Best Indoor Tanning Lotions

The best indoor tanning lotions will help you maintain a perfect sun-kissed glow through all seasons.

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 Australian Gold is a respected name in tanning, only selling its products at tanning salons. Crystal XII is part of the company's super-premium Ultra line. 12 bronzers ensure a quality tan, and the trademarked BodyBlush Blend gives skin an instant shimmering glow.

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 California Tan is a popular salon-quality brand, and Ionyx Bronzer promises an ultra-dark tan. The whipped lotion provides increased moisturizing. In addition, a time-release formula keeps the moisture coming.

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 Swedish Beauty is known for its line of "tingle tan" products. Thanks to the ingredient benzlye nicatinate, the lotion increases circulation for better tanning results. Skin will tingle, feel warm, and appear flushed. However the tingling feeling means that these aren't the best indoor tanning lotions for everyone. Buyers are encouraged to test the product on a small area before using it for full-body tanning. In addition to its tingling properties, Pink Diamond includes Firmtone Blend to prevent wrinkles and firm the skin.

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 If you don't want to pay the price for a product from the Ultra line or you just don't need that level of performance, consider Almost Famous from Australian Gold's mid-range Best line. The lotion's melanin booster promises five to eight days of dark color. LipoCare blend firms and guards against wrinkles.

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 For a more premium product, consider Tao Bronzer. Avocado oils and vitamins A, C, and E nourish while firming agents improve the texture of your skin. Consumer reviews tout the lotion's pleasant smell, moisturizing properties, and a noticeable change in color after only one use.

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 For those who want their tan to shine through without cosmetic enhancement, Chocolate Silk provides a bronzer-free tanning lotion. Aloe and Japanese green tea extract moisturize and fight wrinkles. This product is also from Swedish Beauty's non-tingle line of lotions.

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 Maxlotion is a basic, no-frills tanning lotion from a trusted manufacturer. The product is designed for building a base tan either indoors or outdoors. It offers versatility that many of the best indoor tanning lotions can't provide and features a fresh jasmine scent.

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 With 12 customer reviews at Amazon.com, Paint It Black 50X has averaged 4.5 out of 5 stars. Its bronzing and accelerating components lead to a markedly darker tan, and the lotion's silicone blend is highly moisturizing. Less satisfied customers mentioned that the results did not last long after leaving the tanning bed. However, even some of these users were willing to use the product along with an additional bronzer solely because of its ability to moisturize.

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 Secret Stash comes from Designer Skin's budget line, Splash! Tanning Tonics. However, the lower price doesn't mean decreased tanning performance. Streak-free bronzers instantly enhance your tan. Hemp seed oil offers the ultimate in moisturizing and leads to the lotion's playful name and package design.

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 In addition to being another product in the Ultra line, Crystal Faces is unique in focusing on helping tanners achieve the perfect level of facial tan. Bronzers add immediate, long-lasting color, and a silicone base results in a silky feel.

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 Hawaiian Tropic is a name most consumers can trust, as they have seen their products on drugstore shelves for years. Hypoallergenic and non-greasy, Tan Max has garnered five-star user reviews on sites such as Amazon.com. Its affordable price is great for tanners on a budget. However, the lotion's consistency is more liquid than others, so some tanners find that they prefer a creamier brand.