Best Sunless Tanning: Top 7 Bronzers & Self-Tanners for a Natural Glow

Claire Benoist

Eye Lights

Dior 5-Couleurs Eyeshadow in Aurora ($60, dior.com)

"These eye-brightening shades don't crease or smudge."
— Michelle Petrillo, Florham Park, New Jersey

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Gold Dust

NYC New York Color Sun N' Bronze Bronzer in Hamptons Radiance ($5, drugstores)

"People notice how glowing and healthy my skin looks when I dust this on post-gym."
— Julie Allen, Pennington Gap, Virginia

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Sparkle and Shine

Smashbox Reflection High-Shine Lip Gloss in Buff ($19, Ulta stores)

"The luminous caramel hue fakes fuller lips."
— Eleanor Langston, beauty director

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Shimmer Time

Jergens Natural Glow & Protect Daily Moisturizer SPF 20 ($9, drugstores)

"This nongreasy lotion left me with a streak-free tan in four days."
— Stephanie Weiss, West Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Sunny Delight

Philosophy Here Comes the Sun Self-Tanner for Face ($26, philosophy.com)

"After two applications of this lotion, my face has a natural radiance."
— Michelle Moore, Sarasota, Florida

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Bronze Beauty

Victoria's Secret Beach Sexy Tinted Self-Tan Body Spray ($12, Victoria's Secret stores)

"The tint makes this easy to use and gives my legs color for shorts season."
— Margaret McEndarfer, Raleigh, North Carolina

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Sweet Cheeks

Clarins Instant Light Blush in Brown Fizz ($28, department stores)

"The silky bronze cream lends cheekbones a flattering, subtle gleam."
— Pamela Sims, Paris, Texas

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, June 2012.