The 10 Best Self Tanners at Walmart in 2019

Whether you’re a self-tanning newbie or a total pro, a mousse formula is an easy way to get a natural looking tan in no time. Just use a few pumps on each limb and blend it in with a tanning mitt. You’ll see the color glide over your skin so you know where you need more and where you need to blend a little extra. Then, the color fully develops over the next few hours to your perfect shade.

Best of all, this formula dries in 60 seconds so you don’t have to worry about it rubbing off on your clothes or sheets. And it lasts for a few days, so it won’t wash down the drain right away.

If an instant tan is not your speed, a lotion is a great formula to try out. This one from Neutrogena builds your color over time, so you won’t wake up the next day with a major tan. But after a few days of using the lotion, you’ll notice a subtle glow. And if you want to keep going darker, you can just keep using it.

It dries in about five minutes and you’ll notice a change in color over a few hours. If you want to kick your color up just a notch or two, this is a great place to start.

If you want the experience of getting a professional spray tan but you’d rather do it in the comfort of your own home, this spray is perfect. It has a 360 degree wide angle applicator so you can get a continuous spray of product for a nice, even tan on every inch of your skin. This also means you won’t get a bunch of tanning formula on your hands which can often ​makes your hands dark and splotchy if you’re not careful. Plus, it dries quickly so you can spray it on and head out the door.​

When it comes to tanning your face, it’s important to choose the correct formula. The pH of the skin on your body is different from the pH of your face, so the color in self-tanning products develops differently depending on the pH. So, if you apply the same product to your face and your body, that color may turn out darker or more orange on your face—which isn’t ideal.

L'Oreal Paris designed this tanning serum that is safe to use on both your body and your face. It’s streak-free and gives your complexion a natural glow that doesn’t look too dark or orange. After applying it for just three days, it’ll last about two weeks.

You can easily shell out a ton of money on tanning products, but why do that if you don’t have to? This affordable formula is super affordable and effective. It’s formulated with aloe, so it’s soothing for skin that’s been out in the sun. And the spray nozzle makes it easy to apply at any angle—even upside down.

Thanks to the time release technology behind it, once you spray it on, it’ll continue to give you a glow for seven days, so you don’t need to keep applying it multiple times each week.

Most self-tanning formulas are safe for pregnant women because the main active ingredient in tanning products, dihydroxyacetone or DHA, is a simple carbohydrate often derived from natural sugars. Applied topically, it’s totally safe to use.

Applying a tan while you’re pregnant, however, can be a hassle. If you’re worried about trying sunless tanning because of potential streaks, these tanning wipes make it so much easier. You can apply the tan exactly where you want it and it’s formulated to work for face and body. If you need a partner to apply it to the places you can’t reach, they’re less likely to mess anything up if they’re inexperienced.

Admittedly, this formula isn’t technically a self-tanner. It’s body makeup. But it’s a product that celebrities and makeup artists swear by for getting one-night-only color that looks amazing on your legs, whether you’re in a dress or walking on the beach in a bikini.

It’s a water-resistant formula, so it won’t run off like foundation or other kinds of makeup. The makeup only comes off when you scrub it in the shower. It sprays on flawlessly to make your legs look airbrushed without looking unnatural or cakey. So, if you’ve got veins or scars you want to cover up, or you just want a little extra glow, this is a great option.

For beautiful olive skin tones, the last thing you want is a fake looking orangey tan. This liquid self-tanner gives a natural golden glow instead. It comes with a mitt, so you can blend it all over for a streak-free finish.

Reviewers say the product is scent-free and that it gives a nice glowy tan.

If you want a deeper glow than you already have, or even if you’re pale and want a darker tan, this lotion is a great choice. It gives you color right away unlike some other lotion formulas. According to users, it gives off more color than many other ​formula’s they’ve tried, which is great for people with deeper skin tones who haven’t been able to find a self-tanner than worked for them.​