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The 2013 Self-Tanner Awards

When it comes to choosing the right self-tanner, the stakes are high. We're giving awards to the best ones out there, so you don't have to risk looking like an Oompa Loompa again

by Dawn Davis

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Best for beginners: St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse, $42 Lotions can be streaky and sprays can be unwieldy, which is why many self-tanning aficionados opt for a mousse. This formula from St. Tropez is the gold standard. It's incredibly light, yet it's sturdy enough to stay on the skin (this one is tinted, so you can tell where you've applied it). And it comes with a mitt, which makes all the difference when it comes to preventing streaks and splotches.

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Brazilian Peel Brazilian True Tan

10.0

Brazilian Peel

5.1

Bliss A Tan For All Seasons

8.3

Jergens Natural Glow Revitalizing Daily Moisturizer

6.9

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Golden Perfection...

10.0

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8.5

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7.8

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Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel

8.3

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i like the loreal except i always have orange hands after use, the jergens one is great too. lately ive been using fake bake flawless self tanner. love the color it gives but it seems to fade really fast

by 92jess11 Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 11:07PM Report as inappropriate

I like Estee Lauder's version, but I keep coming back to Jergens. You can truly control the intensity of the color with no streaking.

by GigiSD Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 06:55PM Report as inappropriate

Jergens is a great affordable option. I've used it for years, both the express and regular versions.

by LipglossandSpandex Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 10:37PM Report as inappropriate

I rarely use self tanners but this is useful info

by butterfly11 Monday, April 1, 2013 at 05:28PM Report as inappropriate

I'm highly sensitive and allergy-prone. I tried the Jergens last year on my legs and LOVED how it looked, but quickly developed a reaction. It had a strong odor then, so I'm wondering if it's been reformulated enough that I can risk trying it again. Hmmm...

by purple9a Friday, March 15, 2013 at 08:51PM Report as inappropriate

Just what I needed! I think I'm gonna pick up the jergens lotion!

by NillaButterfly Friday, March 15, 2013 at 04:28PM Report as inappropriate

LOVE THIS TRYING THE JERGENS NOW

by kfloyd01 Monday, March 11, 2013 at 04:53PM Report as inappropriate

Fab-u-lous Article -- Just in Time !!! Beach, Vacay, I'm sooooo ready. And I had not heard of most of these. Good Going!

by islands4me Monday, March 11, 2013 at 11:16AM Report as inappropriate

great so spring

by Nicole2814 Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 06:51PM Report as inappropriate

good info w/ spring & summer right around the corner.

by .flawless. Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 04:19AM Report as inappropriate