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Summer is coming around and who doesn’t want to be tan for summer?! Gone are the days of going to a tanning salon and laying in those awful tanning beds. Self tanning has been around for a long time, but in the last four or so years, more and more products have hit the market. I have been using self tanning products for five years now. There have been many that I tried and didn’t love, but today I’m rounding up my favorites for you.
I have included two videos that I have made on my YouTube channel about self tanning. The top video really shows you all my tips and tricks to applying self tan well.
Included in the post are multiple different types of products. There are gradual self tanners, lotions, and mousse self tanning products. I tried to do a roundup and share what each product is like and why I like it to help you find what will work best for you.
I hope this post is helpful and please comment any questions you have! Happy tanning!
SELF TANNING TIPS
Shave
Exfoliate
Moisturize, esp in dry areas (elbows, feet, hands, knees)
Put lotion on hands and feet about 20 minutes after application
DARK SELF TANNING MOUSSES AND LOTIONS
ULTA ULTRA DARK EXPRESS TAN TINTED MOUSSE
- Love that it is quick
- Nice dark color
- Easy to use
- Leave on for 3 hours or overnight sometimes
- Fades naturally
- Bronzy color, more red undertone
ST. MORIZ INSTANT SELF-TANNING MOUSSE
- Great color, more of a green base
- Not too sticky
- Fades really well
ST. MORIZ FAST TANNING MOUSE
- Quick
- Develops more after you wash off
- Easy to use
LOVING TAN DELUXE BRONZING MOUSSE – DARK
- Darkest of the bunch
- If you don’t moisturize well it can get patchy when fading
LOVING TAN 2 HOUR EXPRESS – DARK
- Dark for being a 2 hour express
- Love the color
- Very natural looking and I feel bronzed
- If you don’t moisturize well it can get patchy when fading
TANCEUTICALS TANNING LOTION – DARK
- Easiest one to use
- Put on like a lotion
- No color guard
- Make sure not to miss a spot
- Not sticky
- Color isn’t as dark as some
- Very beginner friendly
- Looks beautiful layered
GRADUAL SELF TANNERS/TAN EXTENDERS
JERGENS NATURAL GLOW WET SKIN MOISTURIZER – MEDIUM TO TAN
- Love this for quick moisturizing
- Keeps my tan on longer
- Use if in a hurry and don’t have time to moisturize after a shower and getting dressed
JERGENS NATURAL GLOW + FIRMING DAILY MOISTURIZER
- Very moisturizing
- Great color
- Keeps tan on longer
