During the summertime, sun protection is at the forefront of all our minds, which is why we love using self-tanner to give us a glow without risking extended UV exposure.However, options for dark skin can be tricky to find, especially ones that don’t leave an orange, brassy finish (nobody wants to look like a sun-soaked Cheeto).
To find the best options for brown skin as well as useful shopping tips, I spoke with Dr.Marisa Garshick, a board-certified dermatologist at MDCS Dermatology in New York City, and spray tan artists Sabrina Johnson at Gold Trim Aesthetics in Los Angeles and Kristina Black of Southern Luxe Beauty in Nashville.
Selected.Our top picksBest overallSt.Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse$undefined$46.00AmazonLearn moreBest dropsTan-Luxe The Face Illuminating Self-Tan Drops$undefined$50.00AmazonLearn moreBest lotionJergens Natural Glow Self Tanner Body Lotion$10.98$12.24AmazonLearn moreRelatedselectedselectedThe best body lotions for healing dry skin, tested and reviewedWant more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.The best self tanners for dark skin Our list includes mousse, lotions, tanning drops and more, all of which are either recommended by experts or are top-rated options with a shade range suitable for deeper skin tones.Best overall: St.
Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing MousseSt.Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse$46.00Amazon$46.00Ulta$46.00SephoraWhat to knowFormula type: mousse | Shades: one shade | Size: 6.7 ozWhat we likeCustomizable tanEven finishNon-stickySomething to noteSmaller bottleGarshick recommends this formula from St.
Tropez because it allows you to customize the depth of your tan depending on how long you leave it on before rinsing, which she says makes it a great option for deeper skin tones.“It settles evenly, is not sticky and the lightweight mousse is easy to blend for a natural-looking finish,” she says.
The formula also includes glycerin and aloe leaf juice ...