Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Natural Bronze

I'm orange and smelly – It has been the hottest days of the year recently and unfortunately I don't feel body confident to sport skimpier clothing but as it's been 30 degrees the past few days, I have no choice but to bare my legs in a pair of shorts. I haven't had the time or sometimes the motivation over winter to get slim and toned for summer. So in an attempt to look… Read more

and feel better about myself I thought I buy and try out Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Natural Bronze, especially on my legs that resemble large raw turkeys. I bought this as I thought cocoa butter is quite good for the skin and the hint of natural bronzer would be a more subtle way of looking bronze compared to thick, cloggy self tanners. I applied it on as evenly as I could but as you can't see it straight away, it does make it awkward to see if it's evened out. To my horror the following day, I woken up and saw the colour of my legs now resembling the inside of butternut squash and it was dreadfully patchy. Although I washed my hands thoroughly straight after use as instructed, they were still quite stained and I'm also left with this sickly sweet aroma on me, kinda biscuity and at the same time the overpowering smell of the cocoa butter. I showered since then but I can still smell it on me. I do like biscuits and chocolate (one of the reasons why I'm not slim for summer) but I don't necessarily want to smell of it.

Fingers crossed – I have always found myself incredibly allergic to most self tanning lotions even those that are gradual. On my Mum's success and doing a patch test I applied this product 3 times over the course of 6 days. It was to attend a special event but I only applied it to my arms and chest as my legs are more sensitive. I had developed a nice tan the… Read more

morning after the first application. Friends commented on the great colour. The day after the third and last application I developed a tiny rash on the top of my right arm but by then had attended my event. I am giving it a second go now, a bit over a week later, but will only be applying it twice over two days before my event as I think that will be enough. Find the smell a bit overwhelming but I think that is just my reaction to self tanners in general as I'm used to breaking out in a horrid rash from them. My husband thought it smelt like coconut and not at all unpleasant. Fingers crossed the rash may have been from an insect bite and not the lotion because it seems to work well.

The best natural looking fake tanner !! – Being faired skin and having skin cancer in my genes, i've been scared to go out to the beach and get a natural looking tan. Ive used many fake tan brands but most of them made my skin look orange, very uneven and yuk due to my pale skin but ever since I've smelt Palmer coco butter I was hooked to the brand so one day I was shopping for a Palmer's… Read more ·  2

moisturizer that wasnt so thick on my skin and i came across this, once I used it for the first time it wasn't oily or thick like the other moisterizer I used, from that day one I haven't changed it. It's the best moisterizing gradual fake tanner I've ever came across, so instead of using a normal moisterizer before my spray tan ritual I use the one. It's perfect and they best part it's not that hard to get of, so you don't have to go through hours of that painful hard scrubbing to get it off. It's brilliant I'm glad I brought it. It's got my 100% approval. Getting the moister back into my dry skin and having a natural looking fake tan

Great to use in winter or before summer starts – I used this after my mum bought it accidently as a moisturiser and I visited and she looked really tanned and healthy and didn't even exfoliate as it was an accident. I tan fairly easy but I am naturally pale in winter. I exfoliate with a loofah or sponge and put moisturiser around knees, elbows, feet, base of feet and hands or anywhere with a few… Read more

wrinkles as I am in my 40's. This colour takes two separate days of applying to achieve the optimal natural looking result for me. I usually use it when I have events in winter or in the spring period up until summer before my natural tan develops. I have been using it for a few years now and don't mind the smell (its not great whilst it is developing but after a shower on the second day I can't smell anything). I don't have skin allergies however so I can't comment but I do get dry skin in the winter. Overall, I am a fan.

Best yet! – 15 mins applying time the max. I do moisturize first and it goes on skin very easy. I love this product. However can you advise me of the shelf life of the natural tanner please. Blessings to all. Show details

Haven’t been without it since I bought it! – I love this product! It doesn’t have that typical tan smell - it genuinely does smell nice. I love the shade as it really looks like a dark tan and it doesn’t turn out pale and streaky like other gradual tanners I’ve tried. Show details

Awful – Wish I hadn't wasted my money. Smells is awful my husband thought it smelt like cats. Very patchy I shall be going back to Garnier. Took ages to scrub it off. Show details

Used this for a few years but all of a sudden got an allergic reaction – I've been using this for roughly about 2-3 years and I sworn by it. Recently I came out in an allergic reaction, little red bite looking spots that turned into little patches and some were itchy. I've had to stop using this product and I am devastated because it was brilliant! Not sure if the ingredients have recently changed, or one of the… Read more

ingredients is stronger than usual, but I'm unhappy I have to stop using thus product. Maybe it should state that it's not suitable for sensitive skin.

Love it – I am very pale and have a summer tan that is starting to fade . I started using this product two weeks ago for two days every three to four days and have managed to get my summer tan back . I do not exfoliate because I am lazy , and I have not got any patches nor gone orange anywhere . However I highly dislike the smell but I put up with it because I like the actual product . Show details

Absolutely love it! – I have been using it every 2nd day for 2 weeks now. I let it dry for about 20 minutes before putting clothes on. No smudging or smearing. I have a naturally pale and sensitive skin, I now have a lovely bronzed glow with no side effects. I mix one squirt with one squirt of moisturizer for my face, avoiding eyes. Works wonderfully. Show details

Allergic reaction – An hour it took an hour or so to apply why and and within in half an hour it was dry.. the next morning I was itching and I noticed a red rash I came up in hives caused by the horrendous smell and chemicals used in this product.. avoid this product it's taken over two-and-a-half weeks to clear my skin.. should be taken off the market Show details

Wouldn’t repurchase – Average gradual tanner, nothing stood out for me. The smell is that horrible fake tan smell that you try to avoid when buying these sort of products. It’s quite sticky and not fast drying. Colour wise it is ok but honestly I wouldn’t repurchase.  Show details

Good but smells awful – I do like this product however the smell is very off putting. As a result I won’t be buying this again. I am referring to the Natural tan body lotion.

Stinks!! Itchy!! Rash! – Didn't take long to apply dried very quick but with minutes of putting it on the backs of my knees were on fire! Came out in a red rash and really irritated! Had to jump straight in the shower to wash it all off! Burning sensation stopped but rash is still there and feels irritated. I dont have sensitive skin at all and have genuinely never had a reaction to a skin product in my life and I've tried alot!!

Would not re buy this!!!! – Thought I'd have a change from the dove tanning moisturiser. Little did I know that I'd wake up like a zebra. I applied it in the exact same way I applied the dove but got the result of a zebra. Not a good look in 'shorts' season.

Good product..Be patient! – I have just recently started using palmers gradual tanning lotion having previously been a dedicated Dove gradual tan user. I saw a couple of good reviews, noticed the product on sale one day and decided to give it a try. I will say in my experience this lotion requires patience, i have fair skin and it took at least 3-4 days of applications for… Read more

me to notice a tan. The colour is nice and natural and my skin feels great. I have had some problems with patchiness of colour on my legs but this is due to my skin type more than anything-I have really dry skin on my legs. I would recommend this product-a little goes a long way so it is good value for money also.

Again..patience is key-don't expect to see results straight away but when you do you will be pleasantly surprised..

New user - seems pretty good – My skin is naturally a little tan so I've never been interested or seen the point in a fake tan, until this summer for some reason. I bought the Palmers lotion a few days ago and I've used it 2-3 times immediately after showering and drying off. I have sensitive, irritable skin at the best of times, and often get itchy for no reason (well I'm sure… Read more

there's a reason but I don't know what it is, my washing powder or something maybe). This product has not made me itchy, has not stained my clothes/sheets, and, so far, doesn't appear to be patchy. I use 2 pumps on each leg, and 1 pump for both arms. The smell is a bit strong upon application, but unnoticeable especially after putting on deodorant, perfume etc.

Streak Free Instant Lasting Tan! – I was surprised that such an instant tan would be so even and such a nice colour! It also surprised me and lasts multiple showers! It doesn’t take hours to cure and doesn’t come off in clothes. I am very very impressed.

I like it – First time using it, keen to see the results. Don't see any immediate tan but hopeful for the results. I put on around two layers on my skin, so this stuff is just a bit sticky. But it's good

Stinks... literally – the scent is so strong its overpowering to the point you want to wash it off after half an hour, on the plus side it dries quickly but the tanning results were not that impressive compared to Dove gradual tanning alternative

You can do better – the smell is like JUST BEARABLE. patchy if you don't spend a good 30mins trying to get an even application. good thing about it is it doesn't stain the bed sheets

Makes me itchy – I have sensitive skin so a lot of products make me itch but having read the reviews here it seems I'm not alone. It's a shame cause I don't mind the smell and it gives a really naturally looking tan. But I can't stand the itch.

Love it! – I am naturally very pale and hate the heavy, fake-looking spray tans on me, this product gives me a gorgeous, natural sun-kissed look that can build over time, it is very moisturing and like most fake tan, it does have an awful smell, though I try to apply it at night and shower it off in the morning and I've never noticed any staining in my… Read more

clothing or bedding, as long as I wait about 10 minutes before dressing. I always exfoliate before applying my first coat and apply a little moisturiser to the dry areas before applying the tan, such as knees, tops of feet and elbows, otherwise the dryer, thicker skin tends to 'grab' the colour and can cause patchiness, but otherwise, this is the only one that works for me, the colour is perfect and I highly recommend it

Just no – Ok I've been using this for a while on and off and couldn't decide if I liked it or not. It very often leaves you really patchy and when I went to school with it on every one said I was orange. Takes forever to try apply evenly to your whole body. Not recommended.

Favourite! – I have been using this for years now and wouldn't change. I hate the look of heavy spray tans, and this product gives me an even, natural looking bronze which I love. Never made me itchy and lasts a few days with only a single application although you can build on the colour if you want.

Good tan – I like the tan that develops, I have even received compliments on my tan. I do find that the scent of this product can be a little sickly sweet smelling which is why I try other brands. Pump bottle is great for applications and not sure if Priceline or Coles still sell travel size versions of this gradual tanner but it would be a good purchase to see how you like this product.

Good tan but itches – I have used this product a few times & the tan is instant. The last time I applied it, I had just used my epilator on my legs. I began itching a few hours later & thought it was due to the epilator. I used it again today without the epilator & I'm already itching! I'll get it another go in a few weeks time to see what happens!

Love hate relationship – the first thing I realised about this tan was the smell argh it is not pleasant at all while applying it but tends to wear off during the day. After you get over the smell this really is an amazing tan I love the colour and never leaves patches on m wears nicely and doesn't leave my sheets dirty.

Ugh not what I expected – My friend recommended this to me saying it would be great! I applied it and the smell is gross and is described as a biscuit coconut artificial smell. I put it on during the day and didn't really see much of a difference you till the next morning. The next morning it was patchy and resulted in rashes and it was also difficult to get off. I do not recommend buying this. I would suggest trying Bondi sands which I am yet to try out.

Terrible!! Makes you orange!! – I was told by multiple people that this tanner would not make you orange and I applied it quite lightly and I am bright orange. It's a horrible yellowy orange colour and looks absolutely horrific so no I would not recommend this to a friend or ever use it again!

Love the smell but makes me itchy! – Best smelling tanner I have used but had to stop using it as it made me very itchy behind the knees for 3 days after application. Colour was also very good, dried quickly and not sticky at all. Hint: use the hairdryer to dry tanners quickly. good price !,, ,,,,

It works – Have used for over 10 years. No tan smell at all, smells like cocoa. It is not greasy at all. Had a slight itch on my legs so tried other brands but none compared to price and result and this is non greasy. Has never stained my clothes. Has no spf which is good for me as I am allergic to sunscreen and use invisible zinc only.