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. ...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. ...Gorgeous if your not too tan!
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 setting powder that blurs, reduces shine, and sits like a soft cashmere veil on top of your 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.
Size: 0.33 oz/ 9.3 g·ITEM: 2376572
Color: Honey - medium skin tones with olive, warm and golden undertones
$34.00
I find it works well for my tan and dry skin, highly recommend!!...This powder is great for tan/medium/olive skin. I have a medium/olive skintone that gets even tanner in the summer.
What it is:
A mini lightweight, easy-to-apply, loose powder that blends effortlessly to set makeup for up to 16 hours of wear and 24-hour shine control that is best for oily to normal skin types.
What it does:
This mini setting powder locks in makeup for long-lasting wear, without adding weight or texture.
$30.00
A must have for face tan...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...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.
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.
$48.00
Please carry the tan remover too!...[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.
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.
$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
$33.00
Perfect travel sized tanner!...I’d say this product is probably best for experienced self-tanners. Would recommend!...I would definitely recommend the St Tropez self tanner to anyone!
What it is: A travel-friendly size of Self Tan Suprême Violet for on the go.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Uneven Tone
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Aqua (Water): St Tropez’s deepest tan.
- Dihydroxyacetone: Innovative violet base balances tones for rich olive tan.
- Caramel: Flawless results—streak-free and quick drying.
Ingredient Callouts: These products are vegan.
What Else You Need to Know: The unique violet-tint base balances the tones of your tan for deep, natural-looking results with rich olive undertones.
