St. Tropez self-tanner is a great option for anyone who wants to get a little color without subjecting themselves to the sun's harsh rays. Ahead, we take a look at some of this brand's iconic products to determine what makes them the first choice for celebrities and beauty professionals alike.

Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse
St. Tropez tanning mousse, $32, is effective for when you need a quick bronzing. It uses melanin technology that is designed to provide a natural skin tone. The mousse has a brown color and a thicker consistency before you apply it to your skin.

In order to use this product correctly, you should always exfoliate your skin first. Then moisturize the dry areas of your body like your elbows. Use a tanning mitt to apply St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse to your skin. Two pumps of the product for every 2 feet of your body's surface area is usually sufficient. Work the mousse upwards. For hard-to-reach places, you can have a friend apply it or crane your arms to get maximum coverage. Wait four hours before getting wet. Your full tan will develop in six to eight hours.

Self Tan Classic Bronzing Lotion
St. Tropez self-tanner lotion, $32, kind of feels like magic, and the reason that it's so effective actually comes as a result of science. The lotion uses docosahexaenoic acid, commonly called DHA, to react with your cells to cause them to start the tanning process. What's the result? Well, you'll find that the lotion will make your skin appear naturally tanned, not just slightly darkened or orange looking like with a spray tan.

Gradual Tan Classic Body Lotion
If you would like your tan to appear gradually and be able to maintain it, the Gradual tanning lotion, $25, should be your St. Tropez self-tanner product of choice. As with the mousse, simply make sure that your skin is dry and exfoliated before applying the lotion. Then, apply it evenly to your skin in order to tan uniformly and beautifully.

The Reviews Are In
Overall, people who use St. Tropez self-tanner products seem to be thrilled with the results. Many reviewers praise the natural-looking, non-orange color that they were able to achieve. Unlike a lot of other self-tanners, these ones don't leave a sticky residue or an unpleasant odor behind. The St. Tropez mousse has earned lots of fans due to its extremely fast drying time. People also appreciate the product's dark tint that serves as a helpful guide during application. One reviewer even stated that her doctor advised her to stay out of the sun after noticing the tan that the mousse gave her!