Leg Bronzer
A leg bronzer gives your legs color right away, with nothing to wait for. Ours is the Leg Makeup Spray: it bronzes your legs and evens out veins, spots and uneven tone in one step, it's waterproof once it dries and it stays on for 2 to 3 days. Add Luminate on top for shimmer, or use a self-tanner for color that lasts longer.
- Instant color, no waiting
- Waterproof once dry
- Free shade exchange
We're sorry, this collection is currently available for delivery only in Brazil and the United States.
Return homeKey takeaways
- Leg makeup bronzes and covers at the same time, with no waiting.
- For a tan look, pick one shade darker than your skin.
- Luminate adds a golden shimmer on top. It doesn't tan.
- Self-tanner is the slower option: the color develops over a few hours and lasts up to 15 days.
Leg bronzer, leg makeup or self-tanner?
"Leg bronzer" can mean a few different products. Here's how ours compare:
| Leg Makeup Spray | Self-tanner | Luminate shimmer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color shows | Right away | In 3 to 8 hours | Right away |
| Covers veins and spots | Yes | No | No |
| How long it lasts | 2 to 3 days, until you take it off | Up to 7 days (spray) or 15 days (mousse), fading gradually | Until you wash it off |
| Best for | Bronzed, even legs today | A tan for the week or a vacation | Extra glow for a night out |
You can also use them together: a self-tanner for a base color, leg makeup on the days you want veins or spots covered, and a little Luminate on top for an evening.
How to bronze your legs with leg makeup
- Prep the day before. Shave or exfoliate, and skip lotion on the day you apply.
- Pick your shade. To match your skin, choose your own shade. For a bronzed look, go one shade darker.
- Spray and blend. Shake the can, spray about 5 inches from your leg in a sweeping motion and blend with the Body Brush or a glove. Go light on knees and ankles.
- Let it dry for 5 to 10 minutes, then press a tissue on one spot. If it comes away clean, get dressed.
- Add glow if you want it. Spray Luminate from about 8 inches, don't rub it in, and give it 3 minutes to dry.
The Leg Glow bundle has both.
Bronze legs that last all week: self-tan
If you'd rather have color that stays for days without reapplying, a self-tanner is the way to go:
- Tinted Express Mousse: you see the color as you apply it. Rinse after 3 hours for a light tan, 6 for medium or 8 or more for dark. Lasts 7 to 15 days.
- Self-Tanner Spray: colorless and fragrance-free. The tan shows in 4 to 8 hours and lasts up to 7 days.
- Clear Vegan Mousse: colorless and fragrance-free, develops in 4 to 5 hours and lasts up to 15 days.
One thing to know: a self-tanner darkens everything it touches, including dark spots, so they can end up more visible. We explain why in Do self-tanners make dark spots darker? If you have pale skin, see our picks for the best self tanner for pale skin.