6 best face tanners for dark skin that even out your complexion and deliver a healthy glow

Ticking all the boxes for your summer wishlist, we love and recommend this facial tan serum not only for its quick and effective application (boasting a 20 minute tan wonder) but the perfect glow it elicits on the skin. The formula initially applies completely colourless with no scent, but harnesses vitamin C to brighten the complexion, hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin and aloe vera to keep the skin soft and supple, ensuring the ideal tan for summer. Once dry on the skin (with no transfer), it doesn’t leave the skin orange-looking. Instead it creates a natural and even finish, especially for those wanting an extra boost of colour to the skin without the need to wear make-up. What we love most is the non-sticky formula that when dried down on the skin feels more like skincare than anything else.

We love this product for its versatility – it’s perfect for those women of colour who perhaps don’t want to embrace a medium/deep colour but want a glow instead. Tan-Luxe’s hyaluronic self-tan serum is colourless and therefore can be added to any moisturiser, SPF or serum. Allowing you to customise the finish based on the amount of drops you use, the serum offers a luminating and sun-kissed look to the skin with the added skincare benefits of hyaluronic acid to keep the skin hydrated and healthy. We especially loved combining this with our tinted moisturisers or primers for the perfect base.

This kit is for anyone who wants to even out the appearance of pigmentation while still retaining a natural look. We love that the set comes with a tanning glove and body brush as well as the mist, as it makes the application process seamless, whether you’re a beginner or expert. Delivering a natural finish, the formula includes coenzyme Q10 to support and strengthen the skin while delivering vital antioxidant properties for protection. It’s also infused with collagen to help promote a youthful complexion and light-reflecting elements to create the long-lasting radiance. You also don’t have to worry about missing spots because the soft buffing brush takes on the job of blending the semi-permanent colour in with no trace.

For women of colour who crave an even and illuminated complexion but also need the superior skincare benefits too, then Dr Sebagh’s self-tan drops are the perfect addition to your arsenal. They contain HEV melanin, which protects against HEV rays that can be emitted by smart devices. Unlike other tanning drops, these don’t stain your hands or pillows, which is an added bonus. The golden glow lasts for days.

These are the perfect drops for those who want a heavy duty, long-lasting and noticeable tan. Don’t be put off by the “dark” in the name or its strength – it doesn’t leave the complexion streaky or orange but instead effectively conceals any dullness or ashy tones to the skin. Its unique formulation contains a hyper-violet complex ,meaning that it cancels out any yellow or orange undertones. Plus, it’s packed with tanning actives such as avocado, chia seeds and coconut oil for a healthy glow.

The perfect glowy hybrid, this delivers the sun-kissed complexion of a bronzer with the longevity of a self-tanner. To be used for both face and body, we love this for those who want an instant glow for on-the-go without having to wait for your tan to develop. Infused with antioxidant black and red tea extracts to protect the skin and fruit actives such as cherry, the formula moisturises and softens the complexion. Dispelling the myths that women of colour can’t facial tan – it’s the perfect product to overthrow the thought, leaving skin bronzed, even and radiant.