
These days, many of us are foregoing the traditional form of tanning (sun bathing and tanning beds), and opting for the safer alternative of self tanning. Over the years many self-tan brands have perfected their formula, providing us with that perfect sun kissed glow, without having to bake outside in the sun. This gives us the opportunity to be tan 365 days of the year if we wish, without the negative side effects of sun spots, wrinkles, or skin cancer. Here is a list of the top performing self tanning mousses of 2022!
Tan Organic

I wanted to be sure to include an organic self tan in the list, and the Tan Organic brand is by far my favorite. It gives such a gorgeous natural golden glow, and does not fade patchy. This tan is perfect for someone that is fair skinned or prefers a natural look, as this one does not go on very dark. I would consider this to be a level medium. For best results leave mousse on for 4-6 hours before showering.
Bali Body

When you think of self tanning brands, Bali Body probably comes to mind. They have been made popular through Instagram, where we often see influencers with stunning tans promoting them. Of all the tans in this list, this one can be the trickiest to apply, as it often looks streaky no matter what you do. That being said, I don’t find the streakiness to translate over once I’ve showered, however it does remain slightly tacky beforehand while it develops. For best results leave mousse on for 4-8 hours before showering.
Loving Tan

Loving Tan is another mega popular Instagram famous self tan, and probably the OG in the self tanning community. It’s the first self tanning mousse I ever saw advertised, and it was an instant favorite in the fashion and beauty community from the get go. It’s easy to understand why, as it delivers an ultra dark olive tan. For best results leave mousse on for 6 hours before showering.
St. Tropez

St. Tropez was the first self tanning mousse I ever tried, mainly because I was drawn to their “3 hour dark tan” claim. If there is one thing I hate, it’s sitting around all day with self tan on, and even worse sleeping in it. So I found this to be attractive, and moreover it truly does what it says, and delivers a dark tan in just 3 hours! The only downside in my opinion is that it remains tacky until you shower, which has ultimately put me off from it. However, if you are someone that doesn’t have 6+ hours in your day to wait for your tan to develop, then this is for you. For best results leave mousse on for 3 hours before showering.
Bondi Sands

Another popular cult favorite self tan is Bondi Sands. In my opinion, it’s very similar to St. Tropez, just with a strong coconut scent and half the price. If you are sensitive to smells, you may want to avoid this one, however I personally don’t mind it. For best results leave mousse on for 6 hours before showering.
Filter By Molly-Mae

I’ve saved the best for last! In my opinion Molly-Mae has outdone herself with this one. I absolutely cannot survive without the Filter by Molly-Mae extra dark self tan. It’s easy to apply, always streak free, no scent, and dries down completely. What’s not to love? My biggest pet peeve is feeling sticky, like I mentioned before, and that is why this has replaced all my other self tanners. For best results leave mousse on for 4-8 hours before showering.