While some people love nothing more than a super dark fake tan, others prefer a more subtle look. And although fake tan can sometimes seem scary, we promise that there’s a shade for everyone – enter light tan and medium tan self tanners.
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If you’re a fan of gradual self tanner but still feel a little hesitant about going for regular fake tan sprays, mousses or lotions, these are your fake tan entry points. With just enough colour to give you a golden glow, one application of these light to medium self tanners and you’ll be a fake tan convert for life.
Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam – Light/Medium
This tanning foam is a long-time favourite for a reason. Long-lasting, streak-free colour that you can build to create the shade you’re after.
St. Tropez Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse
Most St. Tropez products have a cult following, but the Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse is a winner with our members for natural colour.
ModelCo Natural Tan Lotion
The ModelCo Natural Tan Lotion is medium in colour and doesn’t contain any PEG’s, parabens, sulfates and synthetic colours or fragrances.
Le Tan Coconut Water Self Tanning Spray
Dry skin and fake tan can mix when you find the right formula. The Le Tan Coconut Water Self Tanning Spray moisturises the skin as it colours for a natural, glowing result that lasts for days.
Ella Baché Great Bronze
Want to streamline your tanning products? Ella Baché Great Bronze is a self-tanner, tan extender and moisturiser in one for a tan that lasts 5 – 7 days.
Ms. Lova Tanning Mousse – Medium 1
An amazing all-natural tan, the Ms. Lova Tanning Mousse – Medium 1 ($29.90, mslova.com) is enriched with Vitamin C and E and Aloe Vera. Leave on for a minimum of one hour for a subtle glow or up to six hours for a medium chocolate tan.
WOTNOT Natural Self-Tanning Lotion
The WOTNOT Natural Self-Tanning Lotion is formulated with a velvety soft blend of organic ingredients that moisturise and nourish the skin. Plus, Australian certified-organic kakadu plum and camellia oil provide antioxidants and nutrients to help slow the ageing process while you develop the tan.
Paula’s Choice Sun 365 Self-Tanning Foam
The Paula’s Choice Sun 365 Self-Tanning Foam is 100 per cent fragrance-free and clinically proven to be non-irritating – perfect for sensitive skin. The natural colour is buildable and develops in just a few hours.
