Many women have a love-hate relationship with self-tanners and I totally get it. We want a safe, sunless tan that gives us that bronzed goddess look. But finding a self-tanner that actually delivers can be as hard as finding the perfect shade of foundation. Have no fear ladies, we have done all the research for you so you can get the lowdown on some of the best self-tanners on the market today!
The St. Tropez name is synonymous with golden tans. So, you can count on them to bring you a quick-drying and natural-looking bronzing mousse that gets you impressive results in just one application. It’s also formulated with Aromaguard, which helps decrease the giveaway scent of a self-tanner by 70%.
Price: $44.00 at sephora.com
Another highly rated faux tanning product is brought to us by bareMinerals. This is a great product to try if you’re looking for a more gradual tan that you build up over time rather than an insta-tan. Another plus to using this sunless tanner is that your newfound glow will last about a week and it’s enriched with emollients to moisturize your skin!
Price: $26.00 at sephora.com
Mist on a gorgeous glow with Guerlain’s Terracotta Spray! Guerlain says you get the effect of a bronzer with the ease of a gentle spray so you get a precise, even application all over. It contains SPF 10 for added protection and comes in two shades for when you’re ready to take your tan up a notch. Get up to 130 applications in one bottle.
Price: $61.00 at sephora.com
Get that fresh from the beach look any day of the year. Estee Lauder’s Bronze Goddess Self-Tan Tint gives your skin a golden, shimmery tint that develops in less than an hour. It comes in a delightful beach scent, goes on smooth and won’t transfer so you’re as good as gold!
Price: $30.00 at shop.nordstrom.com
Ever noticed how toned you look with self-tanning products? Well, Lancome noticed and decided to create a self-tanning gel just for your legs so you can rock golden gams all year long. This vitamin-enriched gel moisturizes, contours, smooths and bronzes skin in minutes so your legs are sexy and silky smooth.
Price: $37.00 at sephora.com
Tan Towel promises to help us “look good naked” with their classic full body application tanning towelette. Self-tanner in a towelette form might seem like a recipe for disaster, but it actually makes application easier. You won’t have to guess how much product to dispense and you get an even application. If you’re tired of mousses and sprays, give the Tan Towel a try!
Price: $12.00 at drugstore.com
Faking a tan has never been easier with Origins’ The Great Pretender. No matter how sun-shy you’ve been in the past, this product promises to turn you into a beach goddess in a matter of minutes with its tinted formula. Users love that natural color as well as the slight shimmer to give you that subtle but sensual glow.
Price: $22.00 at macys.com
Self-tanning newbies and veterans alike flock to Jergens’ Natural Glow Revitalizing Daily Body Moisturizer. The great thing about this product is that it’s a moisturizer first, so you get the hydration you want plus you get a gradual, natural-looking tint to your skin as you use it. It’s a fuss-free way to get a healthy glow minus the pesky streaks!
Price: $8.49 at drugstore.com
For the self-tanning beauties in a hurry, Clarins’ Instant Gel really works in an instant! It’s instantly absorbed so you can apply and go and you can see results in as little as two hours.
Great for building or prolonging your summer tan, this moisturizing gel is a perfect for achieving that jet-setter glow.
Price: $35.00 at sephora.com
The first multi-tasking tan-in-a-towelette product of its kind, the Glow Pad exfoliates, protects, minimizes pores and fights aging, all in a convenient package. Take your tan to go and beautify your skin while you’re at it. You won’t find a harder working self tanning towelette out there! Suitable for all skin types.
Price: $18.00-$65.00 at shop.nordstrom.com
Achieve a streak-free, moisturizing, soothing and natural looking glow with La Mer’s Tan Lotion. Created with “The Miracle Broth,” this self-tanning lotion will nourish your skin and improve its condition with every use. Users love the easy application, even distribution of color and the lack of the obnoxious self-tanner scent that mosts products have.
Price: $85.00 at shop.nordstrom.com
Shiseido’s Brilliant Bronze allows you to give your face and body a radiant glow in minutes. This formula utilizes Shimmerbeads Tan Formula, which are tiny beads in the gel which instantly give your skin a sheer tint and later develops into a deeper tan. It’s easy-to-use, easy-to-blend and from the looks of it, easy to love!
Price: $30.00 at shop.nordstrom.com
LORAC’s gradual self-tanner and mitt gives you all you need to achieve a TANtalizing, bronzed look. You’ve got your bronzer for the immediate tan and DHA to create that gradual tan that lasts. It contains Camu Camu, Maracuja oil and pomegranate seed oil for anti-aging benefits and it also has a lovely vanilla scent so no one will know about your faux tan but you.
Price: $34.00 at sephora.com
I’m not quite sure what a buttergel is, but it sounds awesome. This self-tanning product is perfect for those who’re afraid of commitment to tanning and want to be able to get that instant glow, then wash it all off. Don’t worry, this product promises to apply evenly and leave your skin streak-free.
Price: $24.00 at sephora.com
Don’t let the brand name scare ya, there will be no peeling of the skin here. This is simply a dual-action self-tanning product that softens skin while giving you a brilliant glow. The clever folks at Brazilian Peel knows that proper self-tanning starts with exfoliation, so they combined exfoliation and self-tanning into one tube. Now you’ll have silky skin with a flawless glow that develops in about 4 hours.
Price: $39.00 at sephora.com
So many choices, so little time! All of these self-tanning products received glowing reviews from users for the ease of use and flawless look. I think you’ll be happy using any of these products, but what do you think? Would you use any of these self-tanners?