5 Best Self-Tanning Drops for a Customizable Glow

These self-tanning drops are a breeze to incorporate into your routine. Designed to be added into your skincare, they're as customizable as it gets — you can add three drops to your lotion for a subtle, radiant glow, and up to 12 if you're aiming for a deep bronze. While we haven't tested this formulation in the Lab, reviewers are obsessed. "This stuff is the bomb," raves one. "Does not smell at all. Leaves no residue on clothing, doesn’t stain hands if you wash right away after application, gives you all the glow without any of the orange."

The drugstore brand known for its gradual tanning lotion (a winner in our self-tanner test!) also makes tanning drops that can be added to any skincare for a more customizable glow. Derived from natural sugars, this serum smells like coconuts — it will instantly transport your mind to the tropics. Like many tanning drops, the more drops you use, the deeper your tan will be. "It did not turn me orange, nor did it irritate my skin," one reviewer says. "I just mixed the drops in my regular moisturizer, and the results were stunning."

Ever wish your face serum did double-duty as a self-tanner? This serum does just that. GH Beauty Lab testers loved how versatile it was. "It absorbed quickly into my skin without feeling oily," one tester said. "It was very thin so I could easily mix it with moisturizer. After using it in the morning, I noticed my face getting more tan as the day went on over the course of one day!" This serum can be used alone or mixed into skincare, but our testers say it works better when it's mixed in.

From the brand that aced our self-tanner test, this formulation is specifically made for an all-over body tan (the brand also makes a face formula) to help you achieve a bronzed glow. These should be mixed in with your usual body moisturizer — two to six drops will do the trick. "I’ve tried everything on the market and nothing has been as easy and as pretty as this tan," one reviewer says. "It doesn’t smell when developing, doesn’t transfer, doesn’t fade quickly, doesn’t end up streaky and the bottle lasts a long time!"

Reviewers say that just three drops of this tanning serum helps give your skin a radiant bronze. "I was skeptical, but after using it for just a couple of days, I noticed that my face had a nice, natural, healthy-looking glow and a lovely light bronze tone," one reviewer says. "Plus, it's super easy to use." Add it to your day or night moisturizer (or both — this booster can be used twice a day) for a glow you can control without going overboard — perfect for newbies.