Australian Gold

Australian Gold has been one of the most respected brands in the tanning industry and keeps itself distinct by only offering their products through tanning lotions. Those who are would like to experience the best in both value and performance should consider giving the Australian Gold Crystal XII, Almost Famous, and Crystal Faces a try.

Their Ultra line of products which includes the Crystal XII and Crystal Faces are their premium lotions. The Crystal XII comes with 12 bronzers in attempt to offer the highest quality tan and their special blend makes the skin glow with a shimmer. The Crystal Faces tanning lotion is designed uniquely for facial tanning and leaves a silky feel. Just below the Ultra line is the Best line which is a lower level performance line of tanning lotions that are also more economical. Those who do not require the Ultra level of performance would greatly benefit from the Almost Famous Darkest Triple Bronzer with Hemp by Australian Gold.

California Tan

California Tan is another popular brand that is associated with salon-quality tanning lotions. The MaxLotion is one of the best basic indoor tanning lotions and is perfect for beginners to build a base tan. It is also versatile in that it can be used both indoors and out.

The Ionyx Bronzer by California Tan promises to deliver ultra-dark tans and offers increased hydration for the skin. Their special time-release solution keeps the skin hydrated for extended periods throughout the tanning session.

Designer Skin

The Tao Bronzer by Designer Skin is made for both men and women with vitamin A, C, E and avocado oils to nourish and improve the texture of the skin. Surveys have confirmed that customers are particularly fond of the smell and moisturizing effects as well as the results in coloration after a single session.

One of the best budget priced lotions is Designer Skin’s Secret Stash. Splash! Tanning Tonics is the line and Secret Stash, despite the lower price, offers amazing performance making it one of the top indoor tanning lotions in terms of value.

Remember, you can purchase sampler packs online to find which lotions you like best before buying the entire bottle. Don’t forget that while they are relatively safe products even the best indoor tanning lotion needs to be tested on a small area of skin to ensure there are no adverse reactions.

Reborn Couture 40xxx by Devoted Creations

To begin, the packaging of this lotion just screams quality. The manufacturer really put a lot of thought into giving customers something to really feel since squeeze bottles are effective and clean dispensing methods. Many enjoy the super soft feeling it leaves the skin and the texture is thick but very hydrating.

Some users don’t like the oily feeling but it certainly does a good job moisturizing the skin. Probably the biggest problem with this lotion is the odor after applying the lotion. This is a common problem with some tanning lotions which is why some manufacturers will try to mask or alter for a more pleasant scent.

Devoted Code by Devoted Creations

The oily feeling and odor issues with the Reborn product are not repeated here with the Devoted Code. It has a gender neutral scent for both men and women so most people will enjoy the scent without being overpowered by it. It isn’t oily at all and works as well as the best indoor tanning lotion should. Tan results were visible almost immediately after the tanning session.

There are also many special features of this product. It comes with an intense hydration anti-aging formula to keep the skin moist and healthy. The Mela-Dark(TM) Complex helps the skin produce a natural looking tan and Acai oil is loaded with anti-oxidation nutrients. All these additional features justify the higher-than-average price for a bottle of tanning lotion.

Couture Sport by Devoted Creations

This particular lotion is scented reminiscent of a classic Tommy Hilfiger cologne making it ideal for men. It is probably one of the better scented of any tanning lotion out there in the market today. A much desired feature is how it dries easily after application so it is like wearing nothing at all. The extreme serum formula allows this lotion to penetrate into the skin almost as soon as it is applied so it is not greasy. It is without the bronzer complex of most lotions making it one of the best indoor tanning lotions without a bronzer.