It's time to embrace the new summer glow: These are the best face tanning products for a healthy, natural look

No more Oompa Loompa orange tans.

Nov 24, 2021 10:40am
By Faye Couros
If there is ever a time to get a head start on your glorious, glowing summer tan, it's now.
While a hint of summer is already in the air, you can amp up your glow before the hottest months hit with some very handy products. Enter; face tan.
No, we're not talking about that Oompa Loompa-style orange-hued look that many have fallen prey to over the years.
These days, numerous beauty brands have concocted some amazing natural products that give your face a vibrant, healthy and realistic glow.

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These days face tans use top quality technology to ensure even coverage that works with your skin to suit your perfect colour to avoid looking orange.
If that wasn't good enough, many products also offer moisturising ingredients that soften the skin, blur fine lines and reduces inflammation, which means you are doing more for yourself than just bronzing your skin.
There are plenty of brands on the Australian beauty shelf that use high-quality ingredients and gleaming colours that are easy to apply.
Regardless if you prefer a gradual or an instant tan or if you like drops that you can put in your moisturiser or cream, there will be something that will make you feel golden all year round.
Keep reading for some of our favourite face tanning products.
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Ella Bache is well known for their sunscreens and tinted moisturisers, however, they also have an equally lovely tan range, which includes this face tan. The product includes the ingredients shea butter, honey and powerful antioxidants, which are great for moisturising.

Great Facetan Without Sun, $38, from Ella Bache

Ella Bache
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This drop based formula allows you to choose how deep you would like your hand. The product is clear, non-scented and can be used on the face for a sun kissed look - plus it is vegan. Tuscan Tan also claims to be great for those who suffer from congested skin as it does not clog or cause breakouts.

Tuscan Tan Tanning Drops, $39.95, from Adore Beauty

Adore Beauty
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Jbronze is by our favourite golden Aussie, Jennifer Hawkins and since she always looks perfectly even and glowy it is easy to trust in this 'flawless' product. This product offers a natural finish that is easily absorbed by the skin with a non-greasy finish that hydrates the skin.


Jbronze Flawless Face Tan, $12.99, from Chemist Warehouse.

Absolute Skin
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Want a product that makes it easy to get that golden glow with the added benefits of Hyaluronic Acid for hydration, Vitamin C for brightening and Vitamin E for repair? Look no further than Bondi Sands' tanning sleep mas; just apply the gentle formula at night and wake up to hydrated, glowing skin! And no, it won't clog your pores.

Pure Self Tanning Sleep Mask, $22.95, from Bondi Sands

Bondi Sands
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This product comes in the shades light and medium for a illuminating finish. The Face won the 2020 Allure Best of Beauty Awards for its hydrating, cruelty free and dullness fighting formula. It is idea for all skin types and all you need to do is add one to four drops to your moisturiser, serum or face oil.

The Face Illuminating Self-Tan Drops, $49, from Sephora

Sephora
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This range of tanning drops offers a total of 12 different shades so you can achieve the exact look you want. It is also great for sensitive skin because the hypoallergenic ingredients help activate the best pH level for skin. Other ingredients like Coconut Oil, Chia Seed Oil, and Avocado Oil help to moisturise, sooth, reduce inflammation and nourish skin - they also allow the tan to last longer!

Isle Of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops, $40, from Mecca

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The James Read face tanner is actually totally clear (so mess free, which is a game changer) but that is not the only reason it is unique, it is also, unusually a spray. It is recommended to use this product 2-3 times a week but holding the bottle around 15 cm from your face and then spraying it evenly and quickly. This fuss-free alternative also includes luxurious ingredients like rose water, vitamins and minerals that work to hydrate and minimise signs of ageing.

James Read Tan, $40, from Mecca

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