Which Self Tanners Deliver the Best Looking Tan?

Choosing the right self tanner can make the difference between having a runway model tan and looking like a science project gone wrong. How do you know what to look for when you are shopping for a good self tanner? Picking the right tanning product isn't as hard as it may seem. While it is true that there are hundreds of different products on the market to choose from, there are some basic characteristics you should learn to look for. To keep things simple, I like to focus on color, smell, and the application process. If you can get these three areas to perform well, you will almost always end up with a great product that you can trust to deliver a golden summer glow any time you need it.

Starting with color, look for products that offer up some pictures of actual customers who are using the product. If you see a fancy website with all kinds of stock photos and glamor shots without any pictures of real customers, you may want to look elsewhere. The best self tanners give you a beautiful, natural looking tan and the manufacturer of the product should be going the extra mile to show you exactly what it looks like.

The next area I like to focus on is smell. Those of you who have used sunless tanning products before know exactly what I am referring to here; that chemical smell that has a bit of a rotten egg scent to it. If the product smells like you are wearing perfume made from your garbage disposal, it doesn't matter how good your tan looks; eventually you will stop using the product. A great way to get ahead of the game here is to read a few recent self tanner reviews from a reputable website to see what others have said about them. You will be surprised at just how quickly a bad smelling sunless tanner is revealed. Needless to say, these are the products you will want to avoid at all costs.

Finally, make sure the product you buy is easy to apply. Products that are difficult to put on correctly can quickly lead to streaking and an uneven tan. There is nothing that screams "fake tan" faster than a set of legs where one is considerably darker than another. One great resource I've found to get some insight into the application process for self tanners is Youtube. With a little searching, you will find dozens of home videos where users walk you through the application process of several different tanning products. By following the tips discussed, you will greatly improve your chances of finding a great sunless tanner. Once you narrow it down to a product or two that you really like, you can keep that beautiful bronze glow going all year round!