Onyx Mystery Accelerator Tanning Lotion
- Self Tanner
- All
- 8.5 fl oz
- 1
A no-bronzer accelerator built specifically for tanning bed sessions, useful mainly to buyers who already tan indoors and want to avoid bronzer transfer.
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How it ranks among the 106 self tanners we track
4.2★ across 256 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
256 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 Mystery Accelerator is a no-bronzer, anti-orange tanning lotion built for use inside a tanning bed rather than as a standalone self-tanner. It combines a hydrating, collagen-boost claim with an 8.5 fl oz bottle in an Emerald Leaves scent.
Because the lotion applies white rather than tinted, results build with UV exposure instead of appearing on contact, so there is no bronzer residue to transfer onto sheets or clothing. The formula is paraben, SLES and SLS free, and carries vegan and dermatologist-tested claims aimed at tanners avoiding harsher accelerator ingredients.
- No-bronzer white lotion formula
- Anti-orange, collagen-boosting formulation
- 8.5 fl oz bottle, Emerald Leaves scent
- Paraben, SLES and SLS free, vegan
Who it's for
Best suited to people who already tan in a bed regularly and want an accelerator without bronzer streaking. Not for anyone looking for a sunless self-tanner or immediate color without UV exposure.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- No bronzer means no transfer onto sheets
- Paraben, SLES and SLS free formula
- Vegan and dermatologist tested formula
- Only works with tanning bed UV exposure
- Only one scent option listed
- No reviews on file yet
Performance notes
As an accelerator rather than a self-tanner, the lotion works alongside UV exposure in a tanning bed instead of producing color on its own. The anti-orange formulation targets the orange cast some bronzing lotions leave, and the moisturizing base is meant to keep skin hydrated through repeated sessions.
Specifications
| Brand | Onyx |
|---|---|
| Model | 1251-056 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.9 ounces |
| Size | 8.5 fl oz |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Features | Cruelty Free, Dermatologist Tested, Vegan |
| Material Type Free | Paraben Free, SLES Free, SLS Free |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 8.5 fl oz |
| Other details | |
| Skin Type | All |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Onyx Products, Inc. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1251-056 |
| Model Number | 1251-056 |
| Scent Name | Emerald Leaves |
| Asin | B085WCCB69 |
| Upc | 850005410126 |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '256', 'stars': '4.2'} |
| Item Form | Lotion |
| Product Benefits | Hydrating, Moisturizing, Radiant Tan |
| Best Sellers Rank | #480,643 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #887 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 Mystery Accelerator Tanning LotionThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 256 | 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 1251-056
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does Onyx Mystery Accelerator produce color without a tanning bed?
No, it is an accelerator formulated for use during tanning bed sessions, so color develops with UV exposure rather than on application.
Will it stain clothes or sheets like bronzer lotions can?
It is a no-bronzer white lotion, so it should not carry visible color onto fabric the way a tinted bronzer lotion can.
Is Onyx Mystery Accelerator vegan?
Yes, it is listed as vegan, cruelty free and dermatologist tested.