Body Drench Quick Tan Reviews: A Beautiful, Almost Instant Glow!

Body Drench is one of the leaders in the sunless tanning market. They have assembled an outstanding product line of fake tanners and bronzers that look great, work well, give consistent color, and don’t turn you into an orange goblin monster.

With such a wide variety of self-tanning products, choosing the right one for your needs and goals can get a little tricky. All of the products have similar names, and figuring out what does what is complicated.

This article is the answer to all that. We’ll do Body Drench Quick Tan reviews of their top sellers, and we’ll go over each of their most popular options.

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Body Drench Quick Tan Product Line Overview

Body Drench has a wide and useful product line of self tanners, including mousses, gradual tanners, tan extenders, and more. But it can be confusing to figure out exactly what each item does.

Here’s a quick explainer about the different formats Body Drench uses for their products.

• Body Drench Self-Tanning Bronzing Spray – This is a traditional self-tanner format. Apply and sleep on it. Wash in the morning, beautiful color
• Body Drench Self-Tanning Bronzing Foam – The foam format is a little easier to use than sprays.
• Body Drench Bronzing Gradual Tanner – Gradual tanners are buildable formulas that are applied multiple times. If you want to darken your tan further, add another layer. Each layer is pretty mild, but they build.
• Body Drench Bronzing Dry Oil – The Body Drench dry oil is designed to be absorbed quickly into the skin and not get that sticky feeling common among tanning oils. It works well, and is great for face tanning.
• Body DrenchBronzing Self-Tan Booster – These are Body Drench’s version of Tanning Drops, one of the most popular new formats. You mix these with lotion or moisturizer and quicky get a beautiful, easy self-tan.

Bronzing Formulas

Many of Body Drench’s products contain bronzers, which are essentially makeup pigments that darken skin. They wash off in the shower, but give instant color. They can be helpful to use as a guide when applying fake tan products, as it’s easy to see any spots on your skin you’ve missed.

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Body Drench Quick Tan Reviews

While sunless tanning prevents sun damage and skin problems, it can be challenging unless you have the right tanning products. With different tanning brands introducing streak-free products, getting a radiant tan is easier than ever.

But it all comes down to choosing the best tanning product for your needs, and using them in the right way.

In this section, we’ll look at each of Body Drench’s most popular options in depth. We’ll start with a comparison table to get oriented, then we’ll do individual reviews.

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Body Drench QuickTan Bronzing Spray Instant Self Tanner

Key Points at a Glance

• Quick tanning mist with Cocoa vanilla scent
• 360° nozzle for easy application
• Tinted formula to know where to apply
• 3-5 hours developing time
• Each spray bottle of Body Drench Quick Tan Bronzing Spray contains 6 ounces.

The Details

If you are looking for an easy and quick fake tan, Body Drench Quick Tan Bronzing Spray is one of the easiest fake tans to apply.

With a 360° spray nozzle, it allows even application of the product on the whole body. This is especially helpful for those difficult-to-reach areas such as the back and the butt.

You’ll still need a tanning mitt, and ideally a back applicator.

The bronzing spray has a tinted formula, which makes it easy for the user to not miss any areas. You can use the bronzers in the formula as a guide to ensure that you’ve covered your whole body with this tanner.

It produces medium to dark skin tones.

With a no-streaking formula, this spray tan can be applied once or twice a week and lasts for about a month. It gives an instant summer tan with a natural glow and has a sweet cocoa vanilla scent.

The application is quite easy for users at home:

• Cleanse and exfoliate your skin properly before use
• Shake the bottle well before opening it.
• Hold the bottle 10-12 inches away from your body and spray evenly.
• The product might spoil your floor while you are applying it; therefore, apply the tanning spray in the shower.

Wash your hands thoroughly after spraying and leave the product to dry for a few minutes before wearing clothes. The tan color will develop throughout the day. For a maximum dark tan, apply 3-5 days a week.

To maintain the tan, use the spray once or twice a week.

The Bottom Line

The Body Drench Quick Tan Bronzing Spray is an economical and convenient option for fake tanning. It provides an even tan all over the body, including the difficult-to-reach areas. It doesn’t cause streaking or patching of tan and fades gradually, unlike most tanning products that leave patches.

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Body Drench Quick Tan Bronzing Foam

Key Points at a Glance

• Medium-dark quick tanning foam
• Tinted formula to know where to apply
• Natural sunless tan that develops in 3-5 hours
• Instant sun-kissed glow
• Each bottle of Body Drench quick tan bronzing mousse contains 125 milliliters or 4.2 ounces of tanning product.

The Details

Body Drench Quick Tan Bronzing Mousse is an instant tanning mousse that gives a medium-dark tan with a sun-kissed glow. When it comes to body drench tanning products, it is one of the most economical options.

Like the spray mentioned above, this foam contains bronzers in the formula, which will instantly darken the skin. This is helpful as a guide, so you’ll know where you’ve applied your tanner to your body, and you’ll be able to see any spots you’ve missed.

The tinted formula makes it easy for the user to know where to apply the tan.

Mousse is often easier to apply than sprays and mists, and it’s one of my favorite formats.The Bronzing Mousse gives no streaks or patches and smells faintly like chocolate. It doesn’t smell like nasty DHA chemicals, unlike some tanning products.

For application, follow these steps:

• Put some lotion or moisturizer on your hands
• Rub your hands and apply the mousse all over the body
• After applying the mousse on some parts of the body, wash your hands
• Put some lotion or moisturizer again and repeat
• Check in the mirror to ensure that you have covered all the areas and there are no harsh lines that need to be redone.

Wash your hands thoroughly and give them a few minutes to dry. It usually dries almost instantaneously, which prevents stains on your clothes. Sweating barely causes staining on the fabric and any faint traces of the product on the clothes can be easily washed without any damage.

The natural sunless tan usually develops in 3-5 hours, and you can wait a day before applying the product again to maintain or adjust the tan color.

There is no streaking or patching even after the second application, so you may easily get your desired tanning color.

Body Drench Quick Tan mousse gives a natural tan with a bronze tint and is one of the best options for fake tans at home. It also saves the user from the mess of a tanning spray.

The only drawback of using this quick tan mousse is that the pump sometimes fails to work properly. Sometimes it will drip or leak when pumped.

The Bottom Line

The Body Drench Quick Tan Bronzing Mousse is easy to use. It’s an excellent economical option for sunless tanning. Unlike some spray tans and fake tanners, this foaming mousse spreads evenly on the body and does not result in a mess.

It dries instantly and doesn’t ruin your clothes.

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Body Drench Quick Tan Gradual Tanning/Bronzing Lotion

Key Points at a Glance

• Buildable Tanning and bronzing lotion that gives a natural sunless tan
• Contains moisturizers and DHA
• Comes in three colors; medium, face medium and dark
• Gives a golden tan that develops gradually throughout the day
• Each tube of Body Drench quick tan gradual tanning/bronzing lotion contains 8 ounces of tanning product.

The Details

The Gradual Tanning Lotion by Body Drench is a buildable tanner. You can apply it over and over until you hit the color you want, and the overall feel is really great. It is similar to the Beauty By Earth self tanner which I also love.

If you’ve gone too far, just wait a bit and it will fade. Too little color? No problem, add another layer and tomorrow you’ll be darker.

The Body Drench Quick Tan Gradual Tanning Lotion is one of the best options for fake tan in terms of cost, which is a nice perk.

It comes in an easy-to-use tube and contains DHA and moisturizers for a smooth texture. The user has three options to choose from: medium, face medium, and dark.

It gives a golden summer tan with a bronzing tint.

Lovely.

For application, follow these steps:

• Cleanse and exfoliate your skin properly
• Take some Body Drench tanning lotion on your hand
• Rub it over the body. The tinted formula helps you apply the tan evenly.

Do not put a lot of product at once—start slow. Since it is a gradual tanning lotion, the tan will take 1-3 days to develop properly.

You may want to pick up a self-tanning mitt to keep your hands from getting too much self-tanning solution on them.

The product does not cause streaking or patching and doesn’t stain your clothes if you have given it enough time to dry. Just keep in mind that it takes longer than other Body Drench Quick Tan products to dry.

You can use it daily or 3-4 times a week if you want a darker tan.

This simple tanning lotion will leave a golden natural tan. However, this tanning lotion has a typical smell that most self-tanners have and looks dirty and splotchy if you apply too much of it.

The Bottom Line

The Body Drench Quick Tan Gradual Tanning Lotion is a solid product that is also very inexpensive. It gradually gives a beautiful golden glow with a smooth texture because of the moisturizers. The easy application causes minimal streaking, patching and staining. It does, however, take a while to dry after application.

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Body Drench Quick Tan Sunless Tanning Self Tan Dry Oil

Key Points at a Glance

• Gives a natural tan with a bronze tint
• Appealing scent
• Gives a smooth and soft texture to your skin
• Natural tan that develops in 2-3 hours
• Each bottle of Body Drench quick tan sunless tanning self-tan dry oil contains 7.2 ounces of tanning product.

The Details

The Body Drench Quick Tan Self Tan Dry Oil is yet another good option for sunless tanning. It is not that expensive and gives a natural tan with a bronze tint.

The moisturizing agents in the product give your skin a smooth and soft texture.

And the bronzing formula makes application easier.

It also has a really nice scent, unlike typical self-tanning products.

To apply, follow these steps:

• Exfoliate the skin and
• Shake the bottle well as it separates with time
• Rub the product thoroughly on the body
• Give it sufficient time to dry

Some people find that applying this stuff directly to the skin, and blending with a moisturizer works very well.

The Self Tan Dry Oil takes longer than some other Body Drench Quick Tan products to dry. It might take up to 40-60 minutes to dry properly. The tan will gradually develop in 2-3 hours, and will take your skin a few shades darker.

If you have a very fair complexion, the first coat of the product might only give you a smooth light golden tan. You might have to apply another coat if you want a darker tan.

Despite its name, the self-tan dry oil feels relatively sticky and wet for a few hours after application. This is pretty much the only drawback of this product. However, it has a very nice scent and allows easy application all over the body.

The Bottom Line

The moderately priced Body Drench Quick Tan Sunless Tanning Dry Oil is a good option for those who have a good base tan. Tanning can be quite tricky, but this product makes it easy. It might take a while to dry, but the smooth golden tan is worth the wait.

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Body Drench Quick Tan Sunless Tanning Self-Tan Booster

Key Points at a Glance

• Gives a gradual natural sunless tan
• Tanning drops are a great format
• Must be mixed with a lotion or moisturizer
• Formulated with 30% DHA
• Develops in 3-5 hours
• Each bottle of Body Drench Quick Tan Sunless Tanning Self Tan Booster contains 1 ounce of tanning product.

The Details

Body Drench Quick Tan Sunless Tanning Self Tan Booster is Body Drench’s version of tanning drops.

Tanning drops are like concentrated tanner, and they get mixed with moisturizer for a quick, mild self-tan.

The Self Tan Booster by Body Drench is the best of Body Drench’s line. It gives a gradual natural tan that develops throughout the day. Although you do not have to use a lot of it, it is comparatively expensive in terms of quantity against price.

It is formulated with 30% DHA, which is the active agent of all self-tanners.

To apply:

• Cleanse and exfoliate your skin properly
• Mix 3 drops of the self-tan booster with a moisturizer or lotion of your choice
• Rub the mixture thoroughly on the body

Do not take a lot of product, you don’t need much! The tan develops gradually or at least after 3-5 hours. Give it a few minutes to dry after application.

After gradual development of the tan, you will have a smooth and natural golden tan. The product has a strong color; therefore, use a self tanner glove to prevent your hands from staining during application.

The Bottom Line

The gradually developing Body Drench Quick Tan Sunless Tanning Self Tan Booster is my top pick among Body Drench products. It gives a very smooth and natural golden tan which builds up gradually over time.

The DHA agent in self-tanners causes dryness of the skin, so mixing the product with a moisturizer also nourishes the skin and locks the moisture with a beautiful glow.

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Self-Tanner Basics

There is nothing better than obtaining a flawless, natural summer tan in the comfort of your own home. The active ingredient of sunless tan products is Dihydroxyacetone (DHA). It reacts with the amino acids on the outermost layer of the skin, giving it a darker color. The tanning lotions and sprays that have DHA as an active agent are safe to use, as long as you don’t inhale them or otherwise ingest them.

Since there are many self-tanning products in the market, it is often difficult to pick the best one for your tanning needs. Here are some important factors to look for while choosing a sunless tanning product to prevent your fake tan from turning into a disaster.

Types of Tanning Products

Self-tanning products come in various different types like mousses, sprays, lotions, self-tanning wipes, gels, etc. Although mousses are often preferred over other types because of their shorter drying time and deeper application, they do not last as long as the tanning lotions.

Tanning lotions are easier to apply and they usually last longer than other self-tanning products.

The benefit of opting for spray tanners is that they are easy to apply, especially on hard to reach areas of the body. Before buying a tanning product, check out all the types of tanning products and choose one that is easy to use and suits your skin.

Brands

There are many high-quality brands producing self-tanning products. Mystic Tan and Tan Physics are two popular self-tanning brands you may want to consider if the Body Drench products on this list don’t appeal to you.

Lasting Duration

Sunless tanning products do not last for very long and they have to be reapplied to ensure that they last for a long time. When choosing a self-tanning product, always check the packaging to see how last it will long. Make your decision accordingly.

Typically a DHA-based sunless-tan will last 5-10 days before fading completely. Bronzers will typically only last until you shower or otherwise remove them.

Drying Time

Another important factor to consider is the drying time of the product. The drying time tends to vary from product to product. Some might take a few minutes to dry, while others might take20-30 minutes to completely dry. Choose a product that absorbs properly and dries quickly for your self-tanning needs.

Also, check if the product gives a gradual tan or not. Some products don’t give a tan overnight. Depending on how quickly you want a tan, you can choose the product.

Washing after Use

Keep in mind that you don’t want to shower prematurely after sunless tanning. Also, consider when you want to wash your hair, and if you’ll be exercising or otherwise sweating after your self-tan.

Generally, these self-tanners should be left on for 4-6 hours before washing off. Some of them may work best if left on the body for up to 24 hours before washing.

Tinting

Tanning products usually take some time to develop tan on your skin, sometimes hours. It is important to look for tint in a tanning product because it makes the application process a whole lot easier. A tinting product will leave a bronze tint on the skin, so you will know if you miss any patches.

Scent of the Product

The DHA in many tanning products have a strong, pungent scent that can stay on the body and clothes for quite a long time. It can be a real turn-off, depending on the product. The smell can be quite disconcerting and repelling.

Some normal scents might not be liked by everyone; therefore, it is important to check the smell of the product or online reviews about it if you are purchasing it online. You don’t want to end up buying a product that has an awful smell.

Staining

Usually, tanning products can stain your clothes, towels and beddings as they rub off. When buying a product, check for information and reviews to find out if a particular tanning product rubs off on your clothes.

You might not always find rub off instructions on the packaging; therefore, consider user reviews before purchasing.