Onyx Magma Tingle Tanning Lotion for Tanning Beds - Triple Dark Bronzing Indoor Tan Lotion Accelerator for Advanced Tanners | Hot Tingle Formula with Aloe Vera and Cocoa Butter | 8.5 fl oz Review
Our verdict
Onyx Magma is a hot tingle bronzing lotion built for tanning beds and experienced indoor tanners, pairing an intense warming sensation with aloe vera and cocoa butter for moisture.
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Experienced tanning bed users who want a strong tingle sensation along with triple dark bronzing color and skin moisture from aloe vera and cocoa butter.
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You are new to tingle formulas or have sensitive skin, since a hot tingle lotion can bring an intense warming sensation that beginners may find uncomfortable.
- Priced 67% above the category median ($23.99 across 106 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.0/5
4.0 average across 244 owner ratings
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Popularity1.5/5
244 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
Onyx built Magma around a hot tingle formula, the kind of tanning bed lotion designed to bring a strong, warming sensation to the skin while you tan indoors. It layers in a triple dark bronzer for immediate color along with aloe vera and cocoa butter to help keep skin from drying out, all wrapped in a Blaze Power scent of orange, jasmine and musk.
The title flags this as a formula for advanced tanners, not first timers, since tingle lotions like this one can feel intense on skin that has not built up any tolerance. At 8.5 fluid ounces for $39.95, it sits at the pricier end of the tanning lotions in this roundup.
It holds a 4 star average across 244 ratings, a solid if not outstanding score, and the formula is paraben free, SLES free, SLS free, cruelty free, gluten free and vegan, which fits shoppers who care about a cleaner ingredient list.
Pros
- Hot tingle formula delivers an intense tanning bed experience for advanced users
- Triple dark bronzer adds immediate color
- Aloe vera and cocoa butter help offset dryness from tanning bed sessions
- Paraben free, SLES free, SLS free, cruelty free, gluten free and vegan formula
- 4 star average across 244 ratings
Cons
- Marketed for advanced tanners only, so beginners or sensitive skin may find the tingle too intense
- $39.95 is on the higher end for an 8.5 fluid ounce bottle
- No recent purchase activity shows up in our data
Performance notes
The hot tingle formula is the headline trait here, built to intensify blood flow and warmth on the skin during a tanning bed session rather than to develop color on its own. The triple dark bronzer adds a cosmetic boost of color right away, while aloe vera and cocoa butter are there to keep skin from feeling stripped after repeated indoor tanning.
What buyers say
A 4 star average across 244 ratings points to a lotion that works as advertised for its target user, though the score sits a bit below some of the higher rated picks in this lineup, and there is no recent purchase volume logged in our data.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a hot tingle formula feel like?
It is designed to bring an intense warming or tingling sensation to the skin during a tanning bed session. Onyx markets Magma toward advanced tanners, so first time users or anyone with sensitive skin may want to start with a milder lotion.
Is this a sunless self-tanner?
No. It is built for use in a tanning bed, pairing a bronzer for immediate color with a tingle formula meant to work alongside UV exposure, not a no-sun, DHA based sunless tanner.
Will it help with dry skin from tanning beds?
Onyx adds aloe vera and cocoa butter to the formula, which are meant to help offset the drying effect that repeated tanning bed sessions can have on skin.