Self-tanner is arguably the most convenient invention in the beauty industry since the hairdryer (seriously, people had to wait for hours for the carefree waves you achieve in 30 minutes!). You want to look like a bronzed goddess and yet you are stuck in your 9-to-5 while the sun is blazing outside your little cubicle window. Or you just don’t want to risk the sunburn because same.
Self-tanner is the perfect product for you. And can we give thanks for how far we have come from the cheeseball/Oompa Loompa/carrot face disaster that was self-tanner a couple of years ago? Nowadays, you can walk into your local drugstore and pick up a bottle of bronze goodness that will only set you back a couple of dollars! We searched for the absolute best self-tanners out there (you’re welcome). Below are the five brands we absolutely adore:
Nivea Sun-Kissed Glow
This product comes highly recommended by the biggest beauty influencers. If you want a tanning lotion that builds on gradually and applies smoothly like your daily moisturizer, the Nivea Sun-Kissed Glow self-tanner is your best bet. It’s great for use in-between spray tans because of its mild bronzeness. Choose this product for a subtle, buildable summer glow.
Fake Bake Flawless SunTan Liquid
The brand name says it all! If you want the shine without having to do the time, the Fake Bake Flawless SunTan Liquid is the self-tanner for you. For a quick fix of glowiness, this product applies easily and stick-free and lasts for four to six hours. The product also has an color guide to help you achieve the right amount of bronze you are looking for.
L’Oréal Paris Sublime Self Tanning Towelettes
What feels better than a cool towelette on your dry skin on a steamy summer day? A towelette that will make you a bronzed goddess of course! The L’Oréal Paris Sublime Self Tanning Towelettes are a cult favorite for many reasons. Firstly, they are easy and convenient and portable enough to carry anywhere. Secondly, the tan provided by this product builds over time so that you get bronzer and bronzer as you live your best life. The towelette also applies the product more evenly than products that are applied with the hands or an applicator. Choose this self-tanner if you are looking for something simple and convenient and long-lasting.
Jergens Natural Glow Instant Sun Sunless Tanning Mousse
One of the best things about this product is that it moisturizes your skin while giving you an easy, buildable tan. The Jergens Natural Glow Instant Sun Sunless Tanning Mousse feels like a tinted moisturizer, but for your entire body. The golden undertones make it a great choice for fairer skinned folk wanting to achieve a glow without the sunburn.
Neutrogena Micro-Mist
If you want to be extra sure that you have covered every inch of your skin in sun-kissed goodness, the Neutrogena Micro-Mist is a product you will love. With a revolutionary nozzle that delivers the product evenly and is non-comedogenic (it won’t clog your pores), this product is nice and light and perfect for the summer time. It also comes in two intensities so you can pick the your level of bronziness yourself. Get your glow with this highly recommended product.
Self-tanner has come a long way from its orange pigment days. Nowadays, for a very good price, everyone can achieve the perfect summer glow without the time commitment of baking in the sun and in the colder seasons when the sun is disinterested in showing up for long enough. Share your favorite drugstore self-tanners in the comment section below.
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