Overview
Let’s be honest — self-tanner has always been marketed toward women. Most guys who’ve tried it ended up looking like a traffic cone. Bro Glo flipped the script by creating a self-tanning line specifically formulated for men’s skin, and after landing a deal on Shark Tank, they’ve built an army of 250,000+ “tan bros.”
The Starter Bundle includes everything you need: Face Tanner + Body Tanner + Application Mitt. We tested it for 3 weeks.
What’s in the Bundle
- Face Tanner — Lightweight, goes on like moisturizer, designed for face and beard area
- Body Tanner — Foam formula for full-body coverage, streak-free
- Application Mitt — Ensures even distribution without staining your hands
The Formula — DHA from Sugar Beets
Bro Glo uses DHA (Dihydroxyacetone) derived from sugar beets — the same active ingredient used in premium women’s tanners, but formulated for men’s thicker, oilier skin. The key difference from cheap tanners:
- No orange tint — develops as a natural bronze/golden brown
- Water-based — absorbs quickly, no greasy residue
- Non-staining — sheets, clothes, and furniture stay clean
Application — Stupid-Simple
Bro Glo’s tagline is “stupid-simple to use” and they’re not wrong:
- Exfoliate in the shower (important for even results)
- Apply body tanner with the mitt in circular motions
- Apply face tanner like moisturizer — works over beard too
- Wait 6-8 hours — sleep in it, watch TV, whatever
- Rinse in the morning and see the results
Total active time: about 10 minutes. The rest is just waiting.
Results — 3-Week Test
Day 1: Applied before bed. Woke up with a noticeable but natural-looking bronze. Not orange — more of a “just got back from a weekend at the beach” look.
Week 1: Lasted a solid 5 days before fading evenly. No patchiness. Face tanner held up well even with daily face washing.
Week 2-3: Reapplied weekly. Results got better each time as we dialed in the technique. The mitt is essential — hand application will give streaks.
The Shark Tank Factor
Bro Glo appeared on Shark Tank and secured a deal. Since then, they’ve been featured in GQ, Men’s Health, Barstool Sports, and Vogue. The brand has genuine traction — 250,000+ customers, 4.6/5 average rating from 1,200+ reviews, and 100M+ social media views.
Who Is This For?
- Guys who want to look tan without UV damage
- Groomsmen/wedding prep
- Before-vacation confidence boost
- Year-round bronze for pale winters
- Anyone who’s tried women’s self-tanner and hated the results
Verdict
Rating: 4.5/5
The Bro Glo Starter Bundle delivers exactly what it promises — a natural-looking tan that’s genuinely easy to apply, doesn’t stain anything, and lasts about a week. At $55 for the bundle (saving $11), it’s a solid value for 3 products. If you’ve ever wanted a tan without the sun, this is the one.