Best Self-Tanners For Sunless Tans This Summer

If a golden-bronzed, sunkissed glow is what you’re after this summer, self-tanners are the way to go. With no need to lay out in the sun without your SPF, your skin will thank you! Just remember to exfoliate your skin well before applying any self-tanner, and always use a mitt for the best streak-free coverage! Keep reading for a rundown of some of the best tried-and-true self-tanners that’ll have you rocking that beach goddess look all summer long.

1. St. Tropez Self-Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse

In the world of self-tanners, St. Tropez is nothing short of iconic, and with good reason. Their cult-favourite self-tanning mousse is easy to apply, dries quickly, and doesn’t transfer onto your clothes or bedsheets. Better yet, it’s 100% vegan and it doesn’t have that awful self-tanner smell (you know the one), featuring instead what St. Tropez calls a “mood-boosting fragrance”. This tan will last you up to 10 days, and best of all, it looks as natural as if you’d been lounging on the beach for the past week—minus the sun damage. Winner!

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2. Tarte Brazilliance PLUS+ Self Tanner

Though Tarte has several self-tanners out on the market, this has to be one of their best. In a gel formula, their Brazilliance PLUS+ self-tanner is an upgraded version of their Brazilliance self-tanner, featuring the addition of natural exfoliators and moisturizers that’ll keep your skin soft and hydrated as well as sun-kissed to perfection. Developed to fade naturally and evenly, this self-tanner also introduces a new scent-control technology that’ll ensure no harsh self-tanner smells seep through your fresh glow. Swipe it on for a radiant tan in just 4 hours!

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3. Coola Organic Sunless Tan Dry Oil Mist

For less of a commitment to your tan, Coola has the perfect dry oil mist to make your sunless tan dreams come true. As a favourite of fitness girl bosses Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott of Tone It Up, this dry oil mist offers a natural and dewy-looking glow that’ll last you up to 3 days. It’s lightweight and fast-absorbing, and easily paired with your other favourite self-tanners for an extra added boost to your colour and overall radiance. It’s both vegan and reef safe, and best of all, its piña colada scent is an irresistible reminder of summer, even if those warm, sunny days are still a ways off.

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4. Loving Tan 2 HR Express Dark Tanning Mousse

If you happen to be an avid beauty influencer follower, there’s a very good chance you already know about the self-tanning miracle that is Loving Tan. As a favourite among many beauty influencers worldwide, this self-tanner promises a rich, natural-looking tan in as little as a few minutes with its instant colour payoff, and a fully-developed tan in just 2 hours. With its quick-drying formula, you’ll be radiantly bronzed and flawlessly streak-free in no time.

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5. Kate Somerville 360 Face and Body Self Tanning Towelettes

A revolutionary addition to the world of self-tanners is the introduction of self-tanning towelettes. Effortless and perfect for travel, these towelettes are safe to use all over the body and face and is meant to produce a natural-looking tan that will complement everyone’s individual skin tones. It’s a quick-drying formula that won’t leave your clothing stained, and with its easy application, your days of streaky and uneven tans are long gone. These towelettes are paraben-free and are infused with vitamin E and cucumber extract to keep skin feeling soft and smooth for days.

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6. L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Water Mousse

For an inexpensive, yet effective drugstore option, L’Oréal’s water mousse is a clear front-runner. This self-tanner features a lightweight, quick-drying formula infused with coconut water and vitamin E that’ll help boost your skin’s natural moisture. In as little as 4 to 8 hours, this self-tanner will develop into a gorgeous and natural-looking tan that’ll have everyone asking what beach you’ve been relaxing on for the last week.

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