzing lotion for indoor sessions.
Skip if
You tan outdoors in the sun instead of a tanning bed, since no SPF is listed and this product is not meant to serve as sun protection.
- Priced 22% below the category median ($23.99 across 106 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 3,000 owner ratings
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Popularity4.2/5
3,000 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
This is a sunbed lotion, meaning it is formulated for use during indoor tanning bed sessions rather than a day at the beach. The specs list long lasting, smoothening, moisturizing and replenishing as the product benefits, which points to a formula meant to keep skin comfortable through repeated bed sessions rather than just add color. It is also tagged paraben free, which some tanning bed regulars look for given how often the lotion goes on.
At $18.79 for 250ml, it is priced in the middle of the pack for this category, and the name signals it is positioned among the brand's more intense, deeply bronzing lotions for those chasing a dark result.
With more than 3,000 ratings averaging 4.3 stars, this has one of the larger review bases in this batch, though the score itself is a touch lower than several other products here, which is worth weighing against how deep a color you are after.
Pros
- Large review base of more than 3,000 ratings backs up its 4.3 star average
- Paraben free formula
- Long lasting, moisturizing and replenishing benefits listed in the specs
- Formulated for all skin types
Cons
- 4.3 stars is on the lower end within this batch of self-tanning products
- No SPF is listed, so it is not meant to double as sun protection
- Marketed toward an ultra dark result, which may be more intense than some buyers want
Performance notes
The moisturizing and replenishing benefits in the specs point to a formula meant to counter the drying effect of repeated tanning bed sessions, while the long lasting and smoothening claims speak to how the color and skin feel are meant to hold up between sessions. Because this is a sunbed lotion with no listed SPF, it should be treated purely as an indoor tanning product and not relied on for any sun protection outdoors.
What buyers say
A 4.3 star average across more than 3,000 ratings is a solid, well established score, even if it trails a few of the higher rated products in this batch, and the large sample size gives it real credibility.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this lotion made for tanning beds or outdoor sun?
It is described as a sunbed lotion, meaning it is meant for indoor tanning bed sessions. No SPF is listed, so it should not be used as sun protection outdoors.
Does it moisturize skin during tanning sessions?
Yes, the specs list moisturizing and replenishing among the product benefits, which is meant to help counter the drying effect of repeated tanning bed use.
Is this a paraben free formula?
Yes, paraben free is one of the tags listed in the product specs.