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All Glow, No Sun
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items Where are my self tanning girlies at?! In my new era of improving my skin texture and cutting back on tanning in UV is one of them! I sweat a ton so helping find amazing tanners!
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Tanning Prep
Top Recs
Applicators
Ones I've Tried
Maintain the Tan
Self Tanner Remover
Tanning Prep
24 hours in advance be sure to shave, exfoliate and moisturize well! Also get these items for applying tan!
Always start with shaving! These are my go to razors for daily use/prepping!
Venus Comfortglide White Tea Women's Razor + 2 Razor Blade Refills
Skip any oil based exfoliators doesn't help the tan! I just use a brush to really work into the skin!
EcoTools Dry Body Brush, Vegan & Cruelty-Free
Love this moisturizer! Really helps the skin feel smooth and helps elbows, knees, heels, etc not be as dry before applying tanner
La Roche Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Body Moisturizing Cream Body and Face Moisturizer for Dry Skin with Shea Butter and Glycerin - 13.5 fl oz
Top Recs
Where the sunless tan girlies at?! This is my new go to self tanner! Comes out flawless with no streaks, does not smell like a fake tan, and even has this bundle to do your back and face!
Coco & Eve Bali Bae Dark Self Tan Set
Was super sckeptical at first because how can you tell with the gel if you miss a spot? Well that is impossible because feels like the most refreshing body lotion ever that gives an incredible dark tan!
b.tan Clear Self Tanning Gel & Face Spray Kit - Dark, 1 Hour Express
Love this! Makes the face look flawless and can even do no foundation look!
Coco & Eve Antioxidant Face Tanning Micromist
These two tanners above have never left any residue on my sheets but I know some do so I have this when trying new products!
Tan Fan Self Tan Sleep Sac - No Stains, Pink
Applicators
If your looking to get a kit I suggest this one!
ANSPHIE 5 Pack Self Tanning Mitt Kit
The back is the hardest part! This tool makes it so easy when your all alone and doesn't streak! I like to use this and then the back individual one to smooth everything out.
EcoTools Good Tan Self-Tan Back Applicator
Helps make coverage streak free after using the mitt
Westmore Beauty Blend & Blur Body Kabuki Brush
Ones I've Tried
Have tried a few different products from this brand! Overall provides a great flawless tan! Some downsides is if you are a sweater like me it will wash away and leave streaks quickly. Even after exfoliating prior to application elbows and knees still...
4.0 oz Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse - St. Tropez | Ulta Beauty
I really enjoyed this mousse! Super smooth application, not a strong fragrance and lasted great!
Luxe Whipped Self Tan Crème Mousse - St. Tropez | Ulta Beauty
This lotion wasn't for me sadly. I feel it was super patchy on the skin and even worse when it was coming off.
Self Tan Classic Bronzing Lotion - St. Tropez | Ulta Beauty
Just bought will update soon!!
Ultra Dark Streak Free Self Tanning Mousse - Bali Body | Ulta Beauty
Found the fan itself to be nice but not a super noticeable difference unless applied more. Did have slight smell to it and came off horribly streaky when it faded.
Tan Physics Sunless Tanner 8oz
Maintain the Tan
This actually works! Helped maintain my tan over two weeks longer than usual!
Coco & Eve Firming Tan Prolonging Body Oil
You want to moisturize daily to help make it last!
Tan Optimiser Body Moisturiser - St. Tropez | Ulta Beauty
Self Tanner Remover
This is gentler on the skin and has erased marks that became streaky as they wore away. Not sure if it's my favorite yet or not.
Self Tan Eraser Gentle Foaming Cleanser - Bondi Sands | Ulta Beauty
Next to Try- I will report back!
Have only heard good things about this so can't wait to try it!
Light/Medium Salon Quality Self Tanning Foam - Bondi Sands | Ulta Beauty
Saw an influencer I follow use this recently so was like I have to give it a try because they looked so good with it on!
6.7 oz 2 HR Express Self Tanning Mousse Dark - Loving Tan | Ulta Beauty
A friend told me about this one so will try out!
The Future Collection: The Future Airbrush 360 Self-Tan Mist and Luxe Mitt - TAN-LUXE | Ulta Beauty
Friend also suggested this one so we will compare!
THE GRADUAL - Illuminating Tanning Lotion - TAN-LUXE | Ulta Beauty
Looking into a self tanner primer to see if it helps with application and longevity
Norvell Glow System Pre-Tan Enhancing Primer 8.5oz