Expensive VS Inexpensive lotions - tanTALK

cuteboots · 03-01-2008, 08:36 PM

Hiya, I just started tanning a couple months ago and I love it.

I first started with a cal tan lotion called get dark, because it was on sale and pretty cheap. But recently I bought Fortune from DS boutique which cost me quite a bit more.

I have to say that the DS lotion has made a significant difference in my tan. I would like to know if expensive tanning lotions actually have better ingredients or take better care of your skin than cheaper products?

So basically is it worth it to get an more expensive lotion? Or do the cheaper ones do the same job as well?

thx!

eyecandytanning · 03-02-2008, 09:53 AM

Yes worth the cost. No cheap ones do not do the same.

capetan · 03-02-2008, 11:02 AM

You get what you pay for just like everything else!

cuteboots · 03-03-2008, 12:12 AM

Cool. thx!

Soakinuptherays · 03-04-2008, 06:11 PM

That is simply not true!

The super acrylic bottles and rebate programs add to the cost of the products without increasing the quality or effectiveness of the product.

dcjjp2 · 03-04-2008, 06:18 PM

I know when I use an entry level product, then use something like CT Seven or Cypher, it makes a HUGE difference. Better grade ingredients and more of them.

unity · 03-04-2008, 06:29 PM

The bottles do add to cost, but its not significant. My dad used to work for a plastics molding company. I was surprised how cheap it was to produce certain items.

TropIllusions · 03-04-2008, 08:21 PM

I'm hooked on DS Black right now.....its giving me great color.

Finding it to keep in stock.....not easy!

Xpress Gym · 03-05-2008, 06:36 PM

Okay so I love the pretty bottles of DS. But do I think the product is superior to my other PL tanning lotion line......no. DS helps open the communication with my customer about lotion -so if they can't afford a $100 bottle I can direct them to a $39 bottle that I feel just as confident in its performance. Its all about whats in the bottle -not just how the bottle looks.

unity · 03-05-2008, 07:33 PM

Well of course its not about the bottle. It is was I would only sell California Tan. But I dont!

But those are some pretty bottles!

I am really liking Devoted Creations more and more. The bottles are by no means fancy, but the product rocks!

03-01-2008, 08:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
cuteboots Join Date: Mar 1 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Expensive VS Inexpensive lotions Hiya, I just started tanning a couple months ago and I love it. I first started with a cal tan lotion called get dark, because it was on sale and pretty cheap. But recently I bought Fortune from DS boutique which cost me quite a bit more. I have to say that the DS lotion has made a significant difference in my tan. I would like to know if expensive tanning lotions actually have better ingredients or take better care of your skin than cheaper products? So basically is it worth it to get an more expensive lotion? Or do the cheaper ones do the same job as well? thx!

03-02-2008, 09:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
eyecandytanning I'm Banned Join Date: Jan 27 2007 Location: ca Posts: 485 Rep Power: 0	Re: Expensive VS Inexpensive lotions Yes worth the cost. No cheap ones do not do the same.

03-02-2008, 11:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
capetan I love Derf!! Join Date: Mar 26 2005 Location: Trapped Under A Eurowall! Posts: 330 Rep Power: 21	Re: Expensive VS Inexpensive lotions You get what you pay for just like everything else!

03-03-2008, 12:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
cuteboots Join Date: Mar 1 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Re: Expensive VS Inexpensive lotions Cool. thx!

03-04-2008, 06:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Soakinuptherays I love Derf!! Join Date: Oct 19 2000 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,160 Rep Power: 24	Re: Expensive VS Inexpensive lotions That is simply not true! The super acrylic bottles and rebate programs add to the cost of the products without increasing the quality or effectiveness of the product. __________________ Greg Klesius GSK Resources

03-04-2008, 06:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
dcjjp2 I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 12 2004 Location: Va Posts: 3,228 Rep Power: 28	Re: Expensive VS Inexpensive lotions I know when I use an entry level product, then use something like CT Seven or Cypher, it makes a HUGE difference. Better grade ingredients and more of them. __________________ Jeff

03-04-2008, 06:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
unity I vote for DERF! Join Date: Jan 6 2004 Location: Midwest-ish Posts: 4,400 Rep Power: 22	Re: Expensive VS Inexpensive lotions The bottles do add to cost, but its not significant. My dad used to work for a plastics molding company. I was surprised how cheap it was to produce certain items. __________________ OMG! I made a post! :)

03-04-2008, 08:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
TropIllusions Join Date: Feb 1 2008 Location: Middleburg, FL Age: 38 Posts: 73 Rep Power: 0	Re: Expensive VS Inexpensive lotions I'm hooked on DS Black right now.....its giving me great color. Finding it to keep in stock.....not easy!

03-05-2008, 06:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Xpress Gym Join Date: Jan 24 2007 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 56 Rep Power: 0	Re: Expensive VS Inexpensive lotions Okay so I love the pretty bottles of DS. But do I think the product is superior to my other PL tanning lotion line......no. DS helps open the communication with my customer about lotion -so if they can't afford a $100 bottle I can direct them to a $39 bottle that I feel just as confident in its performance. Its all about whats in the bottle -not just how the bottle looks.

03-05-2008, 07:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
unity I vote for DERF! Join Date: Jan 6 2004 Location: Midwest-ish Posts: 4,400 Rep Power: 22	Re: Expensive VS Inexpensive lotions Well of course its not about the bottle. It is was I would only sell California Tan. But I dont! But those are some pretty bottles! I am really liking Devoted Creations more and more. The bottles are by no means fancy, but the product rocks! __________________ OMG! I made a post! :)

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