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Everything You Need for a Perfect Self-Tan Every Time

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These are my TOP, tried and true go tos' for a fair to light skinned girly who was just born to be tan! These will help you achieve the most natural looking tan you have ever had! Let me know what some of your favorites are if you don't see them here...
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PREP

Prepping your skin for self-tanner application is SO important! Here are the exact products I use for a seamless prep experience-resulting in a smooth, exfoliated body that’s ready to soak up the self-tanner I choose to use! These are all items that ...
 
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With your exfoliating gloves, you’re going to also apply this to your body neck to toes as another layer of exfoliation for the smooth perfect even tan of your dreams! Thank me later!
Body Scrubs & Exfoliants - Body Care - Ulta Beauty

TANNERS

The stars of the show! These are, imo, the best tanning formulas currently on the market in the US! I have been self-tanning since I was like 13-14 years old so I have tried them all! Can’t wait for you to check out some of my favorites!
 
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THIS is my absolute favorite self-tanner of all time. I originally got it on a lightening deal on Amazon. And I was hooked! I’ve been buying it ever since. Gives a gorgeous, bronze goddess glow. That leaves your skin looking hydrated too. I’m obsesse...
Norvell Venetian Self-Tanning Mousse - Sunless, Inc.
 
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A little on the pricier side, but it’s worth every penny. This tanner lasts the longest, and smells nice too. But it will stain your sheets so be careful!
Mousse - St.Tropez
 
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These are amazing for getting your face to match the rest of your body when you’re a fair skinned girlie like me who loves to have a self-tan that is darkdarkdark
Medium Self-Tanning Face Drops - Isle of Paradise
 
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This is one of the best, most affordable self-tanners and you can purchase it online OR at your local stores like Target, CVS, Walgreens, etc. I love this brands tanning mitts as well!
b.tan Ultra Dark Self Tanner Mousse
 
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The love tan 2 hour develop will give you the darkest, deep bronze in literally 2 hours that will last you for over a week. Very even tan, easy to use formula and it smells nice not like that funky self-tanner smell lol
Official Loving Tan® - Self tanning for the most natural looking ...
 
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This whole line is super affordable and is comparable in quality to higher end tanners like St. Tropez or Venetian Novell. Formula is excellent and there’s many options like a quick develop option, as well as their whole new technicolor line!
Self Tan - Bondi Sands
 
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These are new and they are tailored to each different type of skin tone so that you can customize your tan to look the best it can look with your specific skin tone.
Technocolor - Self Tan For Every Skin Tone - Bondi Sands
 
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This stuff WORKS. Use it in the shower before you apply your self-tanner to get rid of what’s left of your previous tan. So you can start completely fresh :)
Self Tan Eraser & Remover | 6.76 FL OZ - Bondi Sands
 
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For the perfect, not too intense, tan for your face
Self Tan Purity Face Mist 80ml - St.Tropez
 
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Now I love a good one hour developing tan because sometimes I don’t have time to just sit and doom scroll for 6 hours while my tan develops, as much as I would like to.
Self Tanning Foam 1 Hour Express - Bondi Sands

ACCESSORIES

Here are all of the items that will make creating a perfectly even tan more easily achievable!
 
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It is so crucial to get a tanning kit with the thumb part separate. Otherwise it’s impossible to keep the mitt on your hand and really does not make the experience comfortable or easy but quite the opposite! Our opposable thumbs are huge in our recen...
GAIYAH Self Tanning Mitt Applicator
 
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These are so beneficial in your skin prep process as part of exfoliation! This will ensure your tan is even and smooth and fades at the same time instead of getting splotchy so please take the time to dry brush your body after your in shower exfoliat...
Amazon.com : Dry Skin Body Brush - Natural Bristle
 
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YES you’re going to need to shave, everywhere! I love this razor starter kit because when it’s time to get the blade refills, they don’t cost an arm and a leg! I’ll link those on this list too. And the blades and conditioning strip leave my legs comp...
The Razor Starter Kit - Billie
 
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You will need to wear these and use your favorite hydrating body wash in your shower before applying your self-tanner. This will allow you to get rid of dead and dry skin that would otherwise cause your tan to be really patchy. Make sure you scrub yo...
Evridwear Exfoliating Dual Texture Bath Gloves
 
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This one is a GODSEND! If you don’t have anyone at home to get your back for you, you don’t need anyone’s help! You are a self sufficient QUEEN (or KING) with this back tan applicator by bondi sands!
Self Tan Back Applicator | Bondi Sands