Whether you're looking to bronze, tan, or just get a sun-kissed glow, there are plenty of ways to achieve a golden glow without breaking the bank. Here are some affordable skin tanners.
Size: 0.2 oz / 6 mL·ITEM: 2313344
Color: ChaChatint - mango-tinted lip & cheek stain
$38.00
It looks good on my white, slightly yellow complexion and really good on my friend who is half-Arab and tans easily. I have the bad habit of touching my face a lot during the day, so often my makeup is worn off. ...Gorgeous if your not too tan!...However, I went on vacation and got a tan and now it doesn't show up:( I tried using a lot and it still doesn't show up.
What it is: A collection of fan-fave lip and cheek tints that come in a range of shades—all long-wearing, non-drying, and transfer-proof.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.
What Else You Need to Know: Cherry, mango, pink lemonade—whatever tint color you're craving, Benefit Cosmetics has an option for you. These long-wearing tints have non-drying formulas that apply and build easily and feel comfortable on lips and cheeks. Apply one coat with the precise, doe-foot applicator for a sheer hint of tint or layer f
$46.00
The product is amazing, it gives the perfect summer tan glow that lasts the whole day! The packaging is really beautiful, it's reflective and it comes with a mirror inside which is really useful on the go! ...I'm a big fan of bronzing powders because I like to look tan the whole year. This powder makes my skin look radiant and with a perfectly natural-looking tan.
What it is: An award-winning bronzing powder that provides a healthy glow.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens.
What Else You Need to Know: The light golden hue of this bronzer gives a beautiful sun-kissed glow to the face and décolleté, or simply accentuates a natural tan. It enhances the skin’s radiance and provides an instant healthy glow, without the risks associated to sun exposure.
Size: .28 oz / 8 g·ITEM: 2605970
Color: Refill 3 Tan - tan to deep tan
$58.50
So I try and make the right choice before leaving the store, however this one’s hard to tell if your not tan but also not super white. So just test them out in store and walk around for a few minutes cause I did notice the color shifted darker or pulling an orangey tone where as it’s lighter in the pan- but I only swatched shade 1 & 2 in the store quickly shade 1 was pasty but had I left it on long enough it would’ve oxidized to my True Tone, I might be able to make it work but just be aware the shade in the pan is deceiving. ...CT could put out some more colors. I thought I was Tan 3 but when I applied it, it was orange. Not a good look.
What it is: A finely milled, hydrating setting powder that instantly mattifies, blurs, smooths, and sets for visibly flawless, poreless skin.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Highlighted ingredients:
- Rose Wax and Almond Oil: Help to nourish, soften, and moisturize the skin.
- Light-reflecting Pearls: Pearlescent pigments diffuse light as it hits your face to luminate the complexion.
$30.00
Saw the contouring trend with self tanner on TikTok and gave it a try. This brush made it super easy — blends smooth, no harsh lines, super soft on the skin. ...The St. Tropez Ultimate Tan Face Brush is a soft, angled brush designed to make applying self-tanner to the face easy and precise. ...Perfect for self tan contouring...A must have for face tan
What it is: An ultimate self-tan tool for full-face coverage or more precise contouring.
Highlighted Features:
- Flawless streak-free application
- Curved profile
- Soft vegan bristles
What Else You Need to Know: The curved bristle profile guides tan across the natural contours of the face for a defined sunkissed glow. Pairs perfectly with your favorite St. Tropez facial tanner or mousse.
$39.00
What it is:A natural-looking, hydrating, and easy-to-use gradual tan moisturizer with a subtle tint to hydrate, protect, smooth, visibly firm, and visibly plump skin.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Dual Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and visibly plumps skins.
- Marine Algae: Supports firmer-, more youthful-looking skin over time.
- Blend of Upcycled Blueberry and Raspberry Seed Oils: Is high in antioxidants and helps protect skin from environmental damage.
What Else You Need to Know: This multitasking lotion combines five super skincare benefits with a daily dose of glow so you can hydrate, protect, smooth, soothe, and visibly firm skin.
$48.00
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I’m pleasantly surprised at how natural this tan looks. I got the dark colour but I would next time choose the lighter shade as it’s pigmented. ...Please carry the tan remover too!
What it is: A face serum with hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, and a formula you can rinse off after two hours—for an ultra-hydrating, nourishing tan.
Skin Type: Normal and Dry
Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Naturally Derived DHA: Develops a natural-looking tan.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Intensely hydrates.
- Vitamin B5: Nourishes.
Ingredient Callouts: It is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This lightweight formula is enriched with ultra-hydrating hyaluronic acid, nourishing B5, and soothing chamomile extract. It’s formulated with a color guide that can be rinsed off in two hours, while your tan continues to develop.
$48.00
My new favorite self tanner...The results after two hours + rinse were super pretty. The tan continued to develop over 24 hours and by the 24 hour mark I really loved the results. ...Less of an orange tone compared to most self-tanners, but I still prefer my Italian self tanners, like Collistar.
What it is: A skincare-infused express tanning lotion you can rinse off after two hours—for an ultra-hydrating, nourishing tan.
Skin Type: Normal and Dry
Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Naturally Derived DHA: Develops a natural-looking tan.
- Shea Butter Nourishes
- Vitamin E: Hydrates.
Ingredient Callouts: It is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This lightweight lotion is enriched with shea butter and vitamin E, as well as antioxidant-rich coffee and açai extracts. It’s formulated with a color guide that can be rinsed off in two hours, while your tan continues to develop into a deeper, natural shade over the next 24 hours.
$39.00
What it is: A natural-looking, hydrating, and easy-to-use gradual tan moisturizer to hydrate, protect, smooth, visibly firm, and visibly plump skin.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Dual Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and visibly plumps skins.
- Marine Algae: Provides firmer-, more youthful-looking skin over time.
- Blend of Upcycled Blueberry and Raspberry Seed Oils: Is high in antioxidants to help protect skin from environmental damage.
What Else You Need to Know: This multitasking lotion combines five super skincare benefits with a daily dose of glow so you can hydrate, protect, smooth, soothe, and visibly firm skin. Gradually build a sunkissed glow and lock in moisture for up to 72 hours.
$30.00
Im not someone who self tans but I loveee using bronzy body glow products. ...The brush feels incredibly soft against the skin, and the dense, high-quality bristles make blending a breeze. I used it with my self-tanner, and the application was super smooth, with no patchy areas.
What it is: An ultimate self-tan tool for an even, full-body application.
Highlighted Features:
- Flawless streak-free application
- Curved profile
- Soft vegan bristles
What Else You Need to Know: The curved bristle profile guides tan across targeted areas like collarbone, elbows, and knees. It pairs perfectly with your favorite St. Tropez mousse, lotion, or serum.
Size: 0.2 oz/6 mL·ITEM: 2927549
Color: Tan Peach 1 - tan with peach undertones
$48.00
What it is: A long-wearing liquid concealer with buildable, medium coverage that quickly brightens and blurs the under-eyes and complexion.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sodium Hyaluronate: Provides intense hydration and supports skin elasticity.
- Vitamin E: For soothing skin, moisture retention, antioxidant protection.
- Tetrahexyldecyl Palmitate: Softens, smooths, and supports the skin barrier while enhancing blendability.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one pe
