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

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

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.

$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.

TAN-LUXEHYDRA MOUSSE Hydrating Self-Tan Mousse

Size: 6.76 oz/ 200 mL·ITEM: 2012292

Color: Light/Medium

69 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

426 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.

TAN-LUXETHE WATER Hydrating Self-Tan Water

Size: 6.76 oz/ 200 mL·ITEM: 2012276

Color: Light/Medium

108 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.

$45.00

Natural tan for fair skin tones...I washed my face in the morning also and it was still tan! I have sensitive skin and I didn’t break out from this like I did from the tan luxe stuff.

What it is:A self-tanning lotion for your face and body that delivers a sunkissed glow and up to 24 hours of hydration.

Skincare Concerns:
Dullness and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Self-Tan Complex with DHA and Erythrulose (Two Naturally Sourced Plant Sugars): Creates a naturally tanned appearance on the skin’s surface.
- Aloe Vera: Binds moisture for lasting hydration.
- Vitamin E: Protects skin from harmful free radicals.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan.

What Else You Need to Know: This buildable tanning lotion create

$33.00

I wake up with a beautiful natural looking tan. Doesn’t dry out my skin like many other tanning products and has a minimal self tanning smell which fades within the first day. ...I love this tanning water face mist! Love the color and that its buildable!

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

What it is:
An ultra-lightweight mist infused with 100 percent natural tanning agents.

Solutions for:
- Uneven Skin tone
- Dullness
- Dryness

If you want to know more…
Achieve a natural-looking golden tan that lasts for days with just one application using new tropically scented, hydrating, and weightless Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water Face Mist.

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“It gives your color quicker than any other gradual tanner I’ve ever used. But it doesn’t have the harsh and potentially streaky aftermath that full on self tanners do”
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“This is a great self tanner for beginners. It is very easy to apply, especially with the mit that comes with it”
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“This self tanning cream I would say it is more as a gradual tanning if you only applied one day, for darker outcome apply it a few times”
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“I would definitely recommend this self tanner mousse to anyone who’s looking for a great at home tan”
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“I’ve been using self tanners for 20 years and this is the best face tanner I’ve tried”
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“This is the great gradual tan product because I like using this and mixing it with my moisturizer to get the perfect natural tan on my face and it looks so natural ways, super efficient product that works well and is easy to use”