Worried You’ll Miss a Summer Tan by Wearing SPF 50 Every Day? 

Fake It Till You Make It.

Look, we get it. Slathering on SPF 50 every single day is basically your skin’s BFF - shielding you from sun damage, premature aging, and those nasty UV rays.

But here’s the real talk: wearing that high-grade sun protection might mean you end up with zero (or very little) natural tan this summer. And if you’re anything like us, you want that sun-kissed glow without the sun damage.

Why SPF 50 Is Your MVP (Even if It Kills Your Tan)

SPF 50 blocks about 98% of UVB rays - the main culprits behind sunburn and long-term skin damage. That means your skin stays safe, hydrated, and looking fresh. But, yeah, that also means your melanin production takes a back seat, and your “golden goddess” tan might not show up at all.

Instead of chasing the sun and risking skin damage, use your downtime to build a fake glow that looks totally natural and flawless.

Our Favourite Fake Tans That Play Nice With Your SPF 50 Routine

For Your Body:

- Gatineau Golden Glow Gradual Tan Cream
A luxe gradual tan cream that builds colour naturally and keeps your skin feeling nourished. Perfect for a subtle, buildable glow that won’t streak.

- Tan-Luxe The Gradual Illuminating Tanning Lotion
This one’s a glow-getter with a lightweight formula that doubles as a subtle highlighter. Hydrating and glowy? Yes, please.

- St. Tropez Self Tan Classic Mousse
The OG fake tan legend. Easy to apply, dries quickly, and gives you that flawless bronze goddess vibe without the dreaded orange cast.

For Your Face:

- Votary Hyaluronic Self-Tan Drops
Mix these miracle drops with your daily moisturiser and watch your skin develop a natural, hydrated glow without any cakey or patchy bits. Bonus: it’s packed with calendula for calming.

-Tan-Luxe The Face Illuminating Self Tan Drops
The perfect drop-in addition for a subtle, buildable tan that also gives your complexion a lit-from-within look. Lightweight and perfect for sensitive skin.

We Don't Do Complicated. We Do Necessary.

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