Fake tanning is not an easy task and can be hard to nail down the perfect tan routine with the perfect products.
Follow these steps to ensure your face is glowing, without having the worry of patchiness or becoming too orange!
When applying fake tan, you need to ensure your face prepared for the application. This process is broken down into a few different steps.
First gently exfoliate your skin especially around dry areas, this ensures the tan sits smoothly on your face without getting stuck on dry parts causing patchiness.
Next cleanse your skin ensuring the skin is completely clean and ready for moisturiser to be applied which maintains hydration within the face. Don’t forget to include your neck in this process.
When applying fake tan onto your face, the application process varies between each product. Make sure you read the instructions on the product before using.
Night time is optimal to apply your fake tan as it allows the products time to develop overnight without worry of the results being ruined by day to day activities.
As part of fake tanning your face, it is essential that you choose the right tanning product to suit your skin and its needs.
Keep reading to figure out which product is for you!
The first face fake tan product is the St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Face Mist. This product is easily applied through a spray bottle but you must ensure the product is evenly distributed.
Due to the formula being a mist this means it is lightweight on the skin creating a natural tan. The formula includes hydrating ingredients to maintain moisture within your skin whilst using this spray.
Costing only £12 this spray is an affordable product to create a tanned finish on your face.
Next up we have the Bondi Sands Everyday Face Gradual Tanning Milk comes in slightly higher on the price range at just under £18.
As this product is gradual it allows you to build up the tan ensuring the final result is the shade you want.
It is made for everyday use, this means that formula is lightweight and hydrating.
However, when applying this product you need to be aware of uneven application as it can be streaky. It offers no SPF qualities which is something to bare in mind.
Overall, this product leaves you with a smooth bronzed finish if applied carefully.
Next we have the Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops, with this product you add it to your moisturiser during application.
The bottle suggests using up to 8 drops mixed into your moisturiser then applying evenly. This product comes in three different shades but it is possible to darken the shades through applying more drops.
Since it is mixed with a moisturiser, this ensures your skin stays hydrated preventing any patchiness.
Be careful after applying to make sure you thoroughly wash your hands as the drops may stain. It does have a scent which some customers may not appreciate.
Overall this product is long lasting and allows you to customise your tan shade easily for £19.
The next tan product is the Vita Liberata Fabulous Self Tanning Gradual Lotion. Like the Isle of Paradise, this product is buildable ensuring you create the perfect colour.
This product is commended on its long lasting wear and suitable for your body. Ingredients include shea butter ensuring a hydrated formula.
This product does take some time to dry as well as it is advised to do a patch test before use.
For £9 this product is affordable and leaves you glowing!
Next we have the James Read Sleep Mask Tan Face costing just over £20.
This is slightly more expensive compared with the previous products however, this non greasy formula allows you to develop overnight allowing you to wake up with a sun kissed look.
Leaving you with a natural look, this product has hydrating properties including aloe vera meaning your skin is left feeling smooth and refreshed.
It does have potential to stain which is something to remember before falling asleep on white sheets.
Despite this the sleep tan mask is a high quality product which will nourish your skin as well as tanning your skin.
The next product is Fake Bake Flawless Coconut Serum costing just under £30.
This product has anti-aging qualities which explains the increase in price, providing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid to minimise wrinkles.
It also includes moisturising qualities, feels lightweight and enables you to build up your perfect shade of tan.
It is more expensive than other products on the market as well as having a scent to the tan.
However, with the anti-aging qualities this elevates the benefits which you receive from this product.
Our final product is Tan Luxe THE FACE Self Tan Drops costing around £12 for 10ml. This product is vegan and cruelty free as well as leaving you with a lightweight, hydrating and buildable formula.
This product is known for its natural looking finish on your face however, they have a limited range of shades and the formula may not suit sensitive skin.
Overall, this is an affordable product to consider if your skin is slightly more oily.
This selection of tan products specifically for your face offer natural, hydrating and long lasting tans which leave your skin feeling nourished.
The prices and qualities vary which means its now down to you to see which product suits your needs perfectly!
