Getting ready for a spontaneous night out? Booked a last-minute trip away? Are you rocking back and forth with the toxic combination of fear and panic as there is ABSOLUTELY NO TIME TO TAN?
Luckily, the tanning gods have answered all of our prayers. Gone are the days when you need to be sitting around awkwardly for hours waiting for your fake tanto develop thanks to the invention of the express faux bronzer.
What is an express fake tan?
The clue is in the name, an express fake tan will have you tanned and glowing in no time at all. With some tanners working in just 30 minutes(!) it has never been quicker nor easier to transform into a bronzed goddess. The beauty of express tans is that there are no rules and you can leave them on longer than an hour for a darker and deeper bronze.
What is the difference between normal and express fake tan?
Express fake tan has a higher concentration of DHA than normal fake tan, this is the reason why express fake tan has you looking bronzed quicker.
With your normal fake tan, it takes roughly six hours for your tan to be fully developed, however with the express fake tan, you only need to leave it on for just one hour.
If you are fed up with waiting hours on end for your tan to fully develop, then stress no more. We have put together some of the best tans on the market at the moment.
SHOP: the best express fake tan 2023
1 of 7Isle of Paradise Express Self-Tanning Mousse
A new tan to the Isle of Paradise family, range- this bronzey formula gets to work in as little as 30 minutes. The tan is packed with hydration heroes including hyaluronic hydration, glycerin and vitamin C. It also has a tinted guide colour to ensure a faultless and speedy application.
2 of 7Sienna x Express Tinted Mousse
In just one hour you could have your desired tan thanks to this professional-loved formula. It's infused with pomegranate & Vitamin E to ensure your skin looks and feels hydrated. Sienna x also offers a top quality spray tan right in the comfort of your own home. Whether it's the standard or express fake tan, you could be glowin' in no time.
Promising review: “I’ve used loads of different tans but this one is by far my favourite. The Sienna x professional service is also a game-changer if you are after a perfect result, even if it's last minute!”
3 of 7Tan-Luxe Express Mousse
Another new innovation to enter the tanning world- Tan-Luxe Express Mousse is perfect for those last-minute plans, having you tanned in just as little as 30 minutes. We are loving the sound of this tan as it contains vitamin C, beta-glucan and hyaluronic acid which will leave your skin not only looking amazing but also feeling amazing. The results? An expensive-looking faux tan.
4 of 7Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam One Hour Express
Maintaining a sun-kissed glow will be easier using Bondi Sands Express tan. Your skin will not only look amazing but will also feel super hydrated with this lightweight formula.
Promising review: “Lasts a week and does not streak. Very easy to apply and I wash off my face and hands after 1 hour. The rest of my body I leave for 3 hours. Easily the best fake tan I have used and I have tried everything!”
5 of 7Tanologist Extra Dark Mousse
Tanologist has brought their A-game with this luxe express tanner which will leave you looking sun-kissed in just one hour. The lightweight formula is infused with hyaluronic acid and glycerin to help keep your skin hydrated and is mixed with pink grapefruit, goji berry, and juniper to soften.
Promising review: “I find this tan gives you a great colour and lasts the full week - even by scrub-off day the colour still looks great and it also comes off easily if you use the Tanologist Tan Eraser with it! This is my go-to for holiday as it never cracks in chlorine or sea water and you can blend tanning products on top of this perfectly.”
6 of 7Bali Body 1 Hour Express Self Tan
Another lightweight and fast-absorbing tan that will have you looking sensational and streak-free in just one hour. Will have you looking as if you have just got back from a holiday in the Bahamas.
7 of 7Loving Tan 2 Hour Express Mousse
Offering a sun-kissed glow in a flash, we love how Loving Tan consists of a hydrating base of aloe vera and black walnut extra to help with that gorgeous glow.
Promising review: “I have tried all of the big brands out there and this is by far the best! Natural colour and smells amazing, I’ll be using nothing else from now on.”