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Pricing

There’s no need to break your budget for a self-tanning lotion. Your local drugstores, big-box stores, and online retailers all carry a huge range of products in every price range.

Inexpensive: Generally, the popular drugstore brands cost less than $10 for a 6- or 8-ounce tube.

Mid-range: You’ll pay up to $25 for a product with organic ingredients, a wide range of colors, or from a higher-end brand.

Expensive: Expect to pay as much as $35 for high-end products with expensive skin-nourishing ingredients as well as self-tanning properties.

Pricing guide

Let’s start with my favorite. This whipped mousse self-tanner contains DHA, but it’s also loaded with antioxidants (Indian gooseberry, acai berry, fig extract, goji berry, green and white tea). As noted earlier, this could help lessen free radical damage.

It also contains vitamins A, C, and E to help rebuild the skin’s barrier and soothe it. It uses plant-derived glycerin to moisturize as well.

I love this self-tanner for its natural ingredients, but it’s my favorite for its color, pleasant scent, fast-drying formula, and even wear. This is the first tanner I tried that didn’t leave me feeling sticky and actually gave a cooling effect after each time I swiped it over me.

Speaking of swiping it on, I also use the Skinerals Padded Microfiber Applicator Mitt, and it’s a game-changer. Usually, self-tan mitts slip and slide around as you use them and can easily stretch out after a couple of uses. Thanks to the band around the wrist, this mitt stays on perfectly. It also feels soft, and it washes nicely after use.

The formula comes in both dark and light shades. I find it to be natural looking and high quality at a reasonable price point.

Reminder

Self-tanning products don’t usually contain SPF, meaning they don’t offer protection from the sun. So, you’ll still need to remember to apply sunscreen every day.

Applying wash-off self-tanner is usually a breeze — just apply it as you would lotion, being careful to not stain clothing or bedding.

Applying DHA-containing self-tanners, on the other hand, can be a bit intimidating at first. Here’s how to do it:

• Shower and exfoliate. Using your favorite loofa or washcloth, gently exfoliate in the shower before using your self-tanner. This helps get rid of dead skin cells to give you a more even application.
• Dry off thoroughly. You don’t want any wet or damp skin before applying the product.
• Moisturize. Apply regular body lotion to areas that tend to be the driest or quickly absorb the product: elbows, inner elbows (where they bend), underarms, knees, and ankles. Let it absorb for a few minutes.
• Apply self-tanner in portions. Start with one part of your body at a time. Your product may dry quickly, so you’ll want to focus on just one area at a time before applying it to others. It’s generally best to apply it to your skin using circular massaging motions.
• Wash your hands after each application. Your palms can collect color quickly. Using a matt or glove can help avoid this, but if you’re applying with your bare hands, you’ll need to wash them carefully before you move on to tanning other sections.
• Be careful around hands, wrists, knees, feet, and ankles. These areas gobble up the product quickly, so don’t over-apply. Try to blend the product as well as you can. It helps to bend your knees and elbows when applying to those areas.
• Spot treat. If you notice any areas that have too much product on them, softly pat them with a dry cloth. Also, check to see if all areas have been thoroughly rubbed in.
• Wait to dry. It’s always a good idea to wait 10 minutes before getting dressed.
• Use sunscreen every day. Your self-tanner generally won’t have SPF, so remember to apply some before leaving the house.
• Leave on for several hours. Each formula recommends different timeframes before rinsing off in the shower, but it’s usually a good idea to avoid showering, sweating, or any moisture at all for 6 to 8 hours. You may want to try applying it before bed and rinsing it off in the shower when you wake up. If you use cleansers in the shower, you will see your tan lessen compared with just rinsing it off with water.
• Moisturize. To lock in your tan and to make it last longer, apply moisturizer after you’ve rinsed and throughout the duration of your tan.

Key considerations

How self-tanners work

Be aware that your faux tan won’t last nearly as long as its natural counterpart. As your outer skin cells naturally flake away, they take the color with them, so you’ll need to reapply the lotion every few days to maintain the tan.

Self-tanning products

There are quite a few different types of self-tanners available, including the following:

Self-tanning lotions are the most common form of self-tanner and have the widest range of colors. Lotions are easy to spread on your skin and provide smooth, even results if applied correctly. They can be used to slowly increase the color over several applications. Because lotions don’t dry too quickly, they’re perfect for those new to self-tanning. You have a little wiggle room to adjust the amount during application and thus are less likely to end up with streaky or uneven results.

Self-tanning sprays are fast, but it’s easy to end up with uneven results unless you have experience applying them or have a friend who can help you. It’s easy to slowly build up color with a spray too.

Self-tanning mousses are also good for building up color, but they dry quickly and thus can appear blotchy or streaky if you don’t have your application technique perfected.

Self-tanning moisturizers build up color very slowly over repeated applications, so they’re a great choice if you just want a soft summery glow on your face, for example.

Self-tanning towelettes are infused with a tanning solution, making them super easy to use for a quick touch of color on vacation or at any time. They’re also useful for darkening those annoying strap lines that accompany a natural tan.