Brown Bee Self-Tanning Air Mousse

A weightless foam that dries in minutes. Color builds over a few hours into an even, streak-free glow, with aloe, glycerin and vitamin E hydrating while it develops.

Brown Bee Self-Tanning Air Mousse in a 6.8 oz bottle with a gold pump, against a plain background

Brown Bee Self-Tanning Air Mousse

A weightless foam that dries in minutes. Color builds over a few hours into an even, streak-free glow, with aloe, glycerin and vitamin E hydrating while it develops.

$52.00
$52.00
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Science Behind the Results

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Most self-tanners leave skin tight and dry. This one is built the other way around.

  • Aloe vera, glycerin and panthenol hydrate as color develops
  • Vitamin E and bisabolol calm and soften
  • Witch hazel keeps skin balanced
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A tint in the formula shows exactly where you have applied, so you are not guessing.

  • See your coverage as you go
  • Go back over anywhere you want deeper color
  • Rinses away and leaves the developed tan behind
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An airy mousse rather than a lotion, so there is no waiting around in a robe.

  • Absorbs fast with no sticky finish
  • Dress within minutes
  • Apply with the mitt for an even layer
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DHA and erythrulose develop at different rates, which is what keeps the result even rather than patchy.

  • Rinse at four hours for a soft glow, eight for deeper color
  • Holds up to a week with daily moisturizing
  • Fades evenly as skin naturally sheds
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Dr Zoe Notes

Dr. Zoe's Notes on How to Use

I carry a self-tanner for one reason: it is the only way to get color without UV damage. DHA reacts with the outermost layer of dead skin cells, so nothing penetrates and nothing accumulates. It fades as those cells shed.

Exfoliate first, and moisturize knees, elbows, ankles and hands before you apply. Those areas are drier and will grab more color than the skin around them.

Apply an even layer with the mitt over clean, dry skin. The tinted guide shows exactly where you have been, so go back over anywhere you want deeper color. Rinse after four to eight hours, four for a soft glow and the full eight for something deeper, then moisturize daily to hold it.

Let any injectables, lasers or peels fully settle before you self-tan, and skip it on freshly waxed, shaved or sunburned skin. This formula contains black walnut shell extract, so if you have a tree nut allergy, this one is not for you.

Key Ingredients

DHA and erythrulose, a dual-sugar blend that develops color gradually and evenly.

Aloe vera, glycerin and panthenol soothe and hydrate while color develops.

Vitamin E, bisabolol and witch hazel give antioxidant and calming support.

Full Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Dihydroxyacetone, Caramel, Decyl Glucoside, Erythrulose, Propylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Polysorbate 20, Aloe Vera (Barbadensis) Leaf Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor (Ricinus Communis) Oil, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) Extract, Black Walnut (Juglans Nigra) Shell Extract, Bisabolol, Sodium Bisulfite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Fragrance (Parfum), FD&C Red No. 40 (CI 16035), FD&C Blue No. 1 (CI 42090), FD&C Yellow No. 5 (CI 19140).

Vegan, cruelty-free and gluten-free. Contains black walnut shell extract, a tree nut derivative.