Onyx Mystery Accelerator Tanning Lotion - No-Bronzer - White Lotion for Tanning Bed - Tan Enhancer for Women - Anti-Orange Formula and Collagen Boost Review
Our verdict
Onyx Mystery is a tanning bed accelerator built without bronzers, aimed at avoiding the orange-tinted results some bronzer lotions can cause, and it adds a collagen boost for good measure. At $32.95 for 8.5 ounces with a 4.2 rating from 256 reviewers, it's a solid mid-tier option for regular tanning bed users who want a cleaner, no-bronzer result.
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Tanning bed users who want to avoid an orange cast and like the idea of a collagen-boosting, paraben-free formula
Skip if
You want a bronzer for immediate color, or you tan outdoors rather than in a bed
- Priced 37% above the category median ($23.99 across 106 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 256 owner ratings
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Popularity1.7/5
256 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 8.5 ounce lotion from Onyx is designed specifically for tanning bed use and is marketed as a no-bronzer, anti-orange formula, a distinction from many accelerator lotions that lean on bronzing agents for instant color. It's priced at $32.95.
The formula is hydrating and moisturizing with a stated radiant tan benefit, and it includes a collagen boost, positioning it as more of a skin-care-forward accelerator than a pure color product. It's paraben free, SLES free, SLS free, cruelty free, dermatologist tested and vegan, checking a lot of the boxes buyers often look for. The scent is Emerald Leaves, a departure from the typical coconut or tropical scents in this category.
With 256 reviews and a 4.2 average, feedback is generally positive but on the lower end of the ratings in this roundup, and there were no purchases logged in the past month, with stock running low at last check.
Pros
- No-bronzer, anti-orange formula for a more natural result
- Collagen boost included
- Paraben free, SLES free, SLS free, cruelty free, vegan and dermatologist tested
- Hydrating and moisturizing
Cons
- 4.2 rating is on the lower end for this category
- $32.95 is a mid-to-premium price for 8.5 ounces
- No immediate color from bronzers, so results build gradually with tanning bed sessions
- Limited stock and no recent logged purchases
Performance notes
As a no-bronzer accelerator, this lotion relies on ingredients meant to support the skin's own tanning response during tanning bed exposure rather than depositing instant color, which explains the anti-orange positioning. The collagen boost and moisturizing benefits suggest an emollient base with added skin-conditioning ingredients. The paraben free, SLES free and SLS free label points to a gentler surfactant and preservative profile than some older tanning lotion formulas.
What buyers say
A 4.2 rating from 256 reviews is respectable, though it trails some of the higher-rated oils and lotions in this roundup. The review count is modest, and the combination of no recent purchases and low stock suggests this may not be the most actively restocked item right now, worth checking current availability before ordering.
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Frequently asked questions
What does anti-orange mean for this lotion?
It means the formula is built without bronzers, the ingredients responsible for the orange-tinted result some tanning lotions can leave behind. Instead, this lotion is designed to support a more natural-looking tan built up over tanning bed sessions.
Is this lotion vegan?
Yes, according to the specs it's labeled vegan, along with cruelty free, paraben free, SLES free and SLS free, and dermatologist tested, which covers most of the common formula standards buyers look for.
Can I use this lotion for outdoor tanning?
It's marketed specifically as a tanning bed accelerator, so while the ingredients aren't exclusive to bed use, it's formulated and positioned for tanning bed sessions rather than outdoor sun tanning.