Here’s what you should look for in a phenomenal self-tanner:
™ Natural colour
™ Even distribution
™ Hydrating, luminous finish
™ Ease of application
And not to toot our own horns, but all the products on this list tick every single one of those boxes.
We’re giving you full permission to radiate sun-kissed confidence, bask in the warmth (with liberal sunscreen and a hat please), and conquer the world.
Ready for an instant glow up?
GEL: Life Basics Gradual Tanning Gel
The Good
No streaks. Dries quickly. Subtle scent. Lightweight. We’re sold. With a whopping 4.4-star rating, this gradual tanning gel is designed to soothe, tone, and hydrate your skin while slowly giving you a sun-kissed bronze!
You can use it for a hint of colour or gradually build a natural tan by using it daily.
The Great
™ Perfect for all skin types
™ Can be used all over the body (including your face!)
™ Bulk 500ml bottle so you don’t have to worry about running out anytime soon
™ No stinky smell thanks to the light caramel, lime & lemon myrtle scent
The Big Bonuses
Made in Australia, Vegan & Cruelty-Free
MOUSSE: Three Warriors Self-Tan Mousse
The Good
With 4.8 stars, there’s a reason why the Three Warriors Self-Tan Mousse gets rave reviews.
An easy-to-apply, quick-drying mousse, it’s rapidly absorbed into the skin, and has little-to-no fake tan smell. You can get a sun-kissed glow in as quickly as an hour or leave it on for up to 5 hours for a deep-bronze tan.
The Great
™ Provides intense hydration and nourishment
™ Added vitamin E to nurture and protect skin
™ Delicately scented
™ Tan will last for approx. a week
The Big Bonuses
Made in Australia, Vegan, Certified Organic, Certified Australian Toxic-Free & Certified Cruelty-Free
LOTION: KORA Organics Gradual Self-Tanning Lotion
The Good
If you don’t have time to sit around and wait hours for your fake tan to develop, then you’ll love the KORA Organics Gradual Self-Tanning Lotion. It’s easy to apply, quickly absorbed, non-sticky AND doubles as an ultra-hydrating body moisturiser to build your tan from nada to Prada.
Use it daily for a buildable, natural-looking tan (and effortlessly hydrated skin).
The Great
™ Contains nourishing oils
™ Scented with lavender and ylang ylang essential oils
™ Suitable for all skin tones
™ Can be used as often as you’d like
The Big Bonuses
Made in Australia, Certified Organic, Ecocert, Certified Cruelty-Free & Vegan
SPRAY ON: Eco Tan HEMPITAN Body Tan Water
The Good
If you’re a spray-on tan lover, then you’ll love HEMPITAN. Packaged in a convenient spray-on formula, it’s the world’s first (!!!) organic Hemp Body Tanning Water. With ingredients like hemp seed extract and hyaluronic acid, it’ll help soothe irritation and give you baby soft skin. Oh, and the super-dark tan you know and love.
It was also our 2021 Wellness Award People’s Choice Winner for Best Fake Tan!
The Great
™ Non-comedogenic (won’t clog your pores!)
™ Dries instantly
™ Has a gorgeous scent
™ Suitable for all skin types
The Big Bonuses
Made in Australia, Vegan, Certified Cruelty-Free & Gluten-Free
TANNING OIL: La Mav Bronze Self Tan Dry Oil
The Good
Are you into 4.3-star tanning oils that dry immediately and give you a luxe bronze sheen? Yep? We thought so. This dry oil gives you a soft glow without smudges, weird streaks, and orange tones. It won’t stain and has no overwhelming smell either!
The Great
™ It’s currently 55% off (omg!)
™ Has argan and macadamia oil for deep hydration
™ Can be used to extend the tan you may already have
The Big Bonuses
Made in Australia, Certified Organic, Vegan & Certified Cruelty-Free
What's Next?
Explore our full range of organic & natural self-tanners.
Get more self-tanning tips for the perfect sun-kissed tan.
Shop tanning mitts, tan remover and body brushes & scrubs - don't forget the important self-tan accessories!
Read more about the importance of sun protection, or shop our natural sunscreens, because you still need to wear sunscreen daily, even with a bronzed, glowy complexion!
Listen to this episode of Talking Clean with the founder of Three Warriors.
Self-tanning does not prevent sun damage. Wear sunscreen, protective clothing, hats and sunglasses when exposed to the sun, and stay in the shade where possible. Prolonged high-risk sun exposure should be avoided. Always read the label and use only as directed.
