ED HARDY BLACK XXX Instant Dark Tanning Lotion — 13.5 oz, Jet-Black Bronzing with Tattoo-Protecting Color Balance

Ed Hardy BLACK XXX Instant Dark Color Tanning Lotion is an instant, deep bronzing lotion formulated to deliver very dark, long-lasting color while protecting tattoo vibrancy and reducing orange tones.

Designed for tanners who want an immediate jet-black appearance plus gradual development, this 13.5 oz tube combines multiple bronzers, tyrosine derivatives, moisturizing oils, and targeted actives to both darken and condition skin. The formula aims to balance cosmetic and natural bronzers with anti-orange and skin-care additives so your color looks rich and your skin feels smooth after application.

How does this lotion create such a dark tan right away?

The product uses a layered bronzing approach: cosmetic pigments provide instant visual depth while DHA and natural bronzers continue to develop over hours. Silicone-rich emollients help the pigment sit evenly on skin for a smooth, streak-free initial result.

• Triple Black Bronzing Formula combining dark DHA and cosmetic bronzers
• Silicone base for a soft, even finish
• Immediate visual color plus progressive development

Will it help protect or preserve tattoos and avoid orange tones?

Yes—ingredients focused on color balance and protection are included to reduce unwanted warm/orange shifts and maintain tattoo contrast. Blue tansy and other color-balancing extracts counteract orange hues while antioxidants help preserve pigment appearance.

• Blue Tansy to neutralize orange undertones
• Antioxidant-rich extracts to support color longevity
• Formulated to minimize fading of tattoos and ink vibrancy

What skin-care benefits are built into the formula?

Beyond bronzing, the lotion contains multiple tan activators and moisturizing ingredients that promote deeper hydration and help skin look smoother. A peptide complex and antioxidant extracts are added to address texture and post-tan freshness without making definitive medical claims.

• Quad tyrosine blend to encourage darker gradual development
• Natural oils and extracts for improved skin hydration
• Matrixyl Synthe 6 peptide for skin-smoothing support

How does the scent and after-tan freshness perform?

The fragrance is described as Midnight Rush with acai berry notes for a modern, fruity aroma. A proprietary odor-eliminating blend helps reduce classic after-tan smells so skin stays fresher post-application.

• Midnight Rush fragrance featuring acai berry extracts
• After-tan odor eliminator to neutralize unwanted smells
• Leaves skin smelling fresh without overpowering perfume

Who is this for: Ed Hardy BLACK XXX suits experienced tanners and consumers seeking an immediate, very dark bronzed look with added skin-care and tattoo-protecting elements. It’s a good choice if you want a dramatic instant color that develops further, prefer formulas that combat orange tones, and value moisturizing or cosmetic ingredients that help color sit evenly. Not intended as a medical treatment—follow tanning best practices and patch-test if you have sensitive skin.