If you’re heading outside and chasing that golden glow naturally, here are the most-loved tanning products that’ll help you get there faster, deeper, and smoother:
Maui Babe Browning Lotion
Why people love it: Speeds up tanning like crazy, just apply over SPF and boom, you’re bronzed in no time.
Texture: Thick, a little sticky, but worth it. I would say the smell is like soy sauce, but besides the smell, the outcome is worth it.
Pro tip: Use it with SPF underneath (it doesn’t have any on its own)
Price: ~$15
Hawaiian Tropic Dark Tanning Oil (with or without SPF)
Why people love it: Smells like vacation and gives you that glossy, radiant tan. Comes in versions with SPF 6 to 15 for light protection.
Texture: Lightweight oil, non-greasy
Best for: Getting a deeper tan while still protecting your skin (a bit)
Price: ~$10–13
Australian Gold Intensifier Dry Oil Spray
Why people love it: Boosts your natural tanning power with ingredients like carrot oil and banana extract. Smells amazing, isn’t sticky, and gives you that golden beach glow.
Texture: Lightweight dry oil
Best for: Building a smooth, even tan
Price: ~$10–15
Bali Body Tanning Oil with SPF 15
Why people love it: Hydrating, non-greasy, and the perfect blend of protection and bronzing boost. The rose gold bottle’s just a bonus.
Best for: Luxury tanning with built-in SPF
Price: ~$24
Banana Boat Deep Tanning Oil (SPF 4 or 8)
Why people love it: Reliable, affordable, and easy to find. Great for deepening your tan while keeping skin soft.
Texture: Lightweight, absorbs quickly
Best for: A solid, low-maintenance tan
Price: ~$7–10
Sun Bum SPF 15 Tanning Oil
Why people love it: Smells like summer, protects with SPF 15, and keeps skin super hydrated. Also, reef-safe and cruelty-free.
Texture: Silky and smooth
Best for: Conscious tanning with a little skin love
Price: ~$18
Quick Tips for Safe Sun Tanning:
Always apply SPF underneath tanning oils/lotions unless they contain it
Hydrate your skin before and after to avoid peeling
Put aloe vera in your fridge to cool your skin if you get burned
But remember, all skin types are different; some skin types react differently to certain products, and some lotions and oils may take a while for you to tan or give you barely any tan at all. Make sure to use sunscreen and moisturize. Tan lines fade, but the damage doesn’t