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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    5.0
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    nuttynut

    15 years ago

    Thank goodness for MUA! I have been reading this site for quite awhile without posting, but I must for this product. I had been using Fake Bake, but the smell was driving me c.r.a.z.y!!! After...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Karin1539

    15 years ago

    Great self tanner! Very realistic color. I apply this exactly as instructed and end up a beautiful color with no streaks or blotchy color. I am not a fan of all of Paula's products but I love this...

    About reviewer (129 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    crystal01

    16 years ago

    I really like this self tanner becuase it does not look orange or fake and it seem to "tan" me just where I need it and it dries fast, does not smell bad, and I can build a darker tan with it by...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    samanthaapril

    16 years ago

    This is my favourite self-tanner; as other reviewers have said, it doesn't turn orange, doesn't smell bad, and is very easy to apply. It gives my fair skin a nice, golden brown colour. I will...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    EstheticianJen

    16 years ago

    For what it's worth, I do think this is expensive; however, I do think it's entirely WORTH EVERY PENNY! This was SO easy to apply, especially once I applied moisturizer as suggested on the...

    About reviewer (77 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairOther

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    mrkodis

    17 years ago

    I had exactly the same experience "tanyabon" describes when I first used this tanner six years ago. I applied it before bed and woke up a streaked mess. I tossed the product in the trash, and vowed...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    tanyabon

    17 years ago

    Thanks Paula! You made me feel young again. However not in the way I ever wanted. I woke up today with orange stripes on my hands, décolleté and shoulders. I’m not worried about legs as I can...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    sophie_sheridan

    17 years ago

    About two hours after applying this last night, my boyfriend coyly pointed out that I had a beautiful "glow". He took credit for it, but I knew it was really this terrific self-tanner! It does...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    steveo

    17 years ago

    This is awesome stuff...simply the best self-tanner I've ever used. I always get a brown, NOT orange glow from it, and it really looks like I've been out in the sun! I have never gotten a streak...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    msommerlund

    17 years ago

    This is a great self tanner. It gives me a very natural medium tan. The smell is much less offensive than other self tanners, and it doesn't break out my skin. I don't tan in the sun, so I use self...

    About reviewer (32 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    kooyay82

    17 years ago

    It was OK. Easy to apply, but I just didn't get good color from it!!

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    aquamaniac

    18 years ago

    One of my very favorite self tanners. I prefer gels like this, as foams/mousses/sprays dry too fast to blend completely. it feels a little heavy when putting on my face, but I haven't had any...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    poldanser

    18 years ago

    i love the colour this gel gives...a nice healthy glow! this is great for face...as it give a nice golden glow i dont have to change my foundation drastically. although would probably need 2 to 3...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    KerryGold

    18 years ago

    I've only used this on my legs and feet so far. Make sure legs are clean and exfoliated. I epilate any hair away either beforehand or straight after step 4 below, which doesn't interfere with the...

    About reviewer (200 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Medium, Cool

    HairGrey, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    selmasoo

    18 years ago

    This is my favorite self-tanner. It is gel-based,(which I prefer),dries quickly and although it says "fragrance-free", and may have a bit of an odor, it's not overpowering like most others are....

    About reviewer (171 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    josiecat

    18 years ago

    I use this on my face. It's completely non-greasy, fragrance-free, and never breaks me out. I usually use HT Island Glow on the rest of my body, but I needed something oil-free and fragrance- free...

    About reviewer (181 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    tulipsplash

    19 years ago

    If you like self-tanners, I believe this to be a very good product and reasonably priced. However, I must say that it does have a tendency to streak, possibly because its a gel and is absorbed so...

    About reviewer (144 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    Salome32

    19 years ago

    I recently found out that a have a light form of rosacea. After I examine the ingredients of my skin care products, a threw away a lot. I tried a sample of this produkt and it goes well with my...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    jimney

    19 years ago

    I only use this product on my face. I haven't used it on the body yet. I bought it because I am very acne prone and it has not made me break out at all and it has a pretty good color. I will...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairRed

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    chuard

    20 years ago

    I really didnt like this product. It gave nice color, but it itched and it was very drying for my skin. When it started to come off it made me have lizard skin. It also didn't last all that long...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

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