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self-tanning

British  

noun

    1. cosmetic substance applied to the skin to simulate a suntan

    2. ( as modifier )

      self-tanning lotion

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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WSJ | Buy Side: Get a summertime glow, no matter the season, with these expert-recommended self-tanning mousses, sprays and drops.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

He looks older than his age, or like a bad commercial for a self-tanning lotion.

From The New Yorker Sep. 24, 2019

And when it comes to the best self-tanning methods, Sir John says that self-spray products, light mousses and washable body makeup are all great options.

From Fox News Jul. 26, 2019

Others have speculated the glow is due to self-tanning creams or lotions.

From Slate Feb. 3, 2019

The Manchester-based company is now behind a range of household products from Charles Worthington hair care to self-tanning brand St Tropez.

From BBC May 7, 2017

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