Luxe Glow customer guide
How to check a tanning lotion label
Luxe Glow Studio · Updated 15 October 2026
Compare a tanning lotion by its exact product name, purpose and instructions, not just the bottle colour or a claim on the front. Check the current label before buying and ask about anything you cannot read or understand. A cosmetic product is not a guarantee of a particular result or a way to make UV exposure safe.
Match the product, variant and size
When browsing our lotion shop, note the complete product name and pack size. A sachet and a bottle may be different purchase quantities; similar branding does not prove that two formulas are identical. If you are replacing an older bottle, compare the actual names rather than relying on memory.
Make a short list of questions before asking reception: which item you saw, where you intend to use it and which part of the description is unclear. Do not assume a product suits an automated spray application because another lotion is used with sunbeds. Check instructions for the relevant service.
Read beyond the front of the pack
The Office for Product Safety and Standards consumer guide explains cosmetic labelling, including ingredients, precautions, product identification and date symbols. Use the container, carton or enclosed information together where necessary.
| Check | Useful question |
|---|---|
| Product purpose | Does the description clearly explain what this item is for? |
| Ingredients and precautions | Can I read the current list and instructions before deciding? |
| Quantity | Am I comparing the same pack size? |
| Date or opening symbol | What does this pack say about its usable period? |
| Product identity | Can I identify the exact item and batch if I later have a question? |
If you have a known ingredient concern, do not rely on a fragrance name, marketing phrase or a photograph of an old label. Ask to see the current information. If that does not resolve a personal suitability question, get appropriate professional advice before using the product.
Keep UV protection separate
A tanning lotion does not remove sunbed risks. Do not infer sun protection from cosmetic colour, a bronzing description or a premium price. Follow the NHS sun-safety guidance outdoors and the actual product instructions.
Our spray tan and sunbed comparison explains the difference between a sunless application and UV exposure. Neither the lotion shelf nor an equipment price tier establishes medical suitability. You can ask about a product without committing to a tanning service or course.
Keep the information after purchase
Keep the packaging and receipt long enough to identify what you bought. Follow the stated storage and use directions. Avoid decanting into an unlabelled container that separates the product from its instructions. If several people keep similar bottles together, make sure you can identify your own item.
If a label is damaged or a product differs from what you expected, contact the studio with its name and the question before using it. Staff can help confirm the item; do not guess missing instructions from a different product. For questions about stock or a particular bottle, use our contact page.