SugarBaby Tan of the Hour

I went into trying this product with high hopes that it would become my new go to fake tan however sadly it hasn't meet that expectation. Things I did like about the tanner are; I always appreciate a colour guard to ensure I can see where I've applied product and it has enough colour that you could go out start away and feel like you have some tan. It dried completely in about 10mins and didn't transfer onto my clothes or sheets. It was lightly scented and didn't have that tell tell fake tan smell. And went on so smoothly and left my skin feeling hydrated. It also kept it feeling hydrated for several days after application which other tanners often dry out my skin. And lastly I love that it isn't tested on animals, is vegan and clean. The two major things that let down this product for me were; the colour- unfortunately it's too orange for my liking. It definitely looks like fake tan rather than a natural colour. I prefer a more olive tone. If they changed this would be a big game changer. And secondly, even after following the instructions and exfoliating and moisturising the knees, ankles and wrists the colour still clung to those area and became over saturated. It even happened in areas it hasn't done that in before. I'm a seasoned tanner now so can avoid that with most other tanners.

SugarBaby Tan of the Hour is a really luxurious product to use! Overall it goes on easily and quickly and doesn't get patchy or weird once it starts to wear off. I do think that the formula could have been darker because I'm fairly pale and after using it, I didn't get the deep tan I was expecting, more of a bronzed glow - which is totally fine, but I was expecting it to be darker considering it says it's ultra dark. The bottle itself is a bit difficult to use because it takes a bit to squeeze it out of the small hole at the bottom, and I do worry it's going to get clogged over time. The texture of the product is amazing though! I squeezed it onto a mitt (always use a mitt with tanning products by the way!) and it was quite dark when it came out and was similar to a body lotion. Because of that, I was worried about how well it would rub in but it was fantastic! Really easy to apply and spreads very well. The scent of it was a bit weird, but it's not like other tanning products where you smell very obviously like you've tanned until you wash it off, the scent goes away pretty quick. Using this product with the SugarBaby The Back Up Deluxe Back and Body Mitt was amazing and made applying it to my back super easy. Overall, I loved the consistency and the fact that it aged well, but I would have liked a better bottle and a darker tan.

I recently had the opportunity to try out the SugarBaby Tan of the Hour self-tanning product, and I'd like to share my thoughts and experiences with you. As a regular user of self-tanning products, I was eager to see how this one compared to my usual go-to, Bondi Sands Ultra Dark.

First and foremost, the scent of SugarBaby Tan of the Hour pleasantly surprised me. It had a nice, mild fragrance that didn't overwhelm my senses. Unlike some self-tanners, this one didn't leave me smelling like I'd just emerged from a chemical factory, and for that, it earns some extra points.

I was pleased to find that SugarBaby Tan of the Hour left a natural-looking tan tone that didn't veer into the dreaded "orange" territory.

However, I must admit that I had higher expectations in terms of the depth of the tan. Given that I typically use Bondi Sands Ultra Dark, I found SugarBaby's Tan of the Hour to be slightly lighter in comparison. While it did provide a nice, subtle tan, it wasn't as dark as I had hoped for.

In terms of the texture and feel, the product was fairly hydrating, which is always a plus. However, I did notice that it felt a bit sticky on my skin after application. While this stickiness did subside somewhat as the product dried, it was still a noticeable drawback for me. I know this is normal for cream based products, but I just don't enjoy the feeling.

Overall, I am content with the results I achieved with SugarBaby Tan of the Hour. However, if I were to weigh the pros and cons, I'd have to say that I probably wouldn't repurchase this product. My personal preference leans towards Bondi Sands Ultra Dark foam, primarily because it delivers a deeper color and dries faster, without the lingering stickiness.

In conclusion, SugarBaby Tan of the Hour does have its merits, such as a pleasant, mild scent and a natural-looking tan tone. However, it falls short of my expectations in terms of color depth and I don't like the sticky feeling. Ultimately, the choice of self-tanning product may come down to personal preferences, and while I'm happy enough with the results, I'll likely stick with my tried-and-true Bondi Sands Ultra Dark for now.