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The Best Tan Accelerators to Enhance Sun-kissed Skin



Best Tan Accelerator to Enhance Sun-kissed Skin


Is there anything better than a sun-kissed tan? We don’t think so. In the pursuit of a golden, natural-looking and speedy bronze, and with over 5.2 thousand posts on TikTok for #tanaccelerator, we've chosen the best tan accelerators and enhancers to soothe and moisturise as you glow. How do they work? Well, tan boosters use ingredients that speed up your skin’s melanin production (which is the pigment that makes your skin appear darker). This ensures a tan that’s both deeper and more long-lasting. Available in a variety of finishes - lotions, creams and oils - tan accelerators work equally well on fair skin that struggles to tan naturally as well as adding extra depth to deeper skin tones.

Top tip: If you’re heading out and about, sun cream is a must. There’s no such thing as a ‘healthy tan’ unless it comes from the bottle, so make sure you never leave home without applying SPF.


By Sephora UK Skincare Editorial Team

Writers and experts

Updated: 23 July 2025

The Best Tan Accelerators to Enhance Sun-kissed Skin
  • What is a good tan accelerator and how does it work?
  • When and how to use a tan accelerator
  • Do tan accelerators work?
  • What ingredients are in a tan accelerator?
  • How we choose our best tan accelerators