Top 10 Face Self-Tanners

WHAT TO KNOW
The Sunless Self Tanning Drops are designed to be added to moisturizers, making it easy to infuse a little color into your skincare routine. Their non-comedogenic formula features pink grapefruit, goji berry, and juniper to help you achieve a glowing, smooth complexion.

APPLICATION TIP
You can use the Tanologist's Sunless Self Tanning Drops on both your face and body. Two to four drops will give you a slightly sunkissed look, while eight to 12 drops will develop into a deep bronze shade.

WHAT TO KNOW
B.Tan's Self Tan Drops provide buildable color for both the face and the body. Add them to your everyday lotion for effortless blending and watch what happens overnight. Heads-up: A handful of reviewers say the bottle is prone to tipping over, so make sure you replace the cap between uses.

REVIEW HIGHLIGHT
"I am in love with this stuff! I have ordered it about five or six times now. It gives the most natural glow and it's easy to adjust how dark you would like it. I have gotten so many compliments on my “tan” with people even asking if I’d gone on vacation. Easy to use and good results."

WHAT TO KNOW
Coola’s face serum is a twofer that naturally tans the skin and addresses signs of aging. Its reef-safe formula is made with a beet-derived DHA that illuminates, while Centella Asiatica, a staple in K-beauty products, reduces the appearance of fine lines. 

APPLICATION TIP
Wait two to four hours to see a visible difference, and if you want a subtler glow, mix it with your moisturizer instead of using it alone.

WHAT TO KNOW
These tanning drops are a perfect companion for your moisturizer thanks to the hyaluronic acid-rich formula—free of fragrance and dermatologically tested, btw—that hydrates and brightens the complexion. Plus, they may be amongst the best tanning drops for fair skin (check out the review below for evidence).

REVIEW HIGHLIGHT
"This product makes me look like I came straight from Hawaii in the middle of summer, even though I live in the snow and never see the sun. All these years of looking like a pale fish in the winter when I could have been using this all along! [...] Also, I have rosacea, and this product does not irritate my skin at all! Will definitely be purchasing again."

WHAT TO KNOW
With shea butter, aloe vera, argan oil, and Japanese tea tree, Beauty by Earth's Face Self Tanner isn't lacking any skin-nourishing ingredients. As the name suggests, this product is meant to be used on the face (not the body), but you should apply it to your decolletage to create a seamless-looking tan.

APPLICATION TIP
For the best results, gently exfoliate your face before applying this product. Apply the tanner to your face and neck using a mitt to prevent color transfer. Then, wait at least six hours for the color to develop before adding more.

WHAT TO KNOW
Half self tanner, half skincare serum—that's the idea behind Lux Unfiltered's N°12 Bronzing Face Drops. Packed with powerful ingredients like hyaluronic acid, pomegranate extract, coconut water, and vitamin E, the drops will help you glow from within while adding a tinge of tan to your complexion.

REVIEW HIGHLIGHT
"This will be a staple in my daily/weekly routine. I love the finished tanned look. I hardly wear foundation and these drops give a great tanned look. Giving the look of foundation. The product is lightweight. I mix with my serum or face cream. I apply it all over and down my neck. I also use their lotion for all over body. Highly recommend!"

WHAT TO KNOW
When adding products into your daily routine, breakouts probably top your list of concerns. If that’s the case, you'll love these drops—the formula is rich in natural ingredients (banana, coconut water, dragon fruit), and the natural DHA delivers a tan in just two hours and lasts for days.

APPLICATION TIP
Add just two to three drops to your moisturizer and use it once a week to maintain your glow.

WHAT TO KNOW
St. Tropez is basically the Rolls Royce of self-tanning products, with a range that includes foams, lotions, mists, and more. This tropically scented face mist is a user-friendly option that also protects the skin from environmental stressors with hibiscus flower extract. 

APPLICATION TIP
Spray in a downward motion over the face and neck before applying makeup or moisturizer. It can be used daily or until you achieve the color you want.

WHAT TO KNOW
Think of this less as a self-tanner and more as a color corrector. Available in three shades, the formula works with your natural tone to tamp down redness and even things out to a glowy complexion that's uniquely you. It’s also to your face what conditioner is to your hair, giving it plenty of moisture via coconut and avocado oils.

APPLICATION TIP
Add anywhere from two to 12 drops to your moisturizer. The more drops, the deeper the glow.

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT
Tan-Luxe’s award-winning Self-Tan Drops are renowned for their skincare-first formula, which addresses dryness and uneven texture with organic tanning actives and moisture-rich ingredients. It can be used in conjunction with your moisturizer or serum and provides results within hours.

REVIEW HIGHLIGHT
“I am addicted! I love to have a healthy tan in the summer, but I want to protect my face from wrinkles, and this is the solution. Also, when I tan, my face always fades before my body. Not anymore with this self-tanner!”