Sunny Girl Face Tanning Mist

Sunny Girl Face Tanning Mist: my take on a gradual sunless glow

Self-tanning your face is a different game than your body. You want something lightweight, easy to build and that doesn’t leave a mask. That’s the idea behind Eternal’s Sunny Girl Face Tanning Mist.

What convinced me on paper

Officially, it’s an ultra-light mist that absorbs quickly and builds a smooth, even bronze glow within hours, for a natural-looking tan developed over time. The benefits listed: a gradual, buildable tan with no orange tones, lightweight and quick-absorbing, non-sticky, streak-free, even fading and easy application.

The use is simple: exfoliate before first use, shake well, hold the bottle 6 to 8 inches from your skin and spray in sweeping motions, let it dry completely, and expect color to develop within 4 to 8 hours. You reapply daily until you reach your color, then every 2 to 3 days to maintain it.

What testers and reviewers say

The brand’s website rates it 4.7 out of 5 from 40 reviews. Here’s the feedback I found.

• Natural look: reviewers describe a natural, non-orange glow; one says it matches her summer tan, another says it looked natural and has a nice smell.
• Overnight routine: one reviewer sprays it before bed, rinses it off in the morning and wakes up with a glow; another says she misted her face and neck and got a bronze glow with no streaks and slow, patch-free fading after one night.
• Neck match: a reviewer with a paler neck sprays that too to even out the tone.
• Sensitive skin: a reviewer with very sensitive skin says she was afraid to try it but loves it.
• Caveat: a reviewer in her sixties with significant sun damage (3 out of 5) says self-tanners, in general and not only this one, tend to accentuate dry and dark spots on her skin, so she can’t recommend it for similar skin. One more reviewer reminds you to wash your hands after spraying.

Why I think you’ll love it

• Light, quick-absorbing mist.
• Buildable: reapply daily until you like your color.
• Streak-free and fades evenly, per the brand.
• Easy to apply to face, neck and more.

My tip

Exfoliate first, shake the bottle well and hold it 6 to 8 inches away. Spray in sweeping motions and let it dry before dressing or going to bed. If your skin has dry patches or dark spots, prep and moisturize first, as one reviewer points out that self-tanners can emphasize them.

Who it’s for

If you want a gradual, easy-to-control facial glow, or want your face to match your body tan, this mist is a good place to start.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How long does the color take to develop?

Color develops gradually within 4 to 8 hours.

How do you apply it?

Exfoliate before first use, shake well, hold 6 to 8 inches from your skin and spray evenly in sweeping motions. Allow to dry completely.

How often should you use it?

Reapply daily until you reach your desired color, then use it every 2 to 3 days to maintain the glow.

Will it look orange?

The brand describes a gradual, buildable tan with no orange tones.

Is it sticky?

It's described as lightweight, quick-absorbing and non-sticky.

Where can I buy Sunny Girl Face Tanning Mist in the US?

On my Curated store, delivered in the US.