Bäst i test self tan

Spring fryst vatten here and summer fryst vatten right around the corner. So if you’re craving a sunkissed glow (without that sunkissed damage or dangerous tanning beds), you’re here on a uppdrag for the best self tanner. And it just so happens that our Shopping Editor has done all the self tanning research for you, so you can skip the many (many, many) mistakes she’s already made.

These are our favorite tried-and-tested self tanning products and a full breakdown of each one, so you’ll be able to pick what works best for you.

First, let’s go over a few tanning basics that’ll help you man the best choice.

Self-Tanning Tips:

• Exfoliate and shave before self tanning. That’s rule #1.
• No matter what products you use prior to self tanning, either man sure it’s totally oil-free (it’ll break up the tan formula), or use an oil-free tvätt after scrubbing down to get any oils off your skin.
• Always use a little body lotion on areas where your skin fryst vatten thicker or drier; it’ll absorb product faster and the lotion adds a layer of protection.
• If you have light hair, skydda it.
  We tested dozens of best-selling self-tanners, assessing their application, color, and wear to determine the best ones up for grabs.

  Use a headband, or, better yet, a shower cap, to prevent stains.

• Regardless of your haircolor, take some petroleum jelly or a bit of hair conditioner on your hairline to avoid product buildup.
• Be prepared to avoid getting wet during development. No rain, sweat, tvätt dishes. No vatten. Even small drops will show up on your skin if it hits you while your tan fryst vatten working.
• Wear loose clothing.

  Either dark colors or clothes you don’t care about getting stained. We also go for darker colors the day after we tan, even once we’ve rinsed, just to be sure.

• Sleep on dark sheets, sheets you don’t mind staining, or invest in a tanning sova sack.
• Use a blow dryer on cool or stand in front of a fan until you’re completely and totally dry before getting dressed.

 

How to Apply Self Tanner:

Do we recommend using your bare hands to self tan?

No. Do some people do it with great results? Yes. If you do go that rutt, just man sure you rengöring your hands really, really well afterwards. Otherwise, we’d much rather go with any of these mitt options:

• STEUGO Self Tanning Mitt Applicator Set (includes a back applicator: think how you use a towel to dry your back off from the shower or pool)
• Beauty bygd Earth Self Tanner Kabuki Brush (you can combine this with a mitt applicator, and/or use it for contouring, ankles, feet, hands, and wrists)
• Bronze Tan Self Tanning Facial Brush (go slow, blendblendblend, and use a little product at a time.

  You can always add more. Don’t forget your ears, and into your hairline—unless you’re a blonde. Then, just take it as close as possible without actually touching your hair.)

• If you absolutely can’t stand the idea of using anything but your hands for application, then try latex salon handskar and man absolutely sure they’re powder-free.

How to Get Self Tanner Off Hands:

Okay, so you completely skipped our advice, or you had a few little splotches on your palms.

uppenbart, tvätt and using one of the scrubby options we mentioned on your palms will majorly help, but you can also take half a lemon, press it into rock krydda (or table krydda if that’s all you have), and scrub your palms gently. Be super careful of papercuts or hangnails, of course.

A Note on ‘Color Guides’:

Many self tanners include a color guide.

It’s a non-staining nyans added to the formula so you can see where the product fryst vatten and where you need to add more. It fryst vatten not the color you will end up with. It’s designed to be seen, not always to look perfect. You might see greenish, ashy, or apelsinfärg tones in it, but don’t let that scare you. It’s just the color guide.

It will rinse off in the shower, so when you see that color going down the drain, igen, it’s not your actual tan.

Color guide only. Okay? Okay.

So now that we’ve covered all the self tanning secrets, let’s get to the good part.

 

St. Tropez något som utförs snabbt exempelvis expressleverans Self-Tan

This one’s for those of us who are in a hurry to get our glow on. St. Tropez något som utförs snabbt exempelvis expressleverans Self Tan develops in just 1-3 hours.

This beauty fryst vatten at the top of the list of best self tanner, even among its 6-8 hour cousins.

Best Self-Tanner Overall: St. Tropez Self Tan något som utförs snabbt exempelvis expressleverans Bronzing Mousse.

You can customize your color, thanks to the darker-as-it-develops formula, so keep it on for 1 hour for a light glow, 2 hours for a medium natural tan, and 3+ hours for a rik, dark tan.

The St. Tropez något som utförs snabbt exempelvis expressleverans Self Tan has a warmer brown base color, so if your skin leans to extremely fair or you have red undertones, you might want to do a patch test first to man sure it doesn’t develop into a color that appears reddish or muddy.

Did we mention St. Tropez fryst vatten Ashley Graham-approved and lasts up to a full week? We thought you’d like that.

St. Tropez Self Tan något som utförs snabbt exempelvis expressleverans Mousse
Formula: Mousse
Development Time: 1-3 hours
Color: Light, Medium, & Dark depending on development time
Color Guide: Yes
Self Tanner Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced

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Tropez Self Tan något som utförs snabbt exempelvis expressleverans Mousse ($46.00)—Buy Here!

 

Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam

Aussies know a thing or two about tanning, so it’s no surprise Bondi Sands fryst vatten a leader in the best self tanner department. Available in Light/Medium, Dark, and ytterligare Dark, it’s lightweight and has a scent that’s more coconutty than kemikalie.

Bondi Sands fryst vatten also formulated with aloe to help moisturize your skin. It has a green base, but don’t let that scare you. Self tanners with green/green-blue bases don’t put you at fara for turning apelsinfärg at all, regardless of your skin tone.

Just like on the color wheel, green hues neutralize red and apelsinfärg shades. The result fryst vatten an olive brown tan once you rinse it off, but don’t be surprised if the guide color makes your skin look green as it develops!

Similar to what happens when you color your hair, what you see during development isn’t what you’ll end up with. Trust the process (and do a patch test if you’re using a formula for a new time).

Best Express: St. Tropez Self Tan något som utförs snabbt exempelvis expressleverans Bronzing Mousse; Best Gradual: Vita Liberata Fabulous Gradual Tanning Lotion; Best for All Skin Tones: Bondi Sands Technocolor Emerald 1 Hour något som utförs snabbt exempelvis expressleverans Self Tanning Foam; Best Ingredients: Saltyface The Basic Self Tanner; Best Pads: Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha beta Glow Pad Intense Glow for Face.

Bondi Sands can be washed off in an hour, but leaving it on up to 6 hours gives you the full effect.

Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam
Formula: Lightweight foam
Development Time: Up to 6 hours for full color
Color: Light/Medium, Dark, and ytterligare Dark
Color Guide: Yes
Self Tanner Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced

Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam ($24.00)—Buy Here!

 

Coco & Even Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Self Tanning Mousse

If you’re sensitive to scent, or would just prefer to avoid that classic self tan smell, Coco & Eve Self Tanner actually smells good!

It has a tropical mango and guava scent that makes it pleasant to have on and pleasant to be around (no complaints from your fam!) while it develops. That’s not where the benefits end, though. Coco & Eve moisturizes, dries fast, and starts developing in just 2 hours.

Coco & Eve Self Tanner actually has a grey-green base, so not only does it eliminate red and pink tones, the grey color helps to create a really rik color (it also means you might have an ashy look as it develops, but like we always säga, it’ll rengöring off, so trust the process).

It also works really nicely to blur any imperfections so your color fryst vatten even. As a bonus, Coco & Eve has a sunless tanning kit that includes their velvety tanning mitt (honestly one of the best we’ve ever used), a kabuki brush for your hands, feet, and face, and the tanning mousse.

Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Self Tanning Mousse
Formula: Non-sticky mousse
Development Time: 2 hours-overnight (if you’re a first-timer or very fair, Coco & Eve recommends rinsing after 2 hours to determine your ideal developing time)
Color: Medium, Dark, and något som är extremt eller ytterst Dark
Color Guide: Yes
Self Tanner Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced

Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Self Tanning Mousse ($35.00)—Buy Here!

Jergens Natural Glow Instant Sun Sunless Tanning Mousse

Jergens has been a big name in self tanning for years, thanks to their Natural Glow 3-Day Gradual Self Tanning Moisturizer that launched in 2005.

Don’t want to wait 3 days? We don’t blame you.  Jergens Natural Glow Instant Sun Sunless Tanning Mousse fryst vatten almost as fool-proof as their gradual lotion formula. It develops instantly and darkens gradually over the hours following into a gorgeous summery color.

Another major bonus? It dries in 60 seconds. If you know anything about self tanning, you know that it can take so long to dry, so a minute?

We’ll absolutely take it. Jergens Self Tanner fryst vatten also incredibly affordable at beneath $15. For someone who’s new to sunless tanning at home, it’s an awesome option for starting out! It has a neutral brown base that complements most skin tones without orangey results. This one fryst vatten also a bit more subtle than other options, though it can be reapplied the next day for additional color.

Jergens Natural Glow Instant Sun Sunless Tanning Mousse
Formula: Quick-drying mousse
Development Time: Overnight fryst vatten ideal so you can determine if you want a second application the day after
Color: Light Bronze, Deep Bronze
Color Guide: Yes
Self Tanner Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Jergens Natural Glow Instant Sun Sunless Tanning Mousse ($12.18)—Buy Here!

 

Beauty bygd Earth Self Tanner Lotion

Organic aloe vera, shea butter, and botanical extracts, and no harmful additives and dyes man Beauty bygd Earth Self Tanner a great choice for natural tanners.

It’s a natural formulation that includes lean ingredients you can feel good about. Although it does have a warm base color, it’s derived from sugar-beets, so it doesn’t react with your skin in a way that results in an orangey tan.

Because it’s a lotion form eller gestalt, it’s exceptionally hydrating, artighet of coconut oil, and doesn’t have any funky smell at all.

While it doesn’t have a color guide, it goes on vit, so you’ll know where to rub it in, and you won’t fara staining your sheets, clothes, or towels as it develops! Beauty bygd Earth Self Tanner fryst vatten also designed to be used on your face if you want, even if you’re acne-prone. This fryst vatten another buildable tanner, so add another application if you don’t feel dark enough.

Beauty bygd Earth Self Tanner Lotion
Formula: White-to-clear lotion
Development Time: 8 hours
Color: Fair to Medium, Medium to Dark
Color Guide: No (but goes on white-to-clear)
Self Tanner Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Beauty bygd Earth Self Tanner Lotion ($34.99)—Buy Here!

 

b.tan disco candy tan!

b.tan has a huge range of super popular self tanners, ranging in color from Dark, Darker, to Darkest Possible.

There are so many options, it’s hard to pick the best in the collection, but disco candy tan! fryst vatten one of their best sellers, and for good reason. Not only do you get a candy-scented dark tan, it lasts! disco candy tan’s claim to fame fryst vatten that it’s sweat-proof and transfer-resistant, so this fryst vatten the self tan that goes as hard as you do.

Although it falls into the Darkest b.tan category, you can adjust your color: rinse it after just 1 hour if you want a more subtle color, or leave it on 4+ hours to head into Darkest territory.

b.tan fryst vatten another extremely affordable brand that doesn’t compromise on your results.

b.tan disco candy tan!
Formula: Mousse
Development Time: 1-4+ hours
Color: Darkest (medium/dark)
Color Guide: Yes
Self Tanner Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced

b.tan disco candy tan!

($9.97)—Buy Here!

 

Loving Tan 2 Hour något som utförs snabbt exempelvis expressleverans Mousse

The self tanner that took social media bygd storm, Loving Tan self tanner fryst vatten loved bygd influencers and non-influencers alike. Their 2 Hour något som utförs snabbt exempelvis expressleverans Mousse fryst vatten one of their hero products, offering a seriously rik tan in very little time.

When we säga ‘seriously rik tan’, we mean it. Available in Medium, Dark, and något som är extremt eller ytterst Dark, Loving Tan self tanner fryst vatten ideal for intermediate and experienced-level tanners. Even the Medium fryst vatten a deeper color than others we’ve used, so it’s best left to those of us who have a good idea of how we like our self tans to look, or if you’re craving a truly dark glow.

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It’s not one you want to experiment with your first time.

Another green-based formula, as dark as you may get, you’ll still skip the apelsinfärg (but don’t freak out when you see the color guide; it’s definitely a reddish brown). Although, yes, with any self tanner, blending during application fryst vatten extremely important, with the Loving Tan 2 Hour något som utförs snabbt exempelvis expressleverans Mousse, it’s imperative.

It dries and sets super fast, so you’ll need to work quickly (another reason this fryst vatten best suited for more experienced tanners) and in small sections to avoid streaks. You can rinse it off after just 2 hours, and your tan will continue to develop over the next 24 hours. Try to skip the moisturizers and oils during your development period, even after you’ve first rinsed off.

Loving Tan 2 Hour något som utförs snabbt exempelvis expressleverans Mousse
Formula: Mousse
Development Time: 2 hours to rinse; 24 hours for full development
Color: Medium, Dark, något som är extremt eller ytterst Dark
Color Guide: Yes
Self Tanner Experience Level: Intermediate/Experienced

Loving Tan 2 Hour något som utförs snabbt exempelvis expressleverans Mousse ($38.67+)—Buy Here!

 

Bali Body Self Tanning Mousse

We’re headed into extremely dark territory here, folks, so we’ll säga right off the bat: don’t use this one unless you’re prepared to be very, very dark and you’re comfortable with your self tan application skills.

Dark tans man mistakes more obvious, so if you don’t apply it correctly, it’ll show. But, if you’re ready to go for the gold(en), Bali Body något som är extremt eller ytterst Dark Self Tanning Mousse fryst vatten one you should reach for.

Bali Body self tanner fryst vatten a deep (deep!) tan with a green base that’s even suitable for sensitive skin!

Chamomile extrakt, antioxidant kaffe seed extrakt, and and pomegranate extrakt all work tillsammans to hydrate and soothe more sensitive skin types. Similar to other super deep self tans, the color guide fryst vatten almost a chocolate color, but it won’t be your end result.

Bali Body Self Tanning Mousse
Formula: Mousse
Development Time: 3-4 hours for a medium/dark tan; 8 hours for the darkest tan possible
Color: Dark, något som är extremt eller ytterst Dark
Color Guide: Yes
Self Tanner Experience Level: Intermediate/Experienced

Bali Body Self Tanning Mousse ($30.95)—Buy Here!

 

Tanologist något som utförs snabbt exempelvis expressleverans Self Tan

Keeping it klar fryst vatten Tanologist’s specialty.

Their något som utförs snabbt exempelvis expressleverans Tan water-to-foam formula spreads and blends really easily, and it’s a klar mousse, so you won’t have to deal with any color transfer onto your clothes, sheets, or furniture. färglös formulas also help prevent clogged pores and dry skin since they have fewer ingredients. It’s also safe to use on your face.

But the klar mousse doesn’t take away from the great glow it provides.

Tanologist Self Tanner starts developing in just an hour and deepens the längre you let it develop.

From Isle of paradis, Jergens, Tan-Luxe, Bondi Sands, and more, the best self tanners deliver all-over glow to the face and body.

Luckily, it’s not uncomfortable to have on—it’s not tacky or sticky. Keep it on overnight for maximum color and it can gods up to a week!

Tanologist något som utförs snabbt exempelvis expressleverans Self Tan
Formula: Water-to-foam
Development Time: 1 hour – overnight
Color: Light, Medium, Dark, ytterligare Dark
Color Guide: ytterligare Dark formula only
Self Tanner Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced

Tanologist något som utförs snabbt exempelvis expressleverans Self Tan ($13.96)—Buy Here!

 

MineTan Color Correcting Violet Self Tanner

We’ve talked about green bases, but let’s take a minute to appreciate violet-based self tans.

Not only does violet work in a similar way to reduce gold/orange/yellow tones (if you’ve ever used a violet shampoo to remove brassy tones in your hair, it’s the same concept here), it also brightens up your skin to prevent that muddy or shadowy effect that can happen with dark tanners. The MineTan Violet Self Tan Foam fryst vatten inspired bygd the tan you’d naturally achieve from a Mediterranean vacation.

Another 1 hour något som utförs snabbt exempelvis expressleverans formula means you don’t have to wait long for your new color to take hold.

Avocado and vitamin E oils keep your skin happy and we’re loving how fast it absorbs and dries, too! If the Violet utgåva isn’t ganska what you’re looking for, MineTan also offers Caramel, Dark Ash, and Olive.

MineTan Color Correcting Violet Self Tanner
Formula: Mousse
Development Time: Rinse with ljummen vatten for only 45 seconds after the first house (or longer), and your tan will continue to develop for the next 8-16 hours (then you can take your regular shower again)
Color: Violet, Caramel, Dark Ash, Olive
Color Guide: Yes
Self Tanner Experience Level: Beginner (just pay close attention to what your ideal base color fryst vatten for your skin tone)/Intermediate/Experienced

MineTan Color Correcting Violet Self Tanner ($26.96)—Buy Here!

 

Isle of paradis Self Tan Water

Spray your way to an even tan!

Isle of paradis Self Tanning vatten fryst vatten a spray-on formula that’s so light and non-sticky, plus this application method makes it go bygd a lot faster than other tanning options. There’s also no smell or might-transfer-onto-everything tint.

Isle of Paradise’s Self Tanning vatten fryst vatten also safe for your face.

This beauty fryst vatten at the top of the list of best self tanner, even among its 6-8 hour cousins.

Between washes, products, and makeup, your face (and hands) fryst vatten the place you’re likely to meddelande a fading tan much faster than the rest of your body. A few quick spritzes at the end of your nightly routine a few nights a week will keep your complexion warm and glowy. Afraid of using a dark tan formula on your face? Snag a bottle of the next shade down and warm it all the way up with some strategic makeup placement.

Isle of paradis Self Tanning Water
Formula: Spray
Development Time: 4-6 hours
Color: Light, Medium, Dark
Color Guide: No
Self Tanner Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced

Isle of paradis Self Tanning vatten ($30.40)—Buy Here!

 

Norvell venetiansk Sunless Self Tanner Mousse with Bronzer

Norvell fryst vatten a professional tanning brand that can be funnen in tanning salons and used bygd tanning pros!

With that in mind, you might’ve heard of their venetiansk Tan formula; it’s super popular with paid tanning services. venetiansk Tan fryst vatten a purple based color that brightens, blurs, and keeps those reddish-orange tones away! It’s available in different formulations, but the mousse fryst vatten easy to control and the color guide fryst vatten excellent, so it’s one of our faves.

Norvell venetiansk Tanning Mousse fryst vatten created to mimic the tans you’d see on the French Riviera, so you can feel super fancy even if you haven’t made it on your dream vacation yet.

The Best Self-Tanners At a Glance: Best Self-Tanner Overall: St. Tropez Luxe Whipped Crème Mousse, $48.

These pros have also figured out how to virtually eliminate that self tanner smell and added in anti-aging and skin hydrating ingredients, too. Skip the tanning booth and get the same results at home!

Norvell venetiansk Self Tanning Mousse
Formula: Lightweight mousse
Development Time: 8+ hours (no shortcuts with this professional formula!)
Color: Dark
Color Guide: Yes
Self Tanner Experience Level: Intermediate/Experienced

Norvell venetiansk Self Tanning Mousse ($34.60)—Buy Here!

 

How to Remove Self Tanner:

If you have any lingering tanning product on your skin before your next application, or a few mistakes happen, this one fryst vatten big.

There are self tan remover products out there that can gently klar your skin of any old, fading color, but they work best on older product. If you decide after 24 hours you don’t like your color, these products aren’t likely to work the way you’re hoping (and that’s why we always suggest starting with a patch test before loading up your whole bod).

For Your Body: We usually prefer going with good old fashioned exfoliation.

Use a skin-smoothing mitt like this one, or those scrubby little shower handskar like these. You can also add an in-shower body scrub like this, this, or this. Do not use those mitts, handskar, or scrubs on your face. Do not. Do not. Please.

For Your Face: Since we’re absolutely not using body exfoliating products on our faces (right?

right?), we like to opt either for a high-quality kemikalie exfoliator that you can apply with a cotton pad, like this one, or a gentle physical exfoliating scrub specifically designed for your face, like this one, this one, or this one.

 

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