I am so sorry to hear about your acne. I do not know how self tanners work on skin with acne, but I do know a few things, and I thought I might share it with you. I am 45 years old now, and I have not had a breakout for 20 years. Except when I eat curry!!! It is just given, two days later I will have a huge problem. Also, Pro Active works, I have seen it in my little brother, who had such a huge problem - within weeks he was completely free of acne. I wish you good luck!! Something that is very good for your skin in stead of tanners is sunbathing!! But remember, you have to clean your skin very throughly after sunbathing, or else the cream ( and sweat ) will clog your pores again, and then you are back where you started!

Love, Mia

It is a graduate self tanner. You need to use several times to get a deep tan, After trying it, I did not like it ( I love Sephora for having such a great return policy, after all - the stuff we buy is expencive!! ) and I exchanged it for Clarins Gele Auto- Bronzante Express ( after reading the reviews on Sephora ), and I got twice as much cream for the same prize - and I loved it. But Clarins also gives a light tan, and has to be used several times to really make a difference.

does not leave an orange color

I've found that if you wear this with foundation or cream blushes, your skin can look muddy. When I wear it, I only use spot concealer (also under my eyes) with a swipe of bronzer to even it out. I have the most reactive, sensitive skin which breaks out easily, but as long as I use a good cleanser and spot treat my acne-prone t-zone (before and/or after using this), I am good to go. The plus side of this product is that it makes your skin tan and glowy to the point where foundation isn't as necessary.