b.tan Gradual Self Tanning Lotion | There You Glow Body Butter - Best for Daily Use to Develop a Medium to Dark Bronze, Ultra Moisturizing Sunless Tanner, No Fake Tan Smell, 6.7 Fl Oz Review
Our verdict
b.tan's There You Glow Body Butter is a gradual, daily-use self tanner built to develop a medium to dark bronze over a 3 day cure time, wrapped in a moisturizing, vegan and cruelty free formula. A 4.4 star average from 229 reviews at $16.99 makes it a solid, budget-friendly pick for everyday gradual tanning.
Check price on AmazonBest for
People who want a gradual, buildable tan they can work into a daily moisturizing routine rather than a fast, all-at-once application.
Skip if
You want a quick, one-time application that develops overnight, since this formula is built around a 3 day gradual cure time.
- Priced 29% below the category median ($23.99 across 106 tracked models)
Our scorecard
-
Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 229 owner ratings
-
Popularity1.5/5
229 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
b.tan's There You Glow is a gradual self tanning lotion labeled as a body butter, meant to be applied daily to build a medium to dark bronze color over a 3 day cure time. It's positioned as hydrating and ultra moisturizing first, with the tan developing as a secondary daily benefit, and the brand markets it as having no fake tan smell.
The formula is suited to all skin types and all skin tones per the listing, and it's labeled both vegan and cruelty free. It comes in a 6.7 fluid ounce bottle, a size built for repeated daily use rather than a single application.
At $16.99, it sits at an accessible price for a gradual tanner, and it holds a 4.4 star average from 229 reviews. The bought_last_month figure of 6 is modest, but the review base points to a steady, established following for this formula.
Pros
- Gradual, buildable formula for a medium to dark bronze over 3 days
- Doubles as a moisturizing, hydrating body butter for daily use
- Marketed with no fake tan smell
- Vegan and cruelty free formula
- Accessible $16.99 price point
Cons
- Takes a full 3 day cure time to reach full color, not an instant result
- Low recent purchase volume of 6
- Detailed ingredient list beyond the general product benefits is not provided
Performance notes
The listed 3 day full cure time points to a gradual color-building process, where daily application layers color rather than delivering an instant tan. The moisturizing and hydrating claims suggest the formula is built to double as a daily lotion, which fits the body butter framing and the 6.7 ounce size meant for repeated use.
What buyers say
A 4.4 star average from 229 reviews reflects generally positive feedback for a gradual tanning lotion in this price range. The bought_last_month figure of 6 is on the low side, though it does not undercut the sizable existing review history.
Similar women's everyday face care: moisturizers, face mists, facial kits, rollers, cleansing brushes and steamers to consider
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to see color?
The listing gives a full cure time of 3 days, since this is a gradual, daily-use formula rather than a one-time application that develops overnight.
Does it work for all skin tones?
The listing notes it's suited for all skin types and all skin tones, developing toward a medium to dark bronze with regular use.
Is this more of a lotion or a tanner?
It's marketed as both, a moisturizing body butter that also gradually builds a bronze tan, so it can double as a daily hydrating lotion.