Deviously Bronze 45X Dark Bronzer | Skin Softeners | Hemp Seed Oil 8.5oz Review
Our verdict
Australian Gold Deviously Bronze 45X is a high intensity dark bronzer built around hemp seed oil, and its 4.6 star average makes it one of the highest rated products in this lineup, though it comes at a premium price.
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Experienced tanning bed users who want a maximum strength bronzer with a hemp seed oil base for skin softening.
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You are new to bronzing lotions or want a lighter formula, since the 45X label points to a very strong bronzer concentration.
- Priced 113% above the category median ($23.99 across 106 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 224 owner ratings
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Popularity1.3/5
224 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
Deviously Bronze 45X is positioned as a dark bronzer from Australian Gold, a long standing name in suncare and tanning bed lotions. The 45X naming suggests a very high bronzer intensifier level, aimed at tanners who already have some experience and want a deeper result from each session.
The formula is built around hemp seed oil, marketed for its skin softening properties, alongside radiant tan, moisturizing, nourishing and revitalization claims. It comes in an 8.5 fluid ounce bottle priced at 50.99 dollars, the most expensive product in this batch.
With 224 ratings and a 4.6 star average, it has one of the best ratings here, suggesting that despite the premium price, people who buy it are largely satisfied with the results.
Pros
- 4.6 star average, one of the highest in this lineup
- Hemp seed oil base marketed for skin softening
- High intensity 45X bronzer positioning for a deeper result
- Radiant tan, moisturizing and nourishing claims on the label
Cons
- The most expensive product in this batch at 50.99 dollars
- 45X intensity may be too strong for first time bronzer users
- Only 224 ratings, a moderate rather than large sample
Performance notes
The 45X label is a common shorthand in tanning bed lotions for a high strength bronzer intensifier, meaning the formula is built to develop color more aggressively than lower numbered bronzers in the same brand family. The hemp seed oil base lines up with the moisturizing and revitalization claims, aimed at offsetting dryness that can come with frequent tanning bed use.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star average from 224 ratings is a strong result, and while the review count is moderate rather than large, the consistency of the rating suggests the premium price is generally seen as justified by buyers.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the 45X mean?
It refers to the bronzer intensifier level, with a higher number indicating a stronger formula meant to develop a deeper color per session compared to lower numbered products.
Is this a good first bronzer to try?
Because 45X points to a high intensity formula, it may be more suited to people who already have some tanning bed experience rather than first time bronzer users.
What is the hemp seed oil for?
It is included as part of the moisturizing base, marketed for softening skin alongside the bronzing and revitalization claims on the label.