Onyx Vibe Tanning Bed Lotion Accelerator - Bronzer-Free Indoor Tanning Lotion Intensifier - Dark Tan Maximizer with Tyrosine and Aloe | Indoor and Outdoor | 6.76 Fl Oz Review
Our verdict
A bronzer-free accelerator built around tyrosine and aloe, aimed at tanning bed and outdoor users who want hydration and support for their own tanning response without any instant added color.
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Tanning bed regulars who want a vegan, cruelty free, paraben and sulfate free lotion that skips bronzer entirely.
Skip if
You want to see color the moment you apply it, since this formula is bronzer free and relies on your skin's own tanning response over time.
- Priced 25% above the category median ($23.99 across 106 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 475 owner ratings
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Popularity2.6/5
475 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 Onyx Vibe lotion is built around tyrosine and aloe, marketed as hydrating and moisturizing while it's meant to support a more radiant looking tan over repeated tanning bed or outdoor sessions. It's explicitly bronzer free, so there's no dye added for instant color.
The formula is also paraben free, SLS and SLES free, cruelty free, dermatologist tested, and vegan, which is a fuller ingredient callout than most of the other products in this set. It's scented in a fixed "Pure Harmony" fragrance, sized at 6.76 fluid ounces, and priced at $29.95.
A 4.2 star average from 475 ratings sits toward the lower end of the group reviewed here, though it's still a respectable score for a bronzer free formula that some buyers may find takes longer to show visible results.
Pros
- Bronzer free, so no streaking or fabric transfer
- Vegan and cruelty free
- Paraben, SLS, and SLES free
- Formulated with tyrosine and aloe for hydration
- Works for both indoor and outdoor tanning
Cons
- Rating and review count are on the lower end of this set
- No bronzer means no immediate visual feedback after applying
- Fixed "Pure Harmony" scent won't suit everyone
Performance notes
Tyrosine is an amino acid some tanning lotions include on the idea that it may help support the skin's own natural tanning response during UV exposure, and aloe is included here for hydration. Because the formula is labeled bronzer free, any color you see develops from your own tan building over repeated sessions rather than from added pigment in the lotion.
What buyers say
A 4.2 out of 5 average from 475 ratings is respectable but sits toward the lower end of the products reviewed here, suggesting solid but not universal satisfaction, which may partly reflect that bronzer free formulas take longer to show visible results than tinted ones.
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Frequently asked questions
What does bronzer free mean for how it looks on skin?
It means there's no added dye for instant color. Any tan you see develops from your own skin's response to UV exposure over time, not from a pigment in the lotion.
Can I use this outdoors, or is it just for tanning beds?
The listing states it's meant for indoor and outdoor use, so it isn't limited to tanning bed sessions.
Is it tested on animals?
No, the listing states it's cruelty free and vegan.