I've been using Paula's Choice self tanner for over a year now. I am very fair skinned and I always want to look like I have some color so I like to use self-tanner alot. This stuff comes out in color so u know where youre putting it. I wouldnt recommend this on your body though, I just use it for my face and chest area. One application is enough color for me at least,for someone darker u might need to do 2 nites in a row of it but thats too much for me. This will come out orangey if u use it nite after nite and it sometimes will get streaky as it goes away. I would definitely exfoliate before using this. I do get compliments but this isnt the best self tanner I've used either. I prefer Estee Lauder.