b.tan UV Tanning Bed Lotion | I Want The Darkest Tan Possible - x4000 Tan Intensifiers, Indoor & Outdoor Accelerator, Best Browning Body Tanner Extender, No Sun Protection, 12 Fl Oz Review
Our verdict
b.tan's UV Tanning Bed Lotion is built for tanning bed sessions where the goal is color, not sun protection, and its 4.3 star average across more than 1,500 ratings shows a lot of repeat buyers stick with it. Just know going in that this formula carries no SPF at all.
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Tanning bed users who want a hydrating, fast absorbing lotion with strong intensifiers and are not looking for any sun protection in the bottle.
Skip if
You need any level of SPF, since this formula is labeled no sun protection and is meant purely as a tanning accelerator.
- Priced 50% below the category median ($23.99 across 106 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 1,500 owner ratings
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Popularity3.9/5
1,500 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
This b.tan lotion leans on what the brand calls x4000 tan intensifiers to help deepen color session after session in a tanning bed or under natural sun. The 12 ounce bottle is generously sized for a lotion in this category, and the formula also brings in moisturizing and nourishing ingredients so skin does not feel stripped after each use.
Because it carries no sun protection factor, it is meant to be paired with your own judgment about UV exposure rather than relied on for any kind of shielding. It is vegan, cruelty free, and made without parabens, which matters to shoppers who filter for those claims.
With more than 1,500 ratings and a 4.3 star average plus roughly 4,000 recent monthly purchases, this is clearly a popular pick in the tanning accelerator space. That purchase volume suggests steady demand rather than a short lived trend.
Pros
- Large 12 ounce bottle offers good value per use
- Hydrating, moisturizing, and nourishing formula
- Vegan, cruelty free, and paraben free
- 4.3 star average across more than 1,500 ratings
- Strong recent purchase volume shows steady demand
Cons
- Contains no sun protection factor of any kind
- Formulated for tanning bed and outdoor accelerator use, not everyday skin care
- Not a fit if you want a lotion that doubles as sunscreen
Performance notes
The formula focuses on tan intensifying ingredients paired with hydrating and nourishing agents, which is a common combination in accelerator lotions meant to keep skin comfortable through repeated tanning sessions. Since it is labeled with no sun protection, it is worth pairing any outdoor use with a separate SPF product if you are concerned about UV exposure.
What buyers say
A 4.3 star average across more than 1,500 ratings is a solid, consistent score for a tanning accelerator, and the roughly 4,000 recent monthly purchases point to a large, active base of repeat buyers rather than a niche following.
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Frequently asked questions
Does this lotion have any SPF?
No. This formula is labeled with no sun protection, so it will not shield skin from UV rays. If sun protection matters to you, plan to use a separate SPF product alongside it.
Is this lotion made for tanning beds or outdoor sun?
The label lists it as an indoor and outdoor accelerator, so it is designed to work in either setting. The intensifiers are meant to help deepen color from whichever UV source you are using.
Will this lotion feel heavy or greasy?
The formula includes hydrating and moisturizing ingredients meant to keep skin comfortable, and reviewers give it a strong 4.3 star average, which suggests most people find the feel agreeable for regular use.