What To Buy The Sunless Tan Addict On Your Holiday Shopping List
We all have one: That person in our life who is obsessed with sunless tanning and can’t leave the house without a glow. And PSA: if you don’t have that person in your life, you probably are that person. So, whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else this holiday season, we’ve rounded up a list of gifts that every self tanning-obsessed person will love. From the best-selling ultra dark self tanning mousses, to the sheet protectors that once you use them, you won’t know how you lived without them, we’ve got it all lined up below. Keep reading so you can give your tanning routine a major glow up in 2022.
A Dark Self Tanner:
Bondi Sands Aero Self Tanning Foam in Ultra Dark is a triple threat: long-lasting, gorgeous color, and has the perfect skin finish. Any self tan lover is sure to become obsessed with Bondi Sands’ Ultra Dark in the Aero formulation. What’s more? The mousse dries fast and isn’t sticky while it develops. Give the best gift on Christmas this year with this ultra bronze self tanner. Read the full review here.
Bondi Sands Ultra Dark Self Tanning Foam, $29
A Buildable Self Tanner:
Whether that someone on your shopping list wants a light, medium, or a dark tan, Vacay Body’s 2-in-1 Gradual & Tan Extender Tanning Mousse, ($19), will get them there. It’s that versatile tan everyone needs. One application will leave a light tan, or layer it up for a dark tan. The fast-drying mousse feels and looks amazing on the skin and leaves a natural-looking glow. Purchase Vacay Body here.
Tanning Water:
Unfiltered’s Sheer Perfecting Tanning Water, ($18) is a nourishing self tanning water with a hint of DHA to give a gradual, subtle glow. Its skin-perfecting ingredients allow for a dewy skin finish and natural-looking, streak-free tan. It can be spritzed on clean, fresh skin or used as a makeup set spray for a tan that will develop throughout the day. Shop Unfiltered’s Sheer Perfect Tanning Water here.
Tanning Drops:
SOL by Jergen’s Deeper by the Drop Self Tanning Serum ($18) are just what any sunless tan lover’s skincare routine is missing. The infusion of coconut water in the drops really set them apart from other drops, as the ingredient leaves the skin super supple long after applying. What’s more? The drops also leave an evenly tanned complexion — even in hard-to-tan places like the eyebrows and hairline. Buy them at Target.
Tan Extender:
Isle of Paradise’s Self Tanning Butter is the holy grail of tan extenders. It’s nourishing, has a gorgeous skin finish, and has color-correcting additives for a streak-free, natural looking glow. It’s the perfect product to extend and revive a tan.
Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Butter, $25
Body Bronzer:
Celebrity spray tan artist Isabel Vita launched her Dolce Glow self tanning line in November 2020 and with the collection came Dolce Glow’s Mia Shimmer Topper, ($46) a body bronzing cream. The wash-off body makeup lotion adds major glow to any look. It has light-reflecting shimmer which provides a buildable coverage and camouflages any imperfections.
A Tanning Mitt:
The number one cardinal rule of self tanning is to use a tanning mitt to avoid overdevelopment on the palms of the hands. Shop luxury plush tanning mitts that provide a streak-free application here.
Application Brush:
One of the best tanning hacks? Using a body makeup brush with stacked, short bristles to tan hands, feet, ears, and to contour the face. Tanologist’s Sunless Tanning Treatment brush can be purchased for $12 at Target and is designed to contour the face, body, and tan hard-to-tan areas.
An Exfoliating Mitt:
Intricately-designed exfoliating mitts are the key to efficiently removing old tan. Without proper exfoliation, tan can build up over time and lead to splotchy, uneven tans. Shop a gentle yet effective exfoliating mitt here.
Tan Eraser:
An exfoliating mitt’s best friend? A gentle enzymatic tan remover like X-TAN. The sunless tan remover is infused with ingredients like kakadu plum, white peony extract, and hyaluronic acid to exfoliate, then replenish, brighten, and hydrate the skin for your next tan. You can shop X-TAN on XTANSunless.com.
Sheet Protector:
If your significant other is obsessed with tanning, then I bet you’re ready to say “goodbye” to bronzer-stained sheets. Once you try Bedtime Bronzie, you won’t ever go back to sleeping on your regular sheets while your tan develops again. The bed slip is made up of vegan silk to not only protect your sheets from bronzer transfer, but also your tan to ensure proper development. To use, simply put the slip on top of your sheets and underneath your comforter to protect all of your bedding. Buy a Bedtime Bronzie here.
Bedtime Bronzie Tan Sheet Protector, $48
Drying Powder:
To round out our list is the last step in any sunless tanning routine: the drying powder. Australia-based CocoDRY Drying Powder is to be applied on top of fake tan to set the tan and eliminate stickiness, bronzer transfer, and streaks. The powders are free of talc, mica, and are vegan and cruelty-free. The range of luxurious setting powder blends are perfect for spray tan artists, weekly tanners, and basically anyone who wants a barrier for their tan.