Lust List: Self-Tanner Challenge

When it comes to a believable faux glow, spending a little extra cash is worth it. See the self-tanning products for face and body we think are tops.

By Leah Melby

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Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pads for Body

The Claim: These single-packaged wipes are credited as being multi-purpose to the extreme! A mixture of ingredients are said to help exfoliate, soothe bumpy skin, fight body acne, and reduce the length, texture, and growth of leg hair. Oh, and leave a natural looking tan, too.

The Truth: "Call me a convert!" gushed our tester. "It was super easy to apply and not messy like other formulations can be. Since it goes on clear, I was skeptical that it had done anything. I applied in the morning, and by the end of the night—wow!" It was too soon to report if there was any reduction in shaving time, but the realistic color alone had our tester pledging to buy more. Rave reviews also came back for the packaging, making this a perfect tanner to take for mid-vacation touchups.

$45; nordstrom.com

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