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Whether they’re posing for swimsuit snaps or taking to the red carpet, the stars love to show off their sparkle.
And when it comes to looking sun-kissed—saying goodbye to harmful UV rays—many celebrities count tanning sprays, drops, and mousses as part of their prep process.
Wondering which products have earned gold stars by tanning Hollywood’s biggest names?
Below, we’ve reviewed five celebrity-tested and approved tanning products, from Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala glow potion to the spray that helped Ryan Gosling transform into Ken on the set of “Barbie.”
Isabel Alysa, founder of Dolce Glow, is the professional behind the tan skin of countless stars. As Miley Cyrus invests in the company in early 2023, names like the Kardashian-Jenners, Selena Gomez, and Jennifer Lopez swear by Dolce Glow’s spray tan for Met Gala looks, Instagram shoots, and more. Sofia Richie even went to Alysa for a tan before her wedding in April 2023.
For those who want to achieve the glow at home, the brand’s bronzing mist includes a special sprayer that lets you turn the can upside down or sideways, so – as Alysa once said on Page Six Style – “if you can use an SPF product, you can use a bronzer.”
“It dries instantly and is really moisturizing,” added the shine guru, who recommended prepping skin with the Exfoliating Glove ($9) 24 hours before and told us you can “rinse it off.” [the spray] in as little as two to six hours, depending on how dark you want the tan.
A favorite of Bachelor Nation stars and morning show hosts, Tan-Luxe products alike receive rave reviews from famous celebrities. Christine Quinn praised its versatility, while Kelly Ripa once called this face-focused formula in the air “sort of outstanding” and “literally like applying moisturizer.”
“I love that the drops are customizable and buildable for a subtle shimmer or an all-bronze Barbie look,” she told Page Six Style in 2020.
Meanwhile, Hailey Bieber prefers Tan-Luxe The Water Hydrating Self-Tan Water ($43). On a TikTok showcasing her routine, the star sprayed it on and explained that she used it “because my body is really tanning and keeping my face out of the sun”. She added, “I really love it. I spray it, scrub it, wait for it to try and apply my skincare on top of it.
Kourtney Kardashian’s tanning favorite is under $20 on Amazon. The Poosh founder called these Sol by Jergens drops “awesome”, which can be customized to create the depth of color you desire, and included them in his Summer 2022 mailing.
She also called out the brand’s Medium Water Mousse Self-Tanner ($12, $24) and said, “I like it made with natural sugars and coconut oil.”
In Kim Kardashian’s now-defunct app, St. Tropez dropped her name, while Ashley Graham was reportedly a fan of the brand she once collaborated with on a collection.
After applying face mask and balm to Who What Wear in 2021″[likes] St. on it to get my tan. Tropez Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water Face Mist for spraying.”
Come on Barbie, let’s get a tan. Tanning expert Kimberley Nkosi cast Ryan Gosling as Ken, prepping him with Isle of Paradise Self Tan Priming Spray ($23), plus the brand’s viral tanning spray designed to create a glow that lasts for about a week.
“For me it’s not about applying sunless tanner, spraying on and hoping for the best,” Nkosi wrote on Instagram. “It’s more about a feeling than a look.”
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