My Go-To Self-Tanners

If you're similar to me, a good tan can totally transform how you feel. Unfortunately, we know that it's not healthy to bake our bodies in the sun until we achieve that golden glow. Therefore, the way I see it, finding the best self-tanner is an investment in my mental and physical health. For years, I have tried countless different self-tanners from many different brands. Below, I have compiled a short list of favorite self-tanners. Let's get into it:

1. Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Butter

After trying the viral Isle of Paradise self-tanning drops, and liking them, I decided to give the body butter a shot. Dare I say — I like the self-tanning butter better than the drop! I love the smooth consistency of this product, but I mostly enjoy how easily it blends into my skin and dries quickly. I simply use my hands to apply this product all over my body once I'm out of the shower and dry. I leave it on over night and rinse off in the morning. Pair this product with the Isle of Paradise Face self-tanning drops and you have the perfect glowing tan. Of course, when of the major elements I look for in a self-tanner is for it to leave me STREAK-FREE. Luckily, this product leaves me with a great tan, while still looking natural and sun-kissed.

2. Tan-Luxe Self-Tan Drops

Rightfully so, the Tan-Luxe Self-Tan drops were my holy-grail products for years. I used both The Body and The Face to achieve my all-over tan. However, if I had to choose one, I would pick The Face over The Body. The best part about this product is that it doesn't break me out. Applying a self-tanner to my face can be intimidating. I worry about it disrupting my skincare routine and causing a breakout. Throughout my time using the Tan-Luxe face drops, I never had to worry about this experience. In fact, I often felt that this product left my skin looking BETTER than when I applied it. To use this product, I added 2-3 drops into my regular face moisturizer and applied it to my face before bed. Then I would wake up in the morning with an effortless tan and wash my face with my cleanser. I used the shade Light/Medium.

3. BaliBody Self-Tanning Mousse

This product is a new find for me and I am SO grateful it has come into my life. While this product is on the pricer side, I can totally see why. When using this product, I use the BaliBody self-tanning mitt to apply the mousse all over my body. I even pump a small amount into my face moisturizer and apply the product to my face. The mousse dries quickly on your skin, so you don't have too long to sit down or touch anything (which is always a fear with self-tanners). Another advantage to this product is the SMELL. Unlike most self-tanners that have that distinct self-tanner smell, this product has a much subtler and more pleasant scent.

Check back in for before and after photos for these products on my skin!