* Get your body summer-ready with a self tan
* Lotions, towelettes and shower gels for easy, mess-free application
* Self tanners that won’t stain or trasnfer
Body bronzers are a great way to give your skin an instant glow without exposing your skin to harmful rays of sun. However, some self tanners have a funny way of not working as promised or leaving your skin looking orange and streaky – not bronzed and contoured. Many tanning products rub off on clothes, sheets and even furniture. How embarrassing is it to stand up after sitting on a light couch leaving an orange, butt-shaped stain on the seat?
Fortunately, while many self tanners are a risk, there are plenty of sheer, clear, and stainless options available. Get a light tan using these self tanner lotions, shower gels and towelettes without the mess or orange hue. The 6 products listed below are proven not to rub off on clothes and sheets, and they’ll give your skin an instant healthy-lookinf glow so you can feel confident stepping out in your swimsuit for the first time this summer.
1. St. Tropez Gradual Tan In Shower
If you’re looking for a slightly sun-kissed look, the is easy to use and completely natural looking, according to reviews. After taking a shower, turn the water off and apply the lotion all over your body. Wait three minutes and rinse off the lather with warm water. In three days, you’ll notice a light, streak-free glow all over your skin. As an added bonus, this lotion is also ultra-hydrating for up to 24 hours, which also help the tan last longer.
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2. Tan Towel Self-Tan Towelette
It’s more than possible to look good without laying out in the sun thanks to the . These towelettes were made to magically tan light to medium skin tones with minimal effort. Simply rub the cloth over your dry skin for an even looking tan that will begin to show up gradually. After about 24 hours, your skin will look evenly bronzed and it will last approximately 7 days. In addition, there are no stains or dyes in the easy-t0-use Tan Towel formula.
3. St. Tropez Gradual Tan Tinted Body Lotion
The St. Tropez Gradual Tan is just like a classic body bronzer – but better. This lotion doesn’t have a gross odor like most, and it instantly evens out the skin like a lightweight makeup blurring imperfections without looking like makeup. Simply apply the lotion to your dry skin, let it dry and in just a few hours, you’ll have a nice glow and even looking skin.
4. James Read Coconut Melting Tanning Balm
For an ultra hydrating self tanning experience, choose the . Made with 100% organic coconut oil, this balm melts into your skin as it’s applied, resulting in silky smooth and glowing skin. This product is also infused with TanTone Technology, allowing you to gradually continue to build your tan over several days, weeks or months for a fool-proof glow.
5. Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pad
If you suffer from an uneven skin tone or visible pores but also are looking for a healthy bronze this season, consider investing in the Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pads. These towelettes can be applied to your face for a customizable and buildable tan with skin-enhancing benefits. While giving you subtle bronze, the towelettes work to exfoliate the skin and provide anti-aging benefits.
6. TAN-LUXE The Water
Good for sensitive skin, TAN-LUXE’s The Water might not look like a body bronzer, but it works to provide a lovely, streak-free tan without the risk of staining your clothes and furniture. The color-free tanning water is infused with vitamins B, C and E, as well as aloe vera and raspberry seed oil. All of these work together with TripTan Technology to illuminate your skin and gradually add a subtle tan to the skin.
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