I pick the best self tanners formulated just for the face. Choose between tanners that give immediate glow and others that provide gradual color.
Why a Tanner for the Face?
So you want to tan your face and not just your body. Can you reach for your favorite self tanner for the body? Not so fast. While some self-tanners are formulated for both, I recommend trying a self-tanner created just for the face.
Why? You may prefer a more subtle tan on your face that's guaranteed not to streak. Texture is also important. For you body, a thicker texture is welcome, but for the face, it's nice to have a more sheer texture that goes on more smoothly.
I Pick Only Quality Tanners
Here, I pick the most-loved and best-reviewed self-tanners for the face on the market today. These are beloved for their color (no orange here, I promise), their lack of streakiness and their natural appearance. You won't find products that universally get 1-star reviews. I'm not paid for these placements, after all, I just want to know what products work best.
What to Consider With Price
While some of these products are under $10, many are well above it. But I think the splurge is worth it. The higher the price, the less chance the product smells or streaks or leaves you with an off-color.
Plus, a spray tan booth addiction is much more expensive.
Application Tips That Work
I recommend using a mitt to apply (I include a couple in this list) for optimal coverage. And always exfoliate and apply moisturizer before applying a self-tanner, whether it's on your body or your face.
Happy bronzing!
• James Read Self Tan Express Glow Mask Face
This self tanner will give you immediate glow. It gets a ton of "loves" on Sephora. Buy from Amazon »
• La Mer the Face and Body Gradual Tan
This gets great reviews on Nordstrom. It's pricey, but a little will go a long way so the $135 price tag might be worth it. As with most gradual tans, the more you use it, the tanner you'll get. Buy from Amazon »
• St. Tropez Gradual Tan
St. Tropez is famous for their self-tanners and this gradual tanner is beloved for being an all-around great gradual tanner. Buy from Amazon »
• Tan Towel Self-Tan Towelette for Face and Body
Tan Towel is another famous self-tanner brand. If you also want a tanner for your body, this is a good bet because the towel is rather large just for the face and I think it would be a waste of the towel to use only on the face.
These towels gets GREAT reviews on Amazon. Tan Towel makes a lotion just for the face, which gets good reviews as well, but I have not tried it. (Buy from Amazon).
There is a slight odor to this one, but it dissipates. Buy from Amazon »
• BareMinerals Faux Tan Face Gradual Glow
This gets really good reviews on Sephora and is well-priced. 3900 "loves"! More »
• James Read Gradual Tan, Day Tan Face
The saleswoman said James Read doesn't have a strong odor. I applied some to my hand and she was right. James Read gets good reviews on Sephora. Buy from Amazon »
• Tanwise Self-Tanning Face Gel
Tanwise is a beloved product. This gel works great on oilier skin types. If you have dry skin, use a moisturizer first. Buy from Amazon »
• Beauty By Earth Organic Tanning Lotion
This self tanner is formulated for both the body and the face, but according to the reviews it works just as well on both. I included it in this list because it contains mostly "organic" ingredients and get great reviews. Buy from Amazon »
• James Read Tanning Mitt
From my research, I recommend using a mitt to apply, it keeps the product off your hands and helps with even application. com.
• The Ultimitt Self Tanning Mitt
This mitt is cheaper than the James Read mitt and gets very good reviews on Amazon. Buy from Amazon »
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