Okay, so I've been on a quest for the perfect self-tanner for YEARS. As someone who burns faster than toast, I need that sun-kissed glow without actually kissing the sun. Enter: this lotion.

First off - the color is *chef's kiss*. No Oompa Loompa vibes here, just a natural-looking tan that had my coworker asking if I'd been on vacation. The gradual build is perfect for control freaks like me who panic at the thought of going from Casper to Snooki in one application.

The clean ingredients were a major selling point for me. My skin's sensitive enough to throw a tantrum if I look at it wrong, but this stuff played nice. Though fair warning - it does have that distinctive self-tanner smell while developing (not terrible, but present).

Application tip: USE A GLOVE unless you want tiger-striped palms. Learned that the hard way. Also exfoliate first - your knees and elbows will thank you.

Lasts about 4-5 days on me with daily showers before needing a refresh. Not the longest-lasting, but the fade is even and natural-looking.

Would I buy again? Absolutely - already have backup bottles because my pasty self can't risk running out.