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Best Self-Tanning Drops
Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Drops
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Best Self-Tanning Drops
Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Drops
Credit: SephoraNot only do these self-tanning drops work with your unique skin tone to customize your glow, but they're also infused with vitamin C and aloe to brighten, hydrate, reduce redness, minimize the look of dark spots, and create an even tone. Go sun-kissed, golden, or bronzed depending on the number of drops you add to your moisturizer.
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Alex's Fave
St. Tropez Self Tan Express Advanced Bronzing Mousse
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Alex's Fave
St. Tropez Self Tan Express Advanced Bronzing Mousse
Credit: UltaAlex Drummond says this vegan-friendly product is "the best self-tanner I've ever used." And considering how amazing her skin always looks, we're definitely trusting her on this one. Leave it on for one to three hours depending on your desired shade, rinse, then enjoy a long-lasting natural looking glow that's quick-drying, non-sticky, and streak-free. You won't even have a fake tan smell.
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Best Self-Tanning Mousse
b.tan Love At First Tan Self-Tanner
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Best Self-Tanning Mousse
b.tan Love At First Tan Self-Tanner
Now 33% Off
Credit: AmazonWorried about looking too orange when you self-tan? This 100% natural self-tanning mousse aims to knock out orange tones with a cool violet base. It's a #1 bestseller thanks to its easy-to-use one hour express formula that leaves no fake tan smell. The company recommends this "Love at First Tan" shade for first-time tanners, but you can go darker with four other color options.
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Best for Faces
Jergens Natural Glow Self Tanner Face Moisturizer
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Best for Faces
Jergens Natural Glow Self Tanner Face Moisturizer
Now 14% Off
Credit: AmazonHello, three-in-one! This product pulls triple duty as a facial moisturizer, self-tanner, and sunscreen. It's formulated with a blend of nutrients, skin-tone enhancers, and broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection to keep your skin hydrated and healthy while gradually create a natural-looking glow when you use it once a day.
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Best Bundle
Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Bundle
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Best Bundle
Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Bundle
Credit: AmazonCan't decide between a lotion or a mousse? Try this bundle that comes with both, plus a mitt and kabuki brush for easy, even application.
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Best Overall Self-Tanning Lotion
Beauty by Earth Self Tanner Tanning Lotion
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Best Overall Self-Tanning Lotion
Beauty by Earth Self Tanner Tanning Lotion
Credit: AmazonThis top-rated self-tanning lotion has over 11,000 5-star reviews on Amazon. It's formulated with organic aloe vera, shea butter, and botanical extracts that hydrate your skin while giving it a warm glow.
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Best Self-Tanning Face Mist
St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water Face Mist
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Best Self-Tanning Face Mist
St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water Face Mist
Credit: UltaThis lightweight and tropically scented face mist will help you achieve a light to medium sunkissed glow with no streaks. Reviewers love that it's easy to apply without any rubbing in required.
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Best Self-Tanning Mist
COOLA Organic Sunless Self Tanner Dry Oil Mist
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Best Self-Tanning Mist
COOLA Organic Sunless Self Tanner Dry Oil Mist
Credit: AmazonThis dry oil mist self-tanner offers a natural-looking tan while also hydrating and softening your skin with natural and organic ingredients like aloe vera and argan oil.
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Best Self-Tanning Gel
Clarins Self Tan Instant Gel
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Best Self-Tanning Gel
Clarins Self Tan Instant Gel
Credit: NordstromThis quick-drying tanning gel can be used on both the face and body for a natural-looking golden glow. In a consumer test on 85 women after 14 days of use, 94 percent said they had an instant tan and long-lasting glow.
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Best Self-Tanning Oil
Bondi Sands Liquid Gold Self Tanning Dry Oil
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Best Self-Tanning Oil
Bondi Sands Liquid Gold Self Tanning Dry Oil
Credit: AmazonThis easy breezy oil spray sets in a moment and lasts for up to a week, without any wash-off required. Reviewers say it will give you the perfect olive-gold glow.
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Best for Darker Skin Tones
Banana Boat Summer Color Self-Tanning Lotion
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Best for Darker Skin Tones
Banana Boat Summer Color Self-Tanning Lotion
Credit: WalmartBanana Boat's beloved tinted lotion will give you a rich, streak-free tan. The Deep Dark Color is a great fit for darker skin tones.
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Best Drugstore Self-Tanner
Jergens Natural Glow 3-Day Self Tanner
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Best Drugstore Self-Tanner
Jergens Natural Glow 3-Day Self Tanner
Now 23% Off
Credit: AmazonJergens' cult classic tanning moisturizer will help you achieve a flawless, sun-kissed glow simply by applying your daily body lotion. It moisturizes with a hydrating blend of antioxidants and vitamins, while also enhancing your natural skin tone for a subtle tan.
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Skin-Firming Formula
TAN-LUXE The Gradual - Illuminating Gradual Tan Lotion
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Skin-Firming Formula
TAN-LUXE The Gradual - Illuminating Gradual Tan Lotion
Credit: AmazonThis daily self-tanning lotion features a skin-firming formula that reduces the appearance of cellulite while gradually creating a buildable glow.
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Best Self-Tanner for Beginners
St. Tropez Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse
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Best Self-Tanner for Beginners
St. Tropez Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse
Now 26% Off
Credit: AmazonThis top-rated self-tanning mousse features an advanced formula that allows you to control the depth of your tan. For a light sun-kissed glow, rinse off after one hour, or leave on for up to three hours for a deeper shade.
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Best Smelling Self-Tanner
L'Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Water Mousse
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Best Smelling Self-Tanner
L'Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Water Mousse
Now 41% Off
Credit: AmazonThis drugstore favorite offers a natural-looking, even glow at a fraction of the price. Plus, reviewers are obsessed with its tropical coconut scent.
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Best Self-Tanning Wipes
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pad Self-Tanner for Body
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Best Self-Tanning Wipes
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pad Self-Tanner for Body
Credit: NordstromThese self-tanning towelettes for the body are formulated with exfoliating and anti-aging Alpha Beta ingredients plus active vitamin D to make your skin look radiant as well as naturally tanned.
Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.
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