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My Self-Tan Routine for a Natural, Sunkissed Glow
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items These are the products I use to get a natural, even self-tan without sun damage. This routine focuses on proper skin prep, smooth application, and maintaining a believable sun-kissed glow.to create a natural, even glow without sun damage — focused on...
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✨ My Favorite Self Tanners
✨ Step 1 — Skin Prep
✨ Step 2 — Application
✨ Step 3 — Face Glow
✨ Step 4 — Maintain the Glow
✨ Step 5 — Fix & Blend
✨ My Favorite Self Tanners
These are the self-tanners I’ve found that give the most natural, believable glow without looking orange. They apply smoothly, develop evenly, and leave skin looking healthy and sun-kissed.
My tried and true for a streak free tan.
Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam with Aloe Vera
One of the most reliable self-tanners for a natural-looking glow. It applies evenly, develops into a believable color, and fades smoothly without patchiness.
St.Tropez Self Tan Suprême Violet Bronzing Mousse
My go to for adding a subtle glow to the face without clogging pores or looking heavy.
COOLA Organic Sunless Self Tanner Face Serum
I have loved this lotion since I was a teen. It helps to maintain your tan but also can be used alone everyday for a gradual tan.
Malibu Tan Hemp Golden Glow Lotion, Medium Deep, 18 fl oz
✨ Step 1 — Skin Prep
Proper prep makes all the difference. Exfoliating and moisturizing dry areas helps the tan apply evenly and prevents patchy spots.
Daily body wash to stay smooth
Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body
The most important step. Get rid of dead skin with this amazing smelly scrub.
Get Your Sugar Scrubs at Walmart!
Great exfoliator to get rid of those pesky bumps on the body and prevent ingrowns.
Naturium KP Body Scrub & Mask for Keratosis Pilaris
✨ Step 2 — Application
Using the right mitt and formula helps create an even, streak-free tan. I focus on building color gradually for the most natural look.
Delivers consistant results and is inexpensive.
Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam with Aloe Vera
A great quick and easy tinted spray that leaves you glowing immediately!
Body Drench QuickTan Instant Self Tanner Spray
A great option for that beautiful deep olive tan.
St.Tropez Self Tan Suprême Violet Bronzing Mousse
Disposable gloves provide a great application for foaming self tan application and they don't absorb the product.
Schneider Nitrile Exam Gloves Black Med 100ct
The perfect application bundle for a streak-free application
3 in 1 Self Tanning Mitts & Applicator Kit
✨ Step 3 — Face Glow
Your face usually needs a different formula than your body. These products give a subtle glow without clogging pores or looking orange.
My go to when I want an easy appliction before bed. Wake up with a beautiful sunkissed glow.
Coco & Eve Antioxidant Face Tanning Micromist
Add these drops into your favorite moisturizer for a beautiful natural tan.
TAN-LUXE The Face - Illuminating Self-Tan Drops
This serum has been my go to for years. It has skin care benefits and also leaves your face with a gorgeous beachy tan.
COOLA Organic Sunless Self Tanner Face Serum
✨ Step 4 — Maintain the Glow
Keeping skin hydrated helps extend the life of your tan and prevents uneven fading.
Affordable gradual everyday lotion that hydrates and keeps your tan glowing for days.
Bondi Sands Everyday Gradual Tanning Milk
The perfect compliment to maintain your tan. It gives luxury!
+ Lux Unfiltered N°32 Deep Gradual Self Tanner
Hydrating daily moisturizer to maintain your sunkissed tan.
Hempz Brazilian Berry Lotion with Peptides 17oz
Affordable everyday lotion to hydrate and maintain your glow.
Palmer's Coconut Oil Body Lotion, 13.5oz
✨ Step 5 — Fix & Blend
These are the little tricks that keep the tan looking seamless — blending hands, feet, and fixing any uneven spots.
The perfect detail brush to blend around hands and feet.
docolor XL Body Makeup Brush 3in Wide Head
Calms tackiness after application and protects high friction areas.
Tan Fan Self Tan Drying Powder Kit - Vegan
A great way to save your sheets after you self-tan.
Tan Fan Self Tan Sleep Sac - No Transfer, Large, Pink
✨ Instant Body Bronzers
These body bronzers are my go-to when I want an instant glow without committing to a full self-tan. They add warmth, subtle shimmer, and make skin look smooth and radiant.
This is one of my favorite products for an instant glow. The lightweight spray evens out skin tone and gives a smooth, airbrushed bronze in seconds. It dries quickly, blends easily with the brush, and washes off when you’re done — perfect for events ...
Bali Body Light to Medium Instant Tan + Brush Bundle
One of the best instant body bronzers for smoothing skin and giving a flawless, airbrushed glow.
Vita Liberata Body Blur - Skin Perfecting Body Foundation
A classic for a reason. This spray helps blur veins, imperfections, and uneven tone while giving legs a natural-looking bronzed color.
Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Spray-On Makeup
A lightweight body oil that adds warmth and subtle shimmer. Perfect for highlighting shoulders, collarbones, and legs when you want a radiant glow.
SOL DE JANERIO Glowmotions Glow Body Oil