The best fake tan remover for when you’re done being bronzed

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by Hannah Mellin |
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Finding the best fake tan remover is HARD WORK. Fans of the best fake tan will know that taking it off is the worst part, especially when we have very important plans coming up. The last thing you want to have to deal with is a patchy fake tan that will just not. come. off. But, is fake tan remover the way forward? Welcome to our guide to the best fake tan removal products, because it's autumn now - perhaps we're ready to ditch the bronzed skin, and go into pale-Twilight-watching-wrapped-in-jumpers mode instead.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on fake tan removers

We interrupt the regularly scheduled content to let you know that although Black Friday is over, there are still plenty of discounts to take advantage of throughout the Cyber weekend, including a whole host of Black Friday deals on fake tan removers. Want to grab a bargain that doesn't require losing layers of skin? These are the retailers that have the best deals right now, or keep scrolling to continue reading our buyer's guide.

Where to shop Black Friday and Cyber Monday beauty deals: LOOKFANTASTIC | Boots | Sephora

Save 60%: Rose and Caramel Purity Excel 60 Seconds Tan Removing Scrub 450ml, WAS £29.99, NOW £11.99

Save 54%: Tanologist Self Tan Remover 200ml, WAS £12.99, NOW £6

Save 33%: Skinny Tan Miracle Tan Eraser 200ml, WAS £19.99, NOW £13.33

Save 25%: Tan Luxe Glyco Water Fake Tan Remover 200ml, WAS £17.60, NOW £13.26

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Fake tan removers use exfoliating ingredients (either physical or chemical exfoliants) to break down the structure of the tan you previously applied to your skin, and some can even wipe off your bronze in ten minutes. Whether you're embracing your natural skin colour or want to remove a wonky tan to re-do, fake tan remover is a must-have for your beauty cupboard.

TikToker Alice Keay demonstrates the power of fan tan removers (@alice_keay)

For those of us who need the best fake tan for pale skin, we all will have a tanning accident at the best of times. Fake tan remover can be a much quicker fix than soaking in the bath for hours and scrubbing every inch of your body with an exfoliator. So, here are the best fake tan removers out there including fan favourites like Bondi Sands and Tanologist, to get rid of a stubborn tan.

heat's best fake tan remover at a glance:

Editor's Choice: Bondi Sands Self Tan Eraser, £17.49 on Boots

Best fast fake tan remover: Rose & Caramel Purity Excel 60 Seconds Tan Removing Scrub, £29.99 on Rose & Caramel

Best vegan-friendly fake tan remover: Tanologist Self Tan Remover, £10.19 on Amazon

SHOP: The best fake tan removers at home

Best fast fake tan remover

On Sale

Rose & Caramel Purity Excel 60 Seconds Tan Removing Scrub 450mlRose & Caramel
Price: £11.99 (was £29.99)

www.roseandcaramel.co.uk

Description

Formulated with a blend of ingredients including natural pearlite, the Rose & Caramel Purity Excel

Pros

  • Free from oils
  • Free from parabens and sulphates
  • Vegan-friendly and cruelty-free

Cons

  • Some may find the capacity unnecessarily large

Best vegan-friendly fake tan remover

On Sale

Tanologist Self Tan Remover 200mlamazon

Rrp: £12.99

Price: £6.00
Alternative retailers
Lookfantastic£6.00View offer
Beauty Bay£9.00View offer

Description

Not only is the Tanologist Self Tan Remover one way to remove your fake tan, but it also primes

Pros

  • Dermatologist approved
  • Clean ingredients
  • Vegan-friendly and cruelty-free

Cons

  • May have to scrub

Editor's Choice: best fake tan remover

On Sale

Bondi Sands Self Tan Eraser 200mlboots
Price: £11.66 (was £17.49)

www.boots.com

Description

The Bondi Sands Self Tan Eraser effectively removes fake tan without any harmful ingredients or

Pros

  • Highly affordable
  • Supposedly good on sensitive skin
  • No need for scrubbing

Cons

  • Only works effectively on a tan that's a few days old

Best fake tan remover with nourishing ingredients

On Sale

Skinny Tan Miracle Tan Eraser 200mlboots
Price: £13.33 (was £19.99)

www.boots.com

Description

Skinny Tan's Miracle Tan Eraser is designed to remove old tan and target troublesome areas in a

Pros

  • Contains salicylic acid and glycerin, non-drying
  • Smells delicious
  • Vegan-friendly

Cons

  • May have to scrub hard on skin on hands and feet

Best multipurpose fake tan remover

On Sale

Tan Luxe Glyco Water Fake Tan Removeramazon

Rrp: £17.60

Price: £13.26
Alternative retailers
Sephora£16.80View offer
Lookfantastic£16.80View offer
Beauty Bay£16.80View offer
Harvey Nichols & Co Ltd£18.00View offer

Description

Similarly, the Tan Luxe Glyco Water Fake Tan Remover is a multipurpose product that works to strip

Pros

  • Clean ingredients
  • Suitable for use on face
  • Vegan-friendly and cruelty-free

Cons

  • May have to scrub

Best trending fake tan remover

St Tropez Tan Remover Mousse 200mlboots

Description

We just can't beat the price of the trending St Tropez' Tan Remover Mousse. We're big fans of the

Pros

  • Currently on offer
  • Suitable for sensitive skin
  • Contains detoxifying extracts and probiotics

Cons

  • May have to scrub with exfoliating glove too

Best affordable fake tan remover

Bondi Sands Mini Tan Eraser 100mlboots

Description

Looking for a small fake tan remover you can take with you on your hols, or a cheaper bottle you

Pros

  • Budget-friendly
  • Contains aloe vera
  • Supposedly good on sensitive skin
  • A compact size

Cons

  • Only works effectively on a tan that's a few days old

Best scented fake tan remover

FENTY SKIN Cherry Dub - Triple Action AHA Body Scrub 240mlsephora

Description

When has Rihanna ever let us down (apart from not releasing a new album yet)? Although not

Pros

  • Brightens and evens skin tone
  • Conditions and nourishes skin leaving it soft and smooth
  • Rinses clean without leaving any residue

Cons

  • Not technically a fake tan remover, just a scrub

Which is the best fake tan?

As well as Love Island's Zara McDermott favourite fake tan being the secret to a natural-looking and radiant tan, former Love Island contestants such as Molly-Mae Hague and Paige Turley have spoken out about their favourite brands they're using currently.

Of course, Molly-Mae is repping Filter By Molly Mae, which is her very own brand of fake tan. The range includes mists, drops and mousses that are ideal for getting your desired shade of golden glow. Designed to hydrate and nourish the skin as you tan, her products are full of skin-loving ingredients.

As for Paige Turley? She's currently loving a particular bronzing foam that she swears 'doesn't smell like biscuits'. So if you're not wanting to smell like a pack of digestive while you tan, check out Paige Turley's biscuit free fake tan that she swears by.

How to take fake tan precautions?

If you want to avoid tanning stains at all costs, be sure to use an old towel on your flooring to protect it from stains. When it comes to bedsheets, a fake tan sheet protector will help to keep your bedsheets free from orange tan marks. Don't worry, thank us later.

Furthermore, if you want to stop your hands from turning orange, using moisturiser - particularly around your knuckles, the space between your fingers, the sides of your hands and your wrists is best for a more even application. Wearing fake tan gloves might also be a good idea, but if worse comes to worst, a fake tan remover can come to the rescue.

Hannah Mellin is a Homes & Garden Product Writer for Modern Gardens, A Modern Kitchen, Yours and Take A Break. She has been working in the Journalism industry for over a decade and has written for an array of brands including John Lewis, Daily Mirror and Grazia. When she's not writing, researching or testing products, she's renovating her Victorian terrace and chilling in the garden with her sausage dog Waffle.

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