1. Saint Tropez - Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse
What reviews say: “Easy to apply; color builds over a few hours; no patchiness the first few days. It does wear off with some blotch/patchiness, but that shouldn’t be an issue if you’re maintaining your tan or exfoliating regularly. It also works just fine on the face, though I use it very sparingly.”
2. Isle of Paradise - Self-Tanning Mousse
What reviews say: “Self-Tanning Mousse has been a real game changer. I self tan frequently and this one give such a glow that doesn’t look fake. I love the clear application so it doesn’t get on my clothes or transfers product to anything I touch. Definitely getting another bottle.”
3. Tanologist - Express Tan Mousse
What reviews say: “So far, this is my favorite tanner! The color looks so natural and the longer you have it one the darker it gets. I have not experienced any streaks or dark splotches.”
4. Loving Tan - 2 HR Express Self Tanning
What reviews say: “OK - disclaimer - I have the kind of skin that gets burnt easily in the sun, so I've been using self-tan for over 10 years. I had to try Loving Tan as all my friends had been telling me for years to try it but so glad I finally did. THE BEST COLOR PAYOFF! And a bottle lasts so much longer than anything else I've ever tried! Its actually very cost-effective as it's concentrated so you don't have to use as much.”
5. Coco & Eve - Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam
What reviews say: “I haven't tried many self tanners, but I know what I like and don't like. This is the best color, lacks the self-tanner smell and fastest drying self-tanner I have used. I have little to no tolerance for that after-fake-tan-smell. If you feel the same, try this. A complete added bonus is the dry-down. I CANNOT stand the sticky wetness afterward EVEN when you feel it should be dried down. If you also can't stand this, please try this. Im a cheap-O through and through. But I WILL spend my money on the things that perform well. This checks all my boxes. I have only tried Medium but feel that using "Dark" would settle all my worries. I am a 4-life-er with this product.”
6. Bondi Sands - Foam Liquid Gold
What reviews say: “I used to use Bondi sands, ultra dark tanning lotion. Recently, I saw this at the store and decided to give it a try. I will not use anything else moving forward. If you have yellow/gold undertones to your skin, do not walk, run to buy this tanning lotion. it will give you an amazing beautiful golden color (NOT orange).”