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Sunless Tanning Products you Absolutely Need

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Buffalo chapter.

With Spring Break right around the corner and the endless opportunities for vacations with warm sand, bikinis and clear blue water approach, only one thing stands in your way of having the perfect getaway…being pale. When you live in Buffalo and never feel the warmth of the sun, it is a constant struggle to keep that nice bronze tone you wish to have all year ’round. Sure, you can make your way to zoom tan, but this comes at a monthly cost and we all know college girs ain’t got time OR money for that! Plus, why would you go to zoom tan when you can purchase one of the following top rated sunless tannig prodcuts that will give you a natural looking glow for much cheaper!

1. Fake Bake Flawless Self Tan Liquid

You spray this on for the application and rub it in with the mit that is included with your purchase. It dries instantly and gives you instant color! As far as an after tan odor, it only leaves a slight trace, but it is the smell of perfume! 

 

 

 

2. BareMinerals Faux Tan Body Sunless Body Tanner

This sunless tanner is a customer favorite and receives nothing but excellent reviews. Upon application, you will instantly look like you’ve been spending your days on the beach without actually being exposed to the sun! It last up to 5-7 days and you can keep reapplying to receive a darker complexion.

 

3. Banana boat summer color self-tanning lotion

This tanner will make you look like it is summer all year round! It’s a cream that you rub on your skin to apply and within a couple hours you will see a darker complexion and will also last several days! Plus it’s under $10. What more could you ask for?

 

4. St. Tropez original self tanning bronzing mousse 

This mousse is a best seller that you simply squirt into your hands and rub on your body for application. After 60 seconds it will be dry and immediately deliver a look of bronzed, sun kissed skin! 

 

5. Sally beauty salon bronze airbrush tanning system

This is an airbrush tanning kit that you can do in the security of your own home! It is a 360-degree mist applicator that creates a natural bronze look, dries in instants and lasts up to 7 to 10 days. 

 

 

 

…and you thought you were going to look pale for spring break. Nuh-uh girl.

Leah Wentka is currently a sophomore attending the University at Buffalo. She was born and raised in Long Island, New York and is an aspiring communications major. She has a borderline unhealthy obsession with Oreos and maybe even a slight addiction to watching food videos on Facebook. She enjoys working out, creative writing and going out with her friends. When she's not in Buffalo, she is soaking up the sun on the Long Island beaches or out wandering in New York City. Instagram: leahwentka Twitter: leahwentka