Nothing can match the beauty of sun-kissed, glowing skin. No, you don’t have to turn your face to the sun and bake yourself under it to get that tan. Being in the sun for too long can be a risky affair for your skin. Luckily, there are safe alternatives to flaunt that “back-from-the-beach” tanned glow without risking UV damage. Indoor tanning lotions are the best way to get that summer glow on your face. Here are a few options you can invest in. Scroll down.
10 Best Indoor Tanning Lotions
- Snooki My Beaches Dark Bronzing Lotion
- Devoted Creations #Tanlife Hydrating Tanning Butter
- Ed Hardy Coconut Kisses
- Australian Gold Cheeky Brown Accelerator Plus Bronzer
- Neutrogena Build-A-Tan Gradual Sunless Tan
- Paint It Black Hemp Ultimate Advanced Silicone Bronzer
- Millennium Insanely Black Dark Tanning Lotion
- Ed Hardy Obnoxious Indoor Tanning Lotion
- Designer Skin Belle Darling Natural Bronzer
- Designer Skin Black Mega Magical Silicone Bronzing Body Silk
1. Snooki My Beaches Dark Bronzing Lotion
This tanning lotion is enriched with aloe vera and matcha that not only give you a tanned look but also nurture your skin. It makes your skin feel hydrated and gives it a beach glow. It also helps to reduce skin redness.
Pros
- Contains natural bronzers
- Hydrating formula
- DHA-free
- Paraben-free
- Gluten-free
- Odor-shield technology
Cons
None
Rating
5/5
2. Devoted Creations #Tanlife Hydrating Tanning Butter
This is a luxurious tanning butter that is mild and gentle on even the most sensitive skin. It has an intensely hydrating formula that gives your skin a sun-kissed tan and a beach glow. It contains shea butter that protects your skin and keeps it hydrated.
Pros
- Anti-aging and skin-firming effect
- Tattoo and color fade protectors
- Reduces wrinkles and fine lines
- Suitable for all skin types
- Hypoallergenic
- No parabens
Cons
- No SPF
Rating
4.8/5
3. Ed Hardy Coconut Kisses
Have you been using a bronzer for long? It’s time to kick it out. This tanning lotion will give you that intense dark gold tan you always desired. It contains a blend of quad tyrosine and MelanoBronze that increase melanin formation in your skin to produce the desired tanned look.
Pros
- No added bronzers
- No staining
- Melanin synthesizer for longer effect
- Reduces the appearance of cellulite
- Provides intense skin hydration
Cons
- Contains parabens
Rating
4.8/5
4. Australian Gold Cheeky Brown Accelerator Plus Bronzer
It is a tanning lotion with a formula infused with bronzer to give you an intense tan. It has a special Biosin Complex formula, along with herbal DNA, that makes your skin smooth to touch. It also contains antioxidants that neutralize harmful free radicals and give you a youthful glow.
Pros
- Contains henna and caramel extract for a bronzing effect
- Contains Vitamins A and B5
- Mild fragrance
- Skin-hydrating formula
Cons
- Contains parabens
Rating
4.8/5
5. Neutrogena Build-A-Tan Gradual Sunless Tan
The best thing about this product is – you can control the amount of tan you want. You can apply this product more often to get a deeper tan or use it less often to get a light sun-kissed tan. It is extremely lightweight and has a quick dry formula. It takes about 2-4 hours to give you a tanned look.
Pros
- Clinically proven formula
- Quick-dry formula
- Sheer coverage
- Long-lasting effect
- Streak-free
Cons
- Contains parabens
- Contains alcohol
Rating
4.7/5
6. Paint It Black Hemp Ultimate Advanced Silicone Bronzer
This product has an auto-darkening tan technology that gives you an extremely dark tanning effect. It also has a silicone emulsion blend that ensures smooth and silky application. It contains hemp oil to keep your skin hydrated and moisturized.
Pros
- Refreshing fragrance
- Silicone emulsion blend
- Non-drying
- Moisturizing effect
- Smooth application
Cons
- Contains artificial color
Rating
4.6/5
7. Millennium Insanely Black Dark Tanning Lotion
The product claims to have a mega-tingle formula that gives you an ultra dark tan that even bronzers can’t provide. This is primarily for those who are looking for some dark effects. This product has a skin-firming effect on your body. It has a delightful blackberry-citrus fragrance.
Pros
- Skin-firming effect
- Long-lasting tan
- Silicone emulsion
- Pleasant fragrance
Cons
- Contains parabens and other harmful chemicals
- The tingling effect might be strong for some.
Rating
4.5/5
8. Ed Hardy Obnoxious Indoor Tanning Lotion
This is an extreme tanning formula, and, as the name suggests, it has a hot tingle formula. So, it’s definitely not for the faint-hearted. It gives an extreme bronzing tan with both immediate and delayed results.
Pros
- Extreme tanning effect
- Contains mangosteen extracts for anti-aging effects
- Contains vitamins C and E for moisturizing
- Hydrating effect
- Contains hemp seed oil for additional hydration
Cons
- Contains parabens
- Contains artificial color
- Not for sensitive skin
- The hot-tingle formula gives a tingling and warming sensation.
Rating
4.5/5
9. Designer Skin Belle Darling Natural Bronzer
This tanning lotion is specially formulated for fair skinned beauties. When applied on the skin, this lotion gives a rich tanned effect. It contains natural bronzers, banana, and caramel that boost the tanning effect immediately.
Pros
- Skin tightening effect
- Instant tan
- Suitable for all skin types
- Non-greasy
- Smooth application
Cons
- Fragrance might be too strong for some
- Contains parabens
- Contains artificial color
Rating
4.5/5
10. Designer Skin Black Mega Magical Silicone Bronzing Body Silk
This tanning lotion is lusciously smooth and melts right into your skin. It gives you an intensely dark bronzing effect. It promises to ensure your skin’s safety along with offering a glorious tanning effect. It has an opti-glow formula that leaves your skin with a radiant glow.
Pros
- Contains amino acids
- Long-lasting tan
- Refreshing citrus smell
Cons
- Contains parabens
- Contains artificial colors
Rating
4.5/5
