The Quickie

EXPRESS SELF TANNING GEL
4.9
150 ml | 5.07 fl oz
A fast-absorbing, rinse-off gel designed for instant, customizable color.
Dermatologist Approved
No orange
Non sticky
Customizable Tan
Cruelty-Free & Vegan
Made in USA
Powered by skincare actives and clean tanning technology, it delivers natural-looking tone in as little as one hour. Hydrating, even, and easy to control from light to deep.
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CHOOSE YOUR SHADE

A fast-absorbing tanning gel plus four skincare actives – so your skin doesn't just tan, it hydrates and evens out too. Color continues to develop for 8–12 hours after rinsing, regardless of depth chosen.
Light tan

Light tan
30 min – 1 hour

A soft, natural glow – ideal for a first-timer or an everyday, barely-there tan.
Medium tan

Medium tan
2 – 3 hours

A deeper golden tone with balanced, sun-kissed warmth.
Dark tan

Dark tan
4 – 5 hours

A rich, noticeably deeper color for a bold, sun-drenched look.
Extra-dark

Extra-dark
6 – 8 hours

Maximum depth – the most intense, longest-lasting color the gel can build.
"MSK Labs bridges self-tanning and skincare in one formula."

HOW IT WORKS

01

Prep & Apply

Start with clean, dry, completely bare skin—no lotions, oils or skincare. A little goes a long way, so apply in small amounts and blend evenly from neck to toes with your tanning mitt. Use whatever’s left on hands and feet.
02

Build Your Color

The longer The Quickie stays, the deeper it gets. Leave on for 30 minutes to 8 hours, depending on how serious you want this to become.
03

Rinse & Reveal

Rinse, then let your color keep developing for another 8–12 hours. The Quickie may be fast, but the results know how to stick around.
AFTER BEFORE

Before you get glowing

How fast does it develop, and how do I control the depth?

Depth depends on how long you leave it on before rinsing: 30 min–1 hr for light, 2–3 hrs for medium, 4–5 hrs for dark, 6–8 hrs for extra dark. After you rinse, color continues to develop for another 8–12 hours

Will it look orange or streaky?

Nope — this is a streak-free zone. Vegetable-derived DHA + erythrulose give a natural tone. If you see unevenness before you rinse, don't worry, it may just be the bronzers spreading, it evens out post rinse. For the smoothest result: apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin, and blend in sections with a mitt.

How do I apply it?

Apply to clean, dry skin in small amounts using a tanning mitt. Blend from the neck down, using only the leftover gel on hands and feet. Rinse after 1–8 hours depending on how deep you want to go.

How do I prep my skin?

Start with clean, dry skin. Exfoliate a few hours before or the day before. Avoid heavy lotions, oils, deodorant, perfume, and anything with mineral oils right before applying.

Is it good for sensitive or acne-prone skin?

Yes. The gel formula is non-comedogenic and gentler for acne-prone and sensitive skin. It's also packed with skincare actives — niacinamide, lactic acid, squalane, and hyaluronic acid. Patch test before first use.

How long does it last, and how many uses per tube?

The tan lasts 5–10 days depending on prep and aftercare. One tube gives about 5 full-body applications — more if you're only tanning legs, arms, or your chest.

How do I remove the tan?

It fades gradually. To speed it up, gently exfoliate in the shower with a mitt or scrub on drier areas.

What's the difference vs The Night Affair?

The Quickie is an express body gel with a higher level of tanning agents and customizable depth. The Night Affair is a gentle overnight mask for the face. Different depths!

Ingredients

Actives: plant-derived DHA + erythrulose, niacinamide, lactic acid, squalane, hyaluronic acid.

Full Ingredient List: Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea), Glyceryl Monostearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Erythrulose, Polysorbate 60, plus preservatives, emulsifiers, colorants, and fragrance (phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, xanthan gum, citronellol, limonene, geraniol, linalool). Vegan, cruelty-free, made in the USA.

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