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Don't Get Burnt This Summer - Top Ten Self Tanners

3 December, 2015 - 08:22pm by - First Lady | 14 Comments

Compiled by BR Kellie

Gone are the days when lying in the sun for hours on end was the fashionable way to get a glow on. Even slipping into a sunbed is off the cards since it’s been discovered to be every bit as potentially deadly as sunbathing. Which leaves one option for those of us who want to look sun kissed without putting ourselves in the way of the kiss of death. Self Tanners.

From creams to mousses to sprays, self tanners come with different application methods and can deliver a mix of results. So which are the best? Check out the top ten* as rated by you!

1. St Moriz Self Tanning Mousse.


They Say:  St Moriz Instant Self Tanning Mousse has been specially developed with ingredients which help to create an instant bronzing effect, providing you with a perfect all over professional tan. St Moriz Self Tanning Mousse provides, instant bronzing It is longer lasting, fast dying, non streaky and is suitable for ALL skin types
You Say:  Orange be gone! No more surprises an hour later when you look down and the previous applications of tan that didn't seem to be making a difference have turned bright orange. This tan has the most incredible natural colouring, no matter how many layers you use it maintains a natural bronze look. I am totally sold on this self tanner. – Beauty Review Explorer, altheagraceodea.

2. Sugar Baby Golden Glamour Salon Style Instant Self Tan Spray.

They Say:  From Hollywood to the Hampton’s there’s no sunshine in sight. We’ve got the answer to a glorious golden year-round glow with SUGAR BABY'S salon style spray on tan. It goes on as a fine mist, putting an end to uneven coverage, leaving skin with a smooth natural all-over believably bronzed tan. No more streaking – just sun kissed golden skin fragranced with our custom SUGAR BABY sweeter than summer scent.
You Say:  I totally adore this product and I reckon it's the best tanning product on the market based on price. I love the colour, the smell, how easy it is to apply (although you'll need to get a good 'friend' to apply it to the back of your legs and your back!). I won't be without this my bathroom cabinet! – Beauty Review Expert, LouTheBeautyFoodie.

3. Stefan Eco Coco Tan


They Say:  Stefan Eco Coco Tan The Stefan philosophy is to offer products that use the most pure, revolutionary and advanced ingredients. Massage all over body from head to toe. The tan will develop over 6 – 8 hours and will give you a gorgeous deep, natural glow!
You Say:  I love that this product contains organic ingredients - especially the Coconut Oil which gives it such a yummy smell. The tan itself makes your skin feel so soft and moisturised however as this is a gradual tan it will take 6-8 hours to develop but I found the longer I left it the better the colour looked. I was very pleased with the results from this product - it gave me such a natural looking tan and did everything that was advertised. Will definitely be re-buying this product again when I run out and will be recommending it to everyone! – Beauty Review Expert, KatieJA.

4. Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs


They Say:  Now you can give your legs a makeover in just seconds. No sun. No salon. No streaks. Just flawless-looking, irresistible, sexy legs. This lightweight leg makeup, enriched with Palmaria Extract, enhances the coverage of freckles, veins and imperfections. It’s water and transfer resistant. Bare legs are nice. Airbrush Legs are irresistible.
You Say: I love love love this product. Best instant tan on the market, rubs in easy and does seem to give that 'flawless' look like foundation coverage for your face! Obviously like most tans you should wait 10 minutes before getting changed and yes white clothes may stain, but perfect for a night out in your little black dress! – Beauty Review Expert - abby.

5. Sugar Baby Ready Set Glow Tinted Self Tan Cream


They Say:  Get your glow on, instantly, with SUGAR BABY'S Tinted Self Tan Cream. It’s self tanning application made easy with its tinted formula you can not only see where you have applied, but skin is left with a luminous bronze glow, whilst you develop a deeper, long lasting bronze tan within hours. Enriched with Sweet Almond Oil, Shea Butter and Aloe Vera, skin will be left feeling nourished and silky smooth.
You Say:  One of the biggest problems with fake tan is when you wake up in the morning to find you missed a patch. With this product it gives you colour as soon as you apply it, so you can make sure you don't miss any bits and there are no streaks. The only time I got streaks with this product was when I was pregnant and couldn't actually see beyond my belly ;). Further, the colour is a lovely natural tone and it moisturises your skin as it tans. I have very little loyalty to products, but this one is so good I don't buy any other fake tan products any more. Beauty Review Expert – charly.

6. Tantastic Self Tanning Gel


They Say:  Tantastic Self Tanning Gel is enriched with intense moisturising and skin conditioning ingredients, such as Pro-Vitamin B5 to ensure a smooth and even tan. Tantastic Self Tanning Gel will develop and dry instantly, leaving skin with a silky glow and feel.
You Say:  WOW was I impressed! It gave me beautifully bronzed glow, which melted into my skin and dried fast. It has a brown/orange undertone which suited my olive skin perfectly. I also used some on my face which it suggests you can do and even though I was nervous and had my doubts, it worked extremely well. I got many compliments whilst I was tanned asking how natural it looked and sunkissed effect! Which is a real confidence booster. - Beauty Review Expert, littleparadise.

7. Trilogy Instant Bronzing Gel

They Say:  Enjoy a safe, natural and easy to apply bronze glow with TRILOGY Instant Bronzing Gel; a quick-drying tanning gel. Use once for an instant golden glow or daily to build a bronze tan lasting 2-3 days. 
You Say:  This is by far the absolute best buildable fake tan I've ever tried. The colour looks completely natural and from the moment you first put it on your skin glows because this product contains the light-reflecting mineral Mica, which shimmers. If you're wanting a fast and/or dark tan, use a different product, but if you're happy to build it up over a few days (and have more of a natural look) then this is the ultimate. - Beauty Review Expert, Sweetness.

8. J Bronze Dark Tanning Spray


They Say:  J Bronze Dark Tanning Spray is an ultra fine mist that provides an even, deep and streak-free tan. It’s naturally derived tanning actives mimic the process and colour of a real tan to leave you looking bronzed and feeling beautiful. 
You Say:  I absolutely loved this tanning spray, it is easy to use, does not leave you patchy and orange. The colour for me lasted for ages normally I will use a mouse or spray every forth day but this lasted a week and on the 7th day I sprayed a tiny bit and was sorted. – Beauty Review Expert, shalisavolkov.

9. Le Tan Foaming Mousse Self Tan


They Say:  Get your pump on with Le Tan Foaming Mousse! The extremely light foam is the easiest to use, spreading evenly over your body to ensure a natural looking, streak free tan. Containing a gentle caramel tint, Le Tan Foaming Mousse can instantly be seen as you apply to ensure no spots get left behind.
You Say: After using a variety of self tans I find this one to be very affordable and amazing, it is a great coverage for my pale completion and is able to be touched up very easily if some areas start to fade. It is also great for not going to patchy or streaking which is fantastic because I don't have the time to be continuously fixing it up. - Beauty Review Explorer - Steph_Watson.

10. L’Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Self Tanning Smooth Gel


They Say:  L'OREAL Paris Sublime Bronze Self Tanning Smoothing Gel has a non-greasy texture with Vitamin E for an even result and beautiful, natural-looking tan. Sublime Bronze is specially formulated with an AHA derivative to help smooth the skin - an important factor in achieving an even-looking result. Sublime Bronze self-tanning Smoothing Gel is also enriched with Vitamin E to help soften and comfort the skin.
You Say:  Out of all the (many!) self tanners I have tried, L'Oreal's Sublime Bronze is one of my favourites. I have medium-fair skin that tans easily in summer but this is the way to holiday-tan skin minus the skin damage. This is a great value product if you're wanting that spray tan colour without visiting the salon and I would repurchase. – Beauty Review Hero - Jesse.

So there you have it, the top ten self tanners as chosen by you, our amazing Beauty Review members!
Will you be self tanning this year? Or are you already a huge fan of the self tan? Have you reviewed yours yet? Does it deserve to be in the top ten? Chat away!


*Products featured have received at least 10 separate reviews from Beauty Review members.

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29th December, 2015

Great list, I don't fake tan so I'll have to keep my eye on this list as I think I will do some fake tanning this summer, I usually just use the gradual tanners.

8th December, 2015

I have only tried the Stefan Eco Coco Tan and I really liked how natural it looked, only downside was I couldn't see where I had applied it and had a few missed areas. But No Orange!! :D

6th December, 2015

You would think I'm allergic to the sun, the lengths I go to to avoid getting a 'natural' tan. So yes, I a good fake tan! I'll happily be Pasty McPaste if I can't be bothered applying it, as opposed to getting any colour from the sun. My absolute fave fake tan (St Tropez Gel) isn't on BR to review yet, unfortunately. I've tried a few of the ones listed here, but they haven't blown me away.

There's a new 2 hour Le Tan one that I really want to try, as being able to wash it off 2 hours later would be awesome! I do have my fave tan, but to be honest, if you're in a bind, most fake tans will get you to some state of acceptable tan-ness, it just may involve an awful smell, messy spray application or some orange knuckles to get there.

4th December, 2015

I've never tried any of these brands before. I would like too on my legs. Would love to try the Sugar Baby one.

4th December, 2015

The Eco coco tan sounds lovely, but I don't do fake tanning.

4th December, 2015

Awesome timing, was going to get a tanner tomorrow! Now have two that I'm on the prowl for :)

4th December, 2015

Thank you for this informative article, I have tried the Sublime Bronze, which is good. I might go for a spray on like the Airbrush Legs next time.

4th December, 2015

Hmmm none of my favorites are on this list! Dying to try sugar baby anything- just for the smell of it!

4th December, 2015

I have seen Le tan going crazy on makeup obsessives, I prefer a fake tan over real tan thats for sure! The tantastic one I got from one of the vaults in mousse form and its a great tanner.

The St tropez luxe oil tanner is amazing and isnt talked about enough, its easy to apply (without a mitt) highly moisturizing and lasts a week for me. I love it!

4th December, 2015

I used to hate my tanned skin and wanted to be white but reading about how others spend money to have a skin color similar to mine makes me appreciate it.

4th December, 2015

I have always wanted to try a fake tan but I am too scared it will go completely wrong haha

4th December, 2015

This will be so helpful to me as I am always trying different self tanning products and some have been terrible .Thanks so much for the article

3rd December, 2015

I've used the sugar baby mousse instead of the spray because it was recommended as better for novices but maybe I'll try the spray next time.

3rd December, 2015

What a great article for a fake tanning virgin like myself ;-) *bookmarked*

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