Beauty 101: At-home tan

From lotions and mousses to subtle creams and high intensity formulations, it’s time to give your limbs that sun-kissed radiance we’ve all been missing. Leave the cooler weather behind with these 10 brands, each bringing some serious summer glow.

Jbronze Luxe Dry Tanning Oil

Enriched with a combination of natural oils that hydrate and nourish the skin, this tanning oil from Jbronze is easy to apply, quick drying and provides a long-lasting tan. Formulated with argan oil and light sunflower seed oil to nourish skin from the often-diverse Australian seasons, Kakadu plum extract acts as an antioxidant restoring skin with the added benefits of vitamin C.

Natio Self Tan Lotion

This new release from Natio has a light formula and a subtle coconut scent that glides on smoothly and blends easily. Infused with aloe vera and shea butter, it soothes and nourishes skin.

TANNED Quite Light Mousse

TANNED Quite Light Mousse is suited for people trying tan for the first time, or for those wanting a subtle glow. Best used on freshly cleansed and exfoliated skin, simply pump the mousse onto the TANNED All Over Application Mitt and apply, leaving for one to eight hours.

bondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Ultra Dark

bondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Ultra Dark is a tanning foam formulated with dual tanning actives and is scented with the bondi sands signature coconut scent. The lightweight self-tanning foam will develop into a deep tan.

JERGENS Natural Glow Instant Sun Sunless Tanning Mousse

Formulated with an advanced colour complex, this mousse works with skin to mimic the results that would be achieved from natural sun. It applies evenly for streak-free colour and dries in 60 seconds.

Green People Self Tan Lotion

Green People Self Tan Lotion is a non-streaky self tan lotion for all skin types. Formulated with organic rosehip, geranium, sandalwood and DHA, derived from sugar, to give the appearance of a natural tan. 

Aussie Bombshell 15% Professional Spray Tan

Aussie Bombshell 15% Professional Spray Tan is the darkest professional spray tan solution in the Aussie Bombshell range. The tan is ideal for a dark tan in three hours, but also great for a light glow if there’s only an hour to spare.

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Natural Bronze Instant Body Lotion

This body lotion combines cocoa butter and vitamin E extract, and also features a built-in bronzer for easy application, leaving skin lingering with Palmer’s signature chocolate scent.

Reef Sun Tan Oil Spray

Reef Sun Tan Oil Spray is a tanning oil that helps keep skin soft and supple. It glides on, absorbs quickly and is fast drying to leave skin moisturised. The formula contains key vitamins and nutrients to nourish the skin and is scented with a coconut fragrance.

Rimmel London Sun Shimmer Instant Tan + BB Skin Perfector

This two-in-one self tanner offers an instant tan with the benefits of a BB cream. It instantly colours the skin for a healthy looking glow, and works like a BB cream to moisturise, even skin tone, soften and smooth skin.