The first sunless tanners I ever tried were smelly, streaky and orange -- and definitely did not give me the bronzed goddess look I was going for.

Luckily, self-tanning technology has come a long way in recent years. From foams and gels to lotions and mists, the latest self-tanning formulas deliver believable beach-babe color without streaks, the telltale smell or awkward application methods. In fact, there are even tanners that bronze you while you sleep. So, for those who have sworn off self-tanner because of the struggle, we've rounded up the most genius sunless tanners for a hassle-free glow.

Here, the best sunless tanners that will make you a convert -- no matter what your gripe.

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Try: James Read Sleep Mask Tan Face, $38

Perfecting the art of a temporary tan can be tricky -- especially on the face. That's why we love this genius sunless tanner night mask. Besides the novelty of self-tanning while we sleep (seriously, best invention ever), it simultaneously moisturizes and hydrates with ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, yielding a radiant, sun-kissed glow. It has a gradual effect, making this the best sunless-tanner that won't leave your face a shade darker than your body.

Try: St. Tropez Gradual Tan in Shower Lotion, $14.50

Who has time to shower, apply self-tanner, wait two hours and then shower again? Not this boss babe. Get your glow on without the wait with the self-tanner Selena Gomez swears by. All it requires is an extra three minutes in the shower. Simply exfoliate, apply the tanner, let it sit for three minutes and voilà -- you'll have a subtle, even tan that looks like you spent a day at the beach.

Try: Nature's Gate Glow Lotion, $12.99

Missing a spot is the bane of every self-tanner user's existence. No matter how much you exfoliate or how many pumice stones you go through, preventing a sunless-tanner mistake is much easier than correcting one. That's why we love this gradual self-tanner from Nature's Gate. The formula slowly develops into a subtle, even glow with continued use, so you won't wind up with orange streaks if you happen to miss a spot one day. Made with hydrating ingredients like shea butter and algae extract, this self-tanner doubles as a daily moisturizer, while imparting a subtle, steadily darkening glow.

Try: Vita Liberata pHenomenal 2-3 Week Tan Mousse, $54

Even when you're using the best self-tanners, the process can be somewhat of a to-do. You have to set aside time to do it, exfoliate beforehand, meticulously apply it, and even then, most sunless tans only last about a week. Enter: Vita Liberata 2-3 Week formula. According to an independently conducted test, this tan lasts up to four times longer than most tans -- which makes the time investment totally worth it.