The best sunless tanning products around

Anyone that knows me knows I love the sun (read: I love being tan). I think this is a common thread amongst us women. Friends often say “I feel so much prettier when I am tan,” and guess what? So do I! When I was young I would sit out in the sun all day and not think twice about what was happening to my skin. But now that I am worried about sun spots and wrinkles I had to find an alternative to baking away outdoors. I have tested out almost all of the drug store options and spray tanning. While spray tanning is a great option, it can get a little pricey if it is something you want to do regularly. Here are my go-to tanning products. Bronze away!

Bronzing powder

While in college, I saw Hoola in every girl's makeup bag and decided to try it. It's a great bronzer for the winter and adds a nice subtle glow.

Hoola Bronzing Powder, $28, Benefit Cosmetics, Benefitcosmetics.com

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Bronzing powder

I swear by this bronzer. I wear it year round and everyone always tells me how tan I am and asks what beach I've come from. Time to spread the word.

Terracotta Bronzing Powder, $50, Guerlain, Sephora.com

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Bronzing powder

Good old Leguna. This bronzer is, and always will be a staple for wannabe tan girls. The mat finish gives a deep tan.

Leguna Bronzing Powder, $28, Nars, Sephora.com

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Bronzer

The marbling of colors in this bronzer give off that sun kissed glow!

Physician's Formula Multi-Colored Bronzer, $13.99, cvs.com

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Tanning moisturizer

I will never forget the day this moisturizer came out, I just had to have it! This product is for everyone, no matter how fair you are. The color is truly natural and very gradual.

Natural Glow Firming Daily Moisturizer, $5.99, Jergens, Amazon.com

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Tinted lotion

If you have fair skin this is the product for you. The color is instant, which helps with application. A co-worker suggested mixing it with a little lotion. A great tip!

Self Sun Body Tinted Lotion, $23, Clinique, Sephora.com

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Bronzing lotion

I love this product, it has a slight shimmer to it so you really get a great glow.

Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Lotion, $9.99, L’Oreal, Drugstore.com

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Instant tan

Hello Lover! Is what I hear in my head every time I look in my cabinet and see this magical bottle. This instantly turns you tan! Let it dry for 15 minutes and you are good to go. The best part, it washes off in the shower! Great for special events!

Body Illuminator, $45, NARS, Sephora.com

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Non-streak bronzer

Ahh, the true hidden secret! While this is designed for men, it's great for women too. My mom has been using this for as long as I can remember and she always looks perfectly bronzed. BONUS: No smell!

Skin Supplies for Men Non-Streak Bronzer, $19, Clinique, Nordstrom.com

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Tanning sunless spray

A spray tan in a portable bottle, what could be better? Make sure you wash this off after about four hours, or else! Note: this does have a light odor, but you gotta suffer for beauty right?

MicroMist Tanning Sunless Spray, $11.99, Neutrogena, Drugstore.com

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