If you're new to self-tanning and crave subtle color that's gradual and totally low-maintenance, this deliciously hydrating balm from James Read just may be your gateway drug. Infused with pure organic coconut oil (which is worth more than gold in the beauty industry these days), and the brand's signature Tantone Technology, the dreamy, long-lasting formula melts into skin for effortless color that naturally suits any skin tone. Soft, silky and sun-kissed, you can expect your-skin-but-better results.
Responsible for supermodel Gigi Hadid's radiance, Vita Liberata is a backstage staple and Hollywood heavy hitter when it comes to faking the freshest of glows. Although the cult-favorite brand has plenty of formulas to choose from, we're particularly smitten with this body blurring self-tanner, which debuted just in time for summer. Available in three shades, this light-reflecting BB cream instantly evens the tone and texture of your skin -- masking imperfections and disguising even the most pesky of pimples. To use, apply small dots on your face and body and finish by blending in long, circular motions. Your Victoria's Secret runway awaits.
For those who want deep color (without looking like you just rolled in mud), this fast-acting self-tanning mousse will be your wing woman all season long. Specifically formulated for all skin types, you can expect high-speed results (approximately two hours) while the brand's Pureshield scent control keeps you smelling fresh, not funky. And since it's the brainchild of the makeup mavens at Tarte Cosmetics, it will instantaneously improve the health and appearance of your skin (with conditioners, antioxidants and replenishing fatty acids, natch).
From nixing stubborn eye makeup to moisturizing our desperately parched strands, what can our arsenal of oils not do? And now, thanks to Josie Maran's new tanning oil, we can have a Turks and Caico's-worthy glow, too. Fast-absorbing and infused with 100 percent pure Argan Oil, coconut water and aloe juice, this luxurious self-tanning formula nourishes skin with a Midas-like touch.
Summer has arrived, so here's some food for thought: Ditch your contour kits and compacts in favor of a subtle dose of sun-kissed shimmer. Calming and easy to blend, this oil-free bronzing gel boosts your complexion with natural-looking color that you'd never guess came from a tube. Which is entirely the point, right?
