WHO WHAT WEAR: 9 Nontoxic Self-Tanners That Deliver Glowier Results Than the Actual Sun

Pros: Transfer-proof, extremely lightweight, natural-looking color

Cons: Takes the longest to develop

Key ingredients: Glycerin, vitamin C, cucumber extract | Skin type: All | Development: 8 hours

“At its core, a nontoxic self-tanner enhances the skin without compromising it,” says beauty expert and brand founder Erika Vasco, which is why she created The Tan Edit’s Water Veil. Not only does this lightweight tanning water lack harmful parabens, sulfates, and phthalates, but it’s also skin-softening and buildable thanks to its ultra-fine, sheer mist that builds color without using cosmetic pigment. If color transfer is your worst nightmare, this is your spray. “My clients love how natural it reads,” she adds. “I use it often on the face, neck, and décolleté areas where a heavy tan tends to look the least believable.”

Customer review: “Literally THE best face tanner I’ve ever tried. I use this daily after my skincare routine in the evenings before bed and wake up glowing all winter and all year long. No irritation with my skin, and I have sensitive/reactive skin, so I’m beyond grateful and will have this as a staple always!”

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