--- product_id: 505613456 title: "Gradual Tanning Face Lotion 50mL | Gradual Tan | Suitable for Sensitive Skin | Vegan + Cruelty Free | 50ml/1.69 FL Oz" brand: "bondi sands" price: "R366" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Bondi Sands" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/505613456-gradual-tanning-face-lotion-50ml-gradual-tan-suitable-for-sensitive store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Vegan & Cruelty-Free Deep Hydration with Shea & Cocoa Butter Compact 50ml Travel-Friendly Size Gradual Tanning Face Lotion 50mL | Gradual Tan | Suitable for Sensitive Skin | Vegan + Cruelty Free | 50ml/1.69 FL Oz **Brand:** bondi sands **Price:** R366 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✨ Glow up effortlessly, every day — your skin’s new BFF! ✨ ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gradual Tanning Face Lotion 50mL | Gradual Tan | Suitable for Sensitive Skin | Vegan + Cruelty Free | 50ml/1.69 FL Oz by bondi sands - **How much does it cost?** R366 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/505613456-gradual-tanning-face-lotion-50ml-gradual-tan-suitable-for-sensitive) ## Best For - bondi sands enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bondi sands brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Travel-Ready Bronze:** Compact 50ml bottle fits effortlessly in your bag for on-the-go glow. - • **Glow Daily, Glow Naturally:** Build a subtle, streak-free tan perfect for year-round radiance. - • **Ethical Beauty, No Compromise:** 100% vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free for conscious skincare lovers. - • **Hydrate & Nourish in One Step:** Dual-action formula with shea and cocoa butter keeps skin soft and glowing. - • **Sensitive Skin’s Best Friend:** Gentle, fragrance-light, and dermatologist-approved for all skin types. ## Overview Bondi Sands Gradual Tanning Face Lotion is a lightweight, vegan, and cruelty-free formula designed for sensitive skin. Enriched with shea and cocoa butter, it delivers deep hydration while gradually building a natural, streak-free tan. The compact 50ml size is perfect for travel, making it easy to maintain a healthy glow year-round without irritation or harsh chemicals. ## Description Product description Experience the perfect blend of daily hydration and glowing skin with our Gradual Tanning Face Lotion. This all-in-one lotion is enriched with shea butter to deeply hydrate and leave you with nourished, tan, glowing skin. Ingredients AQUA (WATER), BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, COCOGLYCERIDES, DIHYDROXYACETONE, ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE, CETYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN, ERYTHRULOSE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, LAURETH-7, CETYL PHOSPHATE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE. Directions Step 1 For an even streak free tan, ensure your face is clean and dry prior to application. Step 2 Massage Bondi Sands Gradual Tanning Face Lotion evenly over face and neck, avoiding eyes. Step 3 Use daily to ensure a golden tan throughout the year. Wash hands after use. Safety Warning FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. WARNING: This product does not contain a sunscreen and does not protect against sunburn. Repeated exposure of unprotected skin while tanning may increase the risk of skin aging, skin cancer and other harmful effects to the skin even if you do not burn. KEEP OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN. Carry out a patch test 24 hours prior to use. Do not apply to damaged or inflamed skin. If irritation, redness or itchiness occurs, discontinue use. If swallowed, get medical attention or contact a Poison Control Centre right away. Keep away from eyes. If material accidentally enters the eye, rinse well with plenty of clean water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. Manufacturer Contact Information EU/UK Responsible Person: Delphic HSE, GU15 3YL, UK. Delphic HSE 104, Schiphol, 1118CN, NL. Review: GOOD stuff, after years of searching & bad results!! - Yep people, that's 5 stars! I was looking for a 'good enough' replacement face tanner. I have always used James Read sleep mask. However, the products changed. I have had the newer offer called Self Glow but, i am not a fan of the scent/smell, i don't like the price increase, & i just do not believe its been improved. I did also try a cult fave 'Bondi Sands Pure'. It claims to be fragrance free. But OMG the 2 seperate tubes i recieved smelt rank...that old biscuit smell. So i decided to try this version. Wow, i love it! It does not smell, the pump gives a decent size of lotion that can do the whole face & with enough to blend down the neck, although i use another pump to complete the neck etc. Quick enough to drying time - i use it just befor going to bed. And the morning results were just fine. I am blonde but always tan no problem. However i like to combine a face self tanner rather than mash up my aging face!! Please consider giving this go! Fab price, fab colour, easy to use, & no irritation! The bonus...it lasts well & fades naturally, but you can 'top-up' too without the dreaded self-tan marks 🙂 Finally, others seem unsure about cost & size. I feel the size is ideal & fits in a bag, draw, shelf, or wherever you may keep it. & i really think the price point is fair. The ONLY downside is you cannot see how much lotion is inside...but that's no different to many similar products, & does not mean it should get a lower star rating!! Review: Great glow for paler skin - I really love this. I was a bit dubious as people commented that it was quite subtle but it is perfect for my pale skin. It doesn’t look orange at all, it’s got a really mild smell which I do like about bondi sands. It’s more like a healthy glow than a tan but you can build it up. I do think it’s more suited to pale complexion so if you’re not pale or like a less subtle tan it might not be the best ## Features - ABOUT THE PRODUCT: Get that perfect glow with the Bondi Sands Gradual Tanning Face Lotion. A dual-action formula nourishes and hydrates your skin whilst giving you a natural tan, whatever the weather perfect for those looking for an easy, fuss-free application. The compact 50 ml bottle is ideal for traveling. - WHY YOU NEED THIS: Designed for daily use as a tan extender or a gradual self-tanner, the Bondi Sands Everyday Gradual Tanning Face Lotion nourishes your skin while giving you a golden glow all year round. - HOW TO USE: For an even, streak-free tan ensure skin is clean, exfoliated, and free of any moisturisers. Apply Bondi Sands Gradual Tanning Face Lotion evenly onto the skin in a circular motion. Wait until skin is touch dry before dressing. Use daily to keep skin hydrated and ensure a golden tan throughout the year. Wash hands after use. - CAREFULLY FORMULATED: Bondi Gradual Tanning Face Lotion has a dual-action formula that hydrates and nourishes the skin with a delicious cocoa butter scent. All Bondi Sands products are proudly Australian Made and formulated to ensure a flawless, natural, streak-free finish. Our products are also vegan, cruelty free, and suitable for all ages. - ABOUT THE BRAND: Inspired by Australia’s most well-known beach and a desire to make the ultimate tan accessible to everyone. Bondi Sands’ salon-quality formulas work to give you an even, naturally golden tan that hydrates and nourishes your skin, meaning you stay bronzed for longer. Featuring coconut scented foams, lotions, oils, and tinted and untinted formulas, the Bondi Sands range offers natural results and an application for every skin type. Welcome to Bondi Sands – the Australian tan. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BN426GYQ | | Benefits | Moisturizing, Soothing | | Best Sellers Rank | 3,307 in Beauty ( See Top 100 in Beauty ) 34 in Body Self-Tanners | | Brand | Bondi Sands | | Brand Name | Bondi Sands | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 847 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00810020173222 | | Item Form | Lotion | | Item Weight | 0.05 Kilograms | | Item form | Lotion | | Manufacturer | Bondi Sands | | Manufacturer Contact Information | EU/UK Responsible Person: Delphic HSE, GU15 3YL, UK. Delphic HSE 104, Schiphol, 1118CN, NL. | | Manufacturer Part Number | 1245797 | | Material Features | Cruelty Free, Vegan | | Material Type Free | Paraben Free | | Model Number | BS822. | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product benefits | Moisturizing, Soothing | | Scent Name | Cocoa Butter | | Size | 50 ml (Pack of 1) | | Skin Tone | Light | | Skin Type | Sensitive | | Skin tone | Light | | Skin type | Sensitive | | UPC | 810020173222 | | Unit Count | 50.0 millilitre | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Bondi Sands - **Item form:** Lotion - **Material Type Free:** Paraben Free - **Product benefits:** Moisturizing, Soothing - **Skin type:** Sensitive ## Images ![Gradual Tanning Face Lotion 50mL | Gradual Tan | Suitable for Sensitive Skin | Vegan + Cruelty Free | 50ml/1.69 FL Oz - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61o1jYvX9OL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GOOD stuff, after years of searching & bad results!! *by A***G on 23 June 2026* Yep people, that's 5 stars! I was looking for a 'good enough' replacement face tanner. I have always used James Read sleep mask. However, the products changed. I have had the newer offer called Self Glow but, i am not a fan of the scent/smell, i don't like the price increase, & i just do not believe its been improved. I did also try a cult fave 'Bondi Sands Pure'. It claims to be fragrance free. But OMG the 2 seperate tubes i recieved smelt rank...that old biscuit smell. So i decided to try this version. Wow, i love it! It does not smell, the pump gives a decent size of lotion that can do the whole face & with enough to blend down the neck, although i use another pump to complete the neck etc. Quick enough to drying time - i use it just befor going to bed. And the morning results were just fine. I am blonde but always tan no problem. However i like to combine a face self tanner rather than mash up my aging face!! Please consider giving this go! Fab price, fab colour, easy to use, & no irritation! The bonus...it lasts well & fades naturally, but you can 'top-up' too without the dreaded self-tan marks 🙂 Finally, others seem unsure about cost & size. I feel the size is ideal & fits in a bag, draw, shelf, or wherever you may keep it. & i really think the price point is fair. The ONLY downside is you cannot see how much lotion is inside...but that's no different to many similar products, & does not mean it should get a lower star rating!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great glow for paler skin *by L***Y on 14 September 2026* I really love this. I was a bit dubious as people commented that it was quite subtle but it is perfect for my pale skin. It doesn’t look orange at all, it’s got a really mild smell which I do like about bondi sands. It’s more like a healthy glow than a tan but you can build it up. I do think it’s more suited to pale complexion so if you’re not pale or like a less subtle tan it might not be the best ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good but seems to be becoming less effective *by E***D on 25 July 2026* This is my 5th time purchasing this item from Amazon, and I have also purchased a couple of additional units from other in-person shops. It has become apparent that the tan is no longer as effective as it used to be since I started using it approx 18 months ago. Either my skin has developed a tolerance to the tanning ingredients (which I don't think is possible), or the manufacturer has weakened the formula. This is disappointing, but I will continue to use it for now as it does still provide a noticeable improvement to the colour of my face. Aside from this, I find it to be reasonably priced and I appreciate its lack of harmful ingredients. Note, only apply when clean shaven, otherwise I've noticed it can become uneven and patchy by sticking to hairs, and also turn a green-ish colour. ## Frequently Bought Together - Bondi Sands Gradual Tanning Face Lotion | Enriched with Shea Butter, Develops to a Gradual Tan for Nourished, Glowing Skin | 150 mL, 5.07 Fl. Oz. - Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam + Application Mitt | Includes Lightweight Sunless Foam + Reusable Mitt for a Flawless Finish - Bondi Sands Everyday Gradual Tanning Milk | Long-Lasting, Tanning Body Moisturizer Enriched With Aloe Vera and Vitamin E for Glowing Skin --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/505613456-gradual-tanning-face-lotion-50ml-gradual-tan-suitable-for-sensitive](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/505613456-gradual-tanning-face-lotion-50ml-gradual-tan-suitable-for-sensitive) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-30*