Reviews on facial tanners

Unless you were lucky enough to escape somewhere warm over the holidays, you're likely feeling at a loss for glow at this point in the season. And while you can slather yourself with skin care products that promise a lit-from-within look, it's the honest truth that they can only get you so far. So, if you've officially reached the point where you need something to get you through to spring, turn to the best self tanners for your face to perk your complexion right up. Self tanners are the best solution for getting a summery glow — especially considering laying out in the sun or baking in a tanning bed does way more harm than good — but it's not necessarily suggested to use the same product from head to toe. While your go-to tanning lotion works wonders on creating natural, even color on the rest of your body, there are specifically-formulated options better suited for applying to your face. One of the benefits of a self tanner with a face-centric formula?

For those of us partial to a perpetual post-vacation glow without actually stepping on a plane or baking in the sun's harmful UV rays , self-tanner is an absolute godsend. But as anyone who has unintentionally been transformed into a streaky or orange version of themselves knows, scoring believably sun-kissed limbs can involve some — dare we say — risky trial and error. The reason it's tougher to nail a faux glow than, say, find the perfect foundation shade , is because self-tanners rely on DHA, a sugar that safely darkens the skin. As cosmetic chemist Randy Schueller previously told Allure , DHA can be tough to stabilize, hence the dreaded tangerine tint. Luckily, self-tanners have come a long way since their inception and many of today's options impart "tans" that are indistinguishable from the real deal. To save you from playing chicken with a million formulas, we compiled the mousses, lotions, towelettes — even face mists — that'll have your friends asking where you went on vacay. Actual sun still not an option!

Every product is independently selected by obsessive editors. You can learn more about our rating system and how we pick each item here. The color guard in combination with the mitt makes sure I get every single square inch of my body, no streaks.

The art of self-tanning can be a tricky one, so you to be equipped with the right products and tools. Looking like a human-sized cheesy chip will never be in style. We've done the hard work for you and found the 15 best fake tanning formulas that are easy to use, streak-free, and will leave behind a natural-looking glow.