Do you want to fake a summer tan without putting the skin at risk for sun damage?
Must-Try Self Tanners
Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Natural Glow Face Drops ($32, shop here):
Matching the shade of your face to your body is an extreme sport, even without having a self-tan. However, most self-tanners are meant for the body, leaving the face a few shades lighter. Thankfully, the Isle of Paradise is here to help.
The Self Tanning Natural Glow Face Drops will banish lines of demarcation. Now you can look bronzed and glowy from head to toe, and it won’t look orange or streaky. This product is also featured on the Clean at Sephora List.
Isle of Paradise has formulated these facial tanning drops with skin-loving components, including Vitamin C, Aloe, and Avocado. These ingredients help maintain hydration and reduce various skin imperfections.
All you need to do is mix a few drops into your moisturizer or foundation.
St Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse ($46, shop here):
Do you need help figuring out where to start your self-tanning journey? St Tropez is a go-to, fan-favorite brand in the tanning industry. It’s loved by celebrities and beauty enthusiasts thanks to its long wear, streak-free, and natural color formulation.
The Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse is ultra-lightweight, allowing you to control the shade depending on your tan’s intensity. For example, a one-hour wait time gives a sunkissed glow, while three hours provides a deeper bronze.
St Tropez recommends exfoliating the skin and moisturizing key areas to prep for self-tan. In addition, you can perfect your application with their tanning mitt for a seamless result. Finally, you can wash it off in the shower after it develops to see the results.
Bali Body Gradual Tan ($25.95, shop here):
How can you build up a natural tan? For those looking to mimic a vacation tan, Bali Body is here to help. The Bali Body Gradual Tan will help build up a bronzy hue with each application, and it can be used daily. In addition, it hydrates the skin and offers a natural finish.
Bali Body recommends applying this product daily to clean and dry skin or as often as you’d like. It adds a light wash of bronze to the skin so you can build up a tan over a couple of days. Also, the more you apply, the more developed the tan will look.
The Gradual Tan is filled with nutritional components like Grapeseed, Coconut, and Sweet Almond Oil for moisture. Now you can control your tan without going overboard or looking too orange.
Loving Tan 2HR Express Self Tanning Mousse Ultra Dark ($45, shop here):
What’s the secret to an influencer-worthy tan? Loving Tan has provided camera-ready tans for years. However, original tanning enthusiasts will remember when Loving Tan was only available in Australia before finding itself on the shelves at Ulta.
The 2HR Express Self Tanning Mousse Ultra Dark is ideal for those with darker complexions who want a bronzy hue. This lightweight tanning mousse aims to provide immediate and opaque color within two hours.
This professional, streak-free mousse offers a stunning tanned undertone formulated with Aloe to keep the body soothed. Applying this tan to exfoliated and dry skin alongside a mitt for a seamless finish is best.
