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But we were especially jealous of her bronzed, beautiful glow after we’ve spent months inside.
Below, we’ve hand-picked the best formulas that offer streak-free, subtle color and are easy to apply.
Because don’t you want to be tan right now anyway?
Just don’t have time for another product?
This one’s for you.
Don’t be fooled because it looks like a bronzing powderit’s totally a self-tanner, too.
When washed off at night, it reveals a touch of color underneath that lasts around five days.
Just like traditional serums, this tanning variation dries quickly and has moisturizes with ingredients like water and glycerin.
Wondering how your sunscreen plays into this?
“It’ll protect either way.”
However, it’s not a self-tanner in the purest senseit’ll wash off after a good shower.
And don’t be afraid to use it daily like you would any other body lotion.
This innovative tanner comes in the form of aovernight body serum($60).
The effect in the morning is a super subtle glow as the mask is one-shade-fits most.
And the gel applies clear so it doesn’t stain the sheetspure genius.
Just confirm to wash your hands thoroughly after use to prevent orange palms!
No sink in sight?
Blenkley recommends using a baby wipe.
“Really scrub the webbing of your fingers.
Rule of thumb: the more moisturized the skin, the longer the color lasts.
“The active ingredient in self-tanner, DHA, is very dehydrating.
And if the skin is dry, then the tan can look flaky.”
St. Tropez Self Tan Luxe Facial Oil($35) isn’t your typical tanneror facial oil.
Apply once a week for a soft glow or every three or four days for a bronze finish.
“Aerin Beauty Gradual Tan($65) offers that straight-forward tool.
Plus, the lotion boasts the brand’s signature floral fragrance.
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