brand background: Detroit-based Sol Potion (@solpotion) is a professional spray tan solution and at-home self tanning brand that offers dozens of products across both markets to cater to every tanning need. The company was started on the premise that “no two skin tones are the same.” Thus, they set out to create a range of products to cater to all skin types, tones, and tanning needs. Whether you want a luxury solution with tons of nourishing ingredients, a convenient quick-dry formula, or a range of aftercare products to maintain that glow — Sol Potion has got you covered. With over 15 years experience in the sunless industry and 30+ in the beauty industry, the team behind Sol Potion knows a thing or two about delivering the perfect glow. The brand is now sold across the U.S., Canada, and the UK and you can shop directly on SolPotion.com.

solution applied: A rapid solution with a cool brown color guide.

professional solution price: $89 for 32oz., $199 for a gallon on SolPotion.com.

texture: A medium-fine solution.

gun setting: The liquid is medium-fine in weight and requires a medium gun setting for best results.

scent: A fresh scent.

product call-outs: Free of nut oils, mineral oils, sulfates, parabens, gluten, and silicones.

key ingredients: Dihydroxyacethone (DHA) to tan the skin, jojoba oil to moisturize and soften, and aloe vera to soothe.

dry time: Less than two minutes.

skin type applied to: Fitzpatrick Type 3 with reddish undertones.

(hot) take on the tan: Sol Potion’s Tahitian Sol collection is designed to repair and protect dry and damaged skin. All four of the solutions that make up the collection are infused with rose hip, jojoba, avocado, and grape seed oils to deliver a nourishing, long-lasting tan.

I tried the rapid solution and the result was a rich olive brown tan that cancelled out my skin’s reddish undertones. I let the tan develop for four hours before rinsing resulting in a shade that was four shades darker than my natural skin tone. The tan held on for five days before beginning to evenly fade. It’s worth noting that I tried Sol Potion’s Rapid Tahitian Sol solution before a beach vacation so its longevity was impressive considering I was in the water and sand for hours on end two days in a row. (And we all know soaking sunless tanned skin in water is a recipe for a faded tan.)

I would recommend this rapid solution to artists whose clients love rapids but also have dry skin or live in a climate where the air is dry.

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