Vita Liberata describes this self-tanning mousse as odorless, and I can attest that it has barely any scent, which I really liked compared with the strong, perfumey scents of other contenders. Another tester describes it as “so light it didn’t bother me.” The fluffy mousse spread easily and evenly—no drips or runs here—and the guide color allowed me to see where I needed to apply more product without any guesswork. It dried quickly without feeling sticky or heavy, and not one of the testers experienced any color transfer. It also immediately looked even and subtle.

“Vita Liberata looked great after showering as well, and the color was very even,” says one tester. Another notes that the color was subtler than that of other finalists, which makes it ideal for people who have never tried self-tanner before. As a novice self-tanner, it’s the one of this bunch I’d feel comfortable applying to my whole body. All of our testers found that it lasted two to four days or longer. Its hydrating ingredients, including aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, not only improve how your skin feels but also postpone skin cell turnover to help your tan stick around.

After testing Vita Liberata a second time after my original round of testing in, I found that the Medium shade gave me nice, natural-looking results yet again. I didn’t get any streaks, but I did miss some spots due to user error. I went back and exfoliated that area of my leg to blend it, and because the color was subtler, my mistake wasn’t as noticeable.