Which are the best instant tans for bronzed skin?

Whether there's an unexpected day of sunshine or a last minute event invitation, sometimes we need to tan in a hurry with no time for traditional developing fake tan formulas.

To help you achieve a golden glow in a hurry and quickly transform pale, dull skin, instant fake tans are the perfect product to have in your beauty arsenal.

Rich and golden in colour, instant tans act almost like a bronzer for your body, casting a veil of sunkissed colour over the skin and adding a healthy glow. Available in a range of formulations from lotions to mists with matte and shimmer finishes, instant tans are a must-have in the summer months.

Which is the best instant tan?

To help you find the perfect product for you, we have curated an edit of the best instant tans which promise to transform your skin in minutes and help you achieve an instant glow from head to toe.

8 best instant tans

1. Vita Liberata Body Blur Instant HD Skin Finish
2. Rimmel Sunshimmer Wash Off Instant Tan - Matte
3. Isle of Paradise Disco Tan Instant Tan Wash Off Body Bronzer
4. James Read Instant Bronzing Mist
5. SKINNY TAN Instant Dark Tanner
6. TAN-LUXE Instant Hero Self-Tan
7. Fake Bake Faux Glo
8. St. Tropez Instant Tan Face and Body Lotion

1. Vita Liberata Body Blur Instant HD Skin Finish - Medium 100ml

Vita Liberata Body Blur Instant HD Skin Finish - Medium 100ml

4.42 stars out of a maximum of 5

31

£29.50

COMING SOON

Adding both a tint of colour and an airbrushed finish to your skin, Vita Liberata Body Blur combines the benefits of body makeup with the radiance-boosting properties of an instant tan. Enriched with shea butter, glycerin and aloe vera, the nourishing formula hydrates the skin and leaves it perfected for the ultimate supermodel-body glow.

2. Rimmel Sunshimmer Water Resistant Wash Off Instant Tan - Matte (125ml)

Rimmel Sunshimmer Water Resistant Wash Off Instant Tan - Matte (125ml)

4.58 stars out of a maximum of 5

31

COMING SOON

Many beauty editors still wear by this classic Rimmel Sunshimmer Instant Tan formula and it's easy to see why. Super blendable and water-resistant, the tan leaves the skin with a gorgeous bronzed glow with a natural-looking matte finish making it perfect for both day and night wear.

3. Isle of Paradise Disco Tan Instant Tan Wash off Body Bronzer 150ml

Isle of Paradise Disco Tan Instant Tan Wash off Body Bronzer 150ml

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

3

£14.95

COMING SOON

Illuminating and skin-perfecting, Isle of Paradise Disco Tan is all you need to get you the sunkissed bronze of your dreams in minutes. Infused with a blend of avocado, chia seed and coconut oils, the hydrating instant tan blends seamlessly and looks so natural on the skin to leave you glowing all night long.

5. SKINNY TAN Instant Dark Tanner 125ml

SKINNY TAN Instant Dark Tanner 125ml

4 stars out of a maximum of 5

3

£9.99

COMING SOON

Complete with an exotic coconut scent which is perfect for summer, the SKINNY TAN Instant Dark Tanner lays down a rich, deep tan in minutes. Hydrating and so blendable, it creates a natural-looking streak-free finish which is perfect for last minute events as it can be easily washed off once you return home and removes effortlessly.

6. Tan-Luxe Instant Hero Self-Tan 150ml

Tan-Luxe Instant Hero Self-Tan 150ml

4.45 stars out of a maximum of 5

11

£24.00

COMING SOON

With a gorgeous radiant finish, the TAN-LUXE Instant Hero Self-Tan creates the perfect all-over glow. Enriched with a blend of vitamin B, C and E, the skin-loving formula hydrates and nourishes the skin to enhance your natural glow as well as add a veil of bronze to your skin. Perfecting the appearance of your skin by blurring the appearance of redness and imperfections, it will leave skin flawless and glowing.

8. St.Tropez Instant Tan Wash Off Lotion Light/Medium (100ml)

St.Tropez Instant Tan Wash Off Lotion Light/Medium (100ml)

4.67 stars out of a maximum of 5

6

RRP: £10.00Current price: £8.00

COMING SOON

In an easy to apply lotion texture, the St. Tropez Instant Tan can be used on both your face and body to create a natural-looking bronze in minutes. Formulated with the brand's own RAINMAC technology, it will not run or smudge even if you're caught in the rain meaning your tan will look perfect all day and all night long.