# Self tanner that doesn't turn orange

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/beauty/self-tanner/doesnt-turn-orange/
Category: Beauty > Self-tanner. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 261 counted first-hand reports from Ulta and Sephora shopper reviews, Jan 2017 to Sep 2026.

**Question:** Which self tanner doesn't turn orange?

**Short answer:** Bondi Sands Technocolor 1 Hour Express Foam has the best record: 20 of 22 reviewers who mentioned color said it looks natural, not orange. Most reviewers weighed in on St. Tropez Purity Bronzing Water Face Mist, and results split by store: 25 of 28 at Ulta against 16 of 27 at Sephora. Reviewers tend to write about orange when it happens to them, and Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Intense Glow Pad has the weakest record here at 14 of 28.

**What stands out:** Bondi Sands foams hold two of the first three spots, while Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam (13 of 24) and Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Intense Glow Pad (14 of 28) sit at the bottom.

## Ranking (buyers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Looks natural | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bondi Sands Technocolor 1 Hour Express Foam | 20 of 22 | 91% | yes |
| 2 | St. Tropez Purity Bronzing Water Face Mist | 41 of 55 | 75% | yes |
| 3 | Bondi Sands Salon Quality Self Tanning Foam | 22 of 29 | 76% | yes |
| 4 | St. Tropez Express Bronzing Mousse | 19 of 27 | 70% | yes |
| 5 | Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water | 19 of 28 | 68% | yes |
| 6 | Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam | 13 of 24 | 54% | no |
| 7 | Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Intense Glow Pad | 14 of 28 | 50% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Bondi Sands Technocolor 1 Hour Express Foam

Ranked on Ulta reviews, where it is 20 of 22. 14% say it is easy to apply and 11% say it fades evenly. 7% mention transfer onto sheets or clothes.

- Praised for: Easy to apply (14%), Goes on even (11%), Fades evenly (11%)
- Complaints: Transfers onto sheets or clothes (7%)
- Reports counted: 28

### 2. St. Tropez Purity Bronzing Water Face Mist

55 reviewers weighed in, more than for any other product here, and the verdict depends on the store: 25 of 28 at Ulta against 16 of 27 at Sephora. Among dry-skin reviewers it is 8 of 8, among combination-skin reviewers 2 of 9.

- Praised for: Goes on even (25%), Easy to apply (23%), No tan smell (5%)
- Complaints: Streaky or patchy (13%), Tan smell (7%), Fades patchy (3%)
- Reports counted: 60

### 3. Bondi Sands Salon Quality Self Tanning Foam

Ranked from Ulta reviews alone. 20% say it is easy to apply, while 13% say it transfers onto sheets or clothes and 10% say it fades patchy.

- Praised for: Easy to apply (20%), Goes on even (20%), Fades evenly (7%)
- Complaints: Transfers onto sheets or clothes (13%), Fades patchy (10%), Drying (7%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 4. St. Tropez Express Bronzing Mousse

21% say it is easy to apply, but 8 of 27 reviewers who mentioned color said it turned orange or looked fake. 10% say it is too expensive.

- Praised for: Goes on even (24%), Easy to apply (21%), No tan smell (10%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (10%), Tan smell (10%), Fades patchy (7%)
- Reports counted: 29

### 5. Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water

Sold at Sephora. 40% say it goes on evenly, though 13% mention streaks and 17% a tan smell.

- Praised for: Goes on even (40%), Easy to apply (17%), Quick to develop (7%)
- Complaints: Tan smell (17%), Streaky or patchy (13%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 6. Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam

Reviewers are split at 13 of 24. 16% say it is easy to apply, while 12% say it fades patchy and 12% mention streaks.

- Praised for: Goes on even (16%), Easy to apply (16%), No tan smell (8%)
- Complaints: Fades patchy (12%), Streaky or patchy (12%), Too expensive (8%)
- Reports counted: 25

### 7. Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Intense Glow Pad

Has the weakest record here at 14 of 28, ranked from Sephora reviews alone. 23% mention streaks and 20% a tan smell.

- Praised for: Goes on even (20%), Easy to apply (13%)
- Complaints: Streaky or patchy (23%), Tan smell (20%)
- Reports counted: 30

## Questions

**Which self tanner doesn't turn orange?**

Bondi Sands Technocolor 1 Hour Express Foam leads at 20 of 22. St. Tropez Purity Bronzing Water Face Mist follows at 41 of 55 and Bondi Sands Salon Quality Self Tanning Foam at 22 of 29.

**Does St. Tropez self tan turn orange?**

It depends on the product and the store. 41 of 55 said St. Tropez Purity Bronzing Water Face Mist looks natural, and 19 of 27 said the same for St. Tropez Express Bronzing Mousse. With the face mist, Ulta reviewers were 25 of 28 against 16 of 27 at Sephora.

**Does Bondi Sands self tanning foam turn orange?**

Not often, by these reviews. 20 of 22 said Bondi Sands Technocolor 1 Hour Express Foam looks natural, and 22 of 29 said the same for Bondi Sands Salon Quality Self Tanning Foam.

**Does the Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta glow pad turn orange?**

For many reviewers it does. 14 of 28 who mentioned color said it turned orange or looked fake, which is the weakest record here.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/