Onyx Grand Cru Tanning Lotion
- Self Tanner
- All
- 6.8 fl oz
- 1
A bronzer free tanning accelerator meant to speed color development during UV exposure, not a stand alone self tanner.
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How it ranks among the 106 self tanners we track
4.1★ across 186 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
186 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 106 self tanners we track - how the scorecard works · full self tanners data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Onyx Grand Cru is an indoor tanning bed accelerator lotion built on a hydrating gel base, without bronzer, meant to work alongside UV exposure rather than color skin on its own. It comes in a 6.76 fl oz bottle scented Eden Delight.
Because it carries no bronzer, this is an accelerator rather than a self tanner with DHA. It is designed to pair with tanning bed sessions or sun exposure to help develop color, with a stated 8 hour full cure time and a streak free claim for both indoor and outdoor use. The formula is paraben, SLES and SLS free, and marketed as vegan and gluten free.
- Bronzer free tanning bed accelerator lotion
- Hydrating gel base, 6.76 fl oz
- 8 hour full cure time
- Paraben, SLES, SLS free; vegan, gluten free
Who it's for
Tanning bed users wanting a hydrating accelerator without added bronzing color. Not for anyone looking for an instant color self tanner, since this formula needs UV exposure to develop a tan.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Hydrating gel formula for tanning bed use
- No bronzer, so no risk of orange streaking
- Paraben, SLES and SLS free
- Vegan and gluten free
- Requires actual UV exposure to develop color, unlike DHA self tanners
- No reviews or seller description on file to confirm cure time claims
Performance notes
With no bronzer in the formula, results depend on actual UV exposure from a tanning bed or sun rather than the lotion itself; the gel base is meant to hydrate skin during that process. The listed 8 hour full cure time refers to how long the accelerator effect is meant to keep working after application.
Specifications
| Brand | Onyx |
|---|---|
| Model | 1200-043 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 7.8 ounces |
| Size | 6.8 fl oz |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Features | Cruelty Free, Gluten Free, Vegan |
| Material Type Free | Paraben Free, SLES Free, SLS Free |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 6.8 fl oz |
| Other details | |
| Skin Type | All |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Onyx |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1200-043 |
| Model Number | 1200-043 |
| Scent Name | Eden Delight (Red Fruits, Caramel, Sandal Tree) |
| Asin | B0786DXPV8 |
| Upc | 858451005682 |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '186', 'stars': '4.1'} |
| Full Cure Time | 8 Hours |
| Item Form | Lotion |
| Product Benefits | Hydrating, Moisturizing, Radiant Tan |
| Best Sellers Rank | #503,330 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #924 in Tanning Oils & Lotions |
| Skin Tone | All |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in self tanners.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onyx Grand Cru Tanning LotionThis product | 4.1 / 5 | 186 | 3.5 / 5 |
| Hawaiian Tropic Dark Tanning OilHawaiian Tropic | 4.8 / 5 | 5,400 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Australian Gold Bronzing Intensifier Dry Oil SprayAustralian Gold | 4.6 / 5 | 20,100 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Coppertone Sunscreen Tanning Lotion SPF 8Coppertone | 4.7 / 5 | 2,200 | 4.1 / 5 |
| b.tan Best Tanning OilB.TAN | 4.4 / 5 | 8,000 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the Onyx 1200-043
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does this lotion contain bronzer or self tanning color?
No, it's formulated without bronzer, so it works as an accelerator during UV exposure rather than coloring skin on its own.
Can it be used outdoors as well as in a tanning bed?
The listing describes it as streak free for both indoor and outdoor tanning.
What is the full cure time?
8 hours, per the product listing.