ProTan Perfectly Tan Tanning Accelerator 8.5 ounces Review
Our verdict
A budget-friendly tanning accelerator with one of the largest review counts in this category, built to work alongside sun or tanning bed time rather than replace it.
Check price on AmazonBest for
Shoppers on a budget who already spend time outdoors or in a tanning bed and want an accelerator to use alongside those sessions.
Skip if
You want a sunless self-tanner that works without any UV exposure, since this one is positioned as an accelerator, not a stand-alone tanner.
- Priced 33% below the category median ($23.99 across 106 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 2,700 owner ratings
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Popularity4.2/5
2,700 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
At $16 for 8.5 ounces, this is one of the most affordable options we looked at in this category, and it's backed by one of the largest review counts too, with more than 2,700 ratings behind it. The listing doesn't include a detailed spec sheet, so what we're going on is the name and price point.
As a tanning accelerator, it's meant to be used during actual sun or tanning bed exposure rather than standing in for either. There's no mention of a sunless DHA ingredient, so plan to pair it with time outdoors or in a tanning bed if you want to see results.
A 4.4 star average across more than 2,700 ratings is a strong showing at scale, and it was listed as low in stock at last check.
Pros
- Very affordable at $16
- Large review base of more than 2,700 ratings
- Solid 4.4 star average
- Simple, no-frills accelerator format
Cons
- No ingredient or skin type specs listed
- Works with sun or tanning bed exposure rather than as a sunless tanner
- Was showing low stock at last check
Performance notes
The facts available don't include a spec sheet beyond the product name and price, so what we can say is limited: as a tanning accelerator, it's built to be used during actual sun or tanning bed sessions to support your skin's own tanning response, rather than as a sunless DHA formula you'd use with no UV exposure at all.
What buyers say
A 4.4 out of 5 average across more than 2,700 ratings is one of the larger review counts in this set, a good sign of consistency at scale even without much other detail to go on.
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Frequently asked questions
Does this work without going in the sun or a tanning bed?
No, it's labeled as a tanning accelerator, which means it's meant to be used alongside actual UV exposure rather than as a stand-alone sunless tanner.
How much product do I get?
The bottle holds 8.5 ounces, priced at $16 at last check.
Is it currently in stock?
Availability was showing only a handful of units left at last check, so order ahead if you're stocking up before a trip.