price: $19 at Ulta

type: clear, customizable self tanning drops

product call-outs: vegan and cruelty-free

key ingredients: aloe leaf extract for a soothing, hydrated application

texture: liquid drops

dry time: instantly/as long as it takes your moisturizer of choice to dry

scent: odorless

(hot) take on the tan: St. Moriz’s self tanning drops are a clear, potent liquid that are to be added to your daily facial moisturizer. The drops begin to develop around three hours after application and the results depend on how many drops you use. The more drops you use and the longer you let it develop, the darker your tan will be. These drops can be used as the last part of your skincare routine and can be followed up with makeup — or not.

how we applied: Dropped three drops of tanner into a dollop of my nightly facial moisturizer as the last part of my skincare routine before bed. I slept with the moisturizer in tact and woke up about two shades darker and my complexion was even and glowing. I also made sure to thoroughly wash my hands after application.

brand background: UK-based St. Moriz launched in 2008 on the foundation of delivering salon-grade quality for affordable prices. Fast forward 12 years and the brand has stayed true to that mission and then some, as it’s currently sold at over 20 retailers, in 21 different countries, with all products under $20.