A flawless tan is the best finishing touch on any outfit or beauty look—especially in the summer— but the right shade isn’t the only factor to consider when shopping for a sunless tanner. From skin-firmers to anti-agers, we’ve rounded up the most innovative sunless tanners on the market.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Glow Pad For Body
Rich with active vitamin D and glycolic acid to reduce visible signs of aging and Capislow to help reduce the need to shave by minimizing hair growth, this sunless tanner is a multitasking must-have. $45, dgskincare.com
Jane Iredale Tantasia Self Tanner and Bronzer
This buildable tan is perfect for dry skin as it contains vitamin E to nourish skin and glycerin to keep skin soft and radiant. Its unique ingredients work with your own melatonin to produce a tan that is unique to your skin tone. $36, janeiredale.com
Tan Towel Face Tan
Designed specifically for the face, this tanning towelette is formulated with aloe vera, vitamin B and Pentavitin to increase skin’s hydration and fight signs of aging while providing a sun-kissed, streak-free glow. $30, tantowel.com
L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Serum
If you want your tan to last, look no further. This ultra-concentrated serum boasts a unique formula that leaves you with a natural-looking tan for up to two weeks. $11, lorealparisusa.com
bliss fatgirlslim Hide & Glow Sleek
Formulated with peptides and caffeine to purportedly firm and tone skin with continual use, this tinted body spray provides a beautiful glow with every spritz. $38, blissworld.com
Caudalie Soleil Divin Gradual Self Tanning Cream
This rich facial gel provides a buildable tan in just a few hours while a cocktail of ingredients including antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, plant glycerine and grapeseed oil work overtime to keep skin soft and supple and protect it from free radicals. $32, us.caudalie.com
Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster
This made-to-measure glow boasts a 99.8 percent natural formula that contains erythrulose and aloe vera extract to help preserve skin’s softness while providing a healthy-looking glow. Just add three drops to your everyday moisturizer or night cream for a radiant glow that develops gradually. $30, clarinsusa.com
Whish Coconut Milk Self Tanner
This unique, allover body butter doubles as a self-tanner and includes seaweed extract and mango butter that the brand claims work to protect, firm, purify and moisturize skin. $30, Ulta.com
Avène Moisturizing Self-Tanning Lotion
This lightweight, nongreasy self-tanning lotion contains vitamin E to help fortify skin’s texture and neutralize free radicals while the brand’s exclusive spring water leaves skin with a soft and supple finish. $26, dermstore.com
tarte Brazilliance Skin Rejuvenating Maracuja Face and Body Self Tanner
Formulated without parabens, sulfates or phthalates, this vitamin-infused self-tanner features maracuja oil to replenish and rebuild skin’s appearance, vitamin E to protect against free-radical damage and sunflower seed oil, which is rich in vitamin A, to help moisturize and regenerate the look of your skin. $39, tartecosmetics.com
Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer
This buildable self-tanner delivers your skin the everyday moisture it needs while gradually infusing it with a blend of effective antioxidants and vitamin E. $10, jergens.com
Lancôme Flash Bronzer Tinted Self-Tanning Body Gel
This dermatologist-tested, oil-free self-tanning gel features a formula rich in antioxidants and moisturizing ingredients to help fight and protect against free-radical damage while leaving skin feeling ultrasoft without clogging pores. $40, lancome-usa.com
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