Tanning Essentials

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Achieve a sun-kissed glow all year round with our curated selection of tanning essentials. From self-tanners to bronzing lotions, our range of products is designed to give you that coveted just-off-the-beach look without the harmful effects of UV rays. Whether you prefer a gradual build or an instant tan, we have everything you need to enhance your natural radiance and keep your skin looking luminous and healthy. Discover the key to a flawless tan with our top-quality formulas that deliver a streak-free, long-lasting result every time.

$45.00

I have always been skeptical of spray tanning let alone self tanning but after using this product I won’t be spray tanning or using any other self tanner. ...Good tanning product for a day long tan but the tan mostly washes off when you take your next shower, not very long term

What it is:
A lightweight mousse that tailors to your individual skin tone for the deepest, longest-lasting tan in one application.

What it is formulated to do:
For the deepest tan yet, this lightweight mousse tailors to your individual skin tone and gives the longest-lasting tan in one application. It’s streak-free, easy to apply, quick-drying, non-sticky with no transfer, and ultra-hydrating. Plus, it has no self-tan smell, yet features a new mood-boosting fragrance.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
This product contains a 100 percent natural DHA, and delivers a natural-looking glow to all skin tones and types.

$34.00

Flawless tan that lasts....Best tanning product EVER. Buy the applicator mitt too. ...Best tanning mousse!...This is the best tanning mousse I have used! I have tried Loving Tan & Tarte tanning products and none of those worked for me.

What it is:
A lightweight, easy-to-apply classic mousse that dries quickly with no self tan smell and an even fade.

What it is formulated to do:
For an iconic, natural, and healthy-looking tan, this newly formulated, lightweight classic mousse tailors to your individual skin tone, for that longest-lasting tan in one application. It’s streak-free, easy to apply, quick-drying, non-sticky with no transfer, and ultra-hydrating. Plus, it has no self tan smell, yet features a new mood-boosting fragrance.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
This product contains a 100 percent natural DHA and is clinically proven to moisturize for up to 24 hours.

$50.00

Holy grail of self-tanning...I am a devoted self tanner and can honestly say that there is no better, more natural faux tan on the market then St Tropez. The Self Tan Golden Getaway kit features my three favorite self tanner essential of all time in one handy kit. ...The best tan for a reason!...Tropez and this kit has all the essentials you need to tan on the go! I travel often for work and this is so easy to throw into my bag and tan when I arrive at my destination.

What it is: An Ashley Graham-approved kit with your ultimate travel-size companions for a face and body glow.

Skin Type: Normal

Skincare Concerns: Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- DHA: Visibly colors the upper skin layer without sun exposure.

Ingredient Callouts: These products are cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Get glowing with this top-selling tanning trio. Featuring Ashley Graham’s golden essentials, this travel-friendly kit includes the award-winning Self Tan Express Mousse, Velvet Applicator Mitt, and full-size Purity Face Mist with a new, limited-edition scent formulated with Ashley Graham.

This Set Contains:
- 3.4 oz/ 100 mL St. Tropez Express B

$32.00

Great Even Tan...Applying the tanning mousse was very easy using a tanning mitt. ...I really like the Isle of Paradise Express Mousse tan. I goes on great with a tanning mitt and doesn’t streak.

What it is: A lightweight, self-tanning express mousse with color that develops in as little as 30 minutes and locks in hydration for up to 24 hours.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Redness and Dullness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Powerhouse hydrator makes your tan last longer.
- Glycerin: Moisture booster locks in hydration.
- Vitamin B5: Unsung hero of hydration is here to keep skin barrier healthy.

What Else You Need to Know: The lightweight formula contains guide color for easy application and dries in seconds. It is packed with color-correcting actives you already know and love plus hydration heroes hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and vitamin B5.

$9.00

inexpensive self tanning mitt...lasted a really long time and machine washable! made my tan streak free...THE BEST TANNING MIT...This is the best tanning met I have ever used!! It is such a soft material and applies tan really evenly!!

What it is: An applicator mitt with a luxurious, velvety texture to ensure a streak-free finish and stain-free hands every time.

What Else You Need to Know: This patent-pending Double Sided Luxe Velvet Tan Applicator Mitt is the ultimate tanning essential for a flawless finish and stain-free hands. Evenly distributing self-tanning product, this waterproof and lined tanning mitt blends and buffs to ensure the best results every time.

$10.00

Used with isle of paradise tanning oil mist. Left no streaks and I had an even tan....Great to pair with any tanning mousse!...makes it super easy to apply tanning mouse and allows a flawless looking tan as result

What it is: A super soft self-tan applicator mitt.

What Else You Need to Know: This super soft mitt delivers a flawless, streak-free tan every time, featuring a water-resistant barrier to prevent stained palms. It’s reusable and machine washable so you can glow again and again.  

TAN-LUXEHYDRA MOUSSE Hydrating Self-Tan Mousse

Size: 6.76 oz/ 200 mL·ITEM: 2012292

Color: Light/Medium

68 Reviews

$49.00

This is the BEST self tanning product in the market. I’ve tried so many brands such as St.Tropez (I used to swear by), Loving Tan, etc and this product beats them all! ...Definitely worth buying if you want a hydrating, glowing self tan!

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive

What it is:
A fragrance-free, streak-free tanning mousse that provides a radiant glow.

Solutions for:
- Dullness and uneven texture
- Uneven skin tone
- Dryness

If you want to know more…
This purified self tanning mousse combines raspberry seed oil, and vitamins C, E, and B to illuminate and nourish look of skin. This mousse visibly hydrates and softens while gradually tanning for a bronzed look that lasts up to 10 days and fades evenly. The formula features a low pH to give the most natural, undetectable results for an odorless, streak-less tan.

St. TropezSelf Tan Express Bronzing Mousse Tropical Colada

ITEM: 2759231

Size: Tropical Colada 6.7 oz / 200 ml

422 Reviews

$46.00

Great self tan!...I love this Saint Tropez self tan tropical colada express tanning mousse! It is easy to apply and gives you the versatility of choosing how dark or light you would like your tan to be. ...Tropez outdid themselves with this express tan mousse! The smell is pleasant and the tan is phenomenal, I am very content with how even the tan developed.

What it is: An award-winning, express bronzing-mousse formula with an exclusive, island-inspired fragrance.


Skin Type: Normal


Skincare Concerns: Uneven Texture


Highlighted Ingredients:
- DHA: Colors the upper skin layer without sun exposure.


Ingredient Callouts: It is cruelty-free.


What Else You Need to Know: Transport to a sun-soaked paradise with a new fragrance featuring juicy notes of tropical fruit blended with velvety coconut, vanilla, and Tahitian gardenia. This award-winning mousse lets you tailor your tan to perfection in just one, two, or three hours: a true fast-

TAN-LUXETHE WATER Hydrating Self-Tan Water

Size: 6.76 oz/ 200 mL·ITEM: 2012276

Color: Light/Medium

104 Reviews

$48.00

I used once and everybody commented on what a great tan I had. Looks like a real tan and it’s easy to apply. ...I wanted a spray tan I could use on days I don't want to use the Isle of Paradise drops that i add to my self tanner and while waiting for other Isle of Paradise self tanning products to arrive.

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive

What it is:
A vitamin-infused, streak-free tanning water that provides a radiant glow.

Solutions for:
- Dullness and uneven texture
- Dryness
- Uneven skin tone

If you want to know more…
This completely color-free vitamin-infused tanning water combines purified water, vitamins B, C, and E, raspberry seed oil, aloe vera, and organic tanning actives to illuminate and hydrate. Exclusive Triple Tan Technology combines a blend of organic tanning actives, which work with skin to deliver an undetectable, stain-free tan.

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