20 Best Self Tanner For Redheads (2023 Updated)

I love sunless tanner and use it often. I wanted a clean version. This really does stack up to other products color wise. HOWEVER, there is no guide when you first put it on so there is no way to tell where you applied it.

Nevertheless, I apply tan often so that wasn’t a big deal. There was a very light pleasant smell when applying which eventually (as all tanners do) faded into the usual fake tanner smell. As I slept with it on, it wasn’t that bothersome and did not tint my sheets at all.

Overall I am happy with it but as I am used to the deeper color from my usual tanner I will apply a second coat of this.

My skin tone: Light olive – fair in the winter, tan easily in the summer. I have green undertones so most foundations and self-tan looks too orange on me. I use shade 6 in Armani foundation and sometimes even mix it with green colour corrector.

Product pros: – The colour is the most natural I’ve ever used for my skin tone (including other ones from here) – it’s not green but goes nicely with olive undertones – Most tans will say ‘dark’ but actually they just look more intense/rich colour which means it doesn’t look natural outside in daylight as I don’t typically get brighter when I naturally tan… whereas Dark Ash is much more subtle and actually makes my skin look darker like a real tan would and I don’t look orange outside in the daylight.

– It looks SO smooth on my hands. Most tans gather and look orangey around the knuckles (yes I moisturise them), but this looks so natural you wouldn’t be able to tell! – It really does only need 3 hours and carries on developing which means no need to wear over night and sacrifice your sheets – It dries quick so one the first couple of times I used it over night there was almost no transfer onto my sheets Cons: – The cool brown colour guide is gorgeous, but when washed off the tan dries a bit more yellow.

Not orangey yellow tho – I guess more ashy yellow? I’m hoping one day a self-tan will be invented that actually looks brown, rather than bronze or gold! – There is a smell but only when applying – it doesn’t really last after you wash it off so that’s fine – It doesn’t really work on my face and unfortunately their cucumber face spray looks too orange for my skin tone.

Would love if they created one for cooler brown/olive undertones Key tips: – Follow the instructions! I didn’t read them first time round as thought it’d be the same as other tans and didn’t think it was as good.

Next time followed that you need to wash off for only 45 seconds in luke warm water without soap – worked out much better! Other Minetan products I’ve tried: – Cucumber face mist (Smells great and easy to apply but not natural colour on me – Olive (This was okay but not as natural on me) – Violet (I doubted this would be the right shade based on the pics and concept.

but I ordered it because they said it was best for olive tones – should’ve trusted my instincts as it was the most orange on me I’ve tried that looks too intense in daylight) – Double Dark (This was described as cool brown but sadly wasn’t – found it less natural than Dark Ash for me).

My skintone is pale, not the top end of the spectrum but a couple of rungs down. It will “tan” but only after second degree sunburn or two weeks straight in tropical Queensland summer sun. This resulted in my legs remaining ghostly white while my arms got a natural perma-tan by the time I was 15 or so.

I used to be so self-conscious of my blinding white legs especially in contrast to my normal coloured arms. Back in the day, self tanners took 8 hours to even set and you could sweat them off in an instant.

They’d also wash off if you showered within 24 hours and only ever came in one colour: streaky orange. MineTan Caramel Self Tanning Foam has entered the chat. I discovered it about 6 years ago and it’s honestly changed my life.

I don’t have to hide my white legs anymore, I use this to easily match them to my arms and nobody can tell the difference, that’s how natural it looks. It’s not the exact same tone, I’m slightly pinker but it’s very very close.

I usually put one layer on my legs and feet, then a second layer straight away on my lower legs because for some reason they don’t soak in as much tanner as the top half. 2-4 hours later (depending if it’s over the top of old existing tan or not) and a 45 second rinse and bam.

Done for 3-4 days. Dresses, shorts, free as a bird. Okay so basically great product, great price, use it especially if you’re pale.

First, the application is fine, it’s a wet formula and goes on well. The smell however is awful, not just while it’s on, but for 48 hours and two showers later bad. I actually felt the need to apologize to people for how I smelled.

My husband said it was disgusting. I have tried about 15 different self tanners for reference so definitely not a newbie. I had to put the color on two days in a row to get a tan, and then even now I’m not very tanned, hence the low rating.

If I’m gonna smell the product should at least make me dark, and this fell very very short!!! I’m impressed with how natural it looks on hands and feet, and the color is at least a good color not orange, but if you want a dark tan, this is not for you.

I also don’t want to bother with a self tanner that requires two applications for little payoff. I’m truly disappointed. I also purchased the ash one and I am hoping it’s better for color depth, though now I haven’t the highest hopes.

I also ordered the coconut water one almost 3 weeks ago and it is lost in the mail with no communication from the company on what they are going to do to rectify and ensure I receive my product. Let’s hope the other products are better.

I have this one and the spray version, and I love them both. Believe me when I say I have tried EVERY brand of self tanner out there. drugstore and High end. This one gives you instant color that STAYS and does not smell at all! It is great to put on last minute before going out if you are feeling pale, because unlike the other brands it will not look orange as it develops and will not have an odor.

Between this one and the spray version, I do like the spray better though!.

I’ve purchased many self tanning lotions and this one has worked the best for me. Never turns me orange and the lotion is never a dark hidious green when I open it. Yay!!!

Works well, I was scared at first because of how dark it is but it rubs in good gradually builds up. I like the smell too. Make sure you rub it in as soon as it touches your skin because it stains very fast.

When applying to your face I recommend moisturizing right after to even out the color. I received mine in the fall 2016 Beautycon box.

I normally love norvell products, but this rapid tanning moose, eh, not so much. I put Loving Tan and tan Tanceuticsls far above this product. It goes on nicely with a little bit of color to guide you, but I still feel like I have a yellowish tint after I shower.

Easy to use and nice shade, no orange. So far I really like this self tanner. Quick drying and no weird orange tint to it. Like any self tanner, be sure to cover your skin entirely in the mousse or you’ll end up having lines.

This is the best self tanner I have ever used. It has a great natural color with no orange tones and it doesn’t have that usual fake tan smell. I highly recommend.

I found this so randomly and bought it to try it out. I love it. I even spray on my face over my moisturizer when I want a bit of glow and I don’t get any breakouts. It’s also good if you wanna add some colour quick.

I don’t do my whole body with it but it’s great for the hands and feet that normally get patchy.

I’m giving this product 3 stars for several reasons. 1. ) it’s messy because it has a bronzer in it 2. ) the smell isn’t the best and 3. ) the color is on the orange-y side. It’s not the worst self tanner I’ve used but certainly not the best.

It could be a good option if you’re looking for something with a bronzer in it to get that immediate color, however I highly recommend neutrogena micro mist over this since it doesn’t have any messy bronzers, it looks very natural and has a more light fragrance and self tanner smell.

I love this stuff! It’s excellent for pale skin, doesn’t look fake. Has a nice natural look to it and applies dark right away so you can see where you’re applying and not miss any spots or have streaks.

It lasts for days, and isn’t too expensive! You can find it at sally beauty.

Historically I’ve had an allergic reaction to all self-tanning products, tried most over the years, including top brands such as Clinique, Clarins etc. all brought me out in a spotty, and REALLY itchy rash, so I’d given up until I was recommended Vita Liberata by a friend – took a chance (just did one lower leg as a test the 1st time) – and I couldn’t be more delighted – no itching! I’m so impressed with this product; of course you have to practise putting it on to avoid darker patching around the elbows, knees, ankles and feet (dry skin areas), but that’s the same for all self-tan products; a light smear of moisturiser on those areas before application helps.

Also I note the further into application, and the more saturated the mitt gets, so the 1st limb (with dry mitt) usually needs a 2nd, light going over, or alternate which leg you do 1st if you’re doing a couple of applications, or, just start with areas that need less colour like belly, shoulders etc.

by the time you’re at legs and arms the mitt is saturated and gives better coverage. It gives a good, natural looking colour, even after just one application. The smell: well – this is why it doesn’t get 5*! Their claims about not having the usual self-tan smell are not true! It doesn’t smell to begin with, but it builds, milder maybe than some products but still that classic self-tan smell – I apply mine mid-afternoon, early evening, the smell ‘peaks’ during the night, but then after a morning shower it’s gone, no problem if you’re applying pre-holiday.

Just ordered the Phenomenal 2-3-week Tan Mousse to test pre-holiday so hopefully it’s as good. Feels great to be able to have a natural looking colour without the itching!.

I’ve tried a TON of self tanning products. None of them are good. I always notice streaks, orange hues, the way it stains elbows/knees/inbetween fingers, the weird self-tanner smell etc. I love the sun-kissed tan look I naturally achieve in the summer from the sun, but I don’t want to cook myself to get it.

so I’m constantly looking for a decent self tanner that actually looks natural. I’m actually quite blown away by this product. The fact it’s water based and a foam made me want to give it a try. I put a little on my forearms just to see what the product was like before actually planning to exfoliate and cover myself completely.

I forgot I had applied it to my forearms the night before, and this morning there’s a definite colour difference! I couldn’t believe how noticeable the 1 time with the small amount I used was! I’m quite light skinned, so darker skinned folk this might not have as great of results.

The colour does look way more natural than all the others I’ve tried. Although maybe still a very, very slight orangey tinge – just don’t go crazy with applications/amount you’re using. Give it overnight to see the results! I’d maybe wait longer than the 4-6 hours it recommends before deciding if you want to do another layer because the small amount I used changed my skin tone noticeably! It smells AMAZING.

That coconut after smell reminds me of the beach and not the fact I’ve covered myself in self tanner. It goes on easily and fully covers well. Other products if you look closely, I could notice the tanner unevenly tanning where each little skin pore/hair follicle was making those spots a darker orangey hue – not with this one! It’s an even, full cover! I’m planning to do my legs/arms/rest of body today so I’m excited to see the results tonight/tomorrow! I haven’t showered yet.

so I can’t say it doesn’t all wash off after showering. I doubt it will though because after noticing my forearm colour from the test application, there’s a “line” of tanner (because I didn’t carefully put it on, so my fault!) but it isn’t washing away easily with soap and water and I’m not seeing colour transfer onto the white washcloth I’m scrubbing with.

Nor is there any colour transfer to my clothing I put on and was touching my arms where I applied it. Other products claimed there would be no colour transfer but I would ALWAYS notice it on my tank tops.

This product seems much better! I can safely say this tanned look should last a least a little while before completely disappearing. So far, I’m impressed! We’ll see how this goes but as of right now.

this would be considered a definite re-purchase if the tan lasts a while!.

Been using this for 3 years now…if you feel sticky you are using too much product. I been using self tanners since ‘11 when allure magazine printed an article about skin cancer. Stop tanning bed and tanning outside.

I’m pale of course. so I’m glad I finally found a product that doesn’t stain my clothes, has a light tanning smell, and gives me a nice even tan with no streaks. The only things I don’t give 5 is just sometimes I want to be dark for a vacation and I can’t achieve that since this is a medium color.

L’Oréal please come out with a deep color. That’s it! Every summer I get 3 bottles and found personally applying with hands gives me better results and I use less product. No staining! I get compliments on my tan all the time and I refer to this.

I used to use the sublime glow for in between but sadly they discontinued so need to find something else.

THE best self tanner I have used. I’ve tried them all – St. Tropez, Bondi Sands, Isle of Paradise, Zen Tan, Tan Luxe. you name it. A lot of great self tanners out there. but Bare Minerals beats them all.

It’s the most moisturizing, long lasting, best-smelling, amazing gel formula, fades evenly, and the color is perfect once developed – no weird orange or green tint. I had been using this for years, then all of a sudden you couldn’t find it anywhere – I was under the impression they stopped making it! QVC PLEASE keep this in stock! It’s truly the best.

– Self Tanner Connoisseur & Makeup Artist @erica_instaglam.

I bought a 6 pack the first day I discovered it was there. I hadn’t yet tried it but heard about how good it is. I think having good color and soft skin is what this product gives you and with out the smell.

The price is worth it. READ THE DIRECTIONS and follow THEM. I never want to be without it. Like I said before I bought 3 orders and or six bottles without knowing if I’d like it. Love it.

This is the best self tanner I have tried. I have been using it for years. As long as you don’t overapply it doesn’t look orange. It takes about 20 minutes to dry before you can get dressed. I apply it twice a week to always have a tan.

I wish they sold it in the store. It has to be purchased online.

I’ve tried every self-tanner out there. I’m an addict to the fake bronzed glow. But for a drugstore, quick trip this is supreme. You put it on like a moisturizer and it has a guide color so you can see where you’re putting it so you don’t end up streaky.

You shower that off and then you let the fake tan develop. It’s not orange at all, it has gray undertones which is fabulous – BUT it definitely looks like a fake tan and not at all natural. Out of all the self tanners I’ve used, this one definitely has the worst lingering scent.

The smell is to be expected with ANY fake tan, though. I highly recommend this if the only store you can get to is a CVS.

I don’t like that this is more of a liquid than a gel and that it is a spray nozzle that doesn’t spray, just drizzles out some of the gel. Even then, it is more of a sticky liquid than a gel so it is really difficult to spread easily.

It spreads on thin and dries too fast to where it is difficult to know where the gel had been applied and where it hasn’t. The end results is orange streaks. Okay for the price, but for the same price, other products are WAY better.

Never again.

The good part – beautiful color, very natural. I have fair skin. The bad news, it only last a couple days, and product rubs off on towel even after a couple days. Wears off body unevenly. Could be the way I towel dry myself after a shower.

If you want to look good for a couple days, it’s good product. Blot yourself very gently to dry off after a shower.

I’ve tried so many self-tanners but this one is by far my favorite. It’s the most natural tanner I’ve used the gel is buildable and gives such a nice color. I use it on my face every few days and body about once a week/once every two weeks and the color definitely lasts.

I’ve never had any issues with streaks or patchiness. I recommend this to all my friends – great product !!.