Tanning beds should be lumped into the same category as cigarettes: uncool, passé and deadly. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still get color—just take the healthy route with at-home products that create bronzed skin tones. Here are some of the best and most innovative self-tanners on the market that will get you glowing without any UV rays involved.
jergens natural glow moisturizer
King of the drugstore tanning lotions, this is a perfect product for at-home tanning novices. You can choose between light/medium or medium/dark and easily build your tan over time. The line has added a foaming self-tanner for greater ease. (Pictured at top)
$9.99, Walgreens
bondi sands self tanning foam
You don’t have to frequent Bondi Beach to get a Bondi-worthy tan this summer. A newcomer to the self-tanning scene, this foam is a lightweight formula packed with aloe vera and coconut oil. Ideal for lighter skin tones, it goes on smooth, leaving skin streak-free every time. Apply with the Bondi Sands exfoliation mitt for best results.
$24, bondisands.com
st. tropez self tan express sheet mask
Don’t use the same self-tanning body lotion on your face unless you’re going for an Oompa Loompa look. So what’s a pale girl to do? This works exactly like sheet masks from Korean skin care brands, but it delivers a naturally gorgeous glow. Apply longer for a deeper tan. Includes hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin and DHA for sun-kissed color.
$9, sephora.com
fake bake flawless self-tan liquid
How can you not love a brand that takes its name from the overly tan sun goddesses of yesteryear? Perfect for those wanting a deep tan, it will get you as dark as you desire with just a single application. Includes a professional tanning mitt.
$28, ulta.com
tarte brazilliance skin-rejuvenating maracuja self tanner
Tarte’s self-tanning body and face lotion is a great two-in-one product. The lotion delivers a non-streaky face tan without a special mitt or applicator. The maracuja is rich in fatty acids, allowing your skin to bask in its health benefits.
$39, tarte.com
