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☀️Self Tanning Essentials
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items Skip the pricey spray tans—these self-tanning essentials give you a bronzed, natural glow from home. From prep to application to aftercare, this list covers everything you need for a streak-free, long-lasting tan. It might seems like a lot to take in...
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🧴 Prep & Exfoliation
✨ Application Tools
🌟 Self-Tanners
💧 Aftercare & Maintenance
🚫 Tan Removal & Fixes
🧴 Prep & Exfoliation
Smooth skin is the secret to a perfect tan. These products help slough away dry skin and create the perfect canvas.
You absolutely need this during your prep before a self tan. Getting off all the dead skin cells is super quick and easy with these long lasting exfoliating gloves.
Black & Terracotta Exfoliating Glove 2pc Set - Kitsch | Ulta Beauty
In lieu of self tanning season quickly approaching I thought it was appropriate to pick this delightful scent. I highly suggest a body scrub on areas like your knees, ankles, and elbows because it is super important to extra exfoliate those places.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Shea Sugar Scrub
I suggest this unscented body wash because you do not want oils or fragrances on your body when you self tan. Otherwise, it will make you self tanner application splotchy.
Dove Body Wash Antibacterial Care, Effectively Cleanses & Eliminates 99% of Bacteria - 20 fl oz
✨ Application Tools
No more orange palms! These tools make applying your self-tanner so much easier and cleaner.
This is my preferred method of application because it wastes less product and because they are disposable it holds less bacteria. Definitely something to get used to but totally worth it to save product!
Black Nitrile Disposable Gloves | 4.5 Nitrile Disposable Large, 100 Count
This is THE brush to use when putting self tanner on your hands. The precision is unmatched. Say hello to flawless self tan hands and goodbye to splotchy palms.
Contouring Brush - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
When I do use a mitt to apply my self tanner this is the one I like the best. There is no point in getting a pink one if its going to get all stained anyways.
Bondi Sands Reusable & Durable Self-Tanner Foam Application Mitt, Black
🌟 Self-Tanners
The stars of the show—choose your formula (mousse, drops, lotion, or water) depending on your skin type and routine.
This is one of my absolute favorite self tanners, it is on the pricier side but I would buy this again and again if I had all of the money in the world. I feel as though this self tanner has more of an olive green undertone instead of orange and I lo...
6.7 oz Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse - St. Tropez | Ulta Beauty
This is the best and most affordable self tanner there is. It can be tricky to tell where you have applied it since it does go on clear and develop with time. I love the way this turns out!
Tanologist Sunless Self Tanning Mousse - Medium - 6.76 fl oz
Another pricey option but I do love this brand. It is the fastest drying self tanner I have tried and this one gives a very very natural tan and glow to your skin.
4.0 oz 2 HR Express Self Tanning Mousse Medium - Loving Tan | Ulta Beauty
Another self tanner I absolutely adore and it smells HEAVENLY. It is very easy to apply and I love the results this has.
Dark Salon Quality Self Tanning Foam - Bondi Sands | Ulta Beauty
I know this is pricey but this is the ONLY face self tanner I would even recommend to someone. The product lasts me for months and the end result is flawless every time.
St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Water Purity Face Mist - 2.7 fl oz - Ulta Beauty
💧 Aftercare & Maintenance
Lock in your glow and make it last longer with these hydrating products.
This makes sure my tan lasts longer and looks moisturized and glowy for days.
Tan Extend Lotion
This is a perfect lightweight moisturizer to put on your face to keep that dewy glow and extend your face self tanner.
BYOMA Gel Cream Moisturizer - 1.69 fl oz
🚫 Tan Removal & Fixes
We’ve all been there—patches, streaks, or a tan that’s just… too dark. These lifesavers make correcting mistakes simple.
This product is really great to prep your skin and remove dead skin cells.
Erase Tan Repeat 2-in-1 Body Wash + Scrub - b.tan | Ulta Beauty