Self-tanners are a great way to get a even, natural-looking tan. They're easy to use and don't require a lot of maintenance. They're also very effective, giving you a nice, even glow in just a few hours. Here's our list of self-tanners for dark skin.
$32.00
Once I got the hang of it it’s the most beautiful deep natural looking tan, despite how pale I am I always go for dark or ultra dark in self tanner. I use the dark formula in both the water and drops and it looks amazing. ...This product gives a nice even color and lasts a good 5 days however it’s not very dark so if you’re dark skin or even brown skin this product won’t do much for u.
What it is: A quick and easy spray tan at home, this clear, color-correcting self-tanning water formula delivers hydration and glow.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Redness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Avocado Oil: High in vitamins A and C, it’s a fast-absorbing skin conditioning agent.
- Chia Seeds: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, they support skin barrier function.
- Grapefruit Oil
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: Self-Tanning Water is perfect for face or body. Just spritz and go for a healthy-looking, hydrated glow.
$29.00
This shade was the perfect bronzed look I am going for. Dark would have been too much. Gifted by Isle of Paradise....Best self tanner I've tried...As self tanners go...this was the best that I have tried(which has been too many to count).
What it is: A customizable face-tanning solution infused with vitamin C to visibly brighten dull skin and minimize dark spots for an even-toned look.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): Is a powerful antioxidant that visibly reduces redness, dark spots, and uneven tone.
- Avocado: Maintains skin hydration.
- Aloe: Calms, soothes, and hydrates skin.
What Else You Need to Know: Create a natural-looking, long-lasting glow for visibly brighter skin and a better makeup base by mixing these drops with your favorite moisturizer or foundation. The formula minimizes the appearance of redness and hyperpigmentation for a more even-looking skin tone.
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Size: 6.76 oz/ 200 mL·ITEM: 2252617
Color: Dark
$32.00
I am a Hawaiian/Japanese/Caucasian blend. I have dark skin pigments and tan easily. I thought this color was perfect, with a light application it was more then enough to have a good glow. ...CLEAN SELF TANNER!!...This is the best self tanning mousse!! Most self tanners (St Tropez, Loving Tan, Bondi Sans) give me a rash/weird skin reaction.
What it is: A clear, lightweight, and hydrating water-to-foam formula with color-correcting actives for a deep, long-lasting, natural-looking glow.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Redness, Dullness, Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Avocado Oil: High in vitamins A and C, it’s a fast-absorbing skin conditioning agent.
- Chia Seeds: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, they support skin barrier function.
- Grapefruit Oil
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This clear, lightweight mousse absorbs quickly so you can apply and go in minutes with zero transfer.
$32.00
New must have self tanner...I have never used a better smelling self tanner in my life. I didn’t feel sticky or gross going to bed like I do with other self tanners. ...Great self tanner...I have recently become obsessed with self tanners, and I really liked this product. The color was nice and dark without being very orange and mine lasted about 10 days.
What it is: A lightweight and quick-drying tinted mousse with a deep color payoff that lasts for up to a week and fades like a natural tan.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Grapefruit Oil: Contains brightening and calming properties.
- Avocado Oil: Conditions skin with vitamins A and C and improves the look of skin elasticity.
What Else You Need to Know: This tanning mousse features a naturally derived guide color for an easy, fuss-free application. It’s formulated with plant-based grapefruit, chia seed, and avocado oils for a hydrated, even and long-lasting tan with no streaks, stains, or smells.
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Size: 0.33 oz / 10 mL·ITEM: 2641595
Color: Dark
$15.00
Best self tanning product if used properly!...And once you get your face glow you can use other self Tanners....orange on olive skin...I really wanted to like this clean self tanner… But now I’m orange :/
What it is: A customizable tanning face drops formula infused with vitamin C to visibly brighten dull skin, minimize the look of dark spots, and create a visibly even tone.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): Powerful antioxidant visibly reduces redness, dark spots, and uneven tone.
- Avocado: An antioxidant which helps skin maintain hydration.
- Aloe: Calms, soothes, and hydrates the skin.
What Else You Need to Know: Create a natural, long-lasting glow for visibly brighter skin and a better makeup base by mixing drops with your favorite moisturizer or foundation to minimize the look of redness and hyperpigmentation for even-looking skin tone.
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$32.00
I love this self tanner! It leaves my skin feeling super hydrated and glowy, it smells so good and refreshing and lasts for days! ...I am in love with this self Tanner! It does not irritate my skin at all - which is amazing because often when I use self tanners I get a reaction.
What it is: A bi-phase self-tanning body oil that is supercharged with three hydrating heroes—shake to awake skin paradise.
What Else You Need to Know: When shaken, powerful actives hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane, plus a vitamin-rich sea kelp base combine with seven nourishing oils including argan, grape seed, and avocado to lock in moisture for up to 24 hours. Self-Tanning Oil Mist provides your most natural-looking, longest-lasting glow, guaranteed. Plus, the easy-to-apply mister gives a streamlined, streak-free, full-body application in under two minutes.
$20.00
This was my first time using self tanner and it turned out great! I left it on for only an hour as it was my first use. ...I purchased as a beginner self-tanner. Great price to start with. The application is super easy, easily blends, the smell is of a normal self-tanner smell.
What it is: A travel-friendly kit of St. Tropez's bestselling tan on the goshower off after one, two, or three hours for a light, medium, or dark tan.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 100% Natural DHA: Customizable tanning agent that fades evenly.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, comes in recyclable packaging, and is reef safe.
$38.00
The best self tan...Gifted by Isle of paradise. I’ve tried a lot of self tanners and this is by far the best one!! It is super easy to use and it doesn’t transfer. ...The best self tanning, does not smell like most self tanners, doesn't dry out skin, easy to use, the color is great, I love it!!
What it is: A customizable self-tanner for the body that’s supercharged with skincare ingredients to smooth and visibly brighten skin while giving you a firm look and long-lasting glow.
$45.00
I usually never write reviews, but I love this self tanner. I have pretty much tried every single self tanner there is and this one so far has been my favorite. ...best gradual self tanner...I have been self tanning for years and this is the best tanner.
Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive
What it is:
A lightweight and hydrating bronzing mousse that allows you to choose your depth of darkfour hours for the iconic dark tan or eight hours for an intense, extra-dark tan that lasts for days.
Solutions for:
- Uneven skin tone
- Dullness and uneven texture
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$30.00
I’ve never been a big self tanner before, but Isle of Paradise makes it so easy! ...best self tanner out there!...i’ve been using Isle of Paradise’s self tanner for probably about a year now and i recommend it to all my friends. i just tried this mister bottle and it’s so easy to use and *as always* my tan looks smooth and even. i love this tanner so much bc when it fades it isn’t patchy either. definitely recommend this kit!
What it is: A kit with everything you need to become a spray tan pro with a flawless glow, containing the Pro Glow Spray Tan Mister and Self-Tanning Water.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dryness, and Dullness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Coconut Oil: Hydrates and soothes skin.
- Avocado Oil: A fast-absorbing skin-conditioning agent, high in Vitamins A and C.
- Chia Seed Oil: Rich in omega 3 fatty acids and maintains skin barrier function
Ingredient Callouts: These products are vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Revolutionize the way you tan at home for the quickest, easiest way to professional results that you ca