Designer Skin Black 20X Bronzing Body Silk Tanning Lotion
Black 20X by Designer Skin is an ultimate bronzing body silk tanning bed lotion with mega magical silicone emulsion. This lotion belongs to Design Skin's family of tanning bronzers and 20X is about as high as you can get. It practically melts into your skin and leaves you feeling lusciously smooth and soft. Others will look pale in your presence because of your deep, dark and rich bronze color after using this lotion. This lotion utilizes 3X mega melamax optimizing complex for sensational, dark tanning color, while the 2X opti-glow blend delivers a vibrant, radiant glow. SunStay technology and "fade defying" properties help maintain and prolong the life and beauty of your color while activated amino acids promote optimal bronze color. This bronzer lotion is one of the all-time most popular lotions and normally comes in a 13.5oz bottle with the fragrance of refreshing citrus. The retail price is right around $100.00.
February 14th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
i was given a bottle of this product for valentines day with a gift certificate for a tanning salon in my area. i did have a few questions regarding the use, and how to get the most effective results from your product, Black 20x. if you could respond to me through email, i would love to know if there is a time phrame as to when it should be applied to my body before an actual tanning session. Should it be fully absorbed and dry on my skin, or should it be put on just before i tan? i would appreciate your response and any feedback you could give me. Thankyou, Fair Skinned Maiden
February 19th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
you just put it on before you get in the bed but make sure you get it all over your skin and when the tanning session is done make sure to put on a lot of lotion. I like the hempz it isnt greasy. but you did get o0ne of the best bronzers on the market black 20x is great.
February 19th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
oh and with the black 20X you only need to tan 3 or 5 times to get the perfect tan. you also do not need to wait til it is soaked in to start tanning. You shoud only need enough to lightly cover your body. if you have a whole bottle it will last years.lol
March 17th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
Is this a tingle?
March 23rd, 2009 at 11:59 am
No its not a tingle.
March 25th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
NO IT DOESNT TINGLE
March 30th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
can you use this tanning lotion to tan outside too?
April 19th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
no
April 27th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Actually, you can use any Designer Skin tanning lotion outside, it even says so on the bottle. It just does not contain sunscreen, so you need to apply that first so you don’t burn. The lotions work just as good outside as they do in a tanning bed.
May 1st, 2009 at 9:35 pm
To answer Fair Skinned Maiden’s question, I read somewhere that indoor tanning bed lotion is best effective when applied 1-2 hours before you go tanning so that it is fully absorbed into the skin, for better results.
May 16th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
I just purchased this stuff on eBay by clicking the link above and originally it runs from about $80-$100, but i just bought it for $36 buuucks! it’s a pretty awesome deal, especially for such a great product. I have to wait a few business days before it gets shipped to me, but i’m sooo excited and can’t wait to see the results!
May 17th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
I saw the 20x at my salon and they want $101 for it! I bought it on ebay for $32! It works great~!! It smells wonderful too
May 28th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
can some one please tell me why some of the bottles on the black are a black peral and some are white.
June 7th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
I just got a bottle and I have used it three times to say the least I love it. I got more tan in three days than I did the full mth before I got it.
June 9th, 2009 at 11:01 am
I bought a bottle of the Black 20X and I love it. I am so dark and in only 4 sessions. It makes your skin sooo soft and smells great. It doesn’t seem to fade like other bronzing lotions.
June 11th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I am interested in buying a bottle, but I am debating between Black 20x or Supre Tansium. I hear that with Supre Tansium you dont have to wait and hour after tanning before you can shower, is that the same for Black 20x?
June 18th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
just bought a bottle, its great!! I’ve used it twice and i look fresh home from vacation!
July 2nd, 2009 at 10:08 am
does it make your hands and fingers orange?
July 2nd, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Has anyone tried designer skin’s 14 karat gold?
July 3rd, 2009 at 3:59 pm
I bought several samples of Black 20x before I spent $80.00 to buy a bottle. Wipe inbetween your toes and fingers after you put on your lotion cause it builds up and you can tell it was a bronzer. This product works great! And smells wonderful!
July 14th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
how long should i wait to shower after tanning with the black 20X
July 14th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
2 to 5 hours is usually what salons recommend, to give enough time for the bronzers to really do their thing, but not too much time where it starts doing funky things
July 16th, 2009 at 1:01 am
i have tried 14 karat gold its a great product i started off tanning with that but now im interested in trying black 20x. i heard switching tanning lotions regularly gives you best results is that true?
August 4th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Yes, switching lotions will help you break through your tanning plateau and in the end will result in a darker tan
August 13th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
I have uneven spots due to tanning…. do anyone recommend this product? THANKS!
September 9th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
My husband and I just started tanning about 2 weeks ago now. My skin is generally white and usually I burn and peel. BUt we are heading to Jamaica and we wanted to get a nice base tan going at least.
I have been in the tanning bed about 6 times now, the salon recommended Designer Body – Revival. I do like it and am noticing some color. However, I wish I was showing more color then I am.
With the tanning lotions like Black 20 x (which has bronzer), when you put this on your skin, is it like using sunless tanning stuff? As I do not want to turn orange and get streaks.
I do not get this with me Revival that I have been using, but I think I should bump up my lotion to get even darker.
Help!
September 9th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
Bronzers are great, here is what you do, apply the lotion to your entire body just before your tanning bed session and when you’re done DON’T take a shower right away. The bronzers in the lotion will work their magic after your session for up to 4-8 hours. I usually wait to take a shower until between 2-4 hours after. However, DO wash your hands as soon as your done in the bed, those are usually the only part of your body that will turn orange if you don’t wash it off right away. Other than that the bronzer will give you a deep dark tan after only a few times using it. And don’t worry about your body turning orange or streaks, as long as you apply the lotion evenly and wash your hands after your session you won’t have any problems. Good luck, and woo hoo Jamaica!
September 24th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Are the bronzing lotions just the same as false tans? If I stop using sunbeds and the lotion will it fade how false tans do or will it wear off the same way with build up??
I have quite a dark complexion..should i use one with tingle?
October 2nd, 2009 at 11:08 pm
will this work if i apply it at the beach in summer on top of sunscreen lotion?? or will it not work if i go into the water??
October 11th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
i just bought black 20x yesterday and used it for the first time. i was using devoted to couture before this one and that one wouldnt really get me any darker, it would get me some color then it wud fade by my next tanning session. so i wouldnt really ever get as dark i wanted. i hope black 20x will actually make me dark after a few tans. what do you think? would it? i also use the best machine in the salon.. also, how often do you need to go tanning to get very dark with using black?
November 5th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
I would say to get a good base tan go once every 3 or 4 days for the first 2 weeks, then most people can maintain that tan by only going once every 6 or 7 days after that.
November 12th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Soooo greasy I hated it, I returned it and ended up purchasing a different kind, different skin types different results, everyone eles seams to love it tho!,
November 15th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Yea for me, my girlfriend and most of our friends this lotion is da bomb! We find it really great feeling, with a pleasant scent, and it gets everyone nice and dark.
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:53 pm
I heard that if you buy them off ebay then they are fake? I bought one previously and it didn’t seem to work as well as the ones I bought in the salon…anyone heard of this?
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Salon owners are usually the ones telling people the lotions for sale online are fake, but it’s not really true. Tanning salons make most of their money selling lotions and other add-ons, that’s why they don’t like people buying the lotions elsewhere. The salons always charge full retail price for the lotion which is what drives people to shop online for it. There are hundreds of websites and sellers on eBay & Amazon that offer tanning bed lotions and if they were fake there would be millions of people complaining, but there isn’t!
December 8th, 2009 at 2:29 am
i’m a beginner tanner and i’ve been using this lotion and it’s excellent!!
December 9th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
Am a brown skinned black person. Wondering how can I can tan myself to be darker. To have true dark skin. Thank you in this matter and have a wonderful holiday season. God bless!
January 19th, 2010 at 2:44 am
My sister uses it and she is actually buying me a bottle for my birthday with 90 medium pressure tans woot woot! Anyways, it works great for her. She is a VERY nice bronzed color (Although she doesn’t tan everyday, and you shouldn’t) This works for her so I can’t wait to see how it works on me!!
February 8th, 2010 at 2:14 am
i’ve used the sweedish bronzing lotion and my face is the only thing that gets red, the rest of my body is tan, will this 20x lotion help my face be brown and not red ??
February 9th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
i have read the reviews sounds great i love to tan it usually takes me about 8 9 times to see a tan wit this 20x do u think i will see results that quick in 3 days i hope so!!! let me know ?????
February 14th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
How do you guys feel about me using the bronzer on my Face? Good idea or bad?
February 17th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
i would like to know weather you can use black20x on your face aswell as your body??? please someone reply
February 17th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Hello Pat, yes you can absolutely use Black 20x on your face, as well as every other indoor tanning lotion shown on this website. Thanks for your question.
February 19th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
I used this kind for 3 years now. THIS IS THE BEST ONE! I got tan after 3 days & I attend to the tanning bed EVERYDAYS.
February 27th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Has anyone ever received their bottle of Black by using the Ebay link on this website? If so, how many days did it take to get it? Thanks for the help!
February 27th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
Yes the ebay seller that this page links to usually ships your order in 1 to 2 business days, and then priority mail shipments through the post office take 2 to 3 business days to arrive (they deliver on saturday too)
March 2nd, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Hey I have fair/pale skin that burns pretty easy. I’m Just wandering if this would be ok on my skin to start out at the tanning bed, or if it will just turn me orange and make me look funky. If someone could let me know that would be great!
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:37 pm
Hey Kt, this lotion is great. It will definitely not turn you orange! Just make sure to apply it evenly and wash your hands immediately after tanning. Then wait a few hours for the bronzer to work before taking a shower. If you have pale skin keep the tanning sessions short… try 8-10 minutes for your first few sessions and gradually move up to 10-15 mins to get darker. Black 20X is great you cant go wrong!
March 3rd, 2010 at 2:51 am
I just got this tanning lotion and the people at the salon actually recommended this to me. They would probably be pissed that I bought it off the internet Hopefully its not a fake
Can anybody tell me if you can notice that its a fake tan using this product?
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:33 pm
I used to work at a high end tanning salon in my area where we sold this for $100 a bottle… I bought it for $35 because i worked there but i ABSOLUTELY love this lotion! As for the face comments DO NOT use this product on your face regularly!!! It will cause greasy skin, acne, and blotchyness! I would recommend a face lotion which is usually $10 a bottle called amazing face, there is one with bronzer and one without for hypoallergenic uses. There is also one called saving face which has acne fighting medicine activated by the bed, its great if you have acne problems!
March 4th, 2010 at 12:47 am
Omg!! This is my first time having a tanning membership and i got the best tanning package with access to all of the beds and the mystic/spray tan. I bought this lotion bc they were having a promotion and I got a great deal on it. I was using it in the matrix bed for about a week and a half and I didn’t really see results. I was pretty disappointed so I asked the girls that worked there what was up and they said the bed only had uvb rays and I needed to switch it up with the other beds. The lotion made my skin super soft every time no matter what bed i was in but now I can really see the color! I am soooo impressed with my color!! I will never buy any other tanning lotion and now that i seen the prices on ebay i won’t be switching anytime soon!
Pros:
Super silky skin (like silk and that is not an exaggeration)
Super bronze color, not fake
Sooo good for your skin
Silicone tightens my skin (I’m skinny but I still have that little baby belly skin, you mommys know what i’m talking about. It’s taken that away almost completely!)
Cons:
now that I have found it for cheap on ebay, there are no cons. It is worth every penny
March 14th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
It turned me orange.
March 17th, 2010 at 10:30 am
I just bought black20x yesterday at my tanning salon for $102…and it is well worth the money. I have only tanned twice and I am already getting darker. I just had a baby and I got stretch marks will this help them blend or go away?? Please tell me, because I want to look good for the summer!!!
March 17th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
I am trying to decide between Designer Skin Luminary 25X ir Designer Skin Black 20X. Anyone know which one is better.
March 18th, 2010 at 11:58 am
I have been using this lotion for a year now. I LOVE the results. To keep from having your hands turn orange…as soon as you put this lotion on just wipe them off with a towel or paper towel. It also helps if you use a hand sanitizer as soon as you get out of the tanning bed. This will guarantee to keep the orange fingers away!!
(Pros: Keeps your skin silky smooth
You get what you pay for in lotions and this one is expensive for a reason
In just a few tanning sessions there are great results)
March 22nd, 2010 at 11:35 pm
Luminary has 25 bronzers whereas Black has 20. I am fixing to try Luminary but I have used Black for a couple of years now and it has never disappointed me!
March 31st, 2010 at 3:19 pm
I have been using the Black 20x but I can’t tell if it is helping my stretch marks. I am getting darker, but I really want to hide my “baby marks”! Can anyone tell me if they have improved yours or someone you know? I do love the product though!!
April 6th, 2010 at 9:07 pm
Yes was wondering i have an older tanning bed and the bulbs are uvb would this lotion still work as good?
April 9th, 2010 at 2:04 am
Linny on March 31st, 2010
Black 20x but I can’t tell if it is helping my stretch marks. I am getting darker, but I really want to hide my “baby marks”! Can anyone….
Linny, My kids are grown and my stretch marks were/are terrible. Going to try this, but have been using DS Goddess, just started about 3 weeks ago every o. day. (4)4 min…(3)6 min…(1 or 2)8 min, just did my first 10, plus another 3 on legs and “stretch mark areas”. I have been using the Goddess on my top thighs and top of hip/spare tire area. I am getting a good color on them already and they usually stay shiny year round, no matter the actual body tan. After reading this, I’m going to find the Black and order right now. Thanks everyone for the great reports. Hope it works for me!
April 14th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
i’ve been using bombshell tanning lotion…but i’m thinking of switching to black? is it bettter yes or no?
April 15th, 2010 at 7:43 am
I would say that it is definitely better… Black 20X has been a top seller for a looonnngg time
April 17th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
well has anyone tried both bombshell & black? i just bought black today & it got me pretty dark in one session sooo i don’t know. opinions?
April 26th, 2010 at 12:43 am
I bought this lotion 2 years ago at my tanning salon for $100. I thought it was overpriced, but if it’s exspensive it’s gotta work right? and it did. it smells amazing. it doesn’t leave your skin smelling burnt like other lotions do. so if you don’t have time to shower after you tan your not smelling like burnt skin. it also makes your skin really soft. not to mention the nice bronze long lasting tan I got. I’ve had this lotion for 2 years and I still haven’t finished the bottle. so it’s a good value. I use it indoor and outdoor. designer skin Black is one of the beat tanning lotions out there!
April 27th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
I just purchased my first bottle of Black 20x today and when I got outta the tanning bed I still smelled like I did when I 1st applied it. I was using 24 Karat Gold, but when I would get outta the tanning bed I spelled funky…not like BO but something weird. I am very impressed with this lotion and believe it or not after tanning once with it I can honestly tell a difference
April 27th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
OOPS…I meant 14 Karat Gold up above.
May 5th, 2010 at 9:06 am
Black 20X is awesome! Best tanning lotion I have used in years. No orange streaks! Within 3-4 uses my tan increased dramatically! I highly recommend this product.
May 31st, 2010 at 8:37 pm
I have been using black 20x for 2 years it works great .This is a great tanning lotion.
June 15th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
I love this. Since I’ve been using this it has been hands down my best ever tanning experience. I could never get dark before, and now I’m so dark–and it looks natural! THANK YOU BLACK 20X!!!
July 1st, 2010 at 4:09 pm
I reallyyy love this lotion. Not only does it make you smell amazing but it actually gives you what you want, which is a deep dark tan. It feels like you’re putting silk on your skin and afterwards your skin is soo ridiculously smooth. My skin stays just as smooth when i put it on as it does a day later. I’ve only used it 3 times so far and i have noticed that my skin is getting darker. It didn’t make me stick to the tanning bed or feel like i had even put any lotion on at all! After getting out of the tanning bed i got compliments on how good i smelt. I love it. This is the best tanning lotion ever.
July 7th, 2010 at 1:50 am
I just got my bottle of Black 20x today and it was only like $36. It smells so good I can’t wait to use it tomorrow. I was sooo not gonna pay $100 for it at my tanning salon. I hope it works good. I’ve been wanting it for a long time
July 9th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
I just ordered this stuff, I’m blonde and pale with red undertones, so I hope it does wonders! Need to be dark for my wedding in October.
I’ll let you know if the lotion works!
July 10th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
If you have to wash your hands after using this to prevent your hands from turning orange, does it mean that your hands will be white and your body will be tan?
July 10th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
I got this lotoin and only used it 3 times and it seems like i have to really squeeze hard to get the lotion out (the lotion runs out fast). Does anyone else have this problem?
July 12th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
I’ve tried the Black and love it, but, lately I’ve been using the Luminary 25x, and that smells and works AWESOME too!!! Are the Black and Luminary about the same, which is better? And I used to buy my lotions at the salons because everytime I mention getting them on line they would tell me they are FAKE- LIARS!!! I purchased Luminary on Ebay and it smells and worked the same. Just make sure when buy I question the seller how new their products are and check on how many they sell.
July 13th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
buy it, use it, you will LOVE it!!! Been tanning for a few weeks using something else….walk out of salon pinkish. Remembered that I had this stuff at my house…found it. Just left salon after using it….NO pink/red at all BROWN!!! A MUST!!!
July 30th, 2010 at 12:29 am
for lovely,, the reason you smelled funky is cause there is a distinct smell of tanning wheather your in doors or out. its from your dead skin cells, happens to every tanner. some people like it and some dont. if you dont, i suggest getting a tanning lotion that has a strong sent. even if it smell extremely strong when you put it on it sortta fades away after tanning anyways..hope that helped anyone who didnt know that! byye bye:)
August 18th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
It is the best bronzer i ever used. at my salon they were havin a sale and i got it for 64.64. You get the best tan if you use and you go in the illusion for 3-5 and you get extra dark.
August 31st, 2010 at 9:11 pm
This tanning lotion is amazing- I have tried almost all of the designer skin lotions in my yrs of tanning and by far have had the best results from this brand. I am very fair skin normally and with in a few sessions I looked like I was naturally tan my whole life. Be aware Cheap isn’t always better yes 80 to $100 is high -but you truly get what you pay for with this product… Keep in mind if you burn easily or don’t tan- some or no products may work for you. This product works best in the tanning bed but I have used it out doors over sun block to maintain my tan when on vacation- Make sure you exfoliate your skin when showering -it helps circulation and removed dead skin cells helping your tan stick and I have found applying about 1/2 hour to an hour before going has helped me tan, but this may vary from person to person… Happy Tanning!!
October 26th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
I used this tanning lotion for the last five months and it is really great. The best way to use a bronzer is to apply it 30 minutes before you tan, that way the melanin in your skin can supe up and get ready for the bed. I also really liked how soft my skin felt with the Black20X without making my skin feel too oily. I do recommend this for serious tanners that want a rich lasting tan without the greasiness.
October 26th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Also… the best place to find good tanning lotion is at ebay.com… that is where I have been ordering all of my tanning supplies… I just ordered the new Australian Gold “VOGUE”… it smells amazing and I can’t wait to get my little tan butt in the bed tomorrow and take a spin on it… will keep you posted.
November 3rd, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Black 20x is amazing!
January 28th, 2011 at 11:07 am
soo i’ve bought a couple of samples of black20x from my salon because i didnt wanna spend the 105 $ on the whole bottle.. but i just bought a 13.5 ounce bottle off of freakin ebay for only 28 $. did i mention it’s BRANDD NEW & NEVER OPENED. i was sooo happy when i got it. i love it & can’t believe i got it this cheap. lol soo i would suggest everyone try it. oh & black20x is AHH MAAZZZ INNN
love it!
March 8th, 2011 at 2:00 pm
My number one favoite lotion by far! No Orange, no pinkish o ed undertones!!!!! loveeee this lotion!
April 30th, 2011 at 12:21 am
Best lotion of LIFE! It makes you so dark : )
June 14th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
i used black last summer & got really dark, but now i’m thinking of trying luminary? which would you say is better?
June 29th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
This is a great lotion… worth the money.
September 15th, 2011 at 1:44 am
Anyone know why there is a black bottle and a silver bottle? Are they both the same thing?
September 17th, 2011 at 5:32 pm
Hey Sarah – I think it’s just the lighting that each seller is using when taking the picture – there should only be one type of bottle for Black 20X.
September 18th, 2011 at 8:50 pm
ahhh that makes sense thanks!
January 3rd, 2012 at 8:58 pm
I really love this tanning lotion! It gets you so dark so fast! You feel the heat on your skin and you feel the lotion maximizing your glow/darkness!Its just a great lotion!!
January 20th, 2012 at 6:10 pm
I plan on buying Black 20x tanning lotion and i am a redhead with very fair skin. Will this type of bronzer still work good on my skin ? And does it have a spf sunsreen in it so i will not burn .
January 20th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
And after the tanning bed session. Do you use just a reg. lotion to put on ?
January 23rd, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Hey Brandi – Most indoor tanning lotions do not contain any SPF, if you are prone to burning you should start off doing short sessions, maybe 5 to 7 minutes long. Black 20X is also a pretty intense bronzer so if you have very fair skin you may not be ready for it yet. Check out the post we wrote about the best lotions for those with fair skin: http://www.snizzap.com/best-tanning-lotion-fair-skin
After tanning there is one body lotion that I absolutely love, it’s called Hempz Herbal Moisturizer, here’s our page about it: http://www.snizzap.com/supre-hempz-lotion-1-gallon-18.html