This Self-Tanner Makes Me Look Like I Spent the Day on Bondi Beach, and It Works in Just an Hour

Bondi Sands' Aero Aerated Self Tanning Foam 1 Hour Express is lightweight, airy, and mousse-like in texture. It doesn't feel heavy or leave a residue. It dries almost instantly upon application, which means there's no sticky and wet feeling and no potential smudges and streaks as a result. It even smells nice as far as self-tanner goes. With a light coconut scent, it doesn't smell overwhelmingly like DHA (the active ingredient in self-tanning formulas) the way others do. Oh, and I love the fact that it has a guide color. This means it looks bronze on the skin, so you can tell exactly where you've applied it and whether or not you've missed any spots.

As the name implies, I leave it on for one hour before I rinse off in the shower. When I step out, I have a natural-looking glow without streaks and smudges. It looks smooth, even, and like I just got back from a day on Bondi Beach. It's perfection.

I use the brand's Self-Tanning Mitt to apply the formula, working it in broad, circular motions for the most even, streak-free finish. While I honestly think any mitt or glove will work, this happens to be the one I have on hand (pun intended).

Here's another Bondi Sands self-tanner that I keep in my bathroom cabinet. Honestly, I use it just as often as the Aero 1-Hour Express formula. It provides the same flawless finish, but it does take more time to develop—roughly six hours.

Use this cute little kit to embrace the TikTok-viral self-tanning contour trend. First, apply a pump of your favorite self-tanner to the mat. Then dip the dual-ended contour brush into it, applying it where you'd apply contour (on the cheekbones, under the jawline, along the sides of the nose, at the top of the forehead, etc.). Let it develop, and you'll have sculpted-looking skin without makeup.

If you're spending time and energy on a glow, more likely thank not you're planning to spend some time outside. Add Secret's Whole Body Deodorant to your cart, and thank me later.

This face moisturizer hydrates dry skin with an infusion of shea butter. At the same time, it slowly but surely delivers a natural-looking, sun-kissed glow.

The same can be said for this body version.

If you're looking to keep your skin flake-free and moisturized but want to skip a day or two of tanning formula, I can't recommend this body cream from Olay enough.

If you don't have time to self-tan, you can use this temporary body bronzer. It's transfer- and water-resistant, so don't worry about it sliding off and smudging.

Bondi Sands' Technocolor 1 Hour Express differs from the other formulas because it's tailored to unique skin tones and undertones. This one, for example, caters to cool tones. It won't read too warm or outright orange on fair to light skin tones.

The Emerald version is perfect for olive skin tones.

The Magenta version is great for those with olive to deep skin tones who want a rich, deep tan.

The Caramel version is perfect for those with deep skin tones who want a warm, golden tan.