Best Sunless Tanners

When determining the best sunless tanners to use as part of your regimen of beauty secrets, remember that all of these products use the same tanning ingredient, DHA (dihydroxyacetone) to temporarily stain your skin. This sunless tan fades with exfoliation which means it must be applied regularly to keep your tan looking great. With this in mind, the criteria used to make this best list include things like ease of application and whether or not the product streaks. When using these products, remember that because they stain your skin, they can also stain your clothing.

Be sure to moisturize properly.

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 Lancôme's self-tanning body spray is rated four-and-a-half stars out of five at iVillage Beauty and Style. This liquid self-tanner sprays on with a fast-drying formula and gives your skin a golden, natural-looking color that doesn't streak. One touch spray application makes it easy to apply from any angle.

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 Listed as number one on the Ten Best Drugstore Sunless Tanning Products list at Sunless.com, Bain de Soleil Mega Tan is affordable, and provides great color and easy application.

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 Consumer Search reviews list Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel at the top of the best sunless tanners because it is not only easy to apply, but it doesn’t streak. When pricing this product, you'll notice it is a littler more expensive, but you don't have to use as much as with other products.

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 This self tanner is highly rated at iVillage Beauty and Style and is available in a number of shades to match your skin tone. This product is designed to prevent streaking.

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 Number three at Sunless.com, this sunless tanner was one of the first foam tanners sold and is still among the best. It provides dependable results but some users complain about it feeling sticky.

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 Listed as the best sunless tanning lotion and moisturizer at Consumer Search, Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer is gentle enough to be used daily as part of your regular skin care regimen instead of your normal body lotion. It is available in three shades.

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 If you're looking for the right product for your face, StyleBakery.com lists Olay Regenerist Touch of Sun as number one of the best sunless tanners as editor's choice. It is recommended for its affordability and natural look. Product is applied and color gradually tints the face, with results showing in around three days.

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 Number five at iVillage, this sunless tanning spray provides a natural, even-toned tan and is available in a number of shades.

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 StyleBakery.com lists this product as the one providing the darkest sunless tan. The molasses-tinted formula isn't as easy to apply as many competitor's products, and does take a little extra work to get even coverage. In addition, gloves are recommended when applying. However, it works fast and can be used even on sensitive skin.

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 Number four at Sunless.com's list of Ten Best Drugstore Sunless Tanning Products, Coppertone's Endless Summer Sunless Tanning Gradual Tan Moisturizing Lotion goes on darker than the majority of sunless tanning products and is the only product you'll need if you are fair-skinned.

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