SUNLESS STARS

Some of the best professional tanning products on the market, whether you’re looking for the perfect base or a retail-ready glow booster

1 Norvell

Cosmo’s dual-tone blend of warm brown and cool violet makes it one of Norvell’s most versatile solutions, delivering a balanced, true-to-life tan for all skin tones. Beyond stunning colour, Norvell’s formulas prioritise skin health – they’re paraben-free, gluten-free, noncomedogenic, cruelty-free, sulphate-free, 100% vegan and nut allergy-free. Enriched with hydrating and antioxidant ingredients, they help to nourish and protect the skin while offering a customisable tan for everyone, from fair to deep complexions.

Trade: £53 for 1 litre 020 8498 7253 norvelltanning.co.uk

2 Rose and Caramel

Velvety is a professional spray tanning solution with an instant olive guide colour that glides on like velvet. Infused with green undertones, it neutralises orange tones, giving even the palest skin a rich olive-brown glow. Available in three DHA levels (10%, 12% and 14%), it offers a natural, streak-free finish. Hydrating ingredients ensure a soft, long-lasting tan. Each 1-litre bottle delivers 13-15 applications. Suited to clients with warm undertones, Velvety offers an even olive-toned tan.

Trade: £49.99 for 1 litre roseandcaramel.co.uk

3 Sienna X

Achieve flawless, radiant results with the Sienna X 1hr+ Tinted Spray Tan Solution, designed for a wide range of skin tones. This formula develops in one to four hours, allowing clients to customise their tan depth for a natural, streak-free glow. Infused with skin-loving ingredients, it nourishes while providing an even, long-lasting finish. Available in 250ml and 1-litre sizes, this best-seller helps tanning professionals to deliver exceptional results.

Trade: £15.95 for 250ml, £49.95 for 1 litre 0333 600 1200 sienna-x.co.uk

4 Crazy Angel

For glow-getters and tan-lovers, Crazy Angel’s best-selling Medium Tanning Solution delivers a golden glow, suitable for warm skin tones. Featuring naturally derived DHA and the brand’s Prolong & Protect Tanning Agent, it creates a deep, natural finish. Warm undertones prevent an orange look. Infused with firming actives, vitamin E, caffeine, shea butter, sesame extract and hyaluronic acid, it provides hydration for a long-lasting, radiant tan.

Trade: £9.50 for 200ml, £40.85 for 1 litre 0141 812 5000 professionalbeautysystems.co.uk

5 St Tropez

Give clients their deepest, darkest tan with St Tropez’s Supreme Violet Spray Tan Mist. Great for special occasions or a year-round glow, its violet base neutralises yellow tones for a rich, olive finish. The lightweight, quick-drying formula suits all skin tones, delivering a hydrating, streak-free application. With professional-strength melanin boosters, it enhances and extends the tan while keeping skin soft and supple. A must-have for long-lasting bronzing results.

RRP: £60 0345 222 8080 ellisons.co.uk

6 Bondi Sands

The Bondi Sands Liquid Gold Pro Solution is a fast-drying professional spray tan enriched with argan oil and infused with a fresh coconut scent. Featuring 8% DHA, it suits most skin tones and first-time tanners, delivering a golden glow that develops in as little as two hours. The touch-dry formula gives a streak-free finish, while hydrating ingredients keep skin nourished. For a deeper, longer-lasting tan, leave on for up to six hours before rinsing.

Trade: £46 bondisands.co.uk

7 Kissed by Mii

The Effortlessly Easy Tanning Spray delivers a streak-free glow while keeping skin hydrated. With a refreshing marine scent, the fast-drying formula develops in one to two hours for a subtle glow, two to three hours for a medium tan, and up to four hours for a deeper result. This lightweight, non-sticky spray is enriched with organic DHA and a blend of marine extracts, helping to keep skin soft, nourished and bronzed.

RRP: £29 0345 217 1360 gerrardinternational.com