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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    1.0
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    makeupqueen26

    21 years ago

    This really made my neck burn for some strange reason. I usually don't have this kind of problem. Had to get out of bed and wash it off because it was really bugging me.

    About reviewer (317 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Medium

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    2.0
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    squirrel

    21 years ago

    swapped for this. Wish I didn't. Very light color the next day. Took a long time to dry. I'm going to stick with foam self tanners.

    About reviewer (51 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    jennid

    21 years ago

    I've had inconsistent results with this. It seems to work best when I've just slathered on a bunch of lotion. That cuts the intensity of the color, which can be a little orangey the first day or...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

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    4.0
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    dandeliongirl

    21 years ago

    I have tried many self tanners and several were excellent on my body. Virtually all made me break out on my face, though, except this one. The color is very natural and best of all it didn't...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

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    5.0
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    fort

    21 years ago

    I LOVE this self tanner. I use it on my face and body. I am very pale so this self tanner makes me look less scary white and more natural, especially in the summer when it is just not normal to...

    About reviewer (135 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

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    Ash50

    21 years ago

    Quite disappointed in this product. I was hoping for a great formulation, especially since I've had a lot of success with this line. The colour was okay, a little red for my liking. The problem...

    About reviewer (109 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    foscolo

    21 years ago

    The gel-like consistency of this product is unusual. The advantage is that it's easy to apply a light, even coat. The disadvantage is that it's hard to apply a heavier coat should the desire arise.

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

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    3.0
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    AprilH

    21 years ago

    This is the best self tanner I've tried in terms of looking remotely natural and going on evenly without streaking. I have fairly pale skin and it's hard to find a self tanner that doesn't look...

    About reviewer (553 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

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    laceybwood

    21 years ago

    This stuff might deserve a 3.5, but I won't buy it again. It is decent gel that glides on very, very smoothly. I have used it on my face because it will never cause breakouts. However, the color is...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    ajchula

    21 years ago

    Not impressed. It turned my little-bit-darker-than-fair skin orange. Shipped it back to Paula.

    About reviewer (85 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    vixxin

    21 years ago

    This color is pretty dark. I don't like to use it on my face because it looks fake, and I have a hard time getting it to not make my feet look "dirty". Overall though (on legs, arms, chest) it is...

    About reviewer (214 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Curly, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    poohpook

    22 years ago

    Still haven't found my ultimate self-tanner, although this is a good one. Pluses: great, superb color and doesn't make me break out. Minuses: feels so oily after you put it on - I can hardly...

    About reviewer (50 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    Amy0207

    22 years ago

    This was a good self tanning, but not for me. This is too dark for me and when its too dark it looks weird on me. I would suggest you put this on body but not on face. When I put it on my face...

    About reviewer (71 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Other

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Cheapchic

    22 years ago

    This tanner gives me a very natural looking tan in minimal time. I threw this in my pack before leaving for Maui and this self tanner made me look like I was local (hopefully not loco!). It can...

    About reviewer (208 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Melsh

    22 years ago

    This has a Great Caramel tan color to it unlike a few other self tanners I have tried. I don't like the smell, but that is almost always normal with these self tanners ;-) The reason I gave it a 3...

    About reviewer (104 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    katem

    22 years ago

    This is a very good self-tanner - dries quickly, gives an excellent colour and is easy to apply. The only downside of this product is the smell - PC products don't have any fragrance so this...

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    SkinNormal

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Pinki

    22 years ago

    Wowzers. I am a GGG who has a big problem finding self tanners that either make me Peter Pumpkin Head or just dont show up. This one is perfect and feels great. Absolutely Perfect!

    About reviewer (177 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    dubba192

    22 years ago

    This is the first time I've tried self-tanner since I was a kid, and I love this stuff! They seem to have eliminated the problem of the unpleasant orange color that used to be the mark of a...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

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    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    AutumnBliss

    22 years ago

    When I tan I exclude my face, so I opt to use a self-tanner. I exfoliate , apply a light moisturizer, then put a thin layer of this on my face. This is the most natural looking self-tanners I...

    About reviewer (122 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    JMo12

    22 years ago

    I'm an MMM with oily/sensitive skin. I exfoliate and moisturize before using this product.<br> This is my holy grail of self-tanners. I have used a number of other brands, but this is the best,...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

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