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

Recent Examples on the Web

Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that's also found in raspberries and self-tanners. — CBS News, 13 July 2026

Tan-Luxe’s formula transforms your moisturizer or hydrating serum into a customizable self-tanner—a few drops mixed into your favorite skin-care product develop into a natural-looking glow. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 July 2026

My preferred use is to treat it as a sort of temporary self-tanner. — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 23 June 2026

Today’s glow-enhancing products are far more sophisticated than the streaky, orange self-tanners that once dominated bathroom counters and beach vacations. — Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-tanner

• banner
• branner
• canner
• fanner
• kanner
• manner
• manor
• planner
• scanner
• spanner
• tanner

Medical Definition

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