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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Similar to the best self-tanners for body, face tanners will get the job done with less risk of irritation or breakouts since they’re actually made for your complexion.
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Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024
In addition to exfoliating dry skin, this mitten helps buff away faded self-tanner.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
Your skin needs to be its natural tone, so that means avoiding sun exposure and no self-tanner.
—Stepfanie Romine, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024
Self-tanning drops work like any other self-tanner, but the special part about this type of product is the customizable aspects of it.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024
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.
—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
Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024
In addition to exfoliating dry skin, this mitten helps buff away faded self-tanner.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
Your skin needs to be its natural tone, so that means avoiding sun exposure and no self-tanner.
—Stepfanie Romine, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024
Self-tanning drops work like any other self-tanner, but the special part about this type of product is the customizable aspects of it.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024
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.
—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
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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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