The Best Selfie Tan’n Go Super Dark Tan Review

It has been a long time since I switched my fake tan. I have tried many brands and was on the hunt for something that could rival my favourite dark fake tan go-to, Bondi Sands.

After looking at a few reviews online about Selfie Tan’ n Go I wanted to give it a try and picked it up from my local Chemist Warehouse.

There are currently two shades available in the 1-hour Express Bronzing Mousse range; Medium Dark Tan and Super Dark Tan. For this review, I chose the Super Dark Fake Tan. I opted for the darker tan as I have had experienced in the past that the medium shades do not provide enough contrast.

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Before applying Selfie Tan

As it is winter here in Australia, I have not been able to get any sun. So I started the experiment looking very pale.

Pale skin before the dark fake tanner was applied — Skin before the dark fake tanner was applied

The product

This is the first product in the Selfie Tan product range I have tried, so I was excited to give it a go.

The bottle came with a Selfie Tan’n Go Applicator Mitt. I was quite impressed with this as I haven’t seen many other brands include an applicator mitt with the product.

Selfie Tan'n Go Super Dark Tan applicator mitt — The applicator mitt was provided along with the Super Dark Tan bottle.

Heres what it claims to do:

streak-free and quick drying (won’t rub off on your clothes)
tan deepens over time
herbal fragrance (no self-tan aroma)

A little goes a long way with this product. I pumped out just a small amount of the dark fake tan and was able to spread it over my body well.

The results

Dark fake tanner results up-close on skin

B E F O R E & A F T ER

Side by side comparison of the Super Dark Tan results

Did it work?

On the first application of the tan, I was really shocked at how dark it was (as it was contrasting with my winter pale skin!).

As you can see from the photos, it resulted in a rich, exotic bronze colour that developed well after a few hours.

Did it do what it claims?

The application was very easy and the tan dried reasonably quickly. I find at-home foam tanners tend to absorb into your skin and dry more rapidly than a spray tan would
It was definitely streak free. You may notice in my photos that there are a few streaks, but that is because I am dealing with extremely dry winter skin* – not so much the product itself

*One thing I tend to look for when deciding on a great fake tan is how it will affect my skin. With already dry skin, the last thing you would want is a product that is going to amplify the dryness. It’s important to find a tan suited to your skin type!
As the tan dried, certainly, a nice bronze colour developed. My disappointment is when I showered the product off after around 3 hours and the tan was virtually non-existent. It all went down the drain. I prefer tans that give deep colour for at least a few days.
In terms of the fragrance, I have to admit that it was a nice smell and not overpowering at all. Much better than most self-tanners I have used.

My new favourite fake tan?

I don’t believe this will replace my favourite as the product did not seem to leave a consistent dark tan. It would be too dark (for me) to wear without washing it off once and it left virtually no colour once it had been washed off.

I am willing to give it another shot this weekend and will leave it on for over 3 hours to see if that makes a difference.

It can be quite rare to find tanning products that tick all boxes; great colour, long lasting, and seamless application. While the 1 Hour Express Bronzing Mousse provided a beautiful colour, its downfall was its longevity. That being said, if you are looking for something you can practically wash all off after wear, this could be a suitable option.