Onyx Strongest Dark Tanning Accelerator Lotion
- Self Tanner
- 8.5 fl oz
- 1
- 9.6 ounces
- More reviewed than 59%
A bronzer-free, no-SPF tan accelerator from Onyx built to work with UV exposure both indoors and outdoors without streaking.
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How it ranks among the 106 self tanners we track
4.3★ across 590 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
590 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: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
This second Onyx tanning lotion skips the bronzer entirely, relying on a no-SPF, DHA-free formula meant to stimulate melanin during indoor or outdoor UV exposure, sold in an 8.5 fl oz bottle.
Unlike Onyx's bronzer-added lotions, this one is positioned as bronzer-free and DHA-free, so any color change relies on stimulating the skin's own melanin production during UV exposure rather than depositing color on application. Onyx markets it as streak-free for that reason and lists it as dermatologist tested and cruelty-free, suited to combination, dry, normal, and oily skin.
- Bronzer-free, DHA-free formula
- For indoor and outdoor use
- 8.5 fl oz bottle
- Dermatologist tested, cruelty-free
Who it's for
Fits people who want a tan accelerator without an added cosmetic bronzer and who tan both indoors and outdoors. Not for anyone wanting sun protection, since the product is explicitly no-SPF, or for those wanting an immediate bronzed look, since there is no bronzer here.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Bronzer-free and DHA-free, no staining or streaks
- Works for both indoor and outdoor tanning
- Dermatologist tested and cruelty-free
- No SPF or sun protection
- No immediate color since there's no bronzer
Performance notes
Because it carries no bronzer or DHA, any color change from this lotion depends entirely on UV exposure triggering the skin's own melanin response, rather than a cosmetic stain, which is also why Onyx can market it as streak-free.
Specifications
| Brand | Onyx |
|---|---|
| Model | 1251-095 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 9.6 ounces |
| Size | 8.5 fl oz |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Features | Cruelty Free, Dermatologist Tested |
| Material Type Free | Bronzer Free, DHA Free, SPF Free |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 8.5 fl oz |
| Other details | |
| Skin Type | Combination, Dry, Normal, Oily |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Onyx Products, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1251-095 |
| Model Number | 1251-095 |
| Scent Name | Delicate Scent, Island Fruits, Tropica Fruits |
| Asin | B0D79FQMNF |
| Upc | 850005410331 |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '590', 'stars': '4.3'} |
| Item Form | Lotion |
| Product Benefits | Bronzer-Free Tan Enhancement, Deep Hydration, Fast-Absorbing Feel, Quicker Tanning Results, Streak-Free Application |
| Best Sellers Rank | #16,578 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #35 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 Strongest Dark Tanning Accelerator LotionThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 590 | 3.8 / 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 1251-095
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does this lotion contain a bronzer?
No, Onyx lists it as bronzer-free and DHA-free.
Can it be used outdoors as well as in a tanning bed?
Yes, it's marketed for both indoor and outdoor sun exposure.
Does it offer sun protection?
No, the listing specifies No-SPF.