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For a Foolproof Self-Tan That Works in 3 Minutes
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.
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For Gradual, Streak-Free Coverage
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.
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For a Golden Glow That Lasts 3 Weeks
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.
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For a Mess-Free Application
Your roommates and/or significant other will thank you for this cheapie drugstore sunless-tanner purchase. Because it's in mousse form, this self-tanner is a breeze to apply -- no stained bath rugs or bronzed, brown tubs with this in your arsenal. It dries in 60 seconds, so your white towels and clothing are safe, too.
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For a Tan That Also Wards Off Dry Skin
It's a cardinal rule of self-tanning application: Thou shalt not moisturize before or after, for fear of winding up with streaks. The solution for pale, parched skin: Stock up on this sunless-tanner from Aerin. The tanning lotion, lightly scented with one of their to-die-for signature floral scents, imparts a healthy, gradual glow, while the nourishing formula keeps skin moisturized. With the batik-inspired blue and yellow packaging, you'll want to keep it out on your vanity -- meaning you'll never forget to apply your daily glow.
