self-tanner
noun
self-tan·ner
ˌself-ˈta-nər 
: a product (such as one containing dihydroxyacetone) that when applied to the skin reacts chemically with its surface layer to give the appearance of a suntan
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Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 June 2025
Shop Tula skin tints, self-tanners, and more skincare products for a summer glow-up.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 19 May 2025
Dermatologists strongly advise using safer alternatives like self-tanners or spray tans to avoid the health risks associated with UV exposure.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Sunless options like bronzing face drops, self-tanners, spray tans, and even face bronzer makeup will give you that glow safely and without any sun exposure.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025
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self-tanner
noun
self-tan·ner
-ˈtan-ər
: a cosmetic product (as one containing dihydroxyacetone) that when applied to the skin reacts chemically with its surface layer to give the appearance of a tan
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