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How Do Self-Tanners Work?

Instant Self-Tanners

There are several self-tanner formulas available among instant self-tanners: mousse, spray, lotion, gel, and mix-in drops that you add to your body lotion of choice. With any of these options, a self-tanning application mitt (I used the one that came with the Loving Tan bottle) is helpful for evenly spreading and blending in the formula to prevent you from staining your hands.

Gradual Self-Tanners

The gradual self-tanners out there require multiple applications over the course of a couple of days to build up a subtle tan that fades away without regular maintenance. An example of one of the best gradual self-tanners is the Reviewed-approved M-61 Hydraboost Gradual Tan Body Butter.

According to our tester, its $34 price tag is worth it, given that she achieved a subtle tan a few hours post-application and it didn’t leave her skin feeling sticky or tacky. "Because it's a multi-purpose product that hydrates and tans, for me, it's money well spent," she writes.

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Een hele tijd terug schreef ik een review over de Honing Goud Shampoo & Conditioner uit de Lovings Blends lijn van Garnier. Ik was er niet bepaald tevreden over. Nu heeft Garnier de lijn echter uitgebreid en zijn er ook producten voor het lichaam! En ik moet zeggen: deze verzorgingsproducten bevallen me een stuk beter. Uit allerlei verschillende lijnen review ik vandaag de Garnier Loving Blends Body producten.

Best for Dry Skin

Kate Somerville Dry Skin Saver

What We Love: The multi-use lotion can be used on the face, lips, and body.

What We Don’t Love: It’s prone to pilling under makeup or sunscreen.

“This is a multipurpose moisturizer that can be used on the face, lips, and body,” says Dr. Vaidya. And yes, she recommends using it in all those places—especially to patients with dry skin. “It contains a lipid complex that provides long-lasting hydration and maintains the skin's natural barrier,” she explains.

The creamy formula is prone to pilling under makeup or sunscreen, so try using it at night. Lots of people have also mentioned using and loving it as a hand cream for dry, cracked skin and cuticles.

Size: 4 oz | Active Ingredients: Oat kernel flour, multi-functional lipid complex, Japanese kelp, Australian plant extract | Scented: No

How We Tested Self-Tanners

The author's arm with swatches of the Clarins (left), L'Oréal (center), and Bali Body (right) self-tanners.

The Tester

Hi, I’m Jessica, the beauty editor at Reviewed. I’ve tested all things skin-, makeup-, and hair-related for our beauty section. But perhaps most pertinent for this article—I’m pale. I have a very light-colored complexion that can achieve a very subtle natural tan if I sit in the sun—something I don’t do often and never without sunscreen. I’ve received a professional spray tan once in my life and have occasionally used self-tanners for a once-a-summer experiment, but I never keep up with regular applications. But knowing that plenty of people prefer tan skin for vacations in warmer climates or special events, I embarked on this self-tanner odyssey. (You’re welcome!)

The Tests

At the beginning of my tests, I tested two self-tanners at a time by applying one to each leg. Because these products are designed to last several days, this method would give me accurate results wear-wise while also speeding up the testing process.

Shade range: Does the self-tanner offer a very limited, decent, or plentiful amount of shades?

Application: How easy is it to dispense the self-tanner from the container? Do you need a lot of the self-tanner to cover the legs/body?

Wear: After following application instructions, how tan does your skin look? How does the self-tanner feel on your skin? Does the color fade evenly?

Longevity: How quickly does the self-tanner fade away?

Scent: Does the self-tanner have a smell? Is it pleasant or unpleasant? How powerful is the fragrance?

Staining: Does the self-tanner leave any residue/staining on clothes or bedding?