These express tans will have you bronzed and glowy in just one hour
Express tans are the solution we've all been waiting for when it comes to getting a solid glow without a) damaging your skin from the dangers of sitting in the sun, and b) waiting around three to five days to see the results of your best fake tans. The aim is in the name with express tans as they're all about getting you bronzed, pronto!
Gone are the days of waiting around for your tan to develop, wasting precious time that could have been spent showing off your glow in trendy mini skirts or better yet, a new bikini on the beach. Now, we're all about instant gratification when it comes to our tans (much like everything else in our lives – we're not afraid to admit it) and luckily, there are a plethora of brands to choose from in the world of express tans.
There are a lot of things that come into play when we're shopping for fake tans, because as we're all well aware of, things can very quickly go wrong and ruin, well… everything! Making sure the formulas we use are streak-free is a top priority.
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So, to ensure you get just that (all in under an hour) we've handpicked some of the best express tans on the market for you to achieve the perfect summer glow in record time!
Skinny Tan 1 Hour Express Tanning Mousse, £29.99
You can choose how deep you want to go with this much-loved olive-toned tan, which will give you a light glow after just one hour – or a dark bronze at the four hour mark.
Bondi Sands Aero Aerated Self-Tanning Foam 1 Hour Express, £18.99
Infused with a scent of coconut, this Bondi Sands instant tan is an ultra light-weight aerosol foam that will leave your skin with the kind of sunkissed glow you find after a beach day down under, all in just one hour.
Clarins Self-Tanning Instant Gel, £12
This comes in a gel-like substance that is refreshing and melts into your skin immediately meaning you won’t have to wait around to get dressed. Plus, the formula combines naturally-sourced DHA and erythulose, for an even, instant tan that leaves you with a beautiful tan.
Another light-weight formula, Bali Body's instant tan spray evens skin tones, blurs blemishes and covers imperfections. Its aerosol formula also ensures that it does so in record time, all you have to do is simply rinse it off with soap and water and you're good to go in less than an hour.
Australian Glow 1 Hour Express Self Tan Mousse Dark, £15.99
This tanning mousse is so soft that it literally glides onto the skin, blending in seamlessly and leaving absolutely no streaks and giving you a natural glow. Not too much but just enough. It's also super hydrating thanks to its organic ingredients!
Hawaiian Tropics Self Tan 1hr Express, £12
This particular instant tan is extra kind to the skin as its foam formula consists of Vitamin E, that hydrates you while you tan. It's also infused with a Tropical scent that will have you daydreaming about a trip to the Maldives!
Bondi Sands One Hour Express Face Mist, £13.99
If you like to fake tan your face, a mist is a good way to go because it gives a light application. We like to buff in with a brush or beauty blender to avoid any streaking or patchiness.
Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam, £25.90
This bronzing foam not only feels great on the skin but it is created using unique CellushapeTM formula to hydrate and firm the skin, while avoiding streams. It's perfect for blurring pigmentation and has a delicious mango and guava scent - biscuit where?!
Isle of Paradise Disco Tan Instant Tan Wash off Body Bronzer, £12.71
If you want to get bronzed for a special occasion than this is the instant tan for you. With quick results, it leaves an illuminating finish on your skin that imitates the Ibiza sun perfectly. Once the party's over, you can wash it off with ease on your first go. Win, win!
St. Moriz Professional Fast Tan 60 Minute Tanning Mousse, £5.05
We love a product that allows you to take control and St. Moriz's Professional Fast Tanning Mouse does just that as you can choose just how bronzed you'd like to be. for a light, sunkissed glow, all you need is an hour. If you're after more of a medium to dark tan then you'll have to set aside two extra hours.
Isle Paradise Express Self-Tanning Mousse - Ultra Dark, £17.56
This is one of our favourites as the streak-free mouse is made with Isle Parade's HyperViolet complex, which hides yellow, orange and ash tones within the skin. What does that mean? It means you get an even more naturally bronzed look out of it.
