The 22 Best Self-Tanners to Use on Your Face and Body

Bali Body Ultra Dark Self Tanning Mousse ($31)

This Aussie-born formula boasts a color guide to make streaking a thing of the past, a deep, never-orange color payoff and barely-there fragrance. With this sleek bottle in tow, no one will know whether your sun-kissed tan is from a week-long stay in the islands or courtesy of your new favorite bronzer. 

St. Tropez Bronzing Face Serum ($30)

Instead of applying a traditional self-tanner on the face, try this lightweight, noncomedogenic face serum. It’s packed with gradual (and believable) bronzers and enriched with vitamins C and D to impart a natural-looking glow without the sun damage.

Jergens Sol Sunless Tanning Water ($24)

Available in medium and deep shades, this always-clear formula won’t transfer to sheets or towels as it builds up a smooth, believable glow in a few hours (for a deeper tan, keep it on overnight).

Tan Luxe Super Glow Body Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum ($49)

This light, quick-to-absorb serum makes applying and blending easy. You’ll notice a natural-looking kiss of color overnight, plus an extra dose of hydration thanks to natural HA.

Tarte Shape Tape Waterproof Body Makeup ($39)

When there’s no time for busting out the self-tanner, this foolproof wash-off solution comes through with its high-coverage pigment—which covers anything from varicose veins on the legs or unwanted spots on the hands—while still looking totally natural.

Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water ($28)

NewBeauty Award-Winning Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Water comes in three varieties with ingenious color-correcting pigments to deliver an even, natural glow, no matter your skin tone.

COOLA Organic Sunless Tan Anti-Aging Serum ($54)

Calling all glow getters: COOLA’s serum—made with hyaluronic acid and plant stem cells—imparts a transfer-resistant tan while addressing potential concerns like dry skin and fine lines.

Kora Organics Gradual Self-Tanning Lotion ($48)

Anything good enough for Miranda Kerr is something we want to stockpile, especially if it’s a product that she uses to get her dewy, supermodel glow. BONUS: This one-size-fits-all lotion boasts lavender essential oil for a subtle scent. 

James Read Tan Instant Bronzing Mist ($38)

Perfect for both body and face, this ultra-fine, cult-fave mist dries in seconds and is the best tool for tanning: The formula is tinted, so we know exactly where to apply if we missed a spot (or two or three). 

Tan Towel Body Tan Towelettes ($29)

We’d be lying if we said that we didn’t have a storied past with streaky tans. These easy-to-use wipes deliver an even layer of sun-kissed color that’s entirely foolproof. 

Hampton Sun Sunless Tanning Mist ($36)

We dare you to find a tanning product more convenient than this award-winning, clear spray with aloe vera from Hampton Sun. Apply directly to dry skin for the ultimate glow-on-the-go.

La Mer The Face & Body Gradual Tan Lotion ($100)

Want to fool your friends into thinking you have a place in Tahiti? La Mer—the crown jewel in any skin savant’s shelfie—hits it out of the park with this best-selling and fast-acting sunless tanner.

Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster for Face ($32)

Three drops of Clarins is all it takes to get the dreamiest summer tint. Golden Glow Booster for Face boasts super-soothing aloe and if you’re not already convinced: It’s a lot less expensive than a trip to Bora Bora, too.  

Tan-Luxe Sleep Oil ($52.50)

We’ve had our fair share of self-tan-induced nightmares. Tonight we’re sleeping well knowing that Tan-Luxe is working hard while we doze for a healthy glow (for our faces and not our pillows) literally overnight. 

Supergoop Healthy Glow Sunless Tan ($38)

Cult-brand Supergoop does it all with the Healthy Glow Sunless Tan—part self-tanner, part sunscreen, part moisturizer and wholly genius. 

St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water Mousse ($42)

With an average of four out of five stars on Sephora, Ulta and Amazon, we think it’s fair to say that St. Tropez’s scented Bronzing Water Mousse is a major winner.

L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Water Mousse ($15)

Vitamin E and coconut water shine in this hydrating foam formula from L’Oréal. A paragon of buildable pigment, Sublime Bronze goes on easy and can be effortlessly layered for deeper color.

Cleantan A Tan With Benefits Quickie Concentrate ($43)

Aesthetician-created Cleantan features plant-based pigments for a bespoke and guilt-free glow. And application is easy—just mix in with your fave moisturizer. 

Josie Maran Argan Liquid Gold Self-Tanning Oil ($39)

Well worth its weight in, well you know, vegan Argan Liquid Gold is gluten-free, cruelty-free and streak-free and offers a choose-your-own-scent adventure.

Jergens Natural Glow +Firming Wet Skin Moisturizer ($10)

Tinted Wet Skin Moisturizer is back and better than ever with this reboot that includes a blend of collagen and elastin to diminish cellulite—all from the comfort of your own shower.