18 Best Tan Removal Products To Say Goodbye To Tanning This Summer

Foxtale is acing it with every product they launch and this mask is testimony to it. It is infused with Brazilian purple clay, lactic acid, and kaolin clay that helps detoxify your skin. What’s more? It gently exfoliates dead cells, tightens pores, and leaves the face visibly brighter after just one use. Ideal for dull, tanned skin that needs a reset without over-drying.

User Rating: 4.4/5

Key Ingredients: Lactic Acid, Brazilian Purple Clay & Kaolin Clay

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If there’s one thing that our nani-dadis’ generation relied on for skincare, it’s the iconic besan, haldi, and dahi mask that we’re sure you must have used once in your life too. Rooted exactly in those Ayurvedic traditions is this Forest Essential’s masque (their branding, not ours) has four varieties of turmeric (I didn't even know that many existed) that deeply hydrates and brightens the skin. Other ingredients include saffron and other botanicals known to reduce pigmentation. It smells divine, feels luxe, and is ideal for people looking to remove tan naturally so to say. 

User Rating: 4.5/5

Key Ingredients: Turmeric and Rose Water

Did you also get a flashback of your parlour wala didi? Because we certainly did. This O3+ D-TAN face pack is an absolute cult classic in salons and for all the right reasons. It delivers quick results thanks to its magical formulation that targets dullness, dark spots, pigmentation, and sun tanning. Made from lactic acid, pea extract, and mint, it is one of the most dependable tan-removal masks that is sure to glow up your skin.

User Rating: 4.3/5

Key Ingredients: Lactic Acid, Pea Extract and Mint

A slightly fancier version of the dadi-nani's besan and haldi face pack was a pack made from Multani mitti, Chandan, and haldi. This BellaVita face pack is just that  in a bottle plus of course, some added ingredients to help keep this more in line with the times and its troubles (like pollution!). It’s budget-friendly and impressively effective. Reviews suggest users have seen brightened skin tone along with a major difference in their skin irritation making it ideal for sensitive, acne-prone skin types looking for a natural tan fix.

User Rating: 4.8/5

Key Ingredients: Multani Mitti, Sandal Wood, 2 Types of Clay - Yellow and Kaolin

We’re sure you’ve seen this one on your Instagram feeds because it’s literally everywhere right now. Honestly, we get why! Powered by Japanese skincare science (is there anything better?), it is a gentle, pudding-like mask that uses AHAs & BHAs to exfoliate. One person in the LBB crew swears by it and uses it every weekend. In their words, ‘it has a cooling effect, brightens the skin and works wonderfully for my sensitive skin.’

User Rating: 4.2/5

Key Ingredients: Fermented Rice, Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycolic and Salicylic Acid

We love Forest Essentials for how seamlessly they bring together ayurveda and science. This decadent scrub smells heavenly and promises to get the job done. The ingredients include sugar-based exfoliants infused with cold-pressed oils extracted from almonds and apricots, and a blend of turmeric and sandalwood. According to user reviews, the polisher is especially effective in brightening the skin leaveing it soft and smooth.

User Rating: 4.6/5

Key Ingredients: Sandalwood, Raw Cane Sugar, Turmeric and Sweet Almond Oil

I started using this for my strawberry skin but fell in love with it for the way it removes the tan buildup on my arms and legs. Formulated with natural AHAs, coffee, and brown sugar — it not only has an aromatic smell but also keeps the skin hydrated and silky smooth. It’s also great for uneven skin texture and body acne.

User Rating: 4.5/5

Key Ingredients: Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Powder and Theobroma Cacao (Chocolate) Clay

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Be Bodywise is slowly strengthening its position as one of the most loved skincare brands online. You may have seen a lot of Instagram famous personalities using its products and while we haven’t tried all of them, we have tried their 10% AHA Lactic Acid Body Scrub and we love it. Meant to be used once a week, it targets pigmentation and stubborn tan. Bonus; it’s very gentle and non-abrasive on the skin.

User Rating: 4.4/5

Key Ingredients: Lactic Acid, Aloe Vera Extract, Oat Extract and Vitamin E

I am someone with super oily skin (like you-could-fry-pooris-on-it oily) and any face scrub that I have used in the past have always stripped off all the oil from my face and made it dry and irritated until I got my hands on this wonder tube. It’s super gentle on the skin and is fragrance-free (my golden rule for face products, opt for fragrance-free!). It gives you a post-facial glow without hampering your skin barrier.

User Rating: 4.6/5

Key Ingredients: Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder and Rice Milk

In all fairness, we haven’t tried this product but if reviews are anything to go by, it’s magic in a tube. It is a creamy exfoliator that claims to melt into your skin to detoxify it and remove tan. Its hero ingredients are glycolic acid and cherry tomato extract which have been proven to fade tan over time.

User Rating: 4.5/5

Key Ingredients: Cherry Tomato, Glycolic Acid and Cellulose

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We bet you've seen Ozone’s products in almost every salon and have been recommended to get an Ozone Detan Facial at least once. Trusted by many and a salon staple, this product is created based on a no-nonsense formula with ingredients like lactic acid, shea butter, and cucumber. It removes tan gently and is a good product for daily use.

User Rating: 4.5/5

Key Ingredients: Lactic Acid, Shea Butter, and Cucumber

Like the exfoliator, Aqualogica’s Detan face wash does the same job but a little better. A lightweight gel cleanser, it is packed with the same ingredients as the scrub — cherry tomato and glycolic acid. Regular use has shown great results for users who claim it works wonderfully on sun-damaged or tanned skin.

User Rating: 4.3/5

Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid, Glycolic Acid and Cherry Tomato

It’s mango season and it’s only right to use the King of Fruits in your skincare routine too. Dot & Key’s mango detan gel face wash claims to not only clear stubborn tan but also gently exfoliate and unclog pores. One user even alleges that their skin was left feeling ‘velvety smooth’ and it worked wonders on their tanning.

User Rating: 4.3/5

Key Ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide and Lactic Acid

Nykaa Naturals’ is a natural cleanser that is said to refine your skin with every use. The product comes in various variants and for multiple skin concerns. The sandalwood and orange peel is essentially made for de-tanning as the ingredients help to lift tan over time. One of the most budget-friendly picks on this list that also uses traditional Indian ingredients making it all the more something we'd reach out for. 

User Rating: 4.3/5

Key Ingredients: Sandalwood and Orange Peel

A salon classic, this Raaga’s professional De Tan removal cream gets the job done just right. With kojic acid and milk extracts, it works as a quick-fix for tan removal. Use it as an ‘at-home facial’ step. After cleansing your face, apply the cream all over your face and leave it for 10-15 minutes. Gently massage it in a circular motion and use a cotton pad to remove it. The results will blow your mind.

User Rating: 4.4/5

Key Ingredients: Milk, Honey, Fruits and Kojic Acid

Minimalist is great at what they do and with this magic potion, they have targeted two problems at once — pigmentation and tanning. Alpha Arbutin and Ferulic Acid work together to even out skin tone and reduce sun-induced discoloration. Apply two to three drops and let the serum absorb completely before you put on a moisturiser or sunscreen.

User Rating: 4.4/5

Key Ingredients: Alpha Arbutin, Butylresorcinol & Ferulic Acid

Yet another gem from Aqualogica’s Cherry Tomato & Glycolic Acid range. Like the exfoliator and face wash, this serum speeds up cell turnover, evens tone, and tackles sun damage over time. We also love that it is affordable too! 

User Rating: 4.2/5

Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid, Glycolic Acid and Cherry Tomato

If you’re scared of peels (I get it, I was too), this gentle formula is a great place to start. It’s a weekly peel that’s perfect for deeper exfoliation and resetting your skin. A staple for my summer skincare routine I often wear it to bed and lock it with a moisturiser instead of washing it after 10-15 minutes of application. Bonus; it works amazing for your hands and feet too.

User Rating: 4.3/5

Key Ingredients: Liquorice and Lactic Acid