For some reason, for decades, a special shine or beauty has been associated with that tanned skin tone that a lucky few manage to obtain. They achieve this by sunbathing on the beach almost daily, but taking care not to get burned. However, for those who cannot go to the beach regularly, that beautiful tan is unattainable.
Until a few years ago, there were very few alternatives that really worked for those who wanted to achieve a beautiful tan without having to expose themselves to the sun. Furthermore, the products that were available did not achieve the desired results. Luckily, the days of blotchy skin, dyed brown clothing, or orange skin are over. On the market we can already find natural and effective self-tanners that achieve brown skin with a uniform and toasted tone.
Thinking of those who want to work on that golden tone on the skin, from El Comprador de La Vanguardia we tell you which are the most popular and quality products of this type on the market. In addition, we leave you some tips to apply self-tanning properly to get a tan to envy before summer arrives.
Do you want to wear a dress or skirt without making your legs look milky white? Discover the secret to instantly showing off perfect legs with e'lifexir Legs Out Ritual! A kit of two products that will give you a golden summer tan, in addition to acting as a powerful drainer, reducing volume and imperfections for radiant and uniform legs.
This pack consists of e'lifexir Cacao Sense, which is a body scrub that regenerates the skin thanks to its high content of cocoa proteins and vitamins. The green coffee extract enhances its fat burning effect, while its chocolate aroma immerses you in an oasis of relaxation.
It also includes the Color Dren self-tanner, a colored gel for legs with an "Immediate Glow" effect, giving a summery, tanned golden tone.
Get ready to dazzle by freeing the skin of dead cells, promoting circulation and providing a beautiful tan that will look like you've been going to the beach for two weeks. Don't wait any longer to show off dream legs!
St. Tropez is one of the best-selling brands in this type of self-tanning products due to its wide range available that meets all the needs to achieve a beautiful summer tan.
According to the manufacturer, this product offers a progressive, natural and uniform tan that instantly enhances the skin and does not leave spots or harsh orange tones.
In addition, it has 100% natural self-tanning active ingredients to prolong the tan, offers up to 72 hours of hydration and leaves the skin soft with a golden tone.
The texture of this product, that of Verónica Díaz (@modajustcoco) and Rocío Osorno, is light and has a non-greasy finish ideal for all skin types, which is obtained from the combination of several active ingredients, lingonberry, a probiotic complex and almond, babassu and jojoba vegetable oils.
It is the ideal option for a gradual, fast and long-lasting tan without having to expose the skin to the sun. The results are visible after 3 days, although the tan lasts up to 7 days after stopping the application thanks to the self-tanning capacity of the erythrulose complex.
Added to this, the formula increases and enhances the natural tan with sun exposure by 28% and maintains it by 50% longer. We won't have to worry about unpleasant odors either thanks to a natural perfume with fruity notes of papaya, orange, peach, lemon and black currant.
This other product from the St. Moriz brand with a foam texture is very easy to apply and offers an intense tan with a very natural finish that takes between 4 and 6 hours and lasts a few days.
The brand recommends exfoliating the skin first to achieve professional results, shake the product well before using it and apply a small amount of product with gloves and spread it well over the entire skin. It can be used on both the body and face and does not stain clothing.
Comodynes, another of the top brands in this sense, was a pioneer a few years ago with the convenient wipe format to easily apply self-tanning, which saves time and hassle.
Using a towel is perfect for expressly tanning the parts that are most visible in summer such as the legs, face, neckline or arms, for example. As with the cream format, it is advisable to exfoliate the skin that we are going to cover before applying it and use gloves instead of our hands, which can remain stained for several days.
Coco's 'top seller' option
A self-tanner that applies easily and dries quickly, so two hours will be enough to see the results and we will have a long-lasting effect. From each bottle we can get around 260 doses, which will last between 10 and 20 full-body tanning sessions.
Cellushape technology, which is responsible for the anti-cellulite properties of this option, is based on a formula rich in antioxidants such as fig, banana, papaya and cocoa, which is why it also has a very pleasant tropical smell.
Get a perfect tan instantly with Comodynes Self-Tanning The Miracle Instant! A self-tanner in spray format that gives you a natural beachy tone and also hydrates and protects your skin thanks to its antioxidant formula.
With caramel makeup pigments, you will achieve a uniform tan without marks on your face and body. Its application is easy and its summery perfume will transport you to paradise.
Enriched with plant-based and nourishing ingredients, this self-tanner is your ally for radiant skin all year round.
Finally, the Hawaiian Tropic 1-Hour Express Self-Tanning Foam offers an easy glow in just one hour and pampers our skin with an ultra-lightweight formula that contains aloe vera and vitamin E to hydrate the skin and provide a streak-free flawless glow.
For an intense effect, we must exfoliate our skin beforehand, apply the product evenly with gloves and rinse after 1 hour. To obtain a darker tan, it will be enough to leave the product on the skin for 2-3 hours.
* Prices updated as of April 23, 2024
