Let’s settle it: self tan vs spray tan — which is actually better?
Whether you’re chasing a golden glow for an event or just want to feel like your best, bronzed self year-round, there’s no shortage of tanning options out there. But the real debate? Self tan vs spray tan. We’re breaking it down so you can decide what’s best for you (spoiler: we’re team self tan all the way).
Convenience
Spray tans mean booking appointments, standing awkwardly while someone sprays you down. Self tanning? You do it when you want, in your own bathroom!
Byremi’s self tanning mousse develops in just 1–3 hours, and you can apply it in minutes using our soft velvet mitt — no salon visit required.
Cost
Spray tans can cost anywhere from $40 to $80 per session (and they fade after a week). That adds up fast.
Self tan wins this round by a long shot. One bottle of Byremi’s Ultra Dark or Medium Dark Self Tanning Mousse gives you multiple full-body applications — for less than a single spray tan.
Control
Spray tans are one-size-fits-all. With self tan, you’re in charge.
Want a light glow? Rinse earlier. After something deep and bronzed? Leave it on longer.
Plus, with our Face Tan Serum, you can control the intensity drop by drop.
Results
Let’s be honest: not all spray tans are flawless. We’ve all left a salon with dodgy ankles or patchy hands. Self tan lets you blend and perfect as you go, especially with our Kabuki Brush for tricky areas like your face, wrists, and décolletage.
And unlike some spray tans that can feel sticky or overpowering, Byremi’s mousse is unscented, fast-drying, and transfer-proof — so you can tan and go.
Skin-Friendly Ingredients
Spray tan formulas can be harsh or full of alcohol-based drying agents. Our Byremi self tan range is infused with skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid, argan oil, glycerin, and raspberry seed oil to hydrate while you glow. We don’t just tan — we treat.
So… Which One’s Right For You?
If you love flexibility, control, skin benefits, and glowing on your own schedule (without breaking the bank), self tanning is your glow-up essential.
Whether you're a total beginner or a weekly tanning girlie, Byremi makes it easy with fuss-free application, buildable formulas, and results that look professionally bronzed — minus the awkward spray tan appointment.
Coming Soon: Tan Remover & Primer
PS: We’ve got a game-changing Tan Remover + Primer on the way sometime soon — so you’ll be able to buff away your old tan and prep for your next glow-up, all in one step. For now, grab our Exfoliating Mitt to keep your glow smooth and streak-free.
Ready to skip the salon?
Shop New Zealand’s favourite streak-free, self tan range now here.
