Tanning Lotion · UK price comparisons · Autumn 2026

Best Tanning Lotions UK 2026 — Gradual & Instant Glow

Compare 185 tanning lotions across 42 brands — live UK prices from £1.49.

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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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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
Review
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)
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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 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)
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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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Boots Boots Glow Double Sided Velvety Soft Self Tan Mitt
Tanning LotionBoots
Boots Glow Double Sided Velvety Soft Self Tan Mitt
£7.94
4.5(1,100)
Boots Glow Double Sided Velvety Soft Self Tan Mitt
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St.Tropez St.Tropez Self Tan Express Advanced Bronzing Mousse (200ml)
Tanning LotionSt.Tropez
St.Tropez Self Tan Express Advanced Bronzing Mousse (200ml)
£12.99
4.5(15,485)
St.Tropez Self Tan Express Advanced Bronzing Mousse (200ml)
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St.Tropez St.Tropez Self Tan Dark Bronzing Mousse (200ml)
Tanning LotionSt.Tropez
St.Tropez Self Tan Dark Bronzing Mousse (200ml)
£19.80
4.5(7,200)
St.Tropez Self Tan Dark Bronzing Mousse (200ml)
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St Tropez St Tropez Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse 120ml
Tanning LotionSt Tropez
St Tropez Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse 120ml
£25.95
4.5(7,200)
St Tropez Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse 120ml
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St Tropez St Tropez Gradual Tan Lotion Medium/dark200 ml, 200ml
Tanning LotionSt Tropez
St Tropez Gradual Tan Lotion Medium/dark200 ml, 200ml
£8.39
4.5(3,200)
St Tropez Gradual Tan Lotion Medium/dark200 ml, 200ml
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Tan Luxe Tan Luxe Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum
Tanning LotionTan Luxe
Tan Luxe Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum
£13.49
Tan Luxe Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum
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Best Tanning Lotions compared

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ProductBest forRatingFromMerchantShop
Garnier Ambre Solaire Fake Tan Natural Bronzer Dark Self Tan MistAffordable everyday pick4.7£8.00AmazonShop at Amazon
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
Dove Summer Revived Medium To Dark Gradual Tanning Lotion 75mlAffordable everyday pick4.6£8.14Boots.comShop at Boots.com
Dove Dermaspa Summer Revived Fair To Medium Self Tanning Body Lotion200 ml, 200mlEveryday UK use4.6£12.70Boots.comShop at Boots.com
Dove Gradual Self Tan Fair Face And Body BundleEveryday UK use4.6£18.13Boots.comShop at Boots.com
Dove Gradual Self Tan Dark Face And Body BundleEveryday UK use4.6£18.13Boots.comShop at Boots.com

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