Cocoanilla Advanced Espresso Dual-Function Professional Spray Tan Solution 8 oz Sample

The bronzer gives the artist clear visual guidance during application. It helps track coverage, identify missed areas, and confirm that the solution has been applied evenly. It also gives the client instant gratification with an immediate, fresh-from-the-beach bronzed appearance while the DHA-developed tan begins to form.

Bronzer Family: Espresso Cocoa Brown

The Cocoanilla bronzer creates a rich, true-brown visual during application.

How the Bronzer May Appear on Different Skin Tones

• Rosy / Pink: May visually soften the appearance of surface redness
• Light Neutral: Appears as a soft, natural light brown
• Medium Neutral / Olive: Appears as a richer neutral brown
• Medium-Deep: Appears as a deeper neutral brown overlay
• Deep / Dark: Adds subtle visible definition and glow

The bronzer is a temporary cosmetic application guide and rinses away. Final tan depth develops from the DHA reaction with the skin.

Cocoanilla® Advanced Espresso may be used as either a traditional 8-hour solution or a rapid rinse formula.

Rapid development should be guided by skin condition, hydration, tanning history, and desired depth.

• 1 hour: Light, natural glow
• 2 to 3 hours: Medium to dark depth
• 3 to 4 hours: Rich medium-deep brown
• 4 to 5 hours: Deep, dramatic brown
• 5 to 6 hours: Ultra-dark finish for experienced clients

Classic Development

• 8 hours: Full 14% DHA development

For rapid use, clients should follow the recommended rinse time carefully. Final color continues developing after the first rinse and may continue to mature for up to 24 hours after application.

Cocoanilla® Advanced Espresso is formulated to support the skin environment in which DHA develops. Hydration, surface condition, and barrier balance can influence both the intensity and evenness of a deeper DHA result.

The formula combines 14% DHA with erythrulose and AYU’s Micro-Emulsion Delivery System for even surface distribution, along with skin care ingredients selected to support hydration, comfort, and conditioning during development.

• Hydration support: Aloe, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid
• Emollient support: Jojoba oil, meadowfoam oil, olive-derived squalane, and cocoa butter
• Antioxidant botanicals: Cocoa, green tea, turmeric, rosehip, and black currant extracts
• Peptide support: Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
• Medium viscosity for smooth, controlled HVLP or airbrush application
• Fragrance-free and manufactured fresh in small batches

Because Espresso offers both full and shortened development times, professional skin assessment becomes especially important. Healthy, well-prepared skin provides the most predictable environment for even DHA development.

Application

• Shake gently before use
• Pour approximately 50 mL (1.5 to 2 fl oz) into the spray gun cup
• Apply using smooth, overlapping strokes for even coverage
• Two light coats are recommended. The first establishes coverage and the second confirms even application
• Medium viscosity is suitable for professional HVLP and airbrush systems
• Allow approximately 8 to 10 minutes before dressing

Development

For Classic Use

• Allow to develop for 8 hours
• A water-only first rinse is recommended

For Rapid Use

• Select the rinse time according to the client’s skin condition, hydration, tanning history, and desired depth
• Make sure the client understands and follows the recommended rinse time
• Earlier rinsing removes the cosmetic bronzer, but DHA development continues after the rinse
• Developed color may continue to mature for up to 24 hours after application

Solution Handling

• Unused, unmixed solution may be returned to the original bottle
• If Espresso is blended with another AYU solution, store the blend separately in a clean, clearly labeled container
• Do not return mixed solution to the original bottle
• Mix AYU solutions with AYU solutions only

Healthy, well-prepared skin provides the most predictable environment for even development.

Aqua, Dihydroxyacetone ,Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocoa (Theobroma) extract, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Algae Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract,Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Squalane (Olive),Hyaluronic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol,Ceteareth-20, Cocoa (Theobroma) butter, Black Currant (Ribes Nigrum) Extrct, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Rosehip (Rosa canina) Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Erythrulose , Caprylyl Glycol. Caramel, Blue #1, Yellow #5, Red #33

How much product is in the 8 oz professional sample?
The 8 oz bottle allows professional spray tan artists to evaluate Espresso as both a traditional 8-hour service and a shortened rapid-rinse service before moving to the full-size bottle.

What does dual function mean?
Espresso can be used as a traditional 8-hour formula for full development or as a rapid by shortening the rinse time. This gives the artist greater flexibility with one professional solution.

How is Espresso different from Double Shot Rapid?
Espresso is a dual-function formula designed for full 8-hour development with the flexibility to also be used as a rapid. Double Shot Rapid was formulated specifically as a rapid-only system with a different formula architecture designed around the shorter development window.