6 Best Fake Tans for Older Skin including Tan Luxe and St Moritz
WANT a golden glow but don’t want to subject your skin to harmful UV rays?
There are a number of fake tans on the market that are suitable for older skin, meaning you can rock a tan this summer whilst keeping your skin in tip-top condition.
There are many formulations on the market, some of which even combine anti-ageing skincare with tanning ingredients for skin that’s left glowing.
So, dig out those exfoliating gloves and get ready for a tan that’ll have everyone envious this summer! Here’s our list of the best fake tan for older skin.
Best fake tans for older skin at a glance:
- Best gradual fake tan: Nivea Q10 Gradual Tan Body Moisturiser
- Best firming fake tan: St. Moriz Advanced Tan & Tone Skin Firming Cream
- Best face fake tan: Tan-Luxe The Face
- Best spray on fake tan: Sally Hansen Air Brush Legs Spray
- Best mousse fake tan: Beauty Pie Awesome Bronze
Nivea Q10 Gradual Tan Body Moisturiser
● Nivea Q10 Gradual Tan Body Moisturiser, £4.99 from Boots – buy here
For those who are worried about taking the tan plunge, gradual tan can be a great, less harsh option.
Specially formulated with an anti-ageing formula, this gradual tan from Nivea features Coenzyme Q10, a powerful anti-ageing ingredient that provides maximum plumping and firming power, whilst protecting against free radicals such as UV light and pollution. Simply slather over skin with a tanning mitt for smoother, tighter and more radiant skin that glows from within.
How to use: Smooth on evenly with a tanning mitt and allow to dry Scent: Rose, jasmine, peach and plumb
St. Moriz Advanced Tan & Tone Skin Firming Cream
● St. Moriz Advanced Tan & Tone Skin Firming Cream, £14.99 from Amazon – buy here
Expertly created with a blend of skin-firming ingredients, this St. Moriz Skin Firming Cream works its hours over eight hours to leave you with a bronzed, golden glow that lasts for days.
Plus, results from a six-week trial saw a 37% reduction in cellulite, a 57% increase in skin firmness and a 41% increase in skin smoothness, for skin that’s ready for summer.
To use, make sure the skin is fully exfoliated (you can use a scrub or loofah for this), and apply the tan with a mitt, blending out in circular motions and making sure to bend elbows and knees during application for a more even result.
How to use: Smooth on evenly in circular motions after exfoliating. Scent: Not listed
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Tan-Luxe The Face
● Tan Luxe The Face, £21.69 from Amazon – buy here
Getting a tanning product that’s specifically formulated for use on the face is very important — using a regular tanning product on the face can cause breakouts, and could be irritating for sensitive skin.
Tan Luxe The Face is a clever product that can be mixed in with your favourite serums and moisturisers to achieve a sun-kissed glow. Enriched with hydrating Raspberry Seed Oil, Vitamin E and Aloe Vera, the formula helps to disguise the look of imperfections, unify skin
tone and enhance radiance. With a travel family bottle, this is great for using whilst on holiday, and nobody will be able to tell that you’ve had any help with achieving your glow.
How to use: Mix in with regular skincare and wash hands after use. Scent: Not listed
Sally Hansen Air Brush Legs Spray
● Sally Hansen Air Brush Legs Spray, £10.99 from Look Fantastic – buy here
We’ve all been there — the sun has come out, finally, and it’s time to swap your jeans or trousers for a skirt or shorts. The only problem is, you’ve not had time to tan, and your legs look like they’ve not seen the sun in a year.
There’s no need to fret: the Sally Hansen Air Brush Legs Spray is a weightless, tinted mist that delivers a golden glow in an instant. Simply shake well, and spray the formula directly into your hands, before applying liberally onto the legs. The result is a natural glow, with less visible imperfections and veins. It’s the perfect summer glow in a bottle.
How to use: Spray into hands before applying to legs
Scent: Unscented
Beauty Pie Awesome Bronze
● Beauty Pie Awesome Bronze, £35 (£13 for Beauty Pie members) from Beauty Pie – buy here
Formulated in partnership with the UK’s best self-tanner lab, this formula is boosted with dual-action DHA (or dihydroxyacetone), a type of sugar that causes a chemical reaction on the skin, in turn darkening skin cells (without the sun damage). It also features Hyaluronic Acid, a moisturising ingredient that leaves skin glowing and hydrated. The vegan formula needs to be massaged in with a mitt and allowed to develop for between four to eight hours
before washing off.
How to use: Massage into skin and leave
Scent: Unscented
Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Self-tan
Gelee
● Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Self-tan Gelee, £29 from Boots – buy here
With hyaluronic acid and monoi oil to nourish and moisturise the skin for up to 24 hours, this lightweight, tinted gel delivers an instant radiance and can be built up to create a natural-looking bronze colour.
Plus, as it’s scented with notes from Estee Lauder’s Bronze Goddess Eau Fraîche, you’ll smell great after use, too.
How to use: Apply gel onto dry skin and blend well all over.
Scent: Amber, Coconut milk and Sandalwood
How to remove fake tan
Removing fake tan in the past was a truly difficult task — many will be plagued by memories of desperately scrubbing the skin with a loofah and lemon juice. But luckily, the whole process has been made easier by the introduction of Tan Remover to the market. There are options
from the likes of St. Tropez, Bondi Sands and Tanologist that can make the whole process easier.
Otherwise, Baby Oil is ideal for removing stubborn fake tan. Simply coat the area in a layer of baby oil, wait half an hour for it to sink in, and then exfoliate the affected area, either in the bath or shower.
How long does fake tan last?
Fake tan works by clinging to our skin cells. As the skin naturally sheds, so will your fake tan — meaning that your fake tan will usually last around 5 to 7 days.
Proper maintenance will make your tan last longer and look its best. That means exfoliating before application and moisturising daily for hydrated skin.
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