It is clearly the best tanning oil I have used in recent years. Obviously, it does not protect from the sun, but for tanning it is the best. What won me over is that as an oil it is not heavy, as I am bothered by sticking under other conditions. This particular oil does not stick and absorbs very evenly, and even if you go into the water, it almost disappears, which I love because as I mentioned before, I hated having oil residue on me when I wanted to leave! Definitely worth it and more!