Jergens Natural Glow Instant Sun Tanning Moisturizer + Bronzer, Lightweight Sunless Tanning for Natural-Looking Color, Deep Bronze, 6 Oz Review
Our verdict
Jergens Natural Glow Instant Sun is a lightweight, sunless tanning moisturizer that builds natural looking Deep Bronze color, and its 4.5 star average across roughly 3,700 reviews makes it one of the most trusted picks in this lineup.
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Anyone who wants a budget friendly, sunless self-tanner that doubles as a daily moisturizer and builds color gradually without a trip outdoors or to a tanning bed.
Skip if
You want an instant, one time deep color payoff rather than a gradual build, or you prefer an unscented formula, since this one carries a tropical scent.
- Priced 50% below the category median ($23.99 across 106 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 3,700 owner ratings
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Popularity4.5/5
3,700 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
Jergens built Natural Glow Instant Sun as a sunless tanning moisturizer, meant to deliver natural looking color in the Deep Bronze shade without sun or a tanning bed. It is labeled for normal skin and all skin tones, with a lightweight lotion texture and a tropical scent, and the brand positions it around moisturizing and stress relief benefits.
At 6 fluid ounces for $11.89, it is one of the more affordable options in this roundup, and it is also one of the most reviewed, with roughly 3,766 ratings averaging 4.5 stars. Six units bought in the last month shows steady, ongoing demand.
The paraben free, cruelty free formula rounds out a straightforward, no frills self-tanner built for regular use rather than a one time deep tan.
Pros
- 4.5 star average across roughly 3,700 reviews, among the most reviewed in this lineup
- Sunless formula builds natural looking Deep Bronze color without UV exposure
- Doubles as a daily moisturizer
- Affordable at under $12
- Paraben free and cruelty free
Cons
- Tropical scent will not suit anyone who wants a fragrance-free self-tanner
- Gradual color build means it takes more than one application for a deep result
- Labeled for normal skin, so those with very dry or very oily skin may want to check compatibility
Performance notes
As a sunless tanning moisturizer, this formula is built to deposit color gradually with regular use rather than delivering an instant, one application tan. The moisturizing and stress relief benefits point to a lotion designed for daily wear, and the tropical scent is there to mask the typical self-tanner smell that comes with color developing ingredients.
What buyers say
With about 3,766 ratings averaging 4.5 stars and 6 units bought in the last month, this is one of the most trusted and consistently purchased self-tanners in this lineup, a strong signal for anyone who wants a proven, repeat use option.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to see color?
It is built for gradual, natural looking color, so most people see the Deep Bronze shade build over repeated daily applications rather than after a single use.
Does it work as a moisturizer too?
Yes. Jergens markets it with moisturizing and stress relief benefits, so it is meant to double as a daily lotion while it builds sunless color.
Is it scented?
Yes, it carries a tropical scent, which is common in self-tanners to help cover the smell of the color developing ingredients.