Ready, set, glow! Getting color the safe way doesn't have to stink. While many self-tanners produce a golden effect, they also come with a funky odor. The reason for this chemical aroma? Self-tanners contain dihydroxyacetone (or DHA), which creates the browning effect on the skin surface, but smells pretty awful. And because of your body’s natural warmth, the stench can really start to stink a few hours after you've applied the bronzer. Nowadays, many companies have effective ways to mask the odor so you can feel confident your faux glow is a complete secret. Check out our Top 3 yummy-smelling self-tanners.
CLARINS Radiance-Plus Self Tanning Cream-Gel
If you’re looking for a subtle sun-kissed flush on your face, try this cult-classic. The golden serum absorbs quickly and has a faint, but tolerable fragrance that actually reminds of us a traditional moisturizer.
ST. TROPEZ Self-Tan Bronzing Lotion
It is no surprise that Hollywood's favorite bronzing brand makes our list! The easy-to-apply, long-lasting formula deepens your natural glow over a few hours and won't leave an orange tint. But best of all: The lotion has a fresh, clean perfume.
LORAC SelfTANtalizer Body Bronzing Gradual Self-Tanner
While a couple of our favorite powder bronzers smell like chocolate (thanks to their natural cocoa additives), Lorac’s tanning gel has a similar dessert-inspired scent. We think it’s the perfect sweet base to layer on your new spring scent.
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Comments
May 02, 2012
Tim J.
I represent Rodan + Fields Dermatologists. We have a newer Sunless Tanning Foam that has a pleasant citrus/orange smell and works great! Its also pretty reasonably priced.
Apr 10, 2012
Elle W.
I like to use Jergen's Natural Glow. It's relatively inexpensive and it tans you gradually so you don't show up to class one day pale and the next day obviously tanned. It also gives you a natural glow and is streak-free!
Apr 10, 2012
Anne S.
I use the Alba Very Emollient Sunless Tanner. I find it at health food stores. It does not have any parabins in it and it smells good too.
Apr 10, 2012
STEFY V.
I have Lorac's!! It's amazing! Its very natural looking not orangy at all and really easy to apply. Got mine in my VIP swag bag at The Beauty Social!! (;
Apr 09, 2012
Christina L.
I've always been interested in self-tanners, but I've had awful luck with them :( I've never found one that didn't leave me streaky or orange/fake looking. Not only did the products fail, but I think I'm just bad at applying these things...
Apr 09, 2012
Grace M.
I tried St. Tropez once when I tried to get off of tanning beds...it wasn't bad...I know some ppl think it turns em green...rt now I want to find a vegan tanning bronzer.
Apr 09, 2012
Lauren H.
I love the Victoria Secret Beach Sexy Tan Enhancing Shimmer Lotion. It's a very subtle pop of color with worrying about streaking and staining your skin. It does wash off, but I think it's perfect for low maintenance lovers like me. It's really effortless.
Apr 09, 2012
Bonnie L.
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Lauren H.