Best Sunless Tanners on the Market

The Best Self-Tanners

• BEST FOR: Dry Skin
  PRODUCT NAME: Clarins Delicious Self-Tanning Cream ($40 for 3.9 oz, clarinsusa.com)
  
  WHAT IT'S GOT: Moisturizing cocoa butter and aloe vera to battle the dehydrating effects of DHA, the chemical responsible for giving you that bronze glow
  
  TESTER SAYS: "The formula is creamy--but not greasy--so it glides onto the skin. Plus, the cream has a gorgeous caramel tint, so you could see exactly where it was going."
   
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• BEST FOR: Your Face
  PRODUCT NAME: Declor Aroma Sun SPF 10 Hydrating Tinted SelfTanning GelCream ($36 for 1.69 oz, sephora.com)
  
  WHAT IT'S GOT: Sunscreen, to keep your bronzed face protected
  
  TESTER SAYS: "There's no room for error on your face. This cream gave me perfect color: smooth, even, and naturallooking--that stayed for two days."
   
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• BEST FOR: Fair Skin
  PRODUCT NAME: Dove Energy Glow body lotion ($10 for 13.5 oz, drugstore.com)
  
  WHAT IT'S GOT: A high dose of moisturizing glycerin and low levels of DHA for subtle results
  
  TESTER SAYS: "The tan builds gradually--with each application--so it's easy to control how dark it gets. It also has a pretty scent."
  
  
• BEST FOR: An Intense Tan
  PRODUCT NAME: Jergens Natural Glow Express ($7.50 for 4 oz, drugstore.com)
  
  WHAT IT'S GOT: Plenty of pigment, plus mango-seed butter and vitamin E to keep skin soft and make application easier
  
  TESTER SAYS: "The day after I put it on, people were commenting on my tan. Best of all, the color wasn't orangey or fake-looking."
  
  
• BEST FOR: Traveling
  PRODUCT NAME: L'Oreal Sublime Bronze SelfTanning Towelettes for Body ($10 for 6 wipes, drugstore.com)
  
  WHAT IT'S GOT: A quick-drying formula with skin-smoothing alpha-hydroxy acids (no streaks!)
  
  TESTER SAYS: "These thin, travel-friendly packets can go anywhere for quick touch-ups. I even keep one in my gym bag."
  
  
• BEST FOR: Faux-Tan Phobes
  PRODUCT NAME: Neutrogena Sun Fresh Sunless Foam ($10 for 4 oz, drugstore.com)
  
  WHAT IT'S GOT: Citric acid (it helps the color bond to your skin) and a fresh citrus scent
  
  TESTER SAYS: "Thanks to a light, foamy texture, this tanner absorbs in seconds--without a lot of rubbing--so you're not stuck with sticky excess lotion on your hands."