I tested some of this self tanner on my arm. It has been about an hour and I can only see where my skin has plumped from the moisturizer. The color looks brighter where I applied the tanner. I like the smell of the product, it has a much nicer smell than most self-tanners. Since this is a gradual tanner, I most likely won't see too much change in color until it has been used for a week or two. I am not a tanner, in fact, I burn quite easily and am prone to skin cancer. This product does not have sunscreen, so if you go outdoors, you will still need that protection applied. I do love the smell and how nicely it applies and how where it is applied, the skin looks better