In a hurry? Here are the best products at a glance.
Whether you’re looking for a light, natural tan or a deep golden glow, the best sun tanning lotions can get you there! You can get the tan you desire while lounging at the beach, relaxing in a tanning booth, taking a dip in the ocean, or even while you sleep! There are a lot of sun-tanning lotion options out there. So before you add a tanning lotion to your skincare routine, here are a few key things to consider first.
Sunscreen: Some of the tanning lotions we reviewed contain sunscreen, which is great if you want to tan while protecting your skin from the sun’s rays. We also found some without sunscreen that are perfect for indoors or outdoors use, too!
Bronzer: We’ll also let you know if each tanning lotion we reviewed has added bronzers in their formula so you can get the level of color you’re looking for. Bronzers add extra color to your skin with or without the sun!
Scented: If you’re sensitive to added perfumes, no worries! We found some great unscented and naturally scented tanning lotions for you! If you want a scent, we also found several with beachy or fresh scents you’ll enjoy wearing all day long.
Water Resistant: Planning to tan by the beach or the pool? We found great options if you’re looking for a good sun tanning lotion that’s water resistant! You can work up a sweat or take a dip in the pool without reapplying!
Paraben-Free: Parabens are chemical preservatives that are commonly found in skincare products to keep them from expiring or losing effectiveness too quickly. If you prefer to avoid them, that’s fine! We found some paraben-free sun tanning lotions that you’ll enjoy using!
Weight: Finally, we’ll let you know how many ounces of tanning lotion you’ll get with each order! This allows you to stock up on only what you’ll need. It also helps you stay within your budget, which is always a plus!
Now it’s time to find the best sun tanning lotion for you! We did the hard work for you already and reviewed a bunch of sun tanning lotions with different features and price points. Then we narrowed it down to our 10 favorites to make it easy to shop around. If you’re pressed for time, we totally get it! You can start off with our Top Pick and Budget Pick now, and then come back later to read the rest!
Jennifer Trimbee
Expert Researcher and Writer
Jennifer Trimbee, a lead researcher and writer at GeekWrapped, is an expert writer with many years of experience. Jennifer writes about technology, sports, outdoor, and gear products.
Article last updated on:
September 29, 2019
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