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Instant Tan Cream

Instant Tan Cream

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A bronzed, natural-looking glow in seconds with zero commitment. Our Instant Tan Cream is a fast-drying, wash-off formula that delivers instant results without the wait of a traditional self tan.

  • Dries in 30 to 60 seconds for a streak-free, matte finish

  • Washes off easily with soap and water

  • True-to-tone formula for a seamless, natural-looking result

  • Enriched with jojoba oil, vitamin E and lactic acid

  • Minimal transfer, perfect for last minute plans

  • Suitable for all skin types and tones including sensitive skin

  • Cosmopolitan Summer Beauty Award Winner for Best Instant Self-Tan of 2024

Key ingredients+

Infused with intensely nourishing, collagen supporting skincare actives including jojoba oil, vitamin E, lactic acid and glycerin

Suited For+

• Every skin tone. Goes on with a soft hint of colour before settling into a golden brown shade.
• Created to suit all skin types, sensitive skin included.
• Ideal if you'd like to fix tanning mistakes and disguise patchiness on the skin, or want an easy, fast tan for an occasion without having to wait for a tan to develop.

FAQs+

What is the difference between Instant Tan Spray and Instant Tan Cream?

Instant Tan Spray and Instant Tan Cream have plenty in common — both dry fast, leave no streaks, rinse away easily and work beautifully on any skin type. That said, a few things set Instant Tan Cream apart and may make it the better fit for you:

  • It comes in a more compact size than the larger Instant Tan Spray, which makes it an easy one to pack for trips.
  • It's loaded with a long list of ingredients chosen to hydrate the skin, so you gain real skincare benefits while you wear your natural-looking tan.
  • Instant Tan Cream is formulated to be more true-to-tone, made to sit closely alongside the colour of your own skin.
  • Because it's a cream, it melts into the skin much like a hydrating moisturiser and settles to a clean matte finish.

What are the key ingredients in the Instant Tan Cream?

Our new Instant Tan Cream is packed with so many hardworking ingredients that narrowing them down is no easy task. Still, if we had to name a few, these are the ones we think you'll love most:

  • Vitamin E: Encourages skin cell turnover for softer skin and a more even-looking tan.
  • Jojoba Oil: Supports repair, calms the skin and eases redness while delivering moisture.
  • Lactic Acid: Works to perfect the skin, fading dark spots and softening the appearance of fine lines.

When should I use the Instant Tan Cream?

Got an event sprung on you and no time to tan? Bali Body Instant Tan Cream is the answer. As an instant tan, it takes just seconds to deliver a smooth, natural brown tone that flatters every skin type. Reach for our Instant Tan Cream any time you need colour in a hurry — think spur-of-the-moment invitations or plans that appear at the last minute.

Who can use Instant Tan Cream?

Anyone can! Instant Tan Cream works for every skin type and tone, sensitive skin included.

How long does it take Instant Tan Cream to dry?

Built on the quick-drying formula everyone loves, Instant Tan Cream sets in roughly 30-60 seconds and leaves you with an instant, deep, streak-free tan that looks natural — no waiting around and no commitment like a classic self tan mousse or spray tan.

How to use Instant Tan Cream?

Applying our Instant Tan Cream couldn't be more straightforward — simply work through these easy steps:

  1. Shake the bottle briefly.
  2. Dispense the Instant Tan Cream into your hands or straight onto the body, working in small sections.
  3. Buff it in with your hands, our Body Blending Brush or Self Tanning Mitt for a seamless finish
  4. Continue section by section across the body until the colour looks the way you want

How do you blend Instant Tan Cream?

Instant Tan Cream was designed to feel like a hydrating moisturiser on the skin, which means your hands alone are enough to blend it in perfectly. If you'd rather, it performs just as beautifully buffed in with our Body Blending Brush or Self Tanning Mitt.

How do you wash off Instant Tan Cream?

A single shower removes Instant Tan Cream entirely. Just lather up with the soap of your choice and warm water in the shower.

How long does Instant Tan Cream last for?

Next to our longer-wearing self tanning mousses and sprays, Instant Tan Cream lives a much shorter life — basically until your next shower. Treat Instant Tan Cream as your easy, instant colour that carries you through the event and is gone by the following day.

Does Instant Tan Cream transfer?

As with every tan we make, a little transfer is possible, especially while the formula is still drying. Since it dries so quickly though, that window barely lasts — so any transfer at all is minimal. The formula is splash resistant too, meaning water hitting the tan won't lift it either.

How to guide+

Exfoliate beforehand to keep the tan even and free of streaks. Apply using your hands, our Luxe Tanning Mitt or Body Blending Brush. Begin at the feet and move upwards, blending with long, sweeping strokes. Let it dry to the touch before you get dressed.

Learn more+

Splash resistant yet fully washable, this formula delivers a natural looking, medium to dark tan finished in matte.

Genuinely “no commitment”, this featherlight cream buffs in seamlessly, dries quickly and lifts away just as easily with soap and water. The ideal last minute product for last minute plans.

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Naturally Bronzed Skin with a Flawless, Streak-Free Finish

A wash-off body cream that gives you an instant, natural-looking bronze with no long-term commitment. The lightweight formula glides onto the skin and sets within 30 to 60 seconds, leaving a smooth, matte finish that evens out your tone and blurs imperfections with zero development time. Enriched with jojoba oil, vitamin E and lactic acid, it helps soften and condition skin while delivering a low-transfer, true-to-tone glow.

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4.9 Based on 118 reviews
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    Cindy Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Skin ToneMedium
    1 week ago

    Like the name says - INSTANT!

    I use this when I need some color on my arms and legs when I don't have time to tan with self-tanner or to deepen the color if I did use a self-tanner. I use the body brush to apply which I feel applies it more evenly than using hands and less mess! I put it on and use a fan to thoroughly dry while I'm doing my make-up. Some minimal transfer if sweating but stays put if dry and doesn't color my sheets! Any transfer onto clothes does wash out. On my second tube!

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    Bali Body1 week ago

    Hi Cindy, Thanks for the amazing review! So glad you love the Instant Tan Cream and that it's giving you such great instant color for your arms and legs! Love that you're on your second tube and that it doesn't stain your sheets - that's exactly what we want to hear! 💕

  • ML
    Medhavadi L. Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Skin ToneDark
    3 weeks ago

    Easy to use ! Favourite product

    We love Balibody.

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    Bali Body1 week ago

    Hi Medhavadi, Thanks for the amazing review! So glad you love the Instant Tan Cream and that it's easy to use! We're thrilled that Balibody is your favourite! 💕

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    Nicole Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Skin ToneMedium
    2 months ago

    Great!

    Easy to put on. Blends in nicely. Amazing!

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    Bali Body1 month ago

    Hi Nicole, Thanks for your lovely feedback! We're delighted you found our Instant Tan Cream so easy to apply and blend. Amazing indeed!

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    Klaudia A. J. Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Skin ToneMedium
    2 months ago

    love it !!

    Game changer !

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    Bali Body2 months ago

    Hi Klaudia, Thanks for your feedback!

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    Hermine V. S. L. Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Skin ToneMedium
    6 months ago

    Love this!!!

    I love this product, it doesn't cling to dry spots and it blends out so easily. The only reason why I'm not giving it a 5/5 is because it doesn't last super long and it has a strong scent (flowers maybe?) but there is a lot of product in the bottle and you don't need much.

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    Bali Body6 months ago

    Thanks for your lovely feedback Hermine! We are so glad to hear that you are loving how nicely this products blends, it really is SO creamy <3 P.S Our Instant Tan Cream is a temporary/wash-off product, designed for those last minute touch ups and quick tans ;) If you are looking for a longer lasting tan, feel free to check out our mousses and gradual tan products online xx