It’s that time of year and we are all wanting a little bit of the sun kissed skin. Even though the weather is still a bit chilly, I have rounded up my favorite products to give me that all over glow I love so much during the summer months!
Now, like I always say, I am no expert. I have tried various self tanning products, and the ones that I am going to talk about today are my favorite! A couple of things I look for in a self tanner are, zero blotchiness, easily blendible, little to no smell, and no orange color.
There are so many products on the market. I’m sure some that work for me may not work for you, but I really love what I have been using!
My top pick is the St. Tropez Gradual Tan Watermelon Infusion Lotion. This is the best everyday lotion I have found. It is super easy to blend into the skin. The smell! This lotion smells amazing! After application there is a tiny smell of self tanner, but the watermelon is the majority of the smell. I love how this lotion blends into dryer areas like feet, knees, and elbows. I will definitely be repurchasing this one!
This is another really great gradual tanning lotion. St. Tropez Gradual Tan Tinted has a thicker formula than the watermelon lotion. I love this one for a quick blurring lotion. This one gives the effect of blurring out imperfections. I does have a self tanning smell, but nothing unbearable. Because the formula is a little thicker, it takes a little bit of effort to blend it in. Nothing too crazy though.
I have used this lotion for years! I love how hydrating and natural it looks. Here is the sad part, I think they are discontinuing it. I used to purchase Nivea Sun Kissed Radiance Gradual Tanning Lotion at Ulta, but it’s no longer available. I did find it here if you are interested. To be completely honest I like the St. Tropez Watermelon more than this.
If you are wanting something a little longer lasting and not in lotion form, this stuff is amazing! I have been using this Fake Bake Flawless Darker for like 4 years now and it’s my favorite! This self tanner is so easy to use. It comes with a spray pump for easy application and a mitt. I love that you can control the level of color with how many pumps you spray. I took this with me to Vegas a couple of years ago and was able to apply it and let it dry while I got ready. I wore white jeans, dresses, and all the heels and there was zero rub off! My tan looked super natural, and the way this one fades is so nice. I have fairly pale skin and I always get the dark color and have no problems with blotchy spots or orange color.
For my face I don’t like to apply the lotions I use on my body. I love these drops. All you do is add the Isle of Paradise drops to your moisturizer and blend into your face. I also love these drops for my body too. Again you just add the drops to your everyday lotion and rub them in. The color is super natural and so easy to blend in! I was able to find the in stock, so grab them while you can. They have been sold out and quickly sell out when they are pack in stock! I get the dark color.
Another product I love for just my face is this Coola Anti-aging Face Serum. I usually use this one through out the summer months. I like to apply it to my face at night during my skin care routine. It gives you the perfect glow + it smells like coconut heaven! A little goes a long way and this one bottle lasts forever!
Let’s talk about application. To ensure I get the best application and over tan these are the prep steps I follow. I always shave the same day as application. I make sure my entire body is dry before applying any self tanner. If I am using the Fake Back Flawless Tan I always prep my dryer areas with moisturizer. My elbows, knees, and feet. Once the lotion has soaked into my skin I then spray the tanner directly to my skin and then use my mitt to blend it in. Exfoliating your skin always helps application as well as removal of the tanner. With the self tanners I linked today, I haven’t really had any issues with uneven skin as it fades.
I hope this was helpful! I wouldn’t be sharing these products with you if I didn’t use them and love them!! Make sure you let me know if you get and use any of these! I want to know what you think!
XO,
Corrine Monique
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