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
