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The Fox Tan Rapid Watermelon Shimmer, Natural Tanning Accelerator For Darker & Long-Lasting Tans, Blurs Imperfections, Vegan & Cruelty Free, 120 mL Review

By Sofia Marchetti · Skincare editor · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-06-30

3.9 (674) Amazon rating$23.9950,000+ bought last month

Our verdict

A vegan watermelon scented tanning accelerator with a shimmer finish, and by far the most purchased bottle covered in this batch.

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Best for

Outdoor tanners who want a fun scented accelerator with an instant shimmer finish and do not mind a slightly lower average rating in exchange for huge popularity.

Skip if

You want the highest rated pick on this list. At 3.9 stars it sits below the other products covered here.

Our scorecard

3.9/5 overall
  • Owner rating3.9/5

    3.9 average across 674 owner ratings

  • Popularity3.2/5

    674 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

['The Fox Tan built this Rapid Watermelon Shimmer as a natural tanning accelerator with an added shimmer component meant to blur imperfections while you tan. The scent and shimmer finish are what set it apart from the plainer lotions and oils in this lineup.', 'It is vegan and free of animal by products, in a 4 fluid ounce aerosol bottle, smaller than the 6.76 to 8.5 ounce bottles common elsewhere in this batch.', "It also stands out on volume alone. With 674 reviews and by far the highest recent purchase count of any product covered here, it is clearly one of the category's better known names, even with a rating a touch below its competitors."]

Pros

  • By far the highest recent purchase volume in this batch
  • Vegan and free of animal by products
  • Shimmer finish blurs imperfections
  • Fun watermelon scent
  • Hydrating aerosol formula

Cons

  • Lowest average rating among the products covered here
  • Aerosol shimmer can transfer onto clothing
  • Smaller 4 fluid ounce size than several competitors

Performance notes

Labeled a natural tanning accelerator with a shimmer component meant to visually blur imperfections rather than a heavy color deposit.

What buyers say

674 reviews at 3.9 stars, paired with by far the highest recent purchase volume in this batch, points to a widely bought pick that runs a little more polarizing than some of its higher rated rivals.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this formula vegan?

Yes, the specs list it as vegan and free of animal by products.

Why is the shimmer included?

The brand markets it as a way to blur the look of imperfections while you tan.

How big is the bottle?

It comes in a 4 fluid ounce aerosol bottle.

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