How to Use self-tanner in a Sentence

self-tanner

noun
  • What’s the best drugstore self-tanner to buy?
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Hot weather and heavy sweating can cause self-tanner to drip—and dry that way.
    — Deanna Pai, Glamour, 6 June 2026
  • My preferred use is to treat it as a sort of temporary self-tanner.
    — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 23 June 2026
  • Starting the whole process with one of the best self-tanners for beginners.
    — Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 21 June 2025
  • Opt for a mitt when applying a self-tanner to avoid awkward self-tanning hands.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 17 May 2024
  • Your skin needs to be its natural tone, so that means avoiding sun exposure and no self-tanner.
    — Stepfanie Romine, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Gradual self-tanners give you more control over color.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Shop Tula skin tints, self-tanners, and more skincare products for a summer glow-up.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 19 May 2025
  • Use self-tanners instead of tanning outside or using a tanning bed.
    — Alex Vance, Parents, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Below, two Vogue editors put the Dolce Glow self-tanner to the test.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 July 2024
  • But skimping on the self-tanner can actually result in blotches and stripes.
    — Deanna Pai, Glamour, 6 June 2026
  • When some color is definitely called for, don’t make the age-old mistake of using a self-tanner that will leave you streaky.
    — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
  • Combining that with a gradual self-tanner can also help blend the line for a more even appearance.
    — Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
  • Instant self-tanners apply rather quickly and develop a tan within hours instead of days.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Drugstore self-tanners work best on clean, exfoliated skin.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
  • One of the best ways to extend your spray tan is by adding self-tanner, which Claghorn recommends applying every two to three days.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Serum is a lightweight self-tanner made with all the good stuff, like moisturizing argan oil and hydrating hyaluronic acid.
    — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 30 Aug. 2023
  • There are four shades designed to match your skin’s unique undertone for a more customizable tan that sets it apart from other self-tanners.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2025
  • In addition to exfoliating dry skin, this mitten helps buff away faded self-tanner.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Self-tanning drops work like any other self-tanner, but the special part about this type of product is the customizable aspects of it.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024
  • To avoid a rash, reduce other risks of tanning, and protect your overall skin health, consider switching to a sunless self-tanner.
    — Carrie Madormo, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Once applied, a self-tanner should dry fairly quickly, usually within the first 10 minutes.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Sunless options like bronzing face drops, self-tanners, spray tans, and even face bronzer makeup will give you that glow safely and without any sun exposure.
    — Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025
  • There are tons of skin-friendly self-tanners out there — from mix-in drops and peel pads to translucent face mists — that won't trigger an angry pimple or leave behind orange marks.
    — Samantha Sasso, refinery29.com, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Body Care Shop your favorite category or keep scrolling for the year's very best body washes, sunscreens, and self-tanners.
    — Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Nordstrom, Typology Using self-tanners can be like playing with fire.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Designed to be mixed with your skincare products, makeup, and body lotions, the self-tanner features a non-comedogenic formula that won't clog pores.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 20 Mar. 2023
  • For a longer-lasting, full-body glow for the summer, though, drugstore self-tanners and spray tans have become a newfound go-to in the Black beauty community.
    — Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 22 June 2024
  • Everyday Gradual Tanning Milk is as user-friendly as a self-tanner can get.
    — Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Similar to the best self-tanners for body, face tanners will get the job done with less risk of irritation or breakouts since they’re actually made for your complexion.
    — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024

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