Self-tanning is a tricky beast and we’re totally down to experiment when it comes to bronzing our body?but when it comes to our money-makers, we’re not messing around. We want the best self-tanner for our face without a trial-and-error process.
Even if you’re a self-tanner pro, getting a natural glow on your face can get a little iffy. If you have dry skin, self-tanners can stick to the dry patches in the most unfortunate way. If you have oily or acne-prone skin, some self-tanners might clog pores and cause breakouts. And if you have sensitive skin, the chemicals and fragrances in some self-tanners might cause an inflamed flare-up. And that’s not even mentioning the hazards of ending up with an orange or streaky face!
MORE: The 9 Best Face Bronzers to Fake an Insanely Pretty Tan That’s why we humbly suggest considering investing in a self-tanner solely for your face this summer. After all, you’re keeping out of the sun and slathering on that SPF 30 every day (right"). Here are our official picks for the 10 best self tanners for your face.

1. Tanwise Self-Tanning Face Gel
Even if you’re not on a budget, you owe it to yourself to try this self-tanning face gel. The light gel consistency is easy to blend into the skin and dries quickly, and it gives a sheer but buildable tint with no tell-tale streaks. The color is perfect too: just the right bronze shade, with no hint of orange. (Tanwise Self-Tanning Face Gel, $6.99; at Sally ...