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Self-tanning 101: Stay Glowy All Year! The Best Affordable Products & Free Guide for Pro Results

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Skin cancer? It's a no from me, dawg! These are my favorite affordable self-tanning products that give a beautiful, glowy tan with no orange, all bronze. These products will keep you tan year round without the skin damage and steep costs! I know cert...
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Face Self-Tanning Products

Face tanning products that'll get you glowing!
 
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I've tried every face product I can find and this is the ONLY one I use now! Hands down the most natural, sun kissed results I've ever gotten and being the easiest to apply is a big bonus! No rubbing it in, no blending with a brush -- just mist face ...
gimme the glow down | face + body tan mist

1-Hour Self-Tanning Products

Self-tanning products that work fast!
 
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I have a warm, light skin tone and just one coat of this purple color base creates the deepest, most beautiful bronze that looks like I got some serious vacation sun! Leave on an extra hour or two for even darker results!
b.tan Violet Base Self Tanner Mousse

Gradual Self-Tanning Lotions

My favorite lotions that build a gradual glow, moisturize and can be used daily! Great method for dry skin or if you're new to the self -tanning game and want less room for error.
 
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Ridiculously affordable for the size of bottle (exclusive to Walmart), delivers gorgeous color gradually, moisturizes skin and it smells like bananas! Can't find in supercenters around me, so I buy online!
Malibu Hemp Golden Glow Body Moisturizer for Dry Skin
 
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I put this on every single day and get a beautiful, bronze glow. The yummy cocoa butter scent is light, but noticeably yummy with no self-tanner smell!
Everyday Gradual Self Tanning Milk | 12.68 FL OZ

Self-Tanning Gel

I use gel mixed evenly with gradual tanning lotion to achieve natural streak-free results and a deeper tan. This has been my favorite self-tanning method lately. I recommend trying different methods to see what works best for you!
 
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Once a week I'll use one pump of this mixed with one pump of gradual tanning lotion per area of my body and end up with a perfect tan overnight! Then I maintain it with just the gradual tanning lotion the rest of the week.
b.tan Clear Self Tan Gel - Transfer-Resistant