ProTan BEACHES and CREME Tanning Lotion Butter (8.5 ounce) indoor tanning lotion Review
Our verdict
A rich, buttery indoor tanning lotion with carrot oil and a 6 hour cure time, built for a deep tone rather than everyday sun protection.
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Indoor tanning bed users who want a thick, creamy butter texture and are comfortable planning around a 6 hour cure window.
Skip if
You tan outdoors. This is labeled specifically as an indoor tanning lotion with no SPF listed.
- Priced 27% below the category median ($23.99 across 106 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 389 owner ratings
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Popularity2.4/5
389 owner reviews, fewer 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 Beaches and Creme butter from Pro Tan is labeled for indoor tanning bed use, and its oil, creme, creamy texture is thicker than a standard lotion. Carrot oil is called out among the ingredients, alongside a tan accelerator claim.', 'The specs list a 6 hour full cure time, so this is not a quick in and out product. It is worth planning showers and swimming around that window to get the most out of it.', 'With 389 reviews and a 4.5 average, it carries one of the strongest review profiles among the products covered here, at a mid range price.']
Pros
- Strong 4.5 average across 389 reviews
- Carrot oil in the formula
- Rich, buttery creme texture
- Paraben free
- Mid range price for an indoor tanning lotion
Cons
- 6 hour cure time takes planning around water and clothing contact
- Formulated for indoor tanning beds, not outdoor sun
- No SPF listed for any outdoor use
Performance notes
A 6 hour full cure time is listed in the specs, and the oil, creme, creamy Item Form points to a thicker application than a typical lotion.
What buyers say
A 4.5 average from 389 reviews plus 8 recent purchases logged makes this one of the stronger performers in this group.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the cure time?
The specs list a full cure time of 6 hours, so plan showers and swimming around that window.
Is this for indoor or outdoor tanning?
It is labeled specifically as an indoor tanning lotion.
What natural ingredient does it include?
Carrot oil is listed among its Material Features.