Onyx Booster Tanning Accelerator for Tanning Beds - Indoor Tanning Lotion without Bronzer - Hydrating Formula with Tattoo Protection - Enhances Tan and Skin Hydration with Melanin Boost Review
Our verdict
Onyx Booster is a no bronzer tanning bed accelerator built around hydration and a tattoo protection claim, and its 4.2 star average from over a thousand ratings points to a generally satisfied user base.
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People with tattoos who tan indoors and want an accelerator without bronzer, plus anyone who prefers a fruity, unscented free scent over a heavy tropical one.
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You want an at home sunless tanner that shows color right away. This works with UV exposure, it does not add pigment on its own.
- Priced 46% above the category median ($23.99 across 106 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 1,100 owner ratings
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Popularity3.7/5
1,100 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
Onyx Booster is positioned as a tanning bed accelerator rather than a self tanner with DHA. It carries no bronzer, and the listing highlights a tattoo protection claim along with a melanin boost angle, meaning it is meant to support your own tan development during a session rather than deposit color from the bottle.
The formula is described as hydrating, with a Fruit Me On scent built around tangerine notes. It comes in an 8.5 fluid ounce bottle priced at 34.95 dollars, on the higher end for this size within the Onyx lineup, and the label carries paraben, SLES and SLS free claims along with cruelty free, dermatologist tested and gluten free notes.
With 1,151 ratings and a 4.2 star average, it has one of the larger review counts in this Onyx line, giving a reasonably reliable read on how it performs for regular tanning bed users.
Pros
- Bronzer free formula with a tattoo protection claim
- Hydrating formula meant to support skin during tanning sessions
- Paraben, SLES and SLS free
- Cruelty free, dermatologist tested and gluten free claims
- Large review base of over a thousand ratings for a niche product
Cons
- No instant color, needs UV exposure to show any change
- Highest price point among the Onyx lotions in this lineup
- 4.2 star average is solid but trails some of the other Onyx options here
Performance notes
The tattoo protection claim and melanin boost positioning suggest this is meant to be applied before tanning sessions to help maintain ink vibrancy while the skin tans, rather than to change color on its own. As with other bronzer free accelerators, results are tied to your own UV exposure and skin tone, not to any dye in the formula. The paraben, SLES and SLS free claims line up with the other Onyx lotions in this batch.
What buyers say
A 4.2 star average from 1,151 ratings is a meaningful sample size, and while it sits a touch below some sibling products, it still reflects mostly positive experiences for a specialty tanning bed accelerator.
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Frequently asked questions
Does it protect tattoos from fading in a tanning bed?
The label markets a tattoo protection claim as part of its hydrating formula, though this refers to supporting the skin around ink during tanning rather than a guarantee against any fading.
Will it darken my skin by itself?
No, it is bronzer free and works alongside UV exposure from a tanning bed or the sun. It will not add visible color on its own.
What does it smell like?
It is scented Fruit Me On, described as a fresh, fruity scent with a tangerine base, rather than the more common tropical or coconut profiles.