Tanning Lotion · UK price comparisons · Autumn 2026

Best Tanning Lotions UK 2026 — Gradual & Instant Glow

Compare 204 tanning lotions across 46 brands — live UK prices from £1.49.

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DIOR DIOR Solar The Self-Tanning Gel For Body
Tanning LotionDIOR
DIOR Solar The Self-Tanning Gel For Body
£65.00
DIOR Solar The Self-Tanning Gel For Body
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Rimmel Rimmel Sunshimmer Instant Self Tan Light Matte
Tanning LotionRimmel
Rimmel Sunshimmer Instant Self Tan Light Matte
£6.78
Rimmel Sunshimmer Instant Self Tan Light Matte
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Maybelline Maybelline New York Summer Shot Self-Tanning Bronzing Drops
Tanning LotionMaybelline
Maybelline New York Summer Shot Self-Tanning Bronzing Drops
£9.97
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Garnier Garnier Ambre Solaire Fake Tan Natural Bronzer Dark Self Tan Mist
Tanning LotionGarnier
Garnier Ambre Solaire Fake Tan Natural Bronzer Dark Self Tan Mist
£8.00
Garnier Ambre Solaire Fake Tan Natural Bronzer Dark Self Tan Mist
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Garnier Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Dark Self Tan Face Mist 75ml
Tanning LotionGarnier
Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Dark Self Tan Face Mist 75ml
£13.95
Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Dark Self Tan Face Mist 75ml
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Rimmel Rimmel Sun Shimmer Gradual Tan & Toning Moisturiser With Argan Oil
Tanning LotionRimmel
Rimmel Sun Shimmer Gradual Tan & Toning Moisturiser With Argan Oil
£3.99
Rimmel Sun Shimmer Gradual Tan & Toning Moisturiser With Argan Oil
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Nivea Sun Nivea Sun Protect & Bronze Sun Spray (200 ml) - Tanning Lotion Spray
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Tanning LotionNivea Sun
Nivea Sun Protect & Bronze Sun Spray (200 ml) - Tanning Lotion Spray
£7.90
4.7(1,800)
Tanning Lotion Spray
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Jan Marini Jan Marini Daily Face Protectant SPF30 (57g)
Review
Tanning LotionJan Marini
Jan Marini Daily Face Protectant SPF30 (57g)
£58.00
4.7(515)
Jan Marini Daily Face Protectant SPF30 (57g)
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Dove Dove Summer Revived Light To Medium Gradual Tanning Lotion For Face And Body All Skin Types 75ml
Tanning LotionDove
Dove Summer Revived Light To Medium Gradual Tanning Lotion For Face And Body All Skin Types 75ml
£2.00
Dove Summer Revived Light To Medium Gradual Tanning Lotion For Face And Body All Skin Types 75ml
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Dove Dove Dermaspa Summer Revived Medium To Dark Self Tanning Body Lotion200 ml, 200ml
Tanning LotionDove
Dove Dermaspa Summer Revived Medium To Dark Self Tanning Body Lotion200 ml, 200ml
£7.95
Dove Dermaspa Summer Revived Medium To Dark Self Tanning Body Lotion200 ml, 200ml
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Dove Dove Summer Revived Medium To Dark Gradual Tanning Lotion 75ml
Tanning LotionDove
Dove Summer Revived Medium To Dark Gradual Tanning Lotion 75ml
£8.14
Dove Summer Revived Medium To Dark Gradual Tanning Lotion 75ml
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Dove Dove Dermaspa Summer Revived Fair To Medium Self Tanning Body Lotion200 ml, 200ml
Tanning LotionDove
Dove Dermaspa Summer Revived Fair To Medium Self Tanning Body Lotion200 ml, 200ml
£12.70
Dove Dermaspa Summer Revived Fair To Medium Self Tanning Body Lotion200 ml, 200ml
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Dove Dove Gradual Self Tan Fair Face And Body Bundle
Tanning LotionDove
Dove Gradual Self Tan Fair Face And Body Bundle
£18.13
Dove Gradual Self Tan Fair Face And Body Bundle
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Dove Dove Gradual Self Tan Dark Face And Body Bundle
Tanning LotionDove
Dove Gradual Self Tan Dark Face And Body Bundle
£18.13
Dove Gradual Self Tan Dark Face And Body Bundle
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Dove Dove Gradual Self Tan Fair Mousse And Lotion Bundle
Tanning LotionDove
Dove Gradual Self Tan Fair Mousse And Lotion Bundle
£25.43
Dove Gradual Self Tan Fair Mousse And Lotion Bundle
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Dove Dove Gradual Self Tan Dark Mousse And Lotion Bundle
Tanning LotionDove
Dove Gradual Self Tan Dark Mousse And Lotion Bundle
£25.49
Dove Gradual Self Tan Dark Mousse And Lotion Bundle
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Bondi Sands Bondi Sands Self Tan Application Mitt
Tanning LotionBondi Sands
Bondi Sands Self Tan Application Mitt
£9.95
4.6(1,400)
Bondi Sands Self Tan Application Mitt
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Coco & Eve Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Velvet Self Tan Application Mitt
Tanning LotionCoco & Eve
Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Velvet Self Tan Application Mitt
£12.00
4.6(1,100)
Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Velvet Self Tan Application Mitt
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Jan Marini Jan Marini Physical Protectant SPF30 (57g)
Review
Tanning LotionJan Marini
Jan Marini Physical Protectant SPF30 (57g)
£58.00
4.6(350)
Jan Marini Physical Protectant SPF30 (57g)
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Boots Boots Glow Reusable Self Tan Exfoliating Mitt
Tanning LotionBoots
Boots Glow Reusable Self Tan Exfoliating Mitt
£5.45
4.5(1,100)
Boots Glow Reusable Self Tan Exfoliating Mitt
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Best Tanning Lotions compared

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ProductBest forRatingFromMerchantShop
DIOR Solar The Self-Tanning Gel For BodyPremium / longer-wear pick4.8£65.00Boots.comShop at Boots.com
Rimmel Sunshimmer Instant Self Tan Light MatteAffordable everyday pick4.7£6.78AmazonShop at Amazon
Maybelline New York Summer Shot Self-Tanning Bronzing DropsAffordable everyday pick4.7£9.97AmazonShop at Amazon
Garnier Ambre Solaire Fake Tan Natural Bronzer Dark Self Tan MistAffordable everyday pick4.7£8.00AmazonShop at Amazon
Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Dark Self Tan Face Mist 75mlEveryday UK use4.7£13.95Boots.comShop at Boots.com
Rimmel Sun Shimmer Gradual Tan & Toning Moisturiser With Argan OilAffordable everyday pick4.7£3.99Branded Beauty Affiliate ProgrammeShop at Branded Beauty Affiliate Programme
Nivea Sun Protect & Bronze Sun Spray (200 ml) - Tanning Lotion SprayAffordable everyday pick4.7 (1,800)£7.90AmazonShop at Amazon
Jan Marini Daily Face Protectant SPF30 (57g)Premium / longer-wear pick4.7 (515)£58.00Pure BeautyShop at Pure Beauty

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