Whether it’s the cost of a beach vacation or the damaging UV rays you’re worried about, sunless tanners can be a great way to bronze without regret and painful burns. We’ve got a list of sunless tanning lotions, foams and airbrush systems, from $10 to $150.
Luminess Complete Personal Airbrush Tanning System
This tanning system comes with an instructional DVD, a compressor and a 12-inch long hose. The company says it can spray 10 full body tans or 30 spot tans before the tanning solution needs a refill. A full body tan takes around 30 minutes, according to the company, and the kit folds up into a black travel case for taking your tan on the road. Price: $149
MyChelle Del Sol Sunless Tanner
This all-natural and vegan sunless tanner employs the use of beet extract, sugar cane, and other plant elements that react with the skin’s surface to give a bronzed glow, the company says. Users can apply once every 12 hours to deepen their tan. Price: $13.39 for 2.3 ounces
Decleor Perfect Sculpt Firming Gel-Cream Natural Glow
Eight essential oils including frankincense and myrr make this self-tanner unique, the company says. The cream also includes a “phyto-firm complex,” which the company says can help stimulate cell renewal and skin elasticity. Other oils in the cream include chamomile, lemongrass and lemon. Price: $61.00
Jane Iredale Tantasia
This product is a self-tanner and bronzer in one that can be used on both body and face, according to the company. For best results, it recommends waiting 15-20 minutes after applying before getting dressed in order to avoid staining your clothes. Price: $36
NUXE Soleil Prodigieux Self Tanning Lotion
Made up of 88.6% natural ingredients, this self tanner builds a bronze glow over time, the company says. The product contains the ingredient “frangipani flower” for moisture, and gives the skin a slight iridescent glow, according to NUXE. Price: $35.00
Hawaiian Tropic Island Radiance
This sunless tanner is available in either a medium or medium dark formula. The company says the medium formula offers a tan two shades darker than your natural color, while the medium dark formula can tan up to three shades. The cream is made from a blend of Shea butter, mango butter and cocoa butter. Price: $8.99
Coppertone Gradual Tan Moisturizing Lotion
This sunless tanner contains vitamin E and won’t clog pores, according to the company. The tanning agent is “subtle,” and the more applications, the darker the color becomes, says Coppertone. Users wearing the product outside are encouraged to use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. Price: $8.99.
Babor Self-Tanning Foam
This body foam is designed with an anti-aging complex to give the skin a slight glow 2-3 hours after application, the company says. Ingredients include vitamin E and amaranth seed oil. Price: $30.00
Neutrogena MicroMist Airbrush Sunless Tan
This MicroMist is designed to be sprayed on like a professional airbrush tan, says Neutrogena. Once the mist is sprayed, there’s no need to rub it in like a lotion. The solution is oil-free, comes in medium and deep shades, and dries in around five minutes. Price: $10.99
Skin Authority Sunless Tanner
With vitamins C and E, the Skin Authority Sunless Tanner can help moisturize while also creating a bronze glow, the company says. The product is free of fragrances, parabens and dyes. Price: $32