Soleil Toujours Daily Sunless Tanning Serum
With a formulation like a skincare serum, Soleil Toujours was created specifically to self-tan the face. In GH Beauty Lab testing, it scored well for achieving the desired depth of tan color. The formula can also be mixed into any leave-on skincare product to achieve a subtler effect. “My skin seemed to have a glow and brightness to it,” a tester reported. However, this is a pricey pick.
Coola Sunless Tan Dry Oil Mist
Made with skin-softening ingredients like aloe and argan oil, this Coola dry oil mist self-tanner absorbed quickly and earned the highest score for leaving skin feeling great in GH Beauty Lab testing. Several users reported that it produced a “natural-looking” tan that “does not look orange or fake.” Note that some testers thought the pricey mist was harder to control than lotion and left some streaking. (Pro tip: Keep bathroom floors clean by standing on an old towel or newspaper while applying.)
Coola Sunless Tan Express Sculpting Mousse
Tailor your level of color with Coola’s self-tanning mousse plus applicator mitt. In GH Beauty Lab testing, 89% of users agreed they were able to achieve their desired depth of tan. It also scored well for being easy to apply and spread and delivering an even result that wasn’t streaky or blotchy. “I was able to get a deep, dark tan,” a tester remarked. Despite this product having a “natural piña colada” scent, some testers didn’t enjoy the scent.