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
Examples of self-tanner in a Sentence
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The collection checks off all the boxes, ranging from a transfer-proof self-tanner that delivers an effortless post-vacation glow to a $5 lip liner.
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Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
The collection checks off all the boxes, ranging from a transfer-proof self-tanner that delivers an effortless post-vacation glow to a $13 rosehip oil that puts more expensive moisturizing products to shame.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 28 Sep. 2023
Everyday Gradual Tanning Milk is as user-friendly as a self-tanner can get.
—Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
Serum is a lightweight self-tanner made with all the good stuff, like moisturizing argan oil and hydrating hyaluronic acid.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 30 Aug. 2023
His follow-up feature is a biopic of famous composer Leonard Bernstein, with Cooper yet again in the lead role, swapping out Jackson Maine’s self-tanner for some questionable prosthetics that have already caused quite a kerfuffle in the lead-up to the premiere.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2023
One day, in around the year 2000, Stella Simona, a high schooler growing up in Los Angeles, drove to her local Sally’s to buy some self-tanner.
—Parizaad Khan Sethi, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2023
Aside from taking protective measures like using ample SPF and self-tanner products, existing dark spots can be lightened up with the help of kojic acid, a skin-care ingredient that’s seeing a surge in popularity thanks, in part, to social media.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2023
As someone who struggles to avoid streaks and patchiness when using self-tanner, I am most intrigued by the brand's Goccia di Sole Hydrating Self-Tanning Serum Drops for Face and Body, which can be added to your favorite moisturizer.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 2 July 2023
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Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
The collection checks off all the boxes, ranging from a transfer-proof self-tanner that delivers an effortless post-vacation glow to a $13 rosehip oil that puts more expensive moisturizing products to shame.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 28 Sep. 2023
Everyday Gradual Tanning Milk is as user-friendly as a self-tanner can get.
—Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
Serum is a lightweight self-tanner made with all the good stuff, like moisturizing argan oil and hydrating hyaluronic acid.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 30 Aug. 2023
His follow-up feature is a biopic of famous composer Leonard Bernstein, with Cooper yet again in the lead role, swapping out Jackson Maine’s self-tanner for some questionable prosthetics that have already caused quite a kerfuffle in the lead-up to the premiere.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2023
One day, in around the year 2000, Stella Simona, a high schooler growing up in Los Angeles, drove to her local Sally’s to buy some self-tanner.
—Parizaad Khan Sethi, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2023
Aside from taking protective measures like using ample SPF and self-tanner products, existing dark spots can be lightened up with the help of kojic acid, a skin-care ingredient that’s seeing a surge in popularity thanks, in part, to social media.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2023
As someone who struggles to avoid streaks and patchiness when using self-tanner, I am most intrigued by the brand's Goccia di Sole Hydrating Self-Tanning Serum Drops for Face and Body, which can be added to your favorite moisturizer.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 2 July 2023
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First Known Use
1980, in the meaning defined above
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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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