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Summer Bronze – how to get that glow without the sun
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items My glow guide for summer: all products i use for a flawless tan.
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Gradual Tan & Body Lotions
Self Tanner – Medium to Deep
SPF Bronzers & Tanning Protection
Face Bronzing & Glow
Self Tan Supplies & Tools
Gradual Tan & Body Lotions
The easiest way to build a natural-looking tan without any sun exposure – just moisturize daily and watch the glow develop. Perfect for beginners and anyone who wants a subtle, buildable result.
A drugstore hero that combines deep moisturization with a gradual self-tanning effect for a subtle, natural-looking glow. Completely streak-free and beautifully scented – just apply after your shower and let it do its magic.
Dove Derma Spa Summer Revived Body MD-DK Skin
Australia's most loved tanning brand delivers a buildable, golden bronze that develops overnight without any orange tones. Infused with aloe vera for extra hydration, this is the perfect everyday body lotion for a year-round glow.
Gradual Tanning Lotion - Bondi Sands
A cult-classic gradual tanner that has been giving people a sun-kissed look for decades – affordable, easy to apply, and incredibly forgiving. Build up day by day for a completely customizable level of color.
Jergens Natural Glow +Firming Self Tanner
Instant color for your body, and it’s streak-free
Sublime Bronze - Amazon.co.uk
Self Tanner – Medium to Deep
For when you want more serious color fast – these self-tanners deliver a deeper, longer-lasting bronze that looks like you just got back from a two-week holiday. My picks for a flawless, streak-free application every time.
The gold standard of self-tanning foams – this lightweight, fast-drying formula gives you a deep, even tan in just one application. The iconic coconut scent makes the whole experience feel like a beach holiday.
Light/Medium Self Tanning Foam - Bondi Sands
The professional's choice for at-home tanning – this award-winning mousse lets you control exactly how dark you go by leaving it on for 1, 2, or 3 hours. Delivers a natural, olive-toned result that lasts up to a week.
St.Tropez Classic Bronzing Self Tan Mousse
A genius innovation in self-tanning – just mix a few drops into your moisturizer or serum and customize your tan to perfection. Available in three shades and completely free from parabens, sulfates, and artificial fragrance.
Self-Tanning Drops | Isle of Paradise
For a natural glow in under 2 hours. I apply this mainly to my legs.
2 HR Express Self-Tanning Mousse Dark
SPF Bronzers & Tanning Protection
Protect your skin while enhancing your natural tan – these SPF-infused products give you that golden glow while keeping your skin safe from UV damage. Because healthy skin is always the most beautiful skin.
A lightweight, water-resistant sunscreen that keeps your skin protected during long summer days while maintaining your existing tan. Absorbs instantly with zero white cast – feels like water on the skin.
Fotoprotector ISDIN Fusion Water Color Medium SPF 50
A natural, reef-friendly sunscreen infused with botanical extracts that nourishes the skin while offering serious sun protection. Loved by beauty editors worldwide for its lightweight feel and subtle golden finish.
Mineral SPF 50 Tinted Face Fair to Light 2.5 fl oz - Australian Gold
A drugstore favorite made in Germany that does exactly what it promises – its Pro-Melanin Extract stimulates the skin's own natural tanning process for a faster, deeper, and more even sun-kissed result, all while protecting against UVA and UVB rays. ...
Nivea Sun Protect & Bronze Tan Activating Sun Cream Spray SPF50 ...
Face Bronzing & Glow
A bronzed body needs a glowing face to match – these face-specific products give you that sun-kissed radiance without ever stepping outside. My favorites for a dewy, luminous summer complexion.
Specifically formulated for the delicate face area, this lightweight SPF sits beautifully under makeup and keeps your skin protected all day. No white cast, no greasy residue – just smooth, protected skin.
SPF 50 Fragrance Free Face Sunscreen Lotion - Bondi Sands
The ultimate clean girl summer essential – this skin tint adds a warm, natural-looking glow while treating and protecting your skin at the same time. Gives your face that effortless just-back-from-holiday radiance.
Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 | ILIA Beauty
A luxurious dry oil that gives your face and body a subtle, shimmering bronze glow with zero effort. Absorbs instantly, feels incredible on the skin, and doubles as a gorgeous highlighting oil for summer nights out.
Liquid Gold Self Tanning Oil - Bondi Sands
Light formula, not sticky. Perfect for light /fairy skin like me. Adds a bit of colour to your face and protects. Love this.
Vitamin C* Daily Tinted Fluid with SPF50+ | Garnier Australia & NZ
Mix these drops with your skincare, your glow can be build over days.
Shop All Sunless Tanning Products - TAN-LUXE
Works beautifully alone or under makeup, and the tint means no white cast.
Dawn Glowscreen SPF 40 Sunscreen with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide - Supergoop!
Self Tan Supplies & Tools
The secret to a flawless, streak-free tan isn't just the product – it's the tools you use to apply it. These essentials make all the difference between a patchy disaster and a professional-looking bronze glow every single time.
The cult tanning mitt that every self-tan lover swears by – its ultra-smooth velvet surface ensures a perfectly even, streak-free application every single time. Reusable, easy to clean, and an absolute must-have before applying any self-tanner.
Application Mitt | Accessories - Bondi Sands USA
A professional-grade tanning mitt used by makeup artists and beauty editors worldwide – its velvety texture blends self-tanner flawlessly into the skin without any patchy lines or orange palms. Pairs perfectly with the St. Tropez Express Mousse for a...
St.Tropez Double Sided Luxe Tanning Mitt
A premium double-sided tanning glove with a smooth side for application and a textured side for blending – genius for getting into tricky areas like knees, elbows, and ankles. A game-changer for anyone who wants a truly even, natural-looking tan.
Luxe Tanning Mitt - Bali Body
The most underrated step in any self-tanning routine – always exfoliate first to remove dead skin cells and create a smooth, even base for your tan. These affordable gloves are a non-negotiable step that makes your tan last longer and fade more evenl...
Dermasuri Deep Exfoliating Glove Korean Mitt
Loved by professional tanners and beauty influencers alike, this extra-thick mitt absorbs zero product and glides effortlessly over the skin for a streak-free finish. The generous size makes full-body application quick, easy, and mess-free.
Shop Deluxe Applicator Mitt - $14.95 | Official Loving Tan®
Because even the most experienced self-tanners have off days – a good tan remover gently dissolves and lifts uneven patches, streaks, or mistakes in minutes. Apply before your next tan for a perfectly clean, even base every time.
Self Tan Remover Foam Eraser - Bondi Sands