Almost the Real Thing-Self Tanning Gel [DISCONTINUED]

Paula's Choice

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4.0

74 reviews
68%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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ingredients

Water, Cyclomethicone (skin-conditioning agent/silicone), Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol (water- binding agents), Dihydroxyacetone (self-tanning agent), Dimethicone Copolyol (skin-conditioning agent/silicone), Diazolidinyl Urea (preservative), Caramel (natural coloring agent), Sodium Metabisulfite (stabilizer), Methylparaben, Propylparaben (preservatives).

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    4.0
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    Eire1

    10 years ago

    This was amazing! It goes on with color temporarily so you can see where its being applied but this subsides within minutes. Blending is always critical with self tanners and this could streak but...

    About reviewer (272 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    ashley92504

    12 years ago

    I got 5oz for $12.95. It was not on sale but just using powder bronzer on my face was not keeping up with matching my body. All self tanners seem to dry out my face like crazy or make it feel...

    About reviewer (98 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    emmgill

    13 years ago

    I was a little hesitant to try this because I have tried 'gel' self tanners before and they have been horrible and sticky and streaky.mthis is like a soft gel. It sinks in so well andmhasma bronze...

    About reviewer (312 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    findmehelpful

    13 years ago

    My favorite self-tanner!!! Believable color, applies smoothly, not streaky, color stays, smells ok. I think that's all the check points......

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    Seattlemama

    13 years ago

    I'm in love! I've used Jergens self-tanner for years but I just got a sample of this and it's amazing! The color is the perfect deep golden brown and looks so natural on. And it's basically...

    About reviewer (556 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Banjos

    13 years ago

    This was my last try in a long line to find a self-tanner that would work on my pale skin. I got uneven results just like all the other ones I have tried. No matter how much I exfoliate, I still...

    About reviewer (311 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    angellove1705

    13 years ago

    This seems to have mixed reviews. I for one did not like this. The smell was not bad and did not really smell like a normal tanner until several hours had passed. The application process was very...

    About reviewer (587 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    agibeault

    13 years ago

    :( I was so excited to get this, I bought two bottles before I even tried it. The self tanner does have some amazing qualities - first off, it is fragrance free which is rare for self tanners. The...

    About reviewer (248 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    tloul

    13 years ago

    Hallelujah, a self-tanner without an unbearable odor! While applying this, I didn’t smell anything. As the tanning ingredient began to work over the next hour, I did notice the self-tanning odor...

    About reviewer (47 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    SChiara

    14 years ago

    I love this self tanner and I don't even know how many tubes I've gone through. I understand this self tanner doesn't work for everyone, but it works for me. It's the only one I...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    reallychelseawow

    14 years ago

    I loathed this product, now I love it. The first time I applied it I only applied it to my one leg which I like to do so I can get a good idea of how much change/colour etc. I am extremely pale...

    About reviewer (137 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    gottatryit

    14 years ago

    This is the only self tanner I will use on my face. The color on me is a golden tan, not orangey.

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    GoldenGrrrl

    15 years ago

    I like a lot of Paula's Choice products as I have very sensitive acne-prone skin (on my entire body). I sampled this product and although I was impressed with how quickly I saw color results...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    sophie_lapin

    15 years ago

    I love PC products and ordered 5 samples of this with my last order (free sample deal). It took a day for it to show up on my pale skin. The color was just OK. Slightly orange but not too bad. I...

    About reviewer (175 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    Mollybad

    15 years ago

    Price increase warning: Paula's Choice has significantly raised the prices of its product samples while SIGNIFICANTLY reducing their size. If you're thinking about taking these with you on a trip,...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    mapn

    15 years ago

    I haven’t tried a self tanner in a really long time. The last bottle I used up was Liquid Bronze by Clarins, which was a great product. Because I have virtually no pigment (:D) and I don’t tan at...

    About reviewer (688 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Straight, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    RuKa

    15 years ago

    This is a great self tanner. I've only used a few other brands, but they were awful. Streaks, orangey and I've always had a problem with self tanners settling into follicles and making my legs...

    About reviewer (39 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairRed, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ladyofpaint

    15 years ago

    This one is a true winner! My lily-white legs have never looked so good! There's no smell, no streaking, no mess. The colour is a nice natural tan shade that doesn't look orange on the skin. ...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinOther, Medium

    HairRed

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    mhooven

    15 years ago

    Great product! I am very fair and have tried so many tanners from department stores and drugstores alike but this one is one of the best. It is labeled as a gel but the consistency is a little...

    About reviewer (103 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    wurm

    15 years ago

    Paula's Choice has created another winner! I've tried a host of self-tanners, both pricey and not, with the same sorts of difficulties: orange tint; streaky, uneven coverage; and too little color...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

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