Jergens Natural Glow Hydra Gel Moisturizer, Gradual Tanning Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrating Tanning Gel, Fragrance-Free Self Tanner, Fair to Medium Skin Tone, 8.3 Fl Oz Review

4.5 (710) Amazon rating$13.47

Our verdict

Jergens Natural Glow Hydra Gel Moisturizer is a gradual, fragrance free self tanner built with hyaluronic acid for fair to medium skin tones. A 4.5 star average across more than 700 ratings makes it one of the best reviewed gradual tanners in this lineup.

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Best for

Fair to medium skin tones who want a fragrance free, streak free gradual tan built into a daily moisturizer.

Skip if

You have a deeper skin tone and want a darker end result, since this formula is designed for fair to medium shades.

  • Priced 44% below the category median ($23.99 across 106 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.5/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.5/5

    4.5 average across 710 owner ratings

  • Popularity3.3/5

    710 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 gel moisturizer builds a gradual tan while adding hyaluronic acid for hydration, and it is dermatologist tested, fast absorbing and non-comedogenic. The formula is fragrance free and streak free by design, and it is aimed at fair to medium skin tones rather than deeper shades.

At 8.3 fluid ounces for under $14, it is priced as an everyday moisturizer rather than a specialty tanning product, which fits its positioning as a gradual, low commitment way to add color. Because it is a gradual formula, daily application over several days is what builds the color, rather than one application giving a dramatic change.

With more than 700 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, it has earned strong, consistent feedback, and 8 purchases in the past month show it is still a current pick for people restocking their routine.

Pros

  • Hyaluronic acid adds a hydrating boost to the gradual tanning formula
  • Fragrance free and dermatologist tested
  • Fast absorbing and non-comedogenic
  • Streak free application built for fair to medium skin tones
  • 4.5 star average across more than 700 ratings

Cons

  • Formulated specifically for fair to medium tones, so deeper skin tones may want a different shade range
  • Gradual formulas require repeated daily application to build noticeable color
  • Only 8 purchases in the past month compared to its large lifetime review count

Performance notes

As a gradual tanner, this gel builds color through repeated daily application rather than a single strong dose, which is part of why it is streak free and non-comedogenic. The hyaluronic acid is there to add hydration on top of the tanning benefit, which helps offset the drying feel some tanning products can leave behind.

What buyers say

A 4.5 star average across more than 700 ratings is a strong, consistent score, and 8 purchases in the past month, while modest, shows the product is still actively being restocked by shoppers.

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Frequently asked questions

How many days until I see a noticeable tan?

Since this is a gradual formula, expect to apply it daily for several days before the color builds to the depth you want, and then continue reapplying regularly to maintain it.

Is this good for sensitive or acne-prone skin?

It is fragrance free, dermatologist tested and non-comedogenic, which are all reassuring signs for sensitive or acne-prone skin, though patch testing first is always a sensible precaution with any new product.

Will this work on deeper skin tones?

This particular formula is designed for fair to medium skin tones, so deeper skin tones may want to look at a different shade option within the same line for a better color match.

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