You're Good to Glow: Self-Tanning Tips

The Best Self-Tanners

FITNESS put the latest tanners to the test. Picking a just-right tone is now foolproof!

For a Light Glow

A glow lotion offers a hint of tint. Apply it daily to gradually achieve a darker tone. Hawaiian Tropic Island Glow Medium Daily Moisturizer, $6.43, drugstores.

For a Medium Color

A self-tanning lotion makes a dramatic impact with just one application. To nix streaks, shake well before applying. Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Self-Tanning Milk, $26.50, esteelauder.com.

For a Dark Shade

A self-tanning gel is more concentrated than a cream. You'll look back-from-Barbados beautiful. Hampton Sun Sunless Tanning Gel, $32, hamptonsuncare.com for information.

For the Darkest Color

An aerosol self tanner is the most potent performer, offering skin a flawless, spray-tan-like finish. St. Tropez Self Tan Spray, $35, sttropeztan.com.

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, May 2009.