ST. TROPEZ BRONZING MOUSSE

$30.00 (SEPHORA, QVC, AMAZON)

THE CLAIMS:

A super-lightweight, easy-to-apply, velvety mousse that dries in 60 seconds and delivers a rich-bronze tan.

This lightweight mousse delivers a rich-bronze tan and is infused with conditioning aloe vera. You will get a perfectly natural looking, streak-free tan that dries in 60 seconds. The innovative Aromaguard™ fragrance technology eliminates the tell-tale self tan aroma by a minimum of 70%.

APPLICATION MITT- $6.00

THE INSPECTION: 

I think this is officially my new favorite self tanner!  This mousse goes on so easy and drys so fast!  You MUST use the mitt to put it on, or your palms will be brown and does not come off on the first wash.  You will see instant results while the tan is developing. 

 

This does not transfer onto clothes and it does not have the self tanning smell for at least 8 hours.  So if you wanted to put this on before going out, you could without the worry of  the smell.  The fragrance is nice but pretty strong so I won't wear perfume while I have it on.  Once you shower it off, you have a very pretty and natural looking tan.  I use it just once a week for some color, but if you want to be really dark, you could do this a few times in a row to get that look.  I also put a little on my face before I apply my makeup and it gives nice color without the bronzer.  This fades out just like a real tan and lasts about a week. 

TANTOWEL

SELF-TAN TOWELETTE

$16.80 DRUGSTORE.COM- 10 PACK

(PRICE VARIES: UTLA, SEPHORA,  HSN, AMAZON)

THE CLAIMS:

Tantowel is the simple, convenient self-tanning towelette. Once you try it, you'll never go back to messy tanning creams, foams, or bottles! No streaking, odor or mess. Tantowel is the original self-tanning towelette.

Each Tantowel towelette is concentrated with a self-tanning formula (DHA) to give you a quick and even application with no streaking, odor or skin discoloration. Tantowel can be applied to the face or body and will produce a uniform, natural looking glow within 3 hours. For a deeper tan, apply another Tantowel towelette after 3 hours, or try Tantowel Plus for deeper, darker tanning. To maintain your tan, apply Tantowel 2 to 3 times weekly.

THE INSPECTION:

This is the easiest self tanning product I have ever used.  It's like an oversized baby wipe that comes in a package and you just wipe it anywhere you want to be tan.  The cloth is really saturated with the tanning solution, so you will want to do your hands and feet last, as there will be less product left on the towel.  I normally use 2 tantowels for one application.  I love that this can be used on your face, and I have never had any problems with irritation or breakouts.  You do have to use this for a few days to get a nice tan even though the claims say 3 hours.  It's really quick and easy and drys in seconds.  The only con for this is that it is kind of expensive for what you get.  You need to use a lot of packages to get and maintain your tan.  It also has that self tanning smell even though they claim it doesn't.  But other than that I think its great!  Exfoliate first and use baby wipes on the palms of your hands when you are done!!  Your tan will last about one week.

BARE MINERALS FAUX TAN SELF TANNER

TAN IN 3 HOURS

BUILT IN COLOR GUIDE

$22.00 (MACYS, NORDSTROM, QVC)

THE CLAIMS:

This self-tanner offers a gorgeous, natural, never-orange tan in a bottle. It can be used all over your body and never looks fake or streaky. It uses a natural-based formula that moisturizes with vitamins C and E, aloe vera, and sweet almond oil.

How do I use it:  Before applying, prep your skin. While showering, exfoliate skin to provide the smoothest surface to glide sunless tanner over.

Smooth the self-tanner evenly all over your body. To avoid discoloring palms, wash hands with soap and water immediately after use. Allow application to dry for several minutes before dressing.

THE INSPECTION:

I love this self tanner.  It has such a pretty color.  It really does look like you have been at the beach for a week.  The product comes out extremely dark so you can see where you are applying it.  Mine came with a brush which makes it easy to put on and you don't get any on your hands.  Although it takes about 3 hours for the tan to develop, you still have immediate color when you apply it because the product is dark.  So if you needed to be tan quick, you could put this on last minute.  I normally put it on before going to bed because although it initially smells good when you first put it on, it eventually gets that self tanner smell that I hate.  So I usually wash it off in the morning.  When you shower, you will see the color guide washing off in the water, but your tan should have developed by then. The tan will last about a week. The only thing I don't like about this product is that it does tend to transfer on your sheets or the inside of your clothes until you wash it off, but it washes out with no problems.