i pro tan the night before,and in the morning a good coat or two,and touch up as needed through the day......good stuff. IMO have 2 or more cans on hand. don't waste yr $ on some one there spraying. i don't like how it makes your face look around eye and mouth...lol. next time i will use make-up,something dark and even..yeah some chic stuff.....but i do like pro tan and will use again