Best Fake Tan | 12 Top Self-Tanning Products For Face and Body

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Best facial fake tan

Tan-Luxe Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum

Best facial fake tan

Tan-Luxe Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum

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Tan-Luxe can always be looked to for the most innovative tanning-meets-skincare products. Perhaps the very best in the line, this clever facial tanner combines moisture-grabbing hyaluronic acid with low-level DHA, meaning it hydrates as it imparts a gentle, cumulative glow.

Apply it to damp skin either morning or night: the result is a dewy complexion and subtle bronze tint that never veers into orange territory.

Also worthy of a mention is the brilliant body iteration: Super Glow Body, which delivers light-as-air hydration alongside a subtle, skin-enhancing glow. It's ideal for anyone who prefers a lighter texture.

Best fake tan mousse

Amanda Harrington Illuminating Bronzing Mousse

Best fake tan mousse

Amanda Harrington Illuminating Bronzing Mousse

Amanda Harrington has placed an incredible level of thought into her eponymous tanning brand (unsurprising, for a woman famed for tanning A-list limbs). The line comprises prep products, foam formulas for the body and a liquid for the face, all infused with hyaluronic acid for a skincare boost (after all, hydration is essential to a flawless tan).

But it’s the application process that really sets these products apart: true to Harrington’s in-salon treatments, each product should be applied with a large, dense buffing brush, rather than a flat (and often messy) mitt. The fluffy fibres allow you to really push the product into the skin, ensuring a totally seamless, streak-free result. It’s a lot easier than it may seem.

Best luxury fake tan

Sisley Paris Self Tanning Hydrating Body Skin Care

Best luxury fake tan

Sisley Paris Self Tanning Hydrating Body Skin Care

Thick, creamy and beautifully scented, Sisley's iconic tanning lotion is one of the most indulgent around. The end result is glowier than most (thanks to the macadamia oil inside) and sun-starved limbs will feel deeply hydrated all day long. A classic.

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Best fake tan mist

Oskia Adaptive Tan Mist

Best fake tan mist

Oskia Adaptive Tan Mist

Oskia's unique facial mist is a skincare treat first and a fake tan second: perfect for anyone who (quite rightly) scrutinises every product that meets their face. The 100 per cent natural (and colour-free) mist is loaded with skin-compatible vitamins and antioxidants alongside encapsulated natural DHA, which only make the resultant tan look even glowier. Mist it over clean skin – there's no need to rub or blend – making sure to include your neck and chest for the most believable result.

Best fake tan for beginners

St. Tropez Self Tan Classic Mousse

Best fake tan for beginners

St. Tropez Self Tan Classic Mousse

St. Tropez releases a host of novel new tanning formulas every summer, but the brand's classic mousse is the only one you really need to invest in.

Pump the product into the palm of a tanning mitt, then buff it evenly into the skin using long, linear strokes. Quick-drying and non-sticky, it'll develop over the course of the day into a flattering, even tan.

Best quick fake tan

Bali Body 1 Hour Express Tan

Best quick fake tan

Bali Body 1 Hour Express Tan

When you don't have all day to get ready for that big event, Bali Body's quick-developing tan is the perfect way to warm up your arms and legs in the time it takes to blow-dry your hair. While an instant tanner comes with the risk of streaking, this perfect middle-ground option can be buffed in and washed off in 60 minutes, leaving behind a moderate, even bronze.

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Best gradual fake tan

Garnier Summer Body Lotion

Best gradual fake tan

Garnier Summer Body Lotion

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If you're looking for a no-frills formula to deliver a gentle hint of warmth, Garnier's classic Summer Body tanning lotion really can't be beaten. It smells of apricots, feels richly hydrating, and doesn't leave limbs sticky. The colour is especially gentle, yet can be built up over the course of a week.

best clear fake tan

James Read Coconut Dry Oil

best clear fake tan

James Read Coconut Dry Oil

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A clear fake tan is ideal for anyone who doesn't want to wait before getting dressed, as there's no risk of transfer onto your clothing. This one is a 'dry' oil, meaning it absorbs quickly and gradually develops into a mid-level tan. The coconut scent is a mood-booster, too.

Best fake tan drops

Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster for Body

Best fake tan drops

Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster for Body

These brilliant tan booster drops can be blended into your favourite body lotion or cream to deliver a gradual, completely custom tan. It's up to you how dark you go: we recommend starting with a couple of drops, then building up slowly.

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Best fake tan for dry skin

Nuxe Sun Hydrating Enhancing Self-Tan

Best fake tan for dry skin

Nuxe Sun Hydrating Enhancing Self-Tan

Anyone with particularly dry skin will love Nuxe's ultra-rich tanning cream. It feels just like an indulgent body moisturiser, but develops into a gentle tan after two hours. Even better, there's no traditional 'fake tan' smell to contend with.

Best fake tan for pale skin

Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water

Best fake tan for pale skin

Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water

Isle of Paradise's original self-tanning waters come in three clever colour-correcting hues, so they'll impart a believable streak-free tan with no orangey tint on any skin tone. All three are transparent on application, so won't stain clothing or sheets, and can be simply misted over skin and buffed in with a mitt. They're ideal for nervous tanning newcomers.

What's more, the brand has recently introduced eco-friendly refill pouches, meaning you can top up your bottle without purchasing more plastic.

Best fake tan for face and body

Omorovicza Glam Glow

Best fake tan for face and body

Omorovicza Glam Glow

The biscuit-spiked scent of traditional tanners is enough to put anyone off, but Omorovicza side-steps the issue with this light, citrussy face and body lotion. Deeply nourishing and beautifully fragranced, it’s such a joy to use you’ll forget it’s a self-tan altogether.

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