Self Tanner for Sensitive Skin and The Best Face Tanner by Skin Type
The BEST self tanner for face REVEALED in this list of the Top 5 BEST face tanners for YOUR specific skin type!
Whether you are looking for the best self tanner for sensitive skin or even wanting a self tanner for oily skin, I have tested the market to bring you the Top 5 BEST face tanners to meet your needs and ensure you have a gorgeous glow come rain or shine.
The Best Self Tanner for Dry Skin and/or Aging Skin
Vita Liberata Night Moisture Mask
Available at Amazon in the US and Cult Beauty n the UK
Those with dry skin, or even those with aging skin, know how hard it is to self tan, either because of patchy results, flaking, or worse…drying out your skin even more!
YES…..that’s right…self tanners (just like tanning for real) dehydrate your skin and so extra moisture is usually needed. But this face tanner by Vita Liberata has the added moisture already built in!
Worn at night this face tanner will have you looking glowing by morning WITHOUT drying you out!
It’s actually a face mask and self tanner in one. Providing overnight skin rejuvenation and conditioning, Anti Age actives for smoother, younger-looking skin, and a gentle dose of DHA for a sunkissed glow by morning.
The Vita Liberata Moisture Mask provides a very subtle sunkissed glow and may not suit those who like a more obvious tanned look. But I feel that this aspect would suit some who prefer to build their tan and for those who are really pale as the result is subtle enough to not look overdone!
It also makes a great first-time tanner for those who haven’t dipped into the world of fake tans as it’s easy and allows you to build up the right amount of color.
The longevity of the tan is only 2 days or so, so you must think of this as more of a gradual tanner. But because it would potentially replace your bi-weekly mask or skin treatments, applying this twice a week would give a gorgeous natural glow.
The Best Self Tanner for Sensitive Skin and/or Specific Needs
Clarins Radiance Plus Golden Glow Booster
Available at Amazon in the Us and at Boots in the UK
This revolutionary facial tanner by Clarins is tailored-made for your specific skin type or condition!
How does it do that?
This booster is actually drops that are added to your already existing skincare routine making it the ideal match for every skin type!
Plus Golden Glow Booster is 99.8 percent natural!
Combining natural DHA and erythrulose with aloe vera extract to help preserve skin’s softness while giving your complexion a healthy-looking glow.
When most people react to self tanners, especially those with sensitive skin, it’s usually because of the chemical component DHA. However, naturally derived DHA seems to greatly improve skin’s reaction and is therefore thought of as safe for those with sensitive skin.
Like most face tanners, the color payoff is quite subtle but due to the made-to-measure aspect of it, you can simply add more drops if you want a darker color pay off!
The longevity of the tan is about 2-3 days so expect to use this product multiple times during the week, which isn’t that big of a deal as it’s added to your regular skincare routine anyways!
The Best Self Tanner for Oily Skin
Vita Liberata Trystal Minerals
Available on Amazon in the US and Boots in the UK
This unique one-of-a-kind product is the first self tanning bronzer!
And because it is a mineral-based loose powder, it is the PERFECT self tanner for those with oily/combination skin.
Most self tanners for the face contain added moisturizers or oils which can make it problematic for those of us who suffer from oily/combination skin or acne. But this mineral powder contains no added oils and instead oil absorbing Mica!
And it happens to be the Trystal Minerals Tanner EASIEST SELF TANNER YOU’LL EVER USE as it simply applies just like a normal bronzer. You can even use it to add contouring or add definition to your collar bone, cleavage, or shins for leg-lengthening appeal.
It also wears over top of your normal skincare or even over top of your liquid foundation, so if you have specific mattifying lotions or foundations, this powder will work with those to give you greater results!
The color once applied is a beautiful golden glow that’s buildable and natural looking.
As far as the bronzing aspect goes, it’s superb! One of the best bronzers I’ve used.
In terms of a self-tanner it is more of a gradual tanner and provides a very mild self tanning aspect. As you can see by my before and after, it only gives a subtle sunkissed look.
The longevity of the self tanning effect is similar to others 2-3 days, but because this was such an AMAZING bronzer, I’d use this product every day anyway!
See my full review of the Trystal Minerals here:
The Best Self Tanner for Dull/Tired Skin
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pads
Available at Amazon in the USA and Look Fantastic in the UK
Better skin…better glow!
Some of us, especially at the start of Summer, have a two-fold problem. Not only is our skin dull and lackluster after being dried out from the previous cold months but also pale and chalky from Winter.
It is NOT the best idea or the best look to apply a self tanner over top of dull skin!
Why?….
Because that’s when you get uneven and patchy results. Not to mention the color won’t have that radiant glow, instead it will look flat!
We have all heard of the importance of exfoliating before applying a self tanner and the convenient thing about this product is that it does it for you!
Not only will the Alpha Beta Glow Pads give you radiant skin via alpha & beta hydroxy acids to remove dead skin and smooth the complexion, and reduce brown marks and appearance of pores over time, but it will impart a warm glow too!
And beneficial skin ingredients too like active vitamin D that gives the face believable, natural-looking color and enhances the benefits of other vitamins and antioxidants found in the formula.
The EASE of this product makes it one of the most convenient self tanners on the market!
It’s definitely the most noticeable color payoff out of all the face tanners on this list and gives a golden tan on the warm side.
The longevity is also probably the best out of the 5 on this list. The warm glow lasted about 5 days and I could have pushed it to a week with more care!
The Best Self Tanner for Olive Toned Skin
Dior Bronze Self-Tanner Natural Glow for Face
Available on Amazon in the US and at Amazon in the UK
No one wants to look like an Oompa Loompa!
That tell-tale orange fake bake color is not attractive on anyone. But those with more olive toned skin have to be extra careful!
There is a whole brigade of people out there in search of olive-toned non-orange self tanners and the search usually comes up short.
Or like me, you might not necessarily be olive-skinned but still like that more dusty muddy looking brown tan as opposed to the glowing warm sunkissed look.
This is even more important when it comes to face tanners, as your facial skin tends to expose more warmth, making warm glowing self tanners look too orange.
The one self tanner for face that I believe gives the most realistic color payoff is the Dior Bronze Self Tanner Natural Glow for face.
It is the perfect self tanner for all skin tones EVEN those with olive skin or those who prefer more olive-toned tans.
Super natural looking, this tanner gives a true-to-life tan, and even has a hint of pink to it to create that ultra-real “spent a little too long in the sun” look!
With it’s innovative Perfect PH system, this tanner mimics your natural tan working with the bodies own PH!
The most true-to-life color!
Not only is the color amazing, but the scent is lovely, and the high quality gel is ideal for all skin types and feels like a weightless dream.
[Vita Liberata products in this review are Press Samples courtesy of Vita Liberata UK]
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