20 Best After Sun Lotion To Extend Tan (2023 Updated)

If you’re wondering if this is the old-school vanilla/orangy scent of yesteryear, I’m here to tell you IT IS!!! This scent always takes me right back to the days of indoor tanning in the 90’s. While I don’t indoor tan anymore, I still longed for a moisturizer that had this smell to it.

It is not greasy or heavy and it comes in a nice big bottle w/a pump which makes it super easy to dispense. I wish it was sold in store as it can be kind of a bugger to find it in stock online. It came up the other day and while I didn’t need another yet, I sent one to my daughter as a surprise gift!.

This is absolutely the best After Sun Lotion I have ever used, I feel immediate relief applying one coat of this lotion and if one coat wasn’t enough and your skin absorbs it all, a second or third coat will last all day long, it’s moisture lock works amazing and even great in the Winter to avoid wind burn on your face.

I’ve recommended this product to family and a few of my friends and they absolutely loved it too. Please push this product to more stores so it can be bought when it’s needed. It’s really hard to find.

My husband and I have used this product for years. We use year round because the moisturizing is great and spell is terrific. No perfume needed after applying this lotion. Many compliments on the scent.

Definitely helps maintain your tan for a long time. Can’t believe this is on clearance. Purchasing 6 now and hoping I can get somewhere else if it is discontinued later.

Even if you don’t use tanning beds, but you want a high quality lotion that doesn’t overpower you with perfume. THIS is it. I swear by this lotion for everyday use. I’m almost 45 years old and this is all I’ve used on my face for the last 10+ years.

trust the product. it’s amazing! Australian Gold couldn’t EVER replace this for an everyday lotion, it’s light creamy vanilla scent is perfect and completely non-greasy! ANYONE that uses my lotion, man or woman says,”where can I get that!” Guys love it for tattoos and it’s subtle scent and women love it because it’s non-greasy and smells great! Everyday and total body usage I get about 4 months out of a single bottle and my hands are in water alot! Perfect lotion for ANYONE!.

This lotion is okay for basic moisturizing needs. I bought it to use as a tan extender and wasnt quite my favorite just for the fact that it somewhat sits on top of the skin more than it soaks in but a lot of people might like that sort of thing.

I personally like a moisturizer with silicones so that it soaks in quickly. Smells very nice. Like a bright vanilla. It is a thicker white lotion.

I will never ever buy any other after sun/aloe products besides this one!!! This product has saved my skin sooo many times. I apply it after sun exposure and it cools my skin while also moisturizing.

Many other products only have the cooing effect whereas this one moisturizes, making it so my skin DOES NOT PEEL!!! It smells amazing and leave my skin feeling great! I recommend this product to everyone! I have a medium/fair skin tone that tans somewhat easily, but also burns in extended periods of sun exposure.

My skin/sunburns have NEVER PEELED when I have used this product after sun exposure! If I could give this product more than 5 stars I would!!!.

I LOVE this product! Picked it up on a whim because I was planning to spend some time in the CA sunshine and figured I had a chance of a sunburn. Got a little red from being outdoors today and immediately applied this after a quick cold shower and it feels like there is no burn at all on my skin! It absorbed quickly and didn’t leave me greasy, and didn’t make my damaged skin get that tight feeling after dry-down like some aloe based products do (like cheap gels), which is a huge relief.

Smells amazing too, which is just a bonus to how great it makes my skin feel! Only downside is for my wallet because I’m absolutely going to have to stock up, but it’s luckily a great price! Highly recommend.

Bought this for a trip to Puerto Escondido, Mexico in case I got a sunburn. Started using it as a lotion and there was no turning back from there. The smell and non-greasy formula is the best part of this product.

I have really greasy skin and am very careful with what I put on my face, I can apply this lotion on my face without any break outs. Before buying this product I would only apply lotion on my body after a strenuous day out in the sun or during extremely dry days.

With SunBum I look forward to putting this lotion on even twice a day. Thanks for this awesome product and having my skin hydrated.

I love this cream but it’s so expensive. It is rich, moisturising and smells lovely but no better than the Lancaster tan maximiser I usually use and for a lot less money. Sisley as a brand is so expensive and while you do get what you pay for in terms of quality ingredients I don’t think an after sun product is worth it unless of course you are lucky enough to have money to burn!.

Bought this for the first time for my holiday to Tenerife. Used it while on holiday and have the most amazing tan. Continued using it on my return and WOW no peeling or dryness and my tan is still super gorgeous.

It’s now going to have to be must buy. Pricey but so worth it.

I received this in a Sisley beauty box and it is wonderful. Sisley sun products are amazing but unfortunately have a price-tag to match. This cream is highly moisturising and nourishing and skin feels fabulously soft after using it.

The fragrance is lovely and it really does preserve a fading tan. I am taking off one star because it is so expensive but otherwise, it’s absolutely brilliant.

I love the smell of this, BUT I will be returning it. Our 8 yr old daughter first used it and complained saying it burned. We thought she was being super dramatic. But, then I tried it and she wasn’t kidding.

And, we were not sunburnt – not even close. It burns for several minutes after application. Not sure why, and I don’t see anyone else with the same complaint.

Tried this for the first time after frying in Nags Head! Hyaluronic acid in after sun lotion is a game changer!!!! My skin is silky smooth and gorgeous after just one application. Can I use it daily? Because for the price, I WOULD!.

This product is not only for after sun but can be used as your daily moisturizer. Even for sunless care! It smells so good, feels is fluffy and glides on your skin super smooth! Obsessed!!!

Very light!! I love the smell and it did the trick for all the aftersun goodness I needed. It went on smooth and was a huge relief post shower after a day in the sun.

I’ve used this product for several years and recently bought two bottles which contained a watery, runny product. Thinking they were somehow tampered with, I returned them to WalMart. I found another bottle at SafeWay and bought it thinking I would get the “normal” product.

I was disappointed to discover after reading other reviews that you’ve changed the product’s composition. My question is this: Who thinks it’s a good idea to entirely change a product and sell the NEW product in the same OLD packaging which is 100% representative of the OLD product? Now I’ve purchased a bottle of lotion which will end up in the garbage.

And. I read in a response to a review that you may be “switching back” to the old formula. How am I supposed to know if you’ve done that since the packaging is not going to change? This is another prime example of a company implementing a cost-cutting measure, likely to maintain a price point, and in the process of doing so it compromises the quality.

So irritating. Think about it. If you bought the same package of chocolate chip cookies for several years and bought them again but they suddenly had oatmeal in them instead of chocolate chips. really?!.

I have been using this product all year round for many many years. I have recommended it to family and friends. I was so disappointed when I recently purchased 4 bottles and went to use it and it came out like water!!! I went back to CVS and returned all four bottles but there was one bottle left with a yellow cover and no pump.

I was so happy that this bottle was just like the old formula!! So I looked on amazon and saw the same bottle with the yellow cap (no pump) ordered 4 more bottles. Well, they were delivered yesterday, and unfortunately, they were the exact kind of bottles with a pump that I had purchased from CVS.

Needless to say, I was very disappointed and all 4 were pure liquid. I will be returning them tomorrow. I then went onto your website and realized that the formula was changed. The company response was that it was slightly thinner than the original.

Totally untrue. You can shake the bottle and hear the liquid. Please I can’t wait to have the old formula back. I will now use the one and only bottle I have sparingly:( I would not recommend this product to anyone as it is now with the new formula.

I’ve used this product for several years and recently bought two bottles which contained a watery, runny product. Thinking that it was possibly old. I checked it out at other stores-same issue all you have to do is shake.

I was disappointed to discover after reading other reviews that you’ve changed the product’s composition. First ingredient now WATER. My question is this: Who thinks it’s a good idea to entirely change a product and sell the NEW product in the same OLD packaging which is 100% representative of the OLD product? Now that I have 2 bottle’s as it was B1 G1 -this lotion will end up in the garbage as it drips off of you.

I read in a response to a review that you may be “switching back” to the old formula. How am I supposed to know if you’ve done that since the packaging is not going to change? This is another prime example of a company implementing a cost-cutting measure, likely to maintain a price point, and in the process of doing so it compromises the quality.

So irritating.

I have been reading about and trying remedies for aging, acne prone, uneven skin for months! I can not afford high dollar creams, let alone medical treatments! Nor, do I have the time to invest on the shopping, mixing, finding the remedy that will work best for my skin.

I have been using coconut and/or Evo oil from head to toe for a couple months. I love how my skin feels, and the perks from using it on my 33yr old thinning hair line! But. I have to wait to dress, wait to sit on my microfiber couch, keep my hair up, not touch my phone, for the time it takes for oils to absorb.

Plus, it has not faired so well for my facial pores, or my already Deep brow wrinkles, and my adult hormonal jawline acne! Enough babbling!! You can NOT find a product Anywhere for This Price with all these Awesome ingredients you would spend hours trying to mix yourself!! And IF you do, it will be filled with the top few ingredients being alcohol (drying) (unnatural) products! Though I will not give up my essential oils, and home remedies completely, this is without a doubt my new go-to ‘in a hurry, need all in one head to toe’ lotion!! Not to mention, the nice clean smell I have missed from my generic perfume filled lotions.

I will def reccomed to friends. My personal advice, works better on clean skin and a clean face After using a good toner like lemon juice or apple cider vinager. What I wish I had known, That this exsisted before my wrinkles got so deep, and when I was a Tan Salon addict! And just a little extra personal info for anyone starting their aging journey, out of all Ive tried for the acne, organic raw honey has worked best for me.

For the infant And rapid wrinkles you notice and then obsess over!. any pure Vit C or Rose Geraniam oils.

This is a good cream after being in the sun for the day. I have used this cream several times a day after spending time in the sun. The cream is thick and not as liquid as some other creams I have used.

I do not love the scent but its not too bad. After use the skin feels smooth and has moisture. I would recommend this product.

I have used the Ocean Potion Aloe after sun lotion for years. It truly extends my tan. I use it also before I tan becasue it moisterizes and evens out my tan making it more smooth and all over not spotty.

This year I have had difficulty finding it. I orded my last two bottles on line, paying 4 times what I did in stores. I now can not find this on line either. It says discontinued. I’m so disappointed.

It was the only lotion that soaks in well, did what it said and extended my tan. I’ve tryed a couple other brands and have not been happy with them. Also the ocean potion lotion smell is awesome. My hubby loves it too.

We don’t care for the smell of some of the other brands.

I came across this product and said why not?! I took this with me to my trip to Puerto Rico. I tend to burn easily so after reading the reviews, I thought this little bottle was magic. The first day in PR, I burned so badly, like bad (definitely underestimated the sun).

I applied this product on my sunburns and skin. either my skin is resistant to products but this product did absolutely NOTHING to treat my burns. My burns went away after a week! My skin peeled so much; I applied this product religiously (after shower and at night before bed).

Unfortunately, this product did not treat my sunburns and did not help the peeling. I am glad it worked for others but did not work for me. Also, when you rub the product on your skin, it becomes white and you have to keep rubbing until the white is gone.

The pros is that my skin was nice and soft and made my tan looks nice!.

There is so much to love about this lotion. I don’t burn or peel, I have naturally tan (white) skin, but I do spend a lot of time in the sun and in both saltwater and chlorine. So, I was looking for something to really nourish my skin during summertime, and this is definitely it.

The lotion is super thick and creamy, which means that a little bit goes a long (like, a very long) way-I use about a dime size for an entire arm. I have had the bottle a week and I estimate it will last me at least a couple of months.

It also goes on thick but not greasy, if that makes sense. In other words, it feels heavy and luxurious when you put it on, but it absorbs fully into your skin (again, don’t use too much), leaving it soft and supple but not greasy or slimy at all.

The tropical scent is mild but divine. I can’t attest to it lengthening my tan yet, as it’s still summertime and I’m in the sun every day, but I am super interested to see that come fall. But I can see this as becoming a year-round product for me regardless of the season or if I have a tan.

After a day at the lake, I stopped at the nearest walgreens and purchased this. I was immediately obsessed and started using it as a daily moisturizer. And dare I say, even on my face! It’s moisturizing, it didn’t break me out, it wasn’t oily, and it gave my skin such a nice glow! So I went online to order a backup and I was confused by all the negative reviews.

Apparently the formula recently changed which causes the product to become watery over time. Banana Boat mentioned that they will be changing it back to the original formula but who knows how long that will take.

I would give this 5 start but it’s not the same product. I was just happy to see that Banana boat was responsive and they plan on fixing the issue.

I used this moisturizing lotion for a very, very long time – 10, 15 years or more, and recommended it to everyone I knew. That is, until the formula changed about a year or two ago. Gone was the rich, buttery smooth lotion with a hint of fresh aloe that so many men, women and children loved over the years.

It was replaced with a thin, watery concoction, in a new bottle, that absolutely wreaks of chemicals. I’m writing this because it appears the formula has changed yet again. The consistency is even more thin/runny and the chemical smell is even more pronounced.

I will no longer purchase this product unfortunately. There are others that are far superior, right next to it on the shelf.

HAWAIIAN TROPIC SILK HYDRATION SPF50+, This lotion smells absolutely incredible infused with a touch of Mango and Papaya this Scent pours out SUMMERTIME IS HERE. The lotion keeps your skin moisturized up to 12 hours, that pampers the skin with a broad spectrum of UVA (rays, cause premature ageing of skin and tanning) UVB (rays, are responsible for redness and burning.

) This SPF 50+ lotion will give you high protection, leaving your skin non greasy and a silky soft feel. I use this everytime I step outside in Australian Summer even when tanning with oil SPF 15, I use this as my base before applying tanning oil.

Which keeps me at ease knowing I am protected from the harsh of the sun. Highly recommend for all skin types.

If you are going to be in the sun, YOU NEED THIS. This product is amazing for after being in the sun. It has aloe and lotion mixed together so if moisturizes the dry skin while also giving it a cool relief.

I’ve continued to buy this product whenever I am out of it. Sometimes when you are sunburnt, it feels really uncomfortable to put lotion over it, I find that this is a great way to get moisturizer on your skin while not burning or feeling uncomfortable.

It also has such a good beach like smell that’s fruity and also has coconut. It’s dries down and doesn’t leave your skin greasy.

Didn’t discovered Hawaiian Tropic after sun until I went to a pool party in Vegas. Was in the scorching sun the entire day and ended up getting sunburn even with multiple re-apply of sunblock. My skin turned super dry and itchy, and that’s when I discovered the after sun lotion.

It smells great and runs smooth on the skin, not greasy at all. After applying it, my skin felt immediately hydrated. I actually use it occasionally just to hydrate my skin. Love the scent too, not too strong.

Overnight results using this afters update lotion. I have been using this product for years and can not go a summer without it. I use it year round to keep my skin feeling hydrated and smelling great after being outdoors.

Some days I spend so much time making sure the kids have sunblock on I forget about myself. Glad I have this product as my saving grace for those mornings after! Drastically takes the redness away and has the best cooling feeling and prevents my skin from peeling after a bad burn.

One of my friends introduced me to this almost 10 years ago and I’ve never looked back! It is THE BEST after sun care lotion you can buy. I am fair skinned and burn sometimes even after diligently applying SPF.

I apply this 2 times a day for the first few days after being in the sun and it completely heals the burn. The redness dissipates and you’re left with no peeling and a bronze color. Amazing! Everyone I tell about this loves it as well! Pro tip: store it in the fridge!.

Nuxe Sun Refreshing After-Sun Lotion Face & Body – what a Fabulous aftersun! This feels a really luxurious cream and such a lovely treatment for sun exposed skin. This lotion is really easily absorbed, light and non greasy/sticky.

Really soothes and helps to repair sun damaged skin. Suitable for both body and face, often I worry about an all in one product but this works beautifully all over body and face. I used this in the evening after a shower, my skin still felt moisturised the following morning.

Beautiful luxurious slightly sweet floral scent. Prolonged my tan & prevented my skin from peeling. I would highly recommend this product, I would also consider other Nuxe products in the future.

I don’t use many beauty products but aftersun is something I do use regularly during spring/summer. This product is good quality with a rich silky feel to it. It goes on easily and absorbs well. It leaves your skin feeling smooth and combats dryness from sun and wind.

I used it mostly on my arms and legs as I prefer not to use on my face. It’s not greasy like some creams. My only criticism would be the smell, it’s not unpleasant but I prefer ones that smell of coconut or are fruity, but that’s just a personal preference.

Overall I would consider using this as the quality is pretty good.

I received this free to review in April so the opportunity to test it out are limited so can’t comment on how well it would prolong a tan. It has quite a strong scent that I wasn’t a big fan of but had a summery / holiday vibe.

As someone who burns in the sun I’d prefer an aftersun that was a bit more ‘cooling’ than this but it was moisturising and isn’t greasy. For the price I’d look for something else – both as an aftersun and a moisturiser as it sits somewhere in the middle.

For body moisturiser the soap and glory sugar crush moisturiser is my absolute favourite as an every day and I’d choose the Hawaiian tropic silk hydration after sun over this on holiday.

I don’t like to sunbathe so I don’t really need after sun. I tried it anyway and it smells lovely and leaves skin feeling moisturised. My husband caught the sun quite a bit during the last heatwave and he gratefully slathered this on.

He said it felt soothing and moisturising. He didn’t peel and developed a golden, even tan. Daughter used it on her face with favourable results, too. Everyone loved the smell and felt it enhanced their tan.

First used this brand in 2019 in their suncream spray 30spf so thought I’d try their aftersun. The cream is hydrating and sinks easily into skin without any stickiness or hue left on the skin. Those with drier type skin may need additional applications but we were very happy with the results.

Tan intensity was marginal in comparison to other aftersuns I have used however liked the delicate smell and ease of use.

Really like this after sun, the packaging makes me smile, reminds me of Tom Ford Neroli Portofino colours too, really classy bottle! It is so silky and smooth. Not sure if it makes my tan lasts longer, but so far so good.

But it soothed my skin after spending time in the sunshine. Really recommend Piz Buin products, not been disappointed by any of them!.

The first time I ordered Tanceuticals, I relied on my daily moisturizer to help extend the tan. This time, I was glad I added the tan extender to my order. Not only does moisturize nicely, it evens out the color with its light tanning qualities.

It works especially well to even out hands and feet. It takes 2-3 days to see the result of this on top of the tanning products.

I have been using this tan extender now for about a year and I can honestly say that it does everything it says it does. I’ve used this after my spray tans, and after using other tan products, and it truly extends the life of your tan as well as almost eliminating that “patchy dissipated” look that can occur after only a couple days.

You don’t need a lot and it can be applied daily after a shower. I even sloppily apply it when I’m in a rush and it still works great. It gives off a nice moisturizing sheen and has a bit of a coconut smell (which is the only thing I’m not crazy about but lots of people love that scent).

I typically get about 6-7 days of tan life using this, whereas before I’d get about 2-3 days without it. So it basically doubles the life of your tan. I have recently tried two other types of extenders I ordered from Amazon and immediately sent them back and repurchased from TanCeuticals.

The others were much thicker, therefore took longer to apply, and definitely did not work well – if at all. I saw no real difference in my tan. I highly recommended using this extender to anyone who uses a self tanner.

You will notice a difference.

I use this as an everyday lotion between the days I apply the self tanner. It has a very light and pleasant scent and leaves my skin feeling hydrated as sometimes self tanner leaves me feeling dry. I’ve always wondered what “lotion/oil” I could use between applying self tanner because some lotions will “break down” the self tanner.

This one does not do that!! Definitely recommend it and I will purchase again.

I have been using this aftersun for years! Since I was a little child. I really love the texture, not sticky and it dries easily. The smell is also really good, makes me dream of summer nights. The bottle is big enough to really use it the entire summer or even more than one summer.

My sister in law tried this after sun product last summer. She really liked this product, especially its consistency which its rich, buttery and easy to absorbs for your skin. It doesn’t feel sticky or oily when you apply it and works really well to maintain your tan! It made her skin looks luminous and healthy and feels very nourished and hydrated.

I don’t usually tan very well and even when I do it doesn’t stick around for long but that all changed when I started using lancaster tan maximiser! I was sceptical initially but it really worked. My tan stuck around for weeks rather than hours.

Worth the price if you want to keep a natural tan.

I have used many products for my face redness and nothing worked. This product is amazing. Using very little product my redness is calmed. Spot treating redness is gone. My skin is dry and product works great.

My face looks velvety and I don’t need any makeup. It does unify my completion Highly recommend !!.

This product is absolutely amazing and a little goes a long way.

I exercise quite a bit in the outdoors and find that even though I apply sweat resistant spf, it’s impossible not to feel a bit frazzled and dry after a hot sunny run! I tried this for the first time following a run in the hot sun and it instantly soothed my skin leaving it feel nourished and soft for the rest of the day.

I’ve not noticed any strong fragrance nor residue on the skin. I would say that I feel a very minor “film” of hydration on the skin but nothing which interferes with clothing. I would say that this is a step above normal body moisturisers in texture and calming abilities.

I liked this body lotion. It has a milky lightweight consistency that is easy to apply, absorbs quickly and it’s hydrating. I love the scent. It smells like summer to me. I didn’t notice any tan prolonging effects but I have fair skin and I avoid the sun so I didn’t have a big tan to prolong in the first place.

I’ve been using the generous 100 ml. size of this for 2 weeks now (great to get a sample that you can use long enough to really tell if you like it). It’s a very lightweight after sun body lotion. It has very pleasant texture and absorbs well.

The skin is really nourished and moisturised with this lotion. It’s non sticky. But the smell is really disappointing. Very strong and artificial.

This is a great product that leaves skin moisturised and glowing. It also prolonged our tans so it does what it promises! The only down side is that it is not like traditional body moisturiser – it’s very runny, so be ready.

I love Ultrasun products but not this group of Tan Activators. The Body Activator and the Tan Booster were particularly “Sticky” after application. (and I tried reducing the amount applied) The face product wasn’t as bad but didn’t go on as well.

The Body Tan Activator felt as sticky in the evening as it did when I put it on in the morning. The 3 items arrived in an envelope instead of a box which resulted in the Body Tan Activator being squashed and the seal broken.

I haven’t noticed much evidence of tanning as I would have expected, but on a positive note the products do have a pleasant scent.

I use this all summer as my daily moisturiser, not just on holiday: – it is a simple sheer fluid, with no nasties to irritate my skin – it doesn’t clog pores or create build up – it has a faint fake tan that does not smell – it seems to have a slight calming / cooling effect One of these will easily last me 4-5 months, used every morning.

Like all Ultrasun products, I highly recommend it.