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Even though Los Angeles may be the city of sand and sun, the majority of Hollywood’s finest use self-tanner. A-listers like Miley Cyrus and Emily Ratajkowski both don’t have time to lay out in the sun all day before a public appearance or a photo shoot, and need to preserve their skin from UV damage. But they do have time to rub a little self-tanner into their skin to get the perfect sun-kissed glow. But what are the best self-tanners on the market right now?
From drops to mists, there are so many different varieties out there. And there’s no question that celebrities use only the best-self tanners on the market to get the perfect, radiant look. Keep reading for what celebrities actually use on the regular to keep their skin looking picture perfect.
Self-Tanners That 17 Celebrities *Actually* Use for That Hollywood Glow
1. Hailey Bieber: As a skincare guru, we always trust Hailey Bieber’s beauty preferences. To keep her skin glowing, she likes Tan Luxe The Water because it’s a mist, rather than a heavy cream or oil. She just spritzes some on her face before doing her nightly skincare routine and wakes up with a darker complexion… Voila.
2. Jennifer Aniston: It’s hard to believe Jennifer Aniston is 56 years old, simply because her skin is so radiant. And while that can be attributed to a number of things, L’Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Self Tanning Towelettes are her go-to product to supplement her naturaly bronze complexion.
3. Gigi Hadid: As a full-time super model, it comes as no surprise that Gigi Hadid uses self-tanner. Her favorite is Vita Liberata and supposedly, her sister uses it too. It provides a natural streak-free glow, and ultimately, that’s all we really want out of a tanner.
4. Miley Cyrus: Miley Cyrus truly gets the best of both worlds: She has a killer tan, and she doesn’t have to put in the work to get it. Instead, she has Dolce Glow Self-Tanner. She reportedly takes it with her wherever she goes, so it must be working for her.
5. Margot Robbie: Wait a second… Barbie’s bronzed skin isn’t all-natural? Margot Robbie’s makeup artist during The Barbie Movie’s press tour used Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops to maintain her sundrenched complexion. And if that’s the case, we’ll definitely need to try it ourselves.
6. Kylie Jenner: It’s really no surprise that entrepreneur and model Kylie Jenner likes self-tanning, and she uses Bondi Sands Dark Tanning Foam, one of the best self-tanners on the market. In fact, Beauty Crew reports it’s a staple in her bathroom vanity.
7. Kim Kardashian: Between full-time parenting, modeling, designing shape-wear and maybe practicing some law, Kim Kardashian is busy. But she has St. Tropez Self Tan Express Mousse to thank for her perma-tan. Her secret to blending it is lathering on a light layer, letting it dry, and applying a second light layer.
8. Sydney Sweeney: Being a full-time movie star doesn’t leave a ton of time for laying on the beach or even a tanning bed. For Sydney Sweeney, that’s where SOL by Jergens Sunless Self Tanning Water Mousse comes in. She says it’s one one of the best self-tanners out there because the end result is super natural-looking.
“It’s just the perfect color in a bottle,” she said. “It makes me feel confident and makes me feel good about myself.”
9. Hilary Duff: As a teen idol from the early 2000’s, it’s no surprise that singer and actor Hilary Duff is well acquainted with self-tanning. She prefers Luna Bronze Glow Gradual Tanning Moisturizer, and she’s reportedly been using for it years. That’s how you know it’s good.
10. Kourtney Kardashian: Just like her siblings, the eldest Kardashian sister does — in fact — use self-tanner. Her choice, however, is Jergens SOL Tanning Drops.
“This is amazing,” she told recipients of her Poosh summer mailers back in 2022. “Mix in drops with daily moisturizer.”
11. Kelly Ripa: Talk show host Kelly Ripa often looks sun-kissed without looking particularly orange, which she credits to Tan-Luxe Drops. She mixes it with her moisturizer, to make sure it evenly distributes across her body. Simple as that.
12. Emily Ratakjowski: As a super model, Em Rata needs to keep her sun-kissed look consistent — even when it’s overcast. That’s why she regularly uses Bondi Sands Aero, which became Walgreens’ number one best-selling product after she posted a photo of the product to Instagram. Hashtag influenced.
13. Salma Hayek: Salma Hayek’s secret to her glowing skin is St. Tropez Self Tanning Lotion. She likes it because it’s odorless, unlike many tanning products (Jergens’ 90’s formula: we’re looking at you).
“I recommend it,” she told Harper’s Bazaar regarding her beauty essentials. “It doesn’t stink.”
14. Demi Burnett: Yes, even The Bachelor’s finest rely on bronzing products to stay looking radiant on-camera. Demi Burnett revealed that many of her co-stars used Isle of Paradise Tanning Water, and they turned her onto it. Although it’s very similar to what Margot Robbie uses, it’s more of a mist as opposed to oil drops.
15. Alix Earle: Social media influencer and model Alix Earle regularly uses Bondi Sands Technocolor 1 Hour Express Self Tanning Foam to get her Instagram-ready look.
“The way Technocolor works is you take this skin quiz, and it finds the color that best suits your skin,” she explained in an interview with Who What Wear. “Honestly, it’s been great for me. It gives my skin a nice glow, and it’s a good color for me.”
16. Ashley Graham: Fans of Ashley Graham know that the supermodel and entrepreneur is a hard-core self-tanner. Her go-to product is St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse, which especially helped create her bronzed look for Paris Fashion Week.
17. Paige DeSorbo: Despite starring in Summer House, Paige DeSorbo’s complexion isn’t always naturally bronze. In fact, the reality star incorporates Loving Tan Deluxe Face Self Tanner into her nightly skincare routine.
“[It’s] my number one. I’ve been doing my own spray tans now for probably three years,” she told E! News. She also says that, “I use the 2-Hour Express, but I sleep in it. I like to really marinate in it.”
Celebrity Self Tanner Tips
- Bondi Sands and St. Tropez are the two most popular self-tanner brands among celebrities, and there are many different versions of both.
- Mixing any tanner with moisturizer will help you get even coverage and avoid the dreaded zebra stripes, not to mention speeding up the whole process.
- It’s easier to get good results with lotions and foams than sprays — and you don’t have to worry about what you’re breathing in, either.
- Towelettes are a quick, convenient way to maintain a tan, but be careful about streaking.
