REVIEW: Neutrogena Micro Mist Sunless Tanning Spray

My quest to find the best sunless tanning spray continues!

REVIEW:  Neutrogena's Micro Mist Airbrush Sunless Tanning Spray - Deep Color
COST:  around $15 (at my local Rite-Aid)
CONCLUSION: Not Worth It.

This one was a little more pricey than the other sunless tanning products, but Neutrogena has a good reputation with skin care products, so I figured it would probably be worth it. You know, "you get what you pay for," right?

I opted for the "Deep" shade, which claims to make you 3 shades darker. The front of the can says: "ultra-light, fine mist goes on evenly... for an all-over flawless tan" and "no-rub application".


What a load of crap.  


I have spent literally ALL MORNING applying this sunless tanner and I barely notice any change at all. This product has to be applied rather heavily if you want to see ANY results. This stuff is useless when applied "in a fine light mist.".

But a heavy application makes it harder to get an even tan. It also means there's a potential for drips, so you DO have to rub to blend in after all. Luckily, it dries very quickly - even when its applied in a thick layer. We're talking 5-10 minutes, tops.


.But even with the heavier application, there's not much change in color. I've applied about 7 coats so far this morning and I still look unacceptably white even for the middle of winter. Which it is not - it's September and its HOT outside. This product is useless to me.  I live in California where you MUST be tan at least 10 months out of the year. People will think I'm sick or something!

Of course, like with all tanning sprays, I smell like I've used a fake tanning product, although its not as strong as some tanners I've tried in the past.


And, can I just say that the color seems a big orange-ier than I expected. For as long as sunless tanners have been on the market, you'd think the manufacturers would have at LEAST managed to improve the color by now.

Also, I do not like how it wears off. It looks like I have age spots on my legs! Embarrassing. I'm not old enough for those. Luckily, it's only temporary. 

CONCLUSION:   I'm more than a little disappointed, to be honest. Unfortunately, this product was a complete waste of time and money for me. It takes way too much product to achieve any noticeable change in color, which ends up looking too orange-y anyway. I won't buy this one again.