We Recommend 14 Of The Best Bronzing Drops - For An Instant Tan This Summer 2025 (2025)

Drunk Elephant's D-Bronzi Bronzing Drops forever reign supreme. Having achieved cult-like status and selling out time and time again, these widely regarded tanning drops are finally back in stock. We've seen countless comments describe these as the best bronzing drops, saying that nothing quite compares to the luminous formula that delivers the 'perfect shade of bronze', with loads ditching their foundations for this self-tanner. It's packed with cold-pressed virgin marula oil,black currant seed oil, vitamin F and a blend of antioxidants, so it's brimming with skin-loving ingredients to defend against pollutants.

Makeup Revolution gets it right every time with a budget beauty alternative. The Bright Light Bronzing Drops add instant radiance to the skin and can be used in many ways. This super hydrating formula combines skincare ingredients like squalane, hyaluronic acid and grapeseed to enhance the skin's natural glow. Available in two shades to suit a range of skin tones, you'll look sun-kissed and bronzy all year round. A fan of the new product called it a 'game changer', with another saying it gives a natural healthy glow, minus the glitter.

Easily the most affordable on our list, the St Moriz Original Concenrated Tanning Drops have racked up over 15,000 reviews. Currently under a fiver on Amazon, is it really any wonder why? While we couldn't necessarily see any added skin benefits like many of its competitors included on the list, these bronzing drops are a fantastic way to achieve the holiday glow on a budget. One reviewer claimed the formula quickly absorbs and the results last for days, while others also commented it produces a 'lovely colour'.

If there's one thing Samie Elishi knows a thing or two about, it's looking naturally bronzed and glowing. Wondering how she achieves such a natural-looking tan? She relies on the Isle Of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops to get her skin looking radiant. Samie took to Instagram to say, 'Forever obsessed with these tanning drops!!! Even put all the girls onto them 👏 I feel like my make-up goes on soo much nicer when I have this on my face too & it makes no makeup days sooo much better'. Given that the celeb-approved product comes with 10,000 glowing reviews, with fans of the product saying it provides a really natural-looking tan, we can see why these tanning drops are so popular.

If there's one brand we can always rely on, it'sMolly-Mae's Filter fake tan. Known for her flawless, Instagram filter-looking tan, Molly-Mae Hague's brand Filter is one to try if you're looking for that bronzed, glowing finish. The Face & Body Self-Tanning Drops can be mixed in with your favourite moisturiser for the golden goddess look from head to toe. Enriched with aloe leaf and banana flower extract, these tanning drops work to hydrate your skin as you glow. Reviewers have also said that it hasn't irritated their sensitive skin, which is also a major bonus.

As the current bestseller on Amazon, we couldn't help but include Garnier's Ambre Solaire Self Tan Drops within our round-up. We've used Garnier for years, so it's no surprise these bronzing drops have seen continued success with reviewers. Fans of these tanning drops say you can achieve a natural, healthy-looking tan by building up your drops day by day. While you might need a fair bit of product to see a difference, we imagine these bronzing drops would be a great solution for beginners or those with paler skin wanting a subtle glow.

We've come across the W7 Golden Glow Drops in YouTube and TikTok comment sections, and having done our research, it's easy to see why these bronzing drops have made viral status. Not only are they extremely affordable, but they come in a highly pigmented yet buildable formula that allows you to create a tan that works for you. Providing a lightweight, radiant finish, ingredients include nourishing cocoa butter, hydrating hyaluronic acid and peptides to reduce appearance of fine lines, among other skin-boosting benefits. Reviewers say they're absolutely in love with this product, claiming it provides a stunning, luminous glow that enhances the complexion without being overpowering.

The tanning drops with the widest variety of shade range included in our list have to be the Tanologist Hydrating Self Tanning Drops, which come in shades of light, medium, dark and extra dark. Supercharged with hyaluronic acid, glycerin and Tanologist's signature pink grapefruit, goji berry and juniper formula for hydration, it also contains the brand's T-Tech Complex to work towards a longer-lasting tan. Reviewers loved its easy application and how pigmented the product was at achieving a 'just been on holiday' vibe.

Do you ever find you can't get the shade of your tan just right? Thankfully, e.l.f has stepped up with its SKIN Bronzing Drops, offering flexible shades such as rose gold, pure gold and copper gold in varying intensities. This pigmented formula is enriched with sunflower seed oil and antioxidants like vitamin E, plus marula oil and raspberry seed oil for added skin benefits across all skin types. Whether you ditch the foundation and wear it alone, or warm up your existing foundation with a few drops, these bronzing drops have been hailed as giving you a 'beautiful glow'.

When it comes to gradual tanning, Tan-Luxe knows a thing or two about a radiant yet natural finish. The Illuminating Self-Tan Drops allow you to customise your tan with the easy-to-use pipette dispenser depending on your skin tone and desired tan shade. Formulated with hydrated skincare ingredients like vitamin E, aloe vera and raspberry seed oil, this dreamy formula leaves the skin looking plump and feeling nourished as well as a streak-free tan. Simply choose between 'light to medium' or 'medium to dark shades' and tailor your tan depending on your skin tone with the amount of drops you add.

St. Tropez's Luxe Tan Tonic Glow Drops are perfect for beginners and those looking to brighten and balance the skin. Not only are these must-have tanning drops made with a flawless tan, its formulated with vitamins C, E, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to hydrate, firm and brighten the skin as you're left with a super glowy look. These self-tanning drops can be added directly onto the skin or added to your existing skincare depending on what you prefer - both methods will leave you with a gradual, subtle sunkissed finish that you can build to your desired shade.

Tried and tested by Style Writer, Emma Hawkins
"As a self-confessed tanning addict and beauty writer, I’ve tried it all – but nothing beats Charlotte Tilbury’s Beautiful Skin Island Glow Easy Tanning Drops, £38. I’m just finished my third bottle because it gives me a natural, radiant tan that lasts for days, while also hydrating and plumping my skin. I’ve even ditched foundation thanks to this little bottle of magic! Packed with hyaluronic acid and light-reflecting pigments, it leaves my skin glowing, even-toned, and luminous. Just don’t forget to wash your hands!"