Summer and tan skin go together like PB&J. Whether you prefer a sun-kissed glow or a more bronze tone, self-tanners are the way to go when it comes to achieving that naturally radiant look. Plus, they’re much easier than sitting outside for hours on end — and much cheaper (and safer) than a session at the tanning salon.
When shopping for self-tanners, you’ll want to look for formulas that keep your skin hydrated and nourished without giving you orange-y undertones. Here, we’ve laid out a list of 13 self-tanners that will help you get your glow on before your next beach day.
- Formulated with natural and organic ingredients, including aloe vera, green tea and coconut oil, this Beauty by Earth Self-Tanner soothes, hydrates and revitalizes your skin while giving you a streak-free tan.
- This Jergens Natural Glow is infused with collagen, elastin and green tea to nourish your skin and give it a natural-looking color. As a bonus, it can even help minimize the appearance of cellulite.
- Made with cocoa butter, coconut and banana, this fast-drying Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Self-Tanner gives your skin some color without leaving orange tones, and it smells like a tropical vacation. It’s also crafted with a unique Cellushape formula that helps hydrate and firm your skin.
- For a vacation-ready look, apply this Jergens Natural Glow Instant Sun Body Mousse that’s cruelty free, dermatologist tested and free of parabens. Reviewers with mature skin say it gives them a natural, smooth glow, and it’s backed by over 21,200 five-star reviews.
- For a tan that develops in just one hour, go with this St. Tropez Self Tan Express Mousse. The vegan, cruelty-free whipped formula is quick drying and reviewers say it works well on pale and cool-toned skin.
- Formulated with aloe and vitamin E, this Banana Boat Summer Color Self-Tanning Lotion gives streak-free coverage that dries in minutes and develops in just two to three hours.
- Leave this b.tan Violet Self Tanning Mousse on for one to four hours to get the glow of your dreams. The formula is vegan and cruelty free and you can use it on both your face and your body. Reviewers say they’ve swapped out their years of tanning bed use for this easy-to-use mousse.
- This Hawaiian Tropic Gradual Self-Tanning Lotion is ideal for beginners who want to ease their way into self-tanning. It’s made with aloe and vitamin E, and the lightweight formula dries quickly and provides 24-hour hydration.
- Slather this Body Drench Quick Tan Lotion on for a long-lasting, beach-ready look. Packed with skin-loving ingredients, including aloe, chamomile and citrus, it gives you a sun-kissed glow and keeps your skin hydrated.
- With this hydrating + Lux Unfiltered Hydrating Self-Tanning Cream, you’ll look like you just got back from a relaxing vacation. Formulated with passion fruit oil, avocado oil, shea butter and cocoa butter, it leaves your skin feeling smooth with no sticky residue.
- Made with avocado oil, vitamin E and amino acids, this Nu Skin Sunright Insta Glow Self-Tanning Gel takes your skin from pale to bronze in just minutes. First-time buyers and reviewers in their 60s say it’s the easiest self-tanning product they’ve used, and its fast-absorbing formula dries quickly to prevent any transfer.
- This travel-friendly L’Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Tinted Lotion has a water-resistant, quick-drying and streak-free formula that’s enriched with vitamin E and AHA to nourish your skin.
- Unlike lotions and gels, this St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Face Mist comes in a convenient spray format. It’s infused with hyaluronic acid for all day hydration, and it has a light tropical scent. Spritz it on either before or after you do your makeup for a glow that will last for days.
