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Intentional tanning may give your skin that sought-after glow, but frequent tanning can alsocause skin damage.

Girl in bathroom using lotion

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How do you use a self-tanner?

This way you’re able to stop when youre comfortable with your shade.

Ready to get golden?

Isle of Paradise Hyglo Hyaluronic Acid SelfTan Body Serum

Check out the options below, all of which are some of the best self-tanners out there.

These are top-rated based on customer reviews.

This dries almost instantly and does not feel sticky.

St. Tropez Gradual Tan Classic Everyday Mousse on white background

It’s enriched with argan and marula oils to help nourish your skin while it tans.

Besides its wallet-friendly price, it dries in minutes and reviewers say it lasts about a week.

Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Drops

These self-tanning serum drops went viral on TikTok for their effectiveness.

Sol Body Gradual Sunless Tanning Lotion in pink tube on white background

They’re enriched with coconut oil and avocado oil to moisturize and nourish normal to dry skin.

One reviewer said, I put a few drops into my moisturizer and slept with it overnight.

The next morning I was really impressed with how it worked.

Supergoop Healthy Glow Sunless Tan bottle on white background

It gives a super natural but noticeable tan!

Along with other ingredients, this mousse is a best-selling tanner that doubles as a skin care treat.

The D-Bronzi drops deliver a faux glow that is formulated with antioxidant-rich cocoa extract and chronocyclin, plus protectivepeptides.

Jergens Natural Glow Instant Sun on white background

And for those who arent a fan of the classic coconut tan smell, this one is scent-free!

This is the first facial self-tanner Ive ever bought and its amazing.

I swear my skin looks so much healthier after using this, its an instant confidence boost!

Beauty by Earth Self Tanner Tanning Lotion on white background

wrote one five-star reviewer.

We love that it comes with a tanning mitt for a streak-free look.

This one gradually increases my glow each day that I use it.

Bottle of Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Drops on white background

Coola Sunless Tan Firming Lotion on white background

Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam on white background

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Glow Pad for Body on white background

Coco  Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Mousse on white background

LOral Paris Sublime Bronze SelfTanning Mousse brown spray can on white background

TanLuxe The Face Illuminating SelfTan Drops bottle on white background

Drunk Elephant DBronzi AntiPollution Bronzing Drops on white background

Tarte Brazilliance Plus SelfTanner on white background

Australian Glow SelfTanning Mousse With Kakadu Plum on white background

Sisley Paris SelfTanning Hydrating Skin Cream

St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water Face Mist on white background

Vita Liberata pHenomenal 23 Week Tan

Clinique SunKissed Face Gelee Complexion Multitasker on white background

St. Tropez x Ashley Graham Ultimate Glow Mousse Kit on white background

St. Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse on white background

TanLuxe The Gradual Illuminating Gradual Tan Lotion on white background