Whether we’re having a heat wave or sulking in the shade, summer time in Ireland means it’s time to get the tanning mitts out.
Irish summer’s are so unpredictable but that doesn’t mean you can’t be bronzed all the time.
The best way to protect your skin from harmful rays but still have that beachy glow is to fake it.
Goss.ie have picked out our favourite tans for the summer, including some amazing Irish brands:
1. Cocoa Brown
Seriously popular tanning brand right now, Cocoa Brown, are best known for their amazing 1 Hour Tan.
In both normal and dark, the tan builds up in just one hour for a soft glow but can be left on overnight for a richer tan.
The massive Irish beauty brand have recently launched a back tanner, hair care and tanning wipes, which Goss.ie are very excited to try out!
It’s easy to find, available in most pharmacies and all Penney’s nationwide.
2. bBold
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The new UK tanning range prides itself in using natural ingredients in their products.
The tan has a erythrulose, which sounds scary but is a natural red berry extract that gives the tan it’s nice natural brown glow,
bBold have so many great products, from their moose to their new Flawless Legs instant tan.
There’s no harsh smell from this tan, so there’s don’t panic about that dodgy biscuit smell!
You can pick up this tan from their online store and Boots nationwide.
3. Sally Hansen
One of the most popular brands out there, Sally Hansen is best known for their Airbrush Legs instant tan.
Their instant tan comes in light, medium, and dark in either a matte or a shimmer.
It’s basically make-up for your legs, giving you a smooth, Instagram filtered pair of pins.
They also do amazing nail polishes and strengtheners, which can be bought in Penney’s and pharmacies nationwide.
4. Bellamianta
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One of our pricier tans on the list, but definitely one to invest in.
The Irish tan is praised by beauty blogger and entrepreneur, Suzanne Jackson, who has really brought this tan up on our radar.
The brunette beauty uses the Rapid Mousse, priced at €24, which gives a golden olive glow.
You can buy the tan online from their website, but Inish Pharmacy and McCabes pharmacies nationwide are selling it, with more pharmacies excited to stock it soon!
5. Tan Organic
Like bBold, Tan Organic pride themselves in their natural and eco-friendly self-tanner.
It is more expensive than most other tans on this list, but the nourishing deliciousness in it makes it worth the money.
Their tans contains only organic ingredients, like aloe vera, argan oil, ginseng, and other natural niceness that includes Rosanna Davidson as one of their fans!
These ingredients are quite hydrating that you don’t need to fret about your skin drying out.
Tan Organic have their amazing tanning oil, but also have exfoliating gloves and tanning mitts that make the your tan Thursdays that little bit more luxurious.
6. St Moritz
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St Moritz is one of Ireland’s most popular brand, coming close to Cocoa Brown.
The inexpensive tan comes in a mousse, but it’s staple liquid tan is one of the best tans out there.
The liquid is easy to use and leaves no streaks, so don’t worry if you end up with a few tan lines on those hard to reach places!
You can snag this bargain buy from Penneys and Boots nationwide.
7. The Tan
Another amazing Irish brand, The Tan is an award winning tan
The non-sticky formula smells delish and takes just 2 to 3 hours for a soft, natural tan.
You can leave it on overnight for 8 hours for it to build up to a richer, darker tan.
Slightly pricey at €22.99, but it does work wonders and isn’t too drying.
Pick this tan up from their website, or you can get a spray tan from Vanity Rooms where it all started!
8. Rimmel Sun Shimmer
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Rimmel’s Sun Shimmer is a classic tan that we’ve all tried at least once in our life.
An old favourite, it reminds many of us of dodgy disco dancing and hoping it doesn’t rain!
Rimmel have made some serious improvements to the formula for the tan, so not only is it longer lasting but they’re released loads of new products from the Sun Shimmer range.
They still have the original instant tan, but now they have their in-shower tan, mousse, BB cream, and much more.
Get the Sun Shimmer range from Penneys and Boots nationwide.
9. Karora
The Irish tanning brand, Karora, not only has super cute packaging, but the tan is fab
It doesn’t totally break the bank, compared to most other tans.
They’ve an instant tan, a gradual tan, but their tanning mist is divine.
The botanical tan is cruelty, artificial fragrance- and chemical dye-free as well as being filled with goodness like argan oil and acai berries.
The nourishing tan is sold internationally and you can pick it up from McCabes.
10. Vita Liberata
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Another Irish tan, Vita Liberata, were the first completely non-toxic tanning company.
Free from parabens, perfumes, alcohol, and all other harmful chemicals, it’s one of the most highly rated tans out there.
The streak-free bronzer is perfect to keep your legs glowing this summer, even if our sun isn’t
Pick up this tan from Boots, Debenhams, and online.
