Let's be honest, we all love the golden glow of a gorgeous summer tan. Even if you're olive, tan, or dark-skinned, everyone wants that sun-kissed look. But the truth is, we've all been warned far too many times about the harsh effects of UV rays.
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Luckily, there are a ton of great, streak-less, self-tanners out there that can get you those glowy results without having to sit out and sunbath for hours. Check out a few of my faves that will give you the most incredibly believable faux glow!
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St. Tropez
St Tropez Self Tan Dark Bronzing Spray ($40): This innovative formula is created with the highest levels of DHA that help tailor to your individual skin tone. The 360 degree spray technology helps deliver the deepest, darkest, most even tan that looks natural and dries in just 60 seconds!
Jergens
Jergens Natural Glow 3 Days to Glow Moisturizer ($8): It provides effortless natural looking color in just 3 days and all without the odor and the pesky streaks.
LORAC
LORAC Island Tantalizer Creamy Body Oil ($30): This ultra-hydrating self-tanner is made with coconut, maracuja, and jojoba oil that deeply moisturizes skin while providing a subtle and natural- looking, touch of bronze.
Perfekt
Perfekt Matte Body Perfection Gel ($48): This one-shade-fits-all tanner includes Smart Color Technology to help enhance any skin tone. It also helps disguise redness, bruises, dry patches, and even stretch marks. What’s not to love?
Sephora
Sephora Collection Tinted Self-Tanning Body mist ($15): The tinted bronzy color from this self-tanner looks just as dark and even as one you’d get from a professional spray tan.
Tarte
Tarte Brazilliance Skin Rejuvenating Maracuja Face and Body Self Tanner ($37): This maracuja-infused gel tanner comes complete with a application mitt to give you a perfectly, sun-kissed, streak-free look.
Clarins
Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel ($35): Finally a non-sticky, non-oily self-tanner for the face. Just apply an in 2 hours and you’ll have a perfectly bronzed complexion!
Dr. Dennis Gross
Dr. Dennis Gross Aplha Beta Glow Pad ($18): These amazing self-tanning toilettes are stacked with loads of anti-aging and exfoliating benefits that instantly brighten skin, making it look healthier, tanner, and more radiant.
Estee Lauder
Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Self-Tan Lotion for Face ($25): Struggle with sensitive skin? Try this nurturing, non-acnegenic tanner that glides on effortlessly and quickly without causing any kind of irritation.
Xen-Tan
Xen-Tan Dark Absolute Gold Dark Suntan Lotion ($73): Get your golden glow on with this ultra-dark and illuminating formula made with 24K gold leaf made to leave you with a healthy and natural looking sheen.
