Best Self Tanners for Face

TAN-LUXE, specializing in the production and sales of beauty products, is devoted to developing unconventional tanning products and has developed a type of colorless and transparent tanning lotion. TAN-LUXE offers a wide range of tanning products. The Gradual Illuminating Tan Lotion, recommended by GH, a well-known website, is designed for the face. Its texture is between oil and lotion and it leaves skin feeling comfortable. Applied to the face, it will penetrate the skin, gradually even the skin tone, and achieve a natural bronzed hue within an hour. It is also confirmed by April Franzino and Danusia Wnek, beauty editors at GH. They mentioned that The Gradual Illuminating Tan Lotion delivered a naturally tanned hue without leaving behind uneven or streaky skin. The Gradual Illuminating Tan Lotion is easy to use. You just need to apply it to your face as facial cream. So It is safe for the novice to give it a try. It is worth mentioning that this tanning lotion, also suitable for dry skin, is enriched with raspberry seed oil and aloe for moisturizing, hydrating, soothing and conditioning skin. It is also formulated with Cellutone Complex for firming the skin. Bear in mind that The Gradual Illuminating Tan Lotion has no SPF. Consumers can pair it with other sunscreen products. Besides, some consumers complain about its scent so those who are sensitive to this scent should consider it before buying.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, co-founded by Dennis Gross, a famous dermatologist, and his wife Carrie Gross, is devoted to improving the consumers' skin condition through scientific and natural ways. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare offers a variety of products among which Alpha Beta Glow Pad Self-Tanner for Face is a best-seller. Different from common tanning sprays and lotions, each packaging of Alpha Beta Glow Pad Self-Tanner for Face contains a piece of wet towel with a moderate amount of liquid. It is easy for the novice to use. Apply evenly to face and neck in circular motions. Generally, your skin can achieve a natural sun-kissed bronzed hue after three to four hours. It is worth mentioning that Alpha Beta Glow, added with Alpha Beta® acids that help penetrate and smooth the skin, exfoliate dead skin, reduce comedones and fade black spot,   leaves behind an even skin tone. Packed with DHA, sodium hyaluronate, and soy protein, it offers persistent moisturizing and enhancement of antioxidation. Some consumers complain about its strong scent so those who can not stand the heavy scent should be cautious choosing this product. “I’ve been using these during spring/summer for years and definitely my go to. Color is subtle glowiness, but skin benefits are awesome! I use at night, wake up like an Oompa Loompa, but as soon as I wash my face, it’s a beautiful natural color of light tan.”, a consumer reviewed after buying this product on Sephora.

Clarins, a French skincare brand, insists on using plant extract and is devoted to providing all-around facial and body care treatment for consumers across the world. It is widely favored by the public thanks to its superior quality. As one of the best sellers, Self Tanning Milky-Lotion is recommended by famous websites GH and Harper’s Bazaar. Beauty editors April Franzino and Danusia Wnek also mentioned this product in their articles published on GH. “This tanning lotion is both suitable for face and body. Formulated with glycerin, it feels gentle and comfortable. It is easy to use and would not leave stains on your hands, bringing an ideal effect.” With a smooth texture, it glides on effortlessly and could easily be absorbed, achieve a natural flawless bronzed skin without worrying about the streak. It makes you look like stepping off the beach. Formulated with DHA and erythrose, Clarins’s unique compound, and with natural plant extract such as fig and aloe as its key ingredients, Self Tanning Milky-Lotion deeply and persistently moisturizes, softens, and smooths skin while tanning. Self Tanning Milky-Lotion also has a fresh and pleasant fragrance. But Some consumers complained that it didn’t last long. We recommend consumers follow the official instruction to achieve a better effect.

Vita Liberata, a well-known brand of organic self-tanner, became the first toxin-free tanning brand in 2001, free of parabens, fragrance, alcohol, and other chemical ingredients. Fabulous Self-Tanning Gradual Lotion, suitable for the face and body, is easy to use. You just need to apply it to your face or body as you apply your daily moisturizing cream and then you could get a glowing healthy bronzed hue while it is hydrating and moisturizing your skin. Formulated with 100% natural DHA, safe and ECOcert-certified, and with pomegranate, ginkgo biloba, raspberry, licorice, cucumber, witch hazel, Bladderwrack, papaya, marula oil, and aloe as its key ingredients, Fabulous Self-Tanning Gradual Lotion not only deeply moisturizes skin, but also softens and soothes the skin and relieves inflammation. Added with hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, panthenol, and silk for deeply nourishing the skin and fighting against aging, it delivers glistening and supple skin. Angela Trakoshis also mentioned in an article posted on Allure, that formulated with Aloe vera and Marula oil, Fabulous Self-Tanning Gradual Lotion not only helps with daily moisturizing but also keeps the skin in a natural and glistening state without UV exposure. This product is unquestionably great and worth winning Allure 2020 Best of Beauty. However, some consumers reviewed that it would emit a strange and unpleasant scent after using for a while. Those who are caring about the scent should consider it before buying.

St. Tropez is a professional tanning brand and trusted by American consumers. It offers a large range of products to meet the needs of consumers with different skin tones and skin types. Ashley Graham, a famous model, is the global face of this self tan brand. As a star product of St. Tropez, Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water Mist wins the Allure Best of Beauty Award 2020. Intended for the face, this lightweight-texture product can be absorbed easily. You can use it alone or spray it before or after the make-up. Generally, it works within four to eight hours, delivering an even and natural bronzed hue that lasts for several days. Infused with 100% natural DHA and added with green citrus water and tropical hibiscus flower extract, this good-smelling mist relieves the skin damage from pollution and the environment. Free of Preservatives and acne-causing ingredients, it is suitable for most skin types. A beauty writer Samantha Sasso said, “this tanning spray is enriched with antioxidants and colorless chemical DHA which could interact with amino acid in the skin and produce temporary pigment, keeping skin glowing after being washed up.” Added with hyaluronic acid, it is effective at hydrating while tanning and it is a great choice for those with dry skin as well. However, some consumers reviewed that the effect was not visible. So we recommend you follow the official instruction to achieve a better effect.

As a professional tanning brand, Golden Star Beauty is devoted to achieving a natural tanning effect by using natural skincare ingredients. The products of this brand, safe, USDA-certified, and free of irritant chemicals, pigments, and preservatives, are suitable for most skin types. The formula is free of acne-causing ingredients so you don’t have to worry about clogging pores and breakouts. With the lightweight texture, Self Tan Facial Serum leaves skin feeling comfortable and refreshed and it would deliver a charmingly natural bronzed skin tone. It is worth mentioning that this facial tanning serum has vitamin B5, rose hip oil, hyaluronic acid, macadamia nut oil, evening primrose oil, and dihydroxyacetone as its key ingredients. It helps deeply nourish and moisturize the skin while tanning, makes skin bright and elastic, helps reduce the fine lines, and functions well in antioxidation. Self Tan Facial Serum has many powerful functions. Beauty writer Brittany Loggins said in an article on Shape, “Self Tan Facial Serum is Amazon's best-selling facial self-tanner and it delivers an even and glowing skin. Packed with DHA, extracted from sugar cane, hyaluronic acid, and various natural oils, Self Tan Facial Serum helps with moisturizing, nourishing, repairing damage, softening skin, and reducing hyperpigmentation and wrinkles. However, some consumers with fair skin reviewed that the skin will turn unpleasant orange after use. Some complained that it also causes redness and rash. So it is not recommended for those who have fair and sensitive skin.

Beauty by Earth is devoted to producing natural organic skincare products and all of the products of this brand are free of harmful ingredients and chemicals. Self-Tanner for Face is a tanning product suitable for most skin types. This creamy tanning product, easy to apply, protects you from baking in the sun and you don't have to worry about harmful UV exposure. Within 4 to 6 hours after applying, your skin will get a glowing and bronzed hue. Self-Tanner for Face has multiple functions such as covering acne marks, eczema, blood vessels, and pigmentation. Apart from daily use, it can be used in various situations such as weddings, vacations, and trips. It leaves behind a flawless face. It is worth mentioning that enriched with plant extract like aloe vera, shea butter, beet derived DHA, and Japanese green tea, pomegranate, witch hazel, cranberry, Self-Tanner for Face helps to relieve inflammation, soothe skin while deeply moisturizing and hydrating skin. Vitamins A and C contained in cranberry help curb the production of free radicals and fight against aging. The official website declares that this tanning lotion emits a slight coconut flavor, but a lot of consumers complain about its unpleasant and strange scent. Those who are caring about the scent should consider it before buying. However, a host of consumers reviewed that Self-Tanner for Face is effective at nourishing. Applying it before bed, you will wake up to a natural bronzed hue!

Bondi Sands is an Australian brand of self-tanning products. Pure Self Tanning Sleep Mask for face, free of any harmful or acne-causing ingredients such as dye or artificial fragrance, won’t irritate your skin or clog your pores. This dermatologist-test self-tanning mask is suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin. As for using, you just need to evenly apply it to your face and neck after washing your face before bed and you will wake up to a natural golden finish. It is worth mentioning that Pure Self Tanning Sleep Mask, infused with hyaluronic acid, vitamins C and E, repairs, brightens and deeply moisturizes your skin while tanning, leaving behind a natural glow. However, some consumers with fair skin reviewed that their skin turned orange after use. So it is not recommended for consumers with fair skin. Beauty writer Sabine Wiesel recommended Pure Self Tanning Sleep Mask in articles published on Independent. She reviewed that the skin was a natural bronze the first day after using but it turned darker after two consecutive days, looking like fresh from a vacation.   

Isle of Paradise is a professional tanning brand and its products are developed by Jules Von Hep, an tanning expert. Self-Tanning Drops is a tanning product suitable for face and body and for most skin types. Self Tanning Drops comes in three shades of Light, Medium, and Dark. Three different packagings correspond to different benefits: peach color for brightening, green color for reducing redness, purple color for reducing sallowness. Apart from using it alone, this tanning drops can be paired with essential oils, moisturizers, and even foundation. Color-correcting technology is adopted to even the skin tone. Usually, after four to six hours, you will get a naturally bronzed and sun-kissed hue. Erin Lukas mentioned in an article on Instyle that a couple of drops into moisturizer makes a subtle glow. What worth mentioning is that the more drops you add, the more visible the effect will be. You can refer to the official instructions on the amount of usage. With Coconut oil, chia seed oil, and avocado oil as its light-spot ingredients, Self Tanning Drops helps deeply moisturize skin and enhance the skin barrier. Avocado oil, enriched with Vitamins A and C, helps condition the skin. As its packaging is recyclable, you can buy the refill pouches on the official website to keep the environment safe. Some consumers reviewed that it would make your skin splotchy after using. So it is recommended to follow the official instruction to achieve a better effect.

As a French high-end skincare and beauty brand providing customized service, By Terry is founded by Terry de Gunzburg, a renowned makeup artist. The products of By Terry are distinct in feature, harmonious in colors, and delicate and diverse in texture. With water-based formula and free of tanning agent, Tea to Tan Face and Body feels comfortable and is easy to wash off. It is worth mentioning that Tea to Tan Face and Body delivers two tanning effects, matte and shimmer respectively. Spraying without shaking makes a matte finish while shaking before use to activate Youth-Correcting Micro-Prisms delivers a dark and shimmery finish. No matter what kind of method you take, you will get a natural and sun-kissed bronze. With active cherry extract and black tea extract as its special ingredients and enriched with plant extract, this tanning spray not only deeply nourishes and constantly moisturizes your skin but also has the function of antioxidation. You can use a brush, fingertips, or a sponge for a seamless application or you can mix your face cream with a couple of drops of Tea to Tan Face and Body to use it as a daily skincare product. However, Tea to Tan Face and Body is expensive. It is recommended for those who are not on a tight budget.