price: $40 at Suzanne Somers

type: a bronze, thin serum

product call-outs: organic and gluten free

key ingredients: Monk’s Pepper Berry to stimulate melanin production without sunlight, while protecting the skin with organic botanicals, and Acetyl Tyrsoine and sugar peptides to naturally boost the tan.

texture: a thin, lotion-like serum

dry time: instantly once rubbed in

scent: a faint coconut

(hot) take on the tan: Legend Suzanne Somers’ line of skincare includes this versatile, organic self tanning serum. The tanner is a gradual serum that can be used alone as a self tanner or outside as a tanning aid that propels that development of melanin. The best part? Even when you apply it outside, your tan develops faster thanks to the inclusion of DHA. When used alone indoors, the tan develops into a natural golden glow.

how we applied: (on my face): Dropped three drops of tanner into a dollop of my nightly facial moisturizer as the last part of my skincare routine before bed. I slept with the moisturizer in tact and woke up about two shades darker and my complexion was even and glowing. I also made sure to thoroughly wash my hands after application.

(on my body): In long even strokes I applied the tanner to my body and was amazed at how quickly it dried. As advised on the bottle, I applied the Nourishing Body Lotion about eight hours later to stop the development of the tan and to moisturize the skin. My skin was left about 2 shades darker.

brand background: Suzanne Somers beauty, health, fashion, and fitness empire to include safe, natural, and organic skincare and self tanners. The celebrity’s beauty line is made up of products that are packed with natural botanical extracts, enzymes, skin-nurturing anti-oxidants, organic fruits and vegetables. From facial skincare, makeup, and self tanners these products were designed to help you glow.