Our Favorite Self-Tanners to Keep Your Summer Glow Going Through Fall

We all love the glow we get from a good tan, but we don't love the immense damage that it does to our skin.

With summer being the official season of soaking up sunshine, we can't help but still crave the tan skin that usually comes along with it. Thankfully, there's a solid alternative that can still help you achieve that just-got-back-from-vacation glow without the detriment to your health that comes from roasting in the sun all day: self-tanners.

Before you start thinking of the self-tanning products from days past that cast hues akin to that of an Oompa Loompa, you'll be thrilled to know that today's options are engineered to avoid causing any orangey tones, streaky dark marks or many of the other qualms that used to come with traditional tanners. In fact, many are even packed with skin-loving ingredients that do good for your skin beyond the surface. So, before you pick up that bottle of tanning oil in the process of trying to get a tan that'll last you through summer and beyond, check out our list of favorite self-tanners that'll keep your glow going through fall.

Arbonne's Tinted Self-Tanning Lotion: $49

Providing all the sun-kissed color you crave with none of the damage, Arbonne's FunSun tinted tanning lotion is one of our favorites for its ability to offer a lasting natural glow all year long. Plus, it's a vegan, lightweight formula that dries quickly and works fast to get you the tan you want in no time.

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Tahitian Glow's South Seas Self Tanning Lotion: $26

Looking for a foolproof self-tanning solution? Look no further than this lotion from Tahitian Glow. The streak-free application makes it an ideal glow-booster for sunless tanning novices and long-time users alike, but our favorite part is how the ingredients like organic DHAs actually keep your tan going even after your next shower. That means a gorgeous tan that looks good right after you rub it in and beyond, making this one a total tanning win-win.

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Ever's Innovative Self-Tanning Drops: $36.10

Self-tanning drops aren't anything new, but Ever just found a way to make them better than ever before. These concentrated drops help you to create a customizable level of tan, all without streaks or messy cleanup. They're easy to apply and even help to keep your skin moisturized for benefits that go more than just skin deep.

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CLEANTAN's Ultra-Clean Tea-Powered Tanning Drops: $44.50

Not a fan of chemicals? No worries. Get the tan you desire with the power of tea with this natural solution from CLEANTAN. Just like the tea you drink, this dye-free formula is packed with nourishing antioxidants that will have your skin feeling and looking great. It also comes without any weird odors that other tanning drops might have, meaning you can mix it easily into your moisturizer without worry.

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St. Moriz's Complete Ready to Glow Tanning Set: $30

Looking for an option that has all your at-home tanning needs covered in one easy-peasy set? Look no further than this Ready to Glow Tanning Set from St. Moriz. Complete with three full-size products that are each designed to provide you with a natural, radiant glow in as little as four to six hours, each set comes with a mousse, applicator and tan-boosting face drops for the final touch you need to keep your glow going strong with no sun required.

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Hi Beautiful You's Body Perfecting Bronzer: $57.50

If you prefer a tan you can't mess up (because you can literally wash it off), Hi You Beautiful has you covered with their transfer-resistant, multi-functional bronzer. Even if you typically have trouble picking the right shade of self-tanner, you can't go wrong with this full-body bronzer, as it's a one-size-fits-all shade with Smart Tan Technology to ensure you get the perfect glow every time you apply.

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Dolce Glow's Self-Tanning Mist: $53

Rounding out our list of favorite self-tanning products is the remarkably easy (and dare we say fun) to apply self-tanning mist from Australian-made brand Dolce Glow. Not only is this mist clean and vegan, but it's also buildable and lasts for days after you apply. The best part? The beautiful packaging provides 360° coverage for a tan that reaches everywhere you need it to, with no awkward bending involved.

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With products like these, you'll have people wondering if you've just gotten back from vacation all year long. So say goodbye to tan lines and hello to easier, cleaner options that are both better for your skin and easy to use during summer and beyond.

Of course, a little extra sun protection is never a bad thing (even when you're planning on getting your glow from sunless products like these), especially during summer. For all the best SPF options that are worth wearing now and all year long, click HERE.