Cocoa Butter Formula Natural Bronze Body Lotion Reviews

Now I hate going to the effort of fake tanning it's time consuming and I often end up patchy or getting it on my clothes or bed sheets even tho I only ever tan my legs but with the palmers cocoa butter gradual body bronzer I just apply like my everyday moisturizer it's so quick and easy and with fast results in a matter of days and leads me to such a natural looking tan

So, I've never used a tanning product before so I can't compare this to anything else.
As a moisturiser it's good, but that smell of the tanning agent kills it for me.
I love so many of the Palmer's products and I've tried a few, but this one is a little bit of a let down.
The colour of your skin does start to change and I used it once a day and it took about 3 to 4 days before I started to see my skin change colour.
The result was not too bad colour wise, but was blotchy, even though I tried to apply evenly.
The lovely Palmer's smell is there when I first apply it, but the smell of the tanning agent is quite strong and lingers all day.
My skin was well moisturised though, which was good.

I am absolutely in love with the natural bronzed colour that shows through this gradual tan. This is perfect for my pale skin tone. It glides on smoothly with no streaks and patches around the knees, although it does take a bit for the colour to show up. This product is also perfect for the face and doesn’t cause acne for me personally. The downside of this product is the smell, if I put this on at night I can still smell it in the morning, even my family picks up on everytime I wear it!

I have used this tanner for the past couple of years and i find it gives a really natural color. It works gradually which means you get total control over how dark you want to go - so no orange surprises.
It's really moisturising as with all Palmer's products and I actually really like the smell a lot.
It's easy to use but definitely exfoliate first - no need to moisturise as this does that as the same time a tanning. You just need to be really careful to rub it in all directions to avoid getting streaks.
I usually do 2 to 3 applications in a row to get the color I want, which then lasts for approximately 10 days before I will do another.
The only thing i don't like is it transfers color to fabrics even a few days after applying but I guess this is probably the same for most self tanners.

i usually love using palmers products for skin and im in love with the moisturisers they have but to be honest I absolutely hate this fake tan!! I used it a couple of times and even had my sister use it and we were both so upset because it is sooo blotchy and it smells so bad!! I don't recommend it at all. Sally Hanson is way better and doesn't streak!!

I decided to try this product as the warmer months were coming and I didn't want to blind people with my pale legs. I was trying desperately to find a gradual tanning lotion that wouldn't make me look orange or leave me looking streaky.

That tanning lotion is lightweight, but very hydrating. The cocoa butter in the lotion leaves the skin feeling nourished and soft. I applied the lotion after scrubbing and shaving, so it would have a smooth and even surface to go on, and to avoid any patchiness. Being as lightweight as it is, it soaked in quickly and I could get dressed almost straight away.

I woke up the next morning to soft, smooth skin that had a nice natural bronze look to it. I continued to apply the tanning lotion for a few more night until I got to the colour I liked, then went back to using my normal moisturiser for a few nights. Once the tan began to fade (and evenly, without going streaky or patchy), I started applying it again.

This product is pretty inexpensive and easy to use for a pretty, glowy result. If doing a dark foam or spray fake tan once a week isn't your thing, this is a really great option. It is easily applied to the skin after showering or whenever you feel like it. It doesn't take long to apply and yields a more subtle, natural result than using a foam or spray. It looks, feels and applies like a moisturiser and as it dries and you build the product up over time, the colour darkens. This makes it easier to get the colour you want and less easy to end up orange or streaky.

This is a thin, lightweight lotion that applies and spreads well. It has that trademark Palmer's cocoa butter scent that many of us love, but it has a chemical kick to it so the scent obviously doesn't quite mask the tanner smell that lies beneath it. I personally can live with the smell because it's the cocoa butter that reaches my nose more than anything else, but do try this before purchasing if scented products aren't your thing.

As for its tanning prowess, it's definitely a gradual tanner and I wouldn't expect any huge immediate results - unless you're pale and tanning products show up more on you than they might for those of us with darker skin (my skin is medium). I do get a barely detectable tan from one application, but I need to use it for a few days in a row if I want to see definite results. That doesn't bother me because I prefer gradual tanners, but it's worth mentioning all the same.

I don't think the tan this product delivers lasts any better or worse than it does for similar products, but I would suggest applying this every few days to maintain your colour - particularly if you're like me and exfoliate a couple of times a week.

My biggest gripe with the product is that it's just not nourishing enough for my dry skin. I think I was expecting something more hydrating from this brand, given my experience with Palmer's body creams in the past. So if like me you have dry skin and need something with more punch, I wouldn't choose this product.

The only other thing I'll say about this product is that I've somehow managed to wind up with orange patches in the webbing of my hands on more than one occasion. This baffles me a bit because I do wash my hands well after use and it's not an issue I've had with any other tanner, so I don't know why that's happening but it's rather annoying and I'd suggest giving your hands a seriously good wash each time to avoid the issue.

In sum, this product is ok but it's a let down for me and I wouldn't buy it again. I think you can do better, even at this price point.

I have tried a lot of tans over the years, being a tanning addict. And this is the best tan I have tried for a gradual, long lasting every day tan. This leaves my skin feeling lovely and smooth and moisterised post shower and by the morning I have a noticable, subtle glow to my skin after only one use. It also has a nice coconut smell, just smelling like a body lotion instead of a fake tan smell.