How I get tan quickly

I'm all for a golden bronze. It makes everything look better, my skin, my makeup, an outfit and bikini always levels up a notch with a natural looking glow. The best part of my process is that you can do it at-home, and rather quickly, no appointment necessary.

Tips + Tricks

I like to start the process 2-3 days before the event, trip, goal date.

I will always workout, shower/shave and return my body to a balanced temperature BEFORE the tanning application.

I limit baths and Jacuzzi sessions when I'm working on a faux tan.

When trying to maintain color, it always lasts longer when I keep my skin hydrated between tanning sessions.

I have an assortment of tanning products that I apply depending on how much time I have to commit to a tanning application.

My go-to regimen is the Express Bronzing Mousse for 3 hours, followed by N°32 Lotion overnight or a application of Chocolate Sun the following day for at least 6 hours. Repeat any of these steps (or combination of) until your desired tan is reached. More on these specific products below.

The Fast Fix

You cannot go wrong with your own SPRAY TAN MACHINE. I had one and used it a ton until it finally broke after 3 years. Spray tans are super efficient, one quick session will last up to five days. The downside is that you need someone to be able to spray you, and there is an art form to it. The gun must be cleansed properly every session too or there will be problems. Remember the machine and its accessories are a bit bulky and need to be stored properly and you will also have to order spray tan solution separately.

If you don't want to deal with all of that (understandably) there is a EXPRESS BRONZING MOUSSE that is the closest thing to an at-home spray tan. The application is easy and you can do it yourself - huge pluses! You must have a tanning mitt to apply the mousse and need to pay special attention to the hands/wrists and feet because the mouse dries quickly. I never put this on my face and I always leave it on the max time, 3 hours. (ps, Walmart sells this product for much less then Amazon)

Tanning Lotions

I'm proud to share these two tanning lotions. I searched for years to find one that worked and didn't mell awfu. when working on a strong, faux tan.

I really like using CHOCOLATE SUN. It works fast and the tan looks really natural. The ingredients are "clean" and the smell is is pleasant, who doesn't love the smell of chocolate. I like to apply this one in the day for at least 6 hours. I apply with my hands, wait for it to fully dry and will usually wear darker clothes to prevent stains although I've never seen it stain anything.

I also like using N°32 GRADUAL SELF-TANNING CREAM. Also non-toxic, vegan and cruelty-free. This one reminds me more of a hydrating lotion, with the added benefit of gradual self tanner. This is the only self-tanner I will wear to bed, there is no funky smell and it doesn't get anything brown.

Face Tanning

I like mixing these BRONZING DROPS with face oil and leave it on all day or night. These work fast and a little goes a long way.

I also like the ease of this BRONZING WATER FACE MIST.