Sunless Tanning Methods
There are now more options than ever to achieve a sunless tan.
With the recent introduction of various types of sunless tanning products and equipment, there are now a number of ways to get a sunless tan. The following chart compares the various methods.
| MobileBronzer™ CustomBronzer™ TurboBronzer™ |
Standard Airbrush Equipment | AutoBronzer™ Spray Tanning Towers™ |
Other Automatic Spray Units | At-home Application | Hand-applied Spa Treatment | |
| Description | A technician sprays sunless solution over the customer’s body | A technician sprays sunless solution over the customer’s body | Automated spray application in non-claustrophobic, ‘open’ machine | Automated spray application in enclosed booth | Customer self-applies sunless tanning lotion, spray or foam | Esthetician applies self tanner lotion during a beauty treatment |
| Duration of Application | 2-4 minutes | 15-25 minutes | 1-2 minutes | 1-2 minutes | 5-10 minutes | 30-45 minutes |
| Application Sensation | Soft Air" application, minimal overspray | Forceful” application, can be wet, lots of overspray | Soft application, minimal overspray | Soft application, lots of overspray (“fog”), very wet | Standard lotion or spray application | Therapeutic massage treatment |
| Drying Process | Dries instantly | Moderate drying time | Quick, automatic air-dry system in about 60 seconds | Need to towel dry | Approximately 5-10 minutes to air dry | Approximately 5-10 minutes to air dry |
| Spray Efficiency | Approximately 80% of solution transferred to skin | Approximately 30% of solution transferred to skin | Approximately 80% of solution transferred to skin | Approximately 30% of solution transfered to skin | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Skin Coverage | Fast application allows for even, streak-free coverage that customizable for skin tone and body type | Slower application leaves room for streaks, coverage is customizable for skin tone and body type | Spray level can be adjusted to body height and weight, electromagnetic technology targets spray mist to give the most even body coverage possible | One-size-fits-all spray application with lots of overspray and need to towel dry can result in uneven results and streaks | Do-it-yourself application is dependent on the skill of the individual | Application is controlled by an esthetician who personalizes for body type for even, natural-looking coverage |
| Privacy | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Tan Maintenance | Touch-ups possible | Touch-ups possible | Only full-body applications possible; no touch ups | Only full-body applications possible; no touch ups | Easy, at-home touch-ups possible | Touch-ups possible |
| Possibility of Partial Body Tanning | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Estimated Cost per Session | $45-85 | $45-$85 | $50-$80 | $50-$80 | $15-$55 | $45-$120 |