One Shopper Said This $21 Body Bronzing Cream ‘Makes Me Feel Like I Just Left the Beach’

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If you’ve ever shelled out way too much for a bronzing product only to end up looking like a streaky sweet potato, you’re not alone. The self-tanner struggle is real — between patchy fading, weird smells, and that dreaded orange tint, it’s enough to make anyone swear off faux glow forever. But fans of Physicians Formula’s Butter Glow Body Bronzer say this $21 wonder cream actually lives up to the hype — and might just replace your overpriced faves.

“I 10/10 recommend giving these a try and saving your coin for the Drunk Elephant drops that do the exact same thing for 6X the amount,” one reviewer whose tried them all said.

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The formula itself is loaded with glow and moisture, thanks to a trio of Amazonian butters (murumuru, cupuaçu, and tucuma) that help soften and condition skin while you bronze. One shopper described it as giving “a little extra life” to dull skin, especially when mixed with moisturizer or applied post-lotion to boost radiance. Another swore, “Wouldn’t leave the house without it now… Goes on tacky but quickly dries and it’s very light.”

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Some shoppers are finding clever ways to use this body bronzer from head to toe. Fans say you can use it to even out a fading spray tan, fake a fresh-from-the-beach glow on your collarbones, or even dab it on your face under foundation. “I have tried many different bronzing drops and I was a bit skeptical of buying a cheaper product,” one user admitted. “However, these bronzing drops work really good and leave zero streaking or splotching. The color is rich, the formula is thin and easy to work into the skin, and it’s easy to blend in.”

As for scent? “It smells phenomenal,” said one reviewer — a major upgrade from the usual burnt-toast funk many self-tanners leave behind.

So if you’re tired of self-tanners that overpromise and under-deliver, this buttery bronzing cream might be the glow-up you’ve been waiting for. At $21, Physicians Formula’s Butter Glow Body Bronzer could be the cheapest beach day you’ve ever had. 

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