Onyx Toscana Bronzing Accelerator Lotion for Tanning Beds - DHA and Erythrulose Indoor Tanning Bed Bronzer - Dark Tan Bronzer with Tyrosine | Argan and Avocado Oil Body Lotion | 8.5 Fl Oz Review
Our verdict
Onyx Toscana pairs DHA and erythrulose bronzing agents with argan and avocado oils in a tanning bed lotion, and its 4.0 star average reflects a solidly middle of the road reception.
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Tanning bed users who want a bronzer built on DHA and erythrulose along with tyrosine and nourishing oils, rather than a bronzer free accelerator.
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You are looking for an unscented option or a lotion without any bronzing agents.
- Priced 46% above the category median ($23.99 across 106 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.0/5
4.0 average across 217 owner ratings
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Popularity1.2/5
217 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 Toscana is a bronzing accelerator lotion built around DHA and erythrulose, two ingredients commonly used in sunless tanning to develop color on the skin's surface, along with tyrosine, an amino acid often included in tanning bed lotions as a color booster. Argan and avocado oils are named on the label as the moisturizing base.
It is scented Night Meadow, described as melon and lavender, and comes in an 8.5 fluid ounce bottle priced at 34.95 dollars. Like the other Onyx lotions in this lineup, it carries paraben, SLES and SLS free claims along with cruelty free, dermatologist tested and gluten free notes.
With 217 ratings and a 4.0 star average, it sits at the lower end of the Onyx bronzing lotions covered here, though it is still a passing grade for a specialty tanning bed product.
Pros
- DHA and erythrulose bronzing agents for visible color development
- Argan and avocado oil in the moisturizing base
- Tyrosine included as a tan booster
- Paraben, SLES and SLS free formula
- Cruelty free, dermatologist tested and gluten free claims
Cons
- 4.0 star average is the lowest among the Onyx lotions in this batch
- Melon and lavender scent will not suit everyone
- Bronzing agents mean it can stain light fabrics if applied heavily
Performance notes
DHA and erythrulose are both recognized sunless tanning ingredients that react with the skin's surface to develop a bronze tone over a few hours, which is different from the bronzer free accelerators elsewhere in this lineup. Tyrosine is included as an amino acid tan booster, a common addition in tanning bed lotions meant to work alongside UV exposure rather than replace it. The argan and avocado oil base is aimed at offsetting the drying effect that can come with repeated tanning bed sessions.
What buyers say
A 4.0 star average from 217 ratings is a workable but unremarkable showing, placing it toward the lower end of the Onyx lotions in this roundup without suggesting any major, widespread complaint.
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Frequently asked questions
Does this lotion contain a self tanning ingredient?
Yes, it lists DHA and erythrulose, which are common bronzing agents used to develop color on the skin's surface, along with tyrosine as a tan booster.
Can I use it without a tanning bed?
The listing positions it as a tanning bed bronzing lotion, though the DHA and erythrulose content means it can develop some color on its own, unlike a purely bronzer free accelerator.
What does it smell like?
It is scented Night Meadow, described as a melon and lavender fragrance.