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Self-Tanners That Don't Leave My Fair Skin Orange or Streaky
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items If you have fair skin like me, you'll want to opt for a tanner with a hydrating formula, which promotes the longevity of your tan and help lessen your risk of streaks. It's also generally safer to go for a gradual or customizable formula (though a se...
This nourishing tanning water encourages you to choose the formula you want based on your skin tone, not how deep you want the end result to be. Light/Medium is for people with red or pinkish undertones that burn easily, while Medium/Dark is formulat...
The Water: Tanning Water - Tan-Luxe
Personally, I'm a big fan of this deeply nourishing and moisturizing body butter. I have dry skin, so any rich lotion immediately makes my skin feel more quenched, and a lotion self-tanner is super easy to apply (and doesn't require a glove). This fo...
Self-Tanning Body Butter | Isle of Paradise
If there's one product I love above all others, it's in-shower body lotion. It's the easiest and smartest way to apply body lotion, in my opinion. That being said, I was skeptical of a wet-skin self-tanning body lotion because, in my mind, that trans...
Jergens Natural Glow In-shower Lotion, Fair/Medium
This bronzing water feels light and refreshing when you glide it onto the skin. After one application, it develops into a light, natural-looking tan. The formula also hydrates I have fair to light skin, and this is amazing for a natural tan. Highly r...
St.Tropez Self Tan Purity Body Mousse 200ml
Who doesn't love a multitasking product? This self-tanner imparts a natural-looking glow while also defending skin from environmental aggressors and pollutants. A blend of oils (like black currant seed oil) works with vitamin F to keep skin glowing a...
D-Bronzi™ Anti-Pollution Bronzing Drops - Drunk Elephant | Sephora
Self-tanning wipes can be tricky, but these are by far the best option on the market if you like the ease of a pre-soaked pad. Infused with exfoliating ingredients, it brightens skin while it delivers a streak-free, even tan. Easy to apply. Dries qui...
Shop Self Tanner - Self Tanning Pads | Dr. Dennis Gross
Here it is—the most customizable way to self-tan. Add anywhere from two to 12 drops in your foundation, skincare, or body lotion for an all-over glow that is as tan as you want it to be. I am kind of obsessed with this stuff. I love self-tanner and h...
Self Tanning Drops - Isle of Paradise - Sephora
This foamy mousse has a golden guide color and sinks in quickly. Since it's an express tan, you can shower off the guide color in one to four hours, depending on how deep you want your tan to be. The result is a super-even tan with a neutral underton...
Medium Tinted Self Tan Mousse - Tanologist
Swap your usual body lotion for this tan-boosting one, and watch a subtle glow develop as you continue to use it. As your skin gets more tan, aloe vera and vitamin E also help soften and nourish, which in turn gives your tan more longevity. I'm a ver...
Everyday Gradual Tanning Milk | Self Tan - Bondi Sands Australia
The secret to this formula's flawless tan is all in the base color. It's developed with a green-grey base to curb orange tones, ensuring you look naturally bronzed. I bought this after doing a bit of research on self-tanners (I was pretty nervous to ...
Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam - Self Tanning Mousse - Coco & Eve
Many express tanning products can end up looking too harsh on extremely fair skin, but St. Tropez's formula delivers a seamless glow. If you want a subtler and natural-looking color, shower after just one hour of letting this self-tanner develop, and...
St.Tropez Express Bronzing Mousse 200ml
The nice thing about this tanning lotion is that it has a wash-off guide color, so you can ensure your tan won't end up patchy. It's also moisturizing, leaving skin soft. I wanted a moisturizing tanner for my dry skin and am loving this lotion. The c...
St. Moriz Professional Self-Tanning Lotion Medium
Don't let the words "oil mist" scare you—this self-tan won't leave your skin feeling greasy or oily. In fact, it absorbs nearly instantly and leaves skin with an even-looking glow. Amazing, buildable, even color. Doesn't smell. Doesn't dry out your s...
Sunless Tan Dry Oil Mist - COOLA
After applying this tanning mist, it dries within two minutes. Not only is this perfect if you're tanning before putting clothes on, but it's also helpful if you decide you want your color to be a bit darker—you can apply more right away.I absolutely...
Vita Liberata Clear Tanning Mist, Natural Look
Shea butter, sweet almond oil, and safflower oil work to hydrate and nourish skin, while this self-tanner imparts a non-streaky, natural-looking bronze. A lot of sunless tanners are a bit much because my skin starts so white, but this stuff isn't dra...
Sunless Tanner - Alba Botanica
Get a (faux) tan while shielding your skin from the sun's harsh rays. This sunscreen is SPF 30, but thanks to self-tanning ingredients, you'll end your day in the sun with a safer tan. This is a must-have in your skincare collection. I always use it ...
Super Glow SPF - Tan-Luxe
This Clarins gel has long been a favorite among the beauty editor cohort. It's easy to apply, is long-lasting, and makes you look tan instantly while never appearing orange or blotchy. I have been using this product for about eight years and have bee...
CLARINS Self Tan Tinted Gel 125ml - Jasmin
What I Like: Mixes with moisturizer, Streak-free formula, No self-tanning smell
What to Consider: I saw some discoloration around their eyebrows and hairline
Tan-Luxe’s Illuminating Self-Tan Drops have gained cult status as an oil-based tincture offering customizable color. Just mix a few drops into your daily body lotion and massage it into your skin as you normally would. Want more color? Add another ...
What to Consider: I saw some discoloration around their eyebrows and hairline
Tan-Luxe’s Illuminating Self-Tan Drops have gained cult status as an oil-based tincture offering customizable color. Just mix a few drops into your daily body lotion and massage it into your skin as you normally would. Want more color? Add another ...
Self-Tan Drops - Tan-Luxe
What I Like: Long-lasting color, Mitt-free application
What to Consider: Be sure to rub it in very well to avoid streaks
The whole point of self-tanner is to avoid baking in the actual sun, no? With this in mind, Vacation’s dermatologist-tested Browning Lotion offers instant bronzing with natural mineral pigments while safeguarding your largest organ with broad-spect...
What to Consider: Be sure to rub it in very well to avoid streaks
The whole point of self-tanner is to avoid baking in the actual sun, no? With this in mind, Vacation’s dermatologist-tested Browning Lotion offers instant bronzing with natural mineral pigments while safeguarding your largest organ with broad-spect...
Instant Vacation - SPF 30 Browning Lotion
What I Like: Absorbs quickly, Moisturizing, Natural formula
What to Consider: Mitt sold separately
Infused with pure argan oil, this nourishing self-tanning liquid quenches dry skin and smooths uneven texture. More to the point, it offers an instant hint of warmth, then gradually develops into a medium tan in a few hours. And unlike other self-t...
What to Consider: Mitt sold separately
Infused with pure argan oil, this nourishing self-tanning liquid quenches dry skin and smooths uneven texture. More to the point, it offers an instant hint of warmth, then gradually develops into a medium tan in a few hours. And unlike other self-t...
Argan Liquid Gold Self-Tanning Body Oil - Josie Maran
What I Like: Clear formula, Absorbs quickly, Moisturizing
What to Consider: Mitt not included
To make sunless tanner look natural on fair skin, reach for a transparent formula, like Glow Clear from Isle of Paradise. The ultralight whipped mousse starts as a colorless foam that disappears instantly, dries notably fast, then emerges hours lat...
What to Consider: Mitt not included
To make sunless tanner look natural on fair skin, reach for a transparent formula, like Glow Clear from Isle of Paradise. The ultralight whipped mousse starts as a colorless foam that disappears instantly, dries notably fast, then emerges hours lat...
Light Self-Tanning Mousse - Isle of Paradise
What I Like: Anti-inflammatory benefits, Transfer-resistant, No self-tanning smell
If you have fair-to-medium skin, go for a gradually developing product. I'm big fan of Vita Liberata Fabulous, a supremely creamy lotion that offers a hint of warmth and builds with continued use—extra points for the brand's DHA odor-eliminating te...
If you have fair-to-medium skin, go for a gradually developing product. I'm big fan of Vita Liberata Fabulous, a supremely creamy lotion that offers a hint of warmth and builds with continued use—extra points for the brand's DHA odor-eliminating te...
Vita Liberata Fabulous Gradual Tanning Lotion 6.76oz
What I Like: Works quickly, Doesn’t clog pores, Transfer-resistant
What to Consider: Strong smell, Mitt not included
Gradual formulas are ideal for light skin tones, but if you don't have time to waste, your best bet is Express Tan. This sunless tanning spray starts clear and develops into a bronze glow within about an hour. I feared that the spray formulation wo...
What to Consider: Strong smell, Mitt not included
Gradual formulas are ideal for light skin tones, but if you don't have time to waste, your best bet is Express Tan. This sunless tanning spray starts clear and develops into a bronze glow within about an hour. I feared that the spray formulation wo...
Self Tan Water Medium - Tanologist
What I Like: Ultra-moisturizing formula, Realistic results, No fake-tan smell
What to Consider: Contains PEGs
This ultra-moisturizing formula from Tarte leans on ingredients like squalane and aloe vera to hydrate the skin while creating a realistic-looking, just-back-from-vacation tan. Though the key ingredient is DHA, it promises not to leave you with tha...
What to Consider: Contains PEGs
This ultra-moisturizing formula from Tarte leans on ingredients like squalane and aloe vera to hydrate the skin while creating a realistic-looking, just-back-from-vacation tan. Though the key ingredient is DHA, it promises not to leave you with tha...
Brazilliance™ PLUS+ self-tanner with mitt ...
What I Like: Weightless water-based mist, The bottle lasts a while, Safe for all skin types
What to Consider: Contains fragrance
L’Oreal took the best of both worlds—water-based self-tanners and microfine mist applicators—and combined them in their Sublime Bronze formula for the face. Packed with powerhouse ingredients such as glycolic acid to gently exfoliate and vitamin E ...
What to Consider: Contains fragrance
L’Oreal took the best of both worlds—water-based self-tanners and microfine mist applicators—and combined them in their Sublime Bronze formula for the face. Packed with powerhouse ingredients such as glycolic acid to gently exfoliate and vitamin E ...
L'Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Self Tanning Mist
What I Like: 360-degree technology ensures you won't miss a spot, Most similar to salon-quality formulations, Designed to gradually build a tan
What to Consider: Too much at once can leave you looking orange
Let’s be real: self-tanner isn’t always the easiest to apply on yourself. You may need help reaching your back, or someone to spot-check you, but Dolce Glow’s 360-degree bag-on-valve technology’s got your back—and all your other sides too, since it...
What to Consider: Too much at once can leave you looking orange
Let’s be real: self-tanner isn’t always the easiest to apply on yourself. You may need help reaching your back, or someone to spot-check you, but Dolce Glow’s 360-degree bag-on-valve technology’s got your back—and all your other sides too, since it...
Dolce Self-Tanning Mist