Sunbed Cream for Face vs Body: What Should You Use?

When shopping for a sunbed cream, gel or accelerator, it is worth checking whether the individual product is presented for facial use, body use or both. A product being part of a tanning range does not automatically mean every item in that range has identical directions.

Can you use body tanning products on your face?

Compare product formats across the range, including dedicated facial-format options in our Face Tanning Gel collection. The product pages show the available styles and ingredients.

What is a face tanning gel?

Face tanning gel is a gel-format product sold specifically as a facial option. OnlyTans currently groups its dedicated products in the Face Tanning Gel & Face Accelerator collection, including Bronzed Baddie and Coconut Crush face gels.

How is that different from body accelerator gel?

Our broader Accelerator Gel range is the main body-gel category. Keeping face and body products separated makes it easier to compare the correct listings and reduces the chance of treating every gel as if it has identical intended use.

What should you check before using a facial tanning product?

• Read the current product label and supplied packaging.
• Compare textures, scents and ingredient lists.
• Follow the product-specific directions.
• Do not exceed the stated instructions.
• Stop using a cosmetic product if it causes irritation.

What if you prefer a cream?

Browse the OnlyTans Accelerator Cream range and check each individual product rather than assuming all cream products are intended for the face. Our Best Sunbed Cream UK guide explains the broader format choices.

Face vs body: the simple rule

Compare product format, texture, scent and ingredients to find the option that matches your preferences. Explore the Face Tanning Gel collection for facial-format products.

Compare the OnlyTans ranges

Browse Face Tanning Gels, body Accelerator Gels and Accelerator Creams, or read What Is a Tanning Accelerator? for the wider category explanation.