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Tan Lotions

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for Tan Lotions.

Whether you want a gradual, overnight, or instant tan, Sephora has you covered with the best tanning lotions for your specific needs. Get that bronzy summer glow with these easy-to-apply tanning lotions.

St. TropezGradual Tan Watermelon Daily Firming Lotion

ITEM: 2566644

Size: 6.7 oz/ 200 mL

440 Reviews

$39.00

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Tans and moisturizes...This watermelon scented lotion develops a tan in your skin gradually - you can use it daily and adjust accordingly to your desired tan level. ...Its mild, literally gradual tanning. the cream DOESNT smell as auto tan! It smells as watermelon lotion. Takes about couple of hrs to develop a mildly tanner color of the skin.

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.

$39.00

Especially is great to newbies or those who just need to even out a bad sun tan or even a missed self tan session! I also like it for the winter and spring when I don’t want to look too golden. ...It is nothing like the original gradual tan they had before. It was streaky, it stained my hands, it came out green in colour.

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.

Loving Tan2 HR Express Tanning Lotion Dark

Size: 3.3 oz/100 mL·ITEM: 2889053

Color: Dark

33 Reviews

$48.00

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] Loving Tan Tanning Lotion in Medium gave me such a beautiful, natural-looking tan! ...It gave me about 3 complete head to toe tans....Super natural tan!...A truly lovely tan

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.

ClarinsGolden Glow Booster for Body

ITEM: 1707710

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL

42 Reviews

$53.00

great product for achieving a natural looking tan with any moisturizer. does not smell bad like traditional tanning lotions. does not stain hands either. it's quite innovative, I haven't seen any other brands make this product (at least not that I know of)....I found that if you want faster results, use 5-6 drops with half a pump of lotion. The less lotion, the quicker the tan develops.

What it is:
A self-tanning formula for body that is designed to be used in conjunction with a body lotion for a radiant, even, streak-free glow.

What it is formulated to do:
Golden Glow Booster for Body creates a radiant, even, golden glow that builds gradually—just like a natural tan. Mix four to six drops with your favorite Clarins body moisturizer or firming lotion for made-to-measure results and a golden summer sunkissed glow. The 99.8 percent natural formula promotes natural-looking, even results with no self-tanning odor, and you control the intensity. This self tanning innovation combines natural DHA, erythrulose, and aloe vera extract for soft skin and a healthy-looking finish.

$30.00

The St. Tropez Ultimate Tan Body Brush is designed for smooth and even self-tan application. ...A Must-Have for Flawless Tans!...I also use it to buff out excess product, and it leaves my tan looking super natural. If you self-tan regularly, this tool will seriously level up your routine!

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.

ShiseidoTreatment Softener

ITEM: 2100048

Size: 5 oz/ 150 mL

17 Reviews

$68.00

The top of my skin always looks dry maybe because I tan a lot. This really helps soften the skin and I’ve seen a big change in just one week!

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination

What it is:
An antioxidant-rich, 24-hour softening lotion with anti-aging and moisturizing ingredients that infuses immediate hydration and balance for fresh, dewy, healthy-looking skin.

Solutions for:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Dullness and uneven texture
- Loss of firmness and elasticity

If you want to know more…
This 24-hour softening lotion improves the appearance of fine lines, while enhancing skin's clarity and refining texture. Featuring internal power resist technology, this softener helps strengthen your skin’s defenses to protect it from signs of aging and external stressors.

Urban DecayFace Bond Luminizer Waterproof Glow Drops for Face + Body

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2845444

Color: High Profile - deep bronze (glow)

760 Reviews

$50.00

This blends great into my tan skin and will definitely be a staple for me in the summer as a mix into my lotion for my body. ...I can't wait to add it to all my favorite lotions! This being waterproof is a game changer!

What it is: A multi-use, waterproof liquid highlighter and bronzer for the face, eyes, and body that gives skin a shimmering, soft-focus glow and applies evenly.


Finish: 
Radiant


Formulation: 
Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Niacinamide 3%: AKA Vitamin B3, helps make skin feel smooth and nourished.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.


What Else You Need to Know: These liquid highlighter and bronzer drops deliver light-catching shimmer for glowing skin. They can be used as a face highlighter or bronzer, as an eyeshadow topper, or as body glow by mixing your

$78.00

Best lotion ever...This is the best lotion I have ever used. I already loved lotions from this brand.. but WOW. ...Their lotions have been some of my favorite lotions for the past few months and this new scent smells so so good.

What it is: A daily soft lotion that moisturizes, visibly firms, and strengthens skin, with the scent of Cyprès-Citronné for a fresh, energizing experience.

Fragrance Family:
Earthy & Woody

Scent Type: Earthy Greens & Herbs

Key Notes: Cyprès, Citronné, Cedar Atlas

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide 2.5% and Plant Oils: Moisturize, visibly firm, and strengthen skin.
- Fine Fragrance (Cyprès, Citronné, Bergamot, Cedar Atlas): Provides a fresh, revitalizing experience.
- Signature Texture: The soft lotion is fast absorbing, nongreasy, and nonsticky.

Ingredient Callouts: It is vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: The

$170.00

My dream sun lotion I have been looking for. We went to the beach and no sunburn on face and neck with this protection....Goes on so smoothly, doesn't smell like sunscreen and doesn't clump up with my other serums, lotion, etc. One of my favorite La Mer products by far.

What it is: A daily-use, lightweight lotion that provides UV protection.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Fine lines and wrinkles,

Formulation: Lotion

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Avobenzone: Absorbs the full spectrum of UVA rays.
- Homosalate: A chemical UV filter
- Octisalate: Absorbs UVB rays

SPF:
30 and over

NUDESTIXNudescreen - Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

Size: 1.7 oz / 50 mL·ITEM: 2647683

Color: Tan - Natural Medium tint

466 Reviews

$51.50

Get the Tan!...I got the tan colour and it’s perfect. Suncreen and foundation at the same time and it’s so gorgeous on your skin....I will give the product another attempt in the coming months as I get my tan on, have a feeling it will match my typical tan colour perfectly!

What it is: A light, hydrating, and oil-free SPF lotion, rich in vegan-powered extracts to help protect against free radicals as well as blue light.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

SPF: SPF 30

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Purple Tea Extract: Antioxidants defend against free radicals.
- Green Algae Extract: A natural source of niacinamide that provides moisturizing properties.
- Passionflower Extract: Protects the skin from the adverse effects of atmospheric pollutants.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free and cruelty-free.

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“This is the best drying lotion I’ve used on my skin & my skin never seems to get used to it the way it often dies with other spot treatments or drying lotions of sorts”
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“Feels sooo amazing. The texture and tone of my skin has improved significantly and I don’t get as many problem spots as I have with other exfoliating lotions”
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“The best, most lightweight, and glowy sunscreen/lotion I have EVER used. It blends right into the skin”
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“genuinely one of the only moisturizers that doesn't break me out. i will say i wish it was a bit more hydrating but because of the results i just use it with a hydrating serum and it's all good, definitely not for dry skin though”
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“Can’t recommend this body lotion enough. Great for men as well! My husband even likes it”
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