The Streak-Free Self-Tanner Paige DeSorbo Swears By Actually Lives Up to the Hype

It should come as no surprise that we live by Paige DeSorbo’s fashion playbook. The trendsetter has us reconsidering capris and windbreakers this summer, and her recent trip to Italy served up plenty of vacation outfit inspiration. But the latest thing we’re looking to copy>paste into our own lifestyles? Paige’s perfectly bronzed, natural-looking tan.Sure, summering on the Italian coast doesn’t hurt, but Paige has long admitted that her glow actually comes from her consistent self-tanning routine. "I self tan all year round—there’s no limit to my self tanning," Paige said during one of her Amazon Live streams. The star also disclosed the often-requested secret to her gorgeous glow: the Loving Tan 2HR Express Self Tanning Mousse."I’ve tried a lot of different tanning products, but honestly, in the past couple of years I haven’t because I got Loving Tan and that’s all I’ve used," she says in her Trending Summer Fashion livestream, adding that she owns the entire line—including the applicators, brushes, and mitts.Her secret? Instead of using it as a two-hour treatment as intended, Paige sleeps in it. “I like to really marinate in it,” she said previously in her 2025 Beauty Favorites livestream. The formula claims to create an olive-toned tan instead of an orange one, while witch hazel and aloe vera help keep skin hydrated. It's also available in four shades, but Paige switches between Dark, Ultra Dark, and Platinum.Add Cosmopolitan as a preferred source in your Google search results.Use your Google account to add this to your settings.She isn’t the only fan; several Cosmo editors have sung Loving Tan’s praises for delivering a natural tan that’s “just a notch above subtle,” as one editor put it. We named the 2HR Express Self Tanning Mousse one of the best self-tanners thanks to its foolproof, streak-free application.Before and after using Loving Tan’s 2HR Express Self Tanning Mousse in Dark."The hardest part about moving to NYC from Florida was the lack of sunshine—and, therefore, a decent tan," says Assistant News Editor Samantha Olson. "That's when I really locked in on sunless tanning options, and Loving Tan delivers the best results on my fair skin. It gives off a natural color, and as someone who hates sitting around for hours marinating in self-tanner, the 2HR Express formula is my favorite."To apply, Paige recommends moisturizing your skin and letting it fully dry. (She waits an hour or two.) Then, use a tanning mitt to rub in the quick-drying mousse and let it dry for about 60 seconds before getting dressed. Olson likes to apply two thin layers about 20 minutes apart for best results. After two hours, you can rinse off the guide color—though Paige prefers to sleep in it for an even deeper color before rinsing it off the next morning. Your tan will continue developing over the next 24 hours.Since Paige is the self-proclaimed queen of self tanning, you can shop more of her favorites, like the Deluxe Face Self Tanner and applicator mitt, and other bestsellers from the brand below.Shop More Loving Tan ProductsLoving Tan Platinum 2HR Express Self Tanning MousseLoving Tan Deluxe Face Self TannerLoving Tan 2 HR Express Face Tanning Serum in DarkLoving Tan 10 Min Express Self Tanner Body MaskLoving Tan Self Tanning Deluxe Applicator MittLoving Tan Easy to Reach Back ApplicatorLoving Tan Flawless Blending BrushAnvita Reddy is a shopping editor at Hearst Magazines with more than five years of editorial experience. She covers beauty, fashion, home, and lifestyle content for brands including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, House Beautiful, Good Housekeeping, Country Living, and Harper’s BAZAAR. Previously, she was an assistant editor at PS Shopping, where she reported on beauty, home and kitchen, fashion, tech, travel, wellness, and lifestyle trends. When she’s not testing the latest skincare and makeup launches or hunting for under-the-radar deals, Anvita can be found binge-watching reality TV, renovating her first home, or honing her cooking skills.