Reviews about Collistar Magic Drops for Body & Legs Self Tanning Concentrate

This is probably the best self-tanning product I have ever tried. This summer, I was unable to get a tan from the sun, so this product saved me. It has a very natural shade, spreads easily, and is difficult to get streaks (although it may require careful blending). I apply a moisturizing lotion first, then this product. It fades gradually and evenly.

This is a great addition to their face tanning drops. Just like with the face, I apply it with body lotion - it looks very natural and beautiful.

Great self-tanner! I mix it with my body lotion and it applies smoothly on the skin without streaks. This product also doesn't have the artificial self-tanner smell, which is another huge advantage.

Note: I and two of my friends tried this product, and this review represents all of us. I'm giving it one star for the color - it's absolutely stunning. It gives a natural tan shade. Now, onto the CONS: The main issue is that it clogs the pores on the body! Our hands and chests have clogged pores, it's comedogenic!!! (All three of us experienced this, not just me. We all used it at the same time and shared our impressions.) The second downside is that it washes off with STAINS (My other two self-tanners, which cost 200-400 hryvnias, fade evenly from the entire body. This one, however, makes it look like you have a rash on your body after 3-4 days, covered in patches! It also dries out the skin! So my question is, why is this product priced so high? It even stains clothes for the entire duration it's on the body!!! (My Polish self-tanner doesn't even leave light-colored items stained. Beddings remain white. After using this one, all my clothes had yellow seams throughout the summer! The scent is awful (it stinks for a whole day, just like self-tanners that cost 300 hryvnias). It's not cost-effective either - I tried mixing it with lotion (for a lighter shade) and applying it pure for a more intense color, but it doesn't last long. I absolutely do not recommend it! It only serves one purpose - giving a nice color for a couple of days. That's all. I have tried more than 5 self-tanners, and this one was the most expensive and terrible due to clogged pores on hands and chest, stained clothes, and bedding.

I really like the self-tanner, especially when applied to the face, neck, and décolletage. It's not very economical to use on the body, and it's not very convenient to apply it to the entire body either, plus the price is a bit high. There is a slight smell, but when I apply it in the evening and go to bed, it washes off well in the morning with shower gel, and the smell is gone. It washes off quickly from the body, but strangely it only stays on the neck and face for a long time (it washes off quickly). If I compare it to Bali body, for example, that one washes off in patches and smells, but it lasts longer, I would choose this self-tanner.

The only self-tanner that doesn't clog my pores. It applies like any other bronzer - if rushed and not blended well, there will be streaks. I apply it with a self-tanning mitt. The shade is nice, natural, without any orange undertones. I will definitely order it again, it's worth the money.

I have been using this product with a cream, and it applies beautifully. It looks natural on very fair skin, without any patches or streaks. It doesn't clog pores either. Definitely worth the money.

I have been using this product for 2 months now, not alone, but with my friends. There are four of us, including me. The self-tanner clogs the pores on my body and causes closed pimples to appear. The pores on my chest seem more noticeable. The self-tanner does transfer onto clothing, but less than cheaper alternatives. However, white items still turn yellow, but fortunately, I can remove the stains. I also want to mention that it dries out my skin, even though the manufacturer promises hydration. After using it, my skin remains dry for about 5 days, just like after getting a tan from the sea. I have to constantly moisturize with lotions, as it feels very uncomfortable without them. As for the application convenience, it is easy to apply without streaks or patches. It absorbs quickly and completely, allowing me to go to sleep without worrying about waking up with streaks. It provides a nice shade of tan in one application. It washes off evenly, which is important.

I have tried Dove and Garnier, both super dark. The first one was a yellowish-brick shade and left streaks when washed off. The second one was mega dark and developed overnight, even after four hours of drinking water there was no tan, but in the morning, I had a tan that was about 5 shades darker, slightly brick-colored. But Kolistar is love.

Cons: Price, the color is quite pale after the first application; fades quickly.

Pros: Chocolate color, absolutely no yellow or orange undertones; applies perfectly, the consistency is like a facial serum, glides on smoothly, blends well; washes off evenly, without leaving any patches, the color just fades away; does not clog pores or cause irritation; develops within an hour, even less - a light color shows up within 10 minutes, the main color develops by morning.

I'll share some application secrets for those who have issues:
1. Moisturize the skin at least 3 days before applying.
2. Apply a thick moisturizer on elbows and knees, sides of the feet and heels as well.
Apply while wearing latex gloves, starting from the feet and moving upwards, blend any excess on the feet and fingers, rubbing it in thoroughly until completely dry, always completely dry!
Clean your hands with a damp sponge, initially moistened with any moisturizing cream, for a smooth transition on the fingers and edges of the hands. You can do the same for the feet to ensure there are no harsh lines.
I have never experienced any streaks or patches, just an even shade. If you have issues with application, you are rushing and not applying the product correctly, leaving a layer on the skin. Everything should be applied before it fully absorbs. It takes me about 25 minutes for the whole body.
3. Apply on the face with any serum.
4. Avoid knees and elbows, apply the excess product from rubbing on the feet and hands respectively. This way, these areas won't absorb too much color and won't be the darkest.
As for exfoliation, I can't say anything, but if your skin is dry, exfoliate a few days before and moisturize thoroughly every day.

Disappointed. Once I bought a face concentrate from the same company and everything was excellent. In this case, it just sits there unused because it applies horribly. Streaks, spots, stripes. Yuck. Either the product itself is not fresh or this particular series is just not what I need. I tried to adjust, tried it four times, and still no matter how hard I try, there are streaks. Yuck.