Hate the sun, but love the tan ? Check out this article by Jennifer Hussein on sunless tanners that will make you glow !
It’s natural to want to add some warmth to your skin’s complexion during the sunnier months, but sun bathers beware: Excessive sun exposure can increase your risk for serious health concerns like melanoma, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. So, for a faux-glow, we opt for a trusty self-tanner to give our skin an Amazonian goddess shimmer.
Many of you may feel some type of way about self-tanners, but trust us — the orange, streaky finishes of yesteryear are dead and gone. Check out some of our favorite self-tanners for an endless summer glow.
Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam in Medium
$39.90
This brand grew a cult following nearly overnight because of this holy grail of a self-tanner. This tanning foam is ultra lightweight, it won’t leave a sticky feel or streaky mess, and it transforms into a bronzy, subtle glow that will have everyone thinking you just came back from the French Riviera.
Plus, it only takes 2 hours to fully develop — a time-saving winner in our book!
L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Serum
$10.00
If you want to bronze without breaking the bank, this is your best bet. L’Oréal’s Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Serum serves up the appearance of sun-kissed skin with no streaking.
The no-fuss formula is safe for both body and face, quick-drying, and helps your skin glow to perfection in any season.
Vita Liberata pHenomenal 2-3 Week Self Tan Mousse
$54.00
This top-rated, self-tanning mousse is special for its instant results that only get more intense as time goes by. It dries within seconds and develops into a significantly more bronzed tone within 4-8 hours.
Expect your new glow to last for up to a solid 3 weeks before you even have to think about reapplying again. Plus, it’s unscented for those of you who aren’t into artificial coconut scents.
Tarte Brazilliance PLUS + Self-Tanner with Mitt
$39.00
This self-tanner product is packed with quality vegan skincare ingredients like squalane, aloe, and vitamin E to nourish your skin as it bronzes.
Bonus: It includes a tanning mitt to keep your hands from turning too tan in the process.
There are several more selections to choose from at this link. Note: I left the “shop now” links that are in the article in this re-print. I have no problem letting the author benefit from your purchase as long as it doesn’t affect your price. It won’t.