St.Tropez Gradual Tan Classic Daily Firming Lotion 6.7 fl oz — Vegan, Fast‑Absorbing & Cruelty‑Free

St.Tropez Gradual Tan Classic Daily Firming Lotion is a lightweight, vegan self-tanner that builds a natural medium, sun-kissed glow in 4–8 hours while hydrating skin.

This gradual bronzer is designed for everyday use: a fast-absorbing lotion that adapts to your skin tone, delivers an even, transfer-resistant finish, and leaves skin feeling soft rather than sticky. Formulated with natural tanning actives and clean, cruelty-free ingredients, it provides a subtle, buildable color you can control with each application. Fragrance adds a pleasant scent to the routine without feeling overpowering.

How quickly will I see color and how long does it last?

The lotion begins to develop within 4–8 hours and reaches a medium, golden tone after rinsing. With regular application the tan can be maintained and deepened gradually over several days.

• Visible development: 4–8 hours after application
• Rinse to reveal the full color once development is complete
• Longevity: stays for days, depending on exfoliation and maintenance

How do I apply it for an even, streak-free finish?

Preparation and the right technique are key: exfoliate first, moisturize dry areas, then use a mitt to spread the lotion in circular motions. Allow the product to become touch-dry before dressing to avoid transfer and streaking.

• Step 1: Exfoliate body evenly to remove dead skin
• Step 2: Hydrate knees, elbows, hands, and feet to prevent patchiness
• Step 3: Apply with a mitt using even, circular strokes
• Step 4: Wait until touch dry; rinse after 4–8 hours to reveal the tan

Is this formula suitable for sensitive skin and ethical shoppers?

St.Tropez Classic Daily Firming Lotion is formulated with clean, vegan-friendly ingredients and is cruelty-free, making it suitable for those seeking ethical beauty options. While gentle, always patch-test new products if you have highly reactive skin.

• 100% vegan-friendly formulation
• Cruelty-free and made with natural tanning actives
• Fast-absorbing, non-sticky texture ideal for daily use

Will it leave residue on clothes or transfer onto sheets?

The lotion is designed to be transfer-resistant when allowed to dry before dressing. Following the recommended wait time and rinsing schedule minimizes transfer to fabrics and helps the color set evenly.

• Allow product to become touch-dry before clothing
• Rinse after the development window to lock in the color
• Reapply as needed to maintain or deepen the glow

Who is this for? This daily firming lotion is for anyone wanting a natural, buildable tan without sun exposure: busy people who prefer a low-maintenance glow, cruelty-free and vegan shoppers, and users who like a hydrating, fast-absorbing texture that won’t feel heavy. It’s also a good match for those new to self-tanning because the gradual development gives control over depth of color.

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Dihydroxyacetone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Caramel, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Phenoxyethanol, Ceteareth-20, Parfum (Fragrance), Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Metabisulfite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Anise Alcohol, Coumarin, CI 14700 (Red 4), CI 19140 (Yellow 5), CI 42090 (Blue 1).