Does it wash off or streak in salt water or chlorine? I am hesitant to use a self tanner before vacation where I will be in the ocean and the pool.
1575486
The initial color guide will wash off with any water. i agree with others that applying the.night before and showering the next day will be your best bet. It leaves you stained a tan color. It fades nicely without leaving streaks. Hope that helps!
1575487
It will definitely wash off if you are in water a lot;as any self tanner would. I recently went on a vacation to Florida and I used this product the night befor I got on the plane and it lasted for about 4-5 days before it completely washed off. I was in water and taking showers frequently. Hope that helped :)
1575488
This one washes off a lot . I don't like the color. The original is better yet still when u shower, most of the color is gone. With any, you will get some loss of color ( usually the have color guides & you appear much darker when 1st applied) when you shower. If you use it a few days in a row prior to leaving & shower, it won't come off while swiming . I do not recommend THIS at all ! Try the original flawless or a high end end one . YouTube is great for seeing how the color is on ppl, & user reviews.
1575489
Honestly I haven't tried yet but if you don't wash off the extra self tanner after applying it, I'm sure some will come off in the water. but it does not streak for me at all. also if you have some tan already it looks a lot better I think.
1575490
I have been using this for awhile during bodybuilding competitions, I put it on very heavy over night and shower off the next day. I do this a few times and get darker each time, what remains will stay on for about a week before it starts to fade and can last about 3 weeks total.
1575491
I recommend after u put it on for how ever many hours it says take a bath that's what I did because the first time I washed after I used it was in the shower and it did streak. But it does last it just doesn't fade easy. not sure about a pool with chlorine but I went in the ocean and it was fine
2012581
For this brand I have only used this in the tanning mist, but in general a spray is heavier than a mist. This is by far the best self tanner I have ever used. I spray and use a kabuki brush to blend. It's great coverage and perfect color.
1534392
If you wash your hands, they won't bronze. I've never had streaking; Obsidian is a really good tanning lotion. You will like it. It smells great too!
484455
Mine hasn't flaked but hasn't been on long. Make sure you prep the area well. I scrubbed with dish soap. Then used rubbing alcohol right before I applied it. Prep is everything when it comes to this stuff.
2139852
I haven't experienced it coming off with sweat or streaking either. You need a bit of friction to get it to fade. And it really does fade instead of becoming splotchy.
997078
I also found it to last about 5 days. For best results exfoliate first, keep showers short and not too hot, and moisturize after. I usually get the tanner rubbing off at my bra straps, I think they all do that because its the outer layers of your skin that are tanning. This one does start to look uneven after 5 days, thats when I exfoliate it off and start over
1369518
Do not get sweaty or wet while your tan is soaking in. You will streak and end up looking like a tiger. What worked best for me was tanning about 30minutes before I went to sleep then showering in the morning. It might rub off on your sheets a little bit but it washes right out.
1440618
It's a little like a self tanner. I don't think you'll get as dark without tanning. It will leave streaks if you don't apply it evenly. But if you wear gloves it's fine:) I love it though!
1894315
I live in Florida and am outside a lot. I have not had any problems with this. Of course when you first apply the tan you have the guide color and its recommended that you dont sweat when you first apply it. I would wait until you wash off the guide color to be safe.
268607
I do not put this lotion on full-strength. I only add some to hand lotion for a gradual tan. Some of the color washes off with each shower, so it is a constant effort. Obviously, if you do put the full-strength product on before your cruise, you will have a darker tan to start with. It will still lighten each time you bath. Good luck and bon voyage!
691213
i have used this but mostly use the adult version "livestrong thinksport " for myself bc it is cheaper. i have not experienced the tanning. works well while swimming/sweating.
2244682
I use it mostly when I go swimming or sunbathing. I have never noticed any staining. Any that may get on my swinsuit washed right off. And Solbar really works well. I have a very bad sun allergy and when I use it and do not break out in my rash. I recommend it to anyone.
646741
No. I don't think so. It doesn't rub off on a wet washcloth when I wash my face, and I've never had it smudge onto a pillowcase or clothing. I don't have any experience with it in pool with chlorine, though.
613262
No it isn't a self tanner. It leaves skin healthy looking with out the thick sticky greasy look of lotions. I would definitely spray on after using a self tanner, tanning bed, spray tan. This product is that light and works wonders
2244681
I used strictly while sunbathing...it did leave residue on swimsuit but washed out well.
1128995
I would guess you would wash this in warm soapy water then lay outside to dry. Mine is failed out colors also. I bought it cause I was going to Arizona during the heat wave.
42182
I use about 1 a week and my tan stays golden brown. I get so many compliments on what a nice tan I have. I do tell people that it is the "tan towels" as I use sunscreen like crazy. The tan towels do not streak or blotch or look streaky at all. I am a huge advocate of the tan towels as you can see. I recommend the medium to dark though.