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13 Gradual Tan Products That Won't Turn You Orange

The key to a great fake tan is that it shouldn't look fake, which is why we prefer a good gradual tan product.
"Gradual" is a key phrase to look for if you're after a self-tanner that imparts sun-kissed color. This one delivers results ASAP, making it a brilliant option for last-minute beach trips. The formula has a darkening complex for an immediate bronzed finish that continues to develop as time ticks on. It's a buildable formula and suitable for everyday use so skin will never look unnaturally dark or orange.

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This is the next best thing to having a professional create a bespoke spray tan because it puts the user in charge of the final tan color. It is lightly colored and gradually gets darker with each application, allowing users to stop when they've reached their desired level of gold. It also separates itself from other fake tanners with its fresh scent and the fact that it dries in five minutes.

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Some may want a rich, bronzed glow with one application. Others prefer a gradual golden tan they can build up with each use. This product falls into the second category. It's a unique oil and lotion hybrid that does more than just impart a soft golden glow. Vitamin E and aloe vera provide long-lasting hydration, while a Cellutone Complex reduces the appearance of cellulite and improves the texture of skin.

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Nkd Skn Pre-Shower Tan, $19.99
Get your bronze on before showering by applying this pre-shower gradual tan lotion to your face and body. Leave it on for 10 minutes, then rinse off. Skeptics may think it won't work, but in a few hours skin will look deeper. The formula is suitable for all skin tones and has odor-removing technology to combat fake tan scent. Want a darker color? Use it every day for a more intense finish.

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Wishing for a self-tanner that actually smells good and not like artificial coconut? Chanel's self-tanning body mist develops into a soft, convincing tan while emitting a rich cologne-inspired scent. It's actually based on Mademoiselle's L'Huile Tan released way back in 1932, but it uses modern tan technology for the most realistic finish.

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BY HEATHER CICHOWSKI | JUL 4, 2018 | SHARES
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