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Tanning Essentials

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Achieve a sun-kissed glow all year round with our curated selection of tanning essentials. From self-tanners to bronzing lotions, our range of products is designed to give you that coveted just-off-the-beach look without the harmful effects of UV rays. Whether you prefer a gradual build or an instant tan, we have everything you need to enhance your natural radiance and keep your skin looking luminous and healthy. Discover the key to a flawless tan with our top-quality formulas that deliver a streak-free, long-lasting result every time.

St. TropezTan Build Up Remover Mitt

ITEM: 1932763

Size: 1 mitt

67 Reviews

$12.50

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I work at a tanning salon and out of all the tanning products I’ve tried this is the most impressive with removing self tan! ...Literally takes off your whole tan. Absolutely amazing, everyone who fake tans needs this!

What it is:
A specially designed mitt that effectively removes any tan buildup and buffs away dry skin, leaving it ready to re-apply the perfect tan.

If you want to know more…
St Tropez's Tan Build Up Remover Mitt is a must-have item for any regular self-tan user. This multipurpose tanning accessory easily and effectively removes and evens out a fully developed tan with its four-way mesh material, revealing a streak-free glow. Regular use will ensure super-soft, silky, perfectly tanned skin—every time.

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)....FYI: Always exfoliate before self-tanning!

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.

$62.00

The tan I’ve always wanted! No orange just TAN!...I finally found the darkest natural olive tan I can use at home that compares to or even tops tanning salon spray tans! ...I have a lot of experience with fake tans including spray tanning people for 7 years and this is, by far, the best self tanner I've used.

What it is: An ultra-dark mousse that reigns supreme; an invitation to your richest, darkest, deepest olive tan yet.


Skin Type: Normal


Skincare Concerns: Uneven Texture


Formulation: Mousse


Highlighted Ingredients:
- DHA: Colors the upper skin layer without sun exposure.

- Melanin Boosters: Activate the natural tanning process using micronutrients and polyphenols.

- Epsiline®: A tan enchanter obtained by optimized culture of microalgae.

Loving Tan2 HR Express Face Tanning Serum Dark

Size: 1 oz/30 mL·ITEM: 2889103

Color: Dark

36 Reviews

$48.00

2 HR EXPRESS FACE TANNING SERUM...I really loved using the 2 HR Face Tanning Serum by Loving Tan. I’m so impressed with the results! ...Flawless, Streak-Free Tan with a Soft Glow...[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] Loving this tan serum 😍 The 2 HR Express Face Tanning Serum gives me the prettiest glow without any dryness or patchiness.

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.

Loving Tan2 HR Express Tanning Lotion Dark

Size: 3.3 oz/100 mL·ITEM: 2889020

Color: Medium

33 Reviews

$48.00

A truly lovely tan...It gave me about 3 complete head to toe tans....Best besst tanning serum!!...[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I tried the Loving Tan 2 HR Express Face Tanning Serum in Medium (30ml) and I’m really happy with the results.

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.

$62.00

Holy grail express tan!...Absolutely love the St. Tropez Express Tanning Mousse! It gives one of the best streak-free, natural-looking tans I’ve ever had. ...Works quickly and actually TANS the skin. Still smells like tanner and requires minimum 3 hours to develop, but far better than 8 hours for a horrible excuse of a tan.

What it is:
A lightweight mousse that allows you to choose your tan, from a light glow to a deep dark tan.

What it is formulated to do:
Control the depth of your tan with St. Tropez’s most advanced formula yet for a natural, healthy-looking tan that lasts for days. Wait just one hour before showering for a light sunkissed glow, two hours for a medium golden tan, or leave on for up to three hours for a deeper, darker bronze, to suit your skin tone. It’s streak-free, easy to apply, quick-drying, non-sticky with no transfer, and ultra-hydrating. Plus, it has no self tan smell, yet features a new mood-boosting fragrance.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

$61.00

I have always been skeptical of spray tanning let alone self tanning but after using this product I won’t be spray tanning or using any other self tanner. ...Good tanning product for a day long tan but the tan mostly washes off when you take your next shower, not very long term

What it is:
A lightweight mousse that tailors to your individual skin tone for the deepest, longest-lasting tan in one application.

What it is formulated to do:
For the deepest tan yet, this lightweight mousse tailors to your individual skin tone and gives the longest-lasting tan in one application. It’s streak-free, easy to apply, quick-drying, non-sticky with no transfer, and ultra-hydrating. Plus, it has no self-tan smell, yet features a new mood-boosting fragrance.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
This product contains a 100 percent natural DHA, and delivers a natural-looking glow to all skin tones and types.

$49.00

Amazing for a natural tan!...I’ve never used a tanning serum that worked so quickly! Within a few hours I already had such a nice and natural looking tan!...Also doesn’t have the typical fake odor that most tans cause

What it is: A self-tan face serum that delivers a sun-kissed glow in as little as one hour and a medium, natural-looking tan that fully develops in three hours.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination

Formulation: Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and plumps the look of skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, 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. It is also vegan.

What Else You Need to Know: This ultra-fast development, no-rinse self-tan face serum is the perfect base for bronz

$39.00

I love that I can use the moisturizer that I love and just mix in a few drops to self-tan! This is the only self-tanning product I've tried that does not have a strong smell. ...Easy & Natural Tan...I really like this because I can use whatever moisturizer I already love and know won't cause me problems, but turn it into a tanning cream for the face! It's super easy to use and gives a natural tan glow after a few applications.

What it is: A facial liquid formulated with 99 percent natural-origin ingredients and an exclusive Self Tan Complex for an even, made-to-measure tan.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dullness and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Self Tan Complex (DHA and Erythrulose): Creates a naturally tanned appearance on skin’s surface.
- Aloe Vera Extract: Binds moisture to skin for long-lasting hydration.
- Glycerin: Protects against dehydration.

Ingredient Callouts: This product comes in recyclable packaging.

$39.00

Best natural looking tan for me....I’m with very pale skin and self tanning is my only way to get color. First I tried without the mitt and it was difficult and streaky and my hands were green- not good idea . ...My favorite tanning product! Easy to apply and so natural looking after a shower.

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.

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“This brush is super soft and blends self-tanner flawlessly on the face. No streaks, no patchiness just an even, natural glow”
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