Highlights
- Cruelty-free
- Best for: Normal skin
Details & care
What it is: A fully customizable, fragrance-free and clean self-tanner for an even tan all year round.
What it does: The sun drops are enriched with organic grape water and self-tanning active ingredients of natural-origin. The formula is hydrating and reveals a naturally sun-kissed complexion, without UV exposure.
How to use: Add 2–6 drops of the Self-Tan Sun Drops to any face cream or serum. Mix together and apply evenly to clean skin. Extend onto the neck for an even complexion and avoid the contour area. Wash hands thoroughly after application.
- Natural Beauty & Wellness products are free of sulfates, phthalates, parabens, petrochemicals, mineral oil, silicone and talc
- Cruelty-free
- Made in France
- As a member of 1% for the Planet, CAUDALÍE has committed to donating 1% of its annual sales to nonprofit partners in support of environmental solutions
- Item #11302142
Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Dihydroxyacetone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Water, Erythrulose, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging
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CAUDALÍE
This French cosmetics company was founded by Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas. While harvesting grapes at their family estate, they had a chance meeting with a pharmacy professor who piqued their interest in the anti-aging properties of grape-seed polyphenols. CAUDALÍE's patented products include skin care, bath and body care and fragrance.
Most helpful positive review
June 8, 2026
Takes the edge off pale
My skin is very pale these drops mixed in with moisturiser just give a very natural healthy glow would buy again
Nikki
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Most helpful critical review
June 8, 2026
so disappointed
I wanted to love this so badly. I’ve heard wonderful things about this brand. However this product made me so unbelievably splotchy and uneven and orange. I even tried reapplying with less drops added to the cream and it was a nightmare. I’m so sad.
lex1996
Reposted from CAUDALIE
CAUDALIE response
Bonjour,
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re truly sorry to hear how disappointing this was. We understand how frustrating it can be, especially when you had high expectations for the product and didn’t achieve the natural, even result you were hoping for.
Our Self-Tan Drops are designed to be customizable depending on the number of drops used, but we recognize that results can vary and that achieving an even application can sometimes be challenging depending on skin type, preparation, and blending.
We really appreciate your honest feedback, as it helps us continue to improve and better guide our customers. We hope you may still find other products in our range that suit your needs more closely.
CAUDALIE 🍇️
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Nikki
Reposted from Caudalie.com
June 8, 2026
Takes the edge off pale
My skin is very pale these drops mixed in with moisturiser just give a very natural healthy glow would buy again
Jan K
Reposted from CAUDALIE
June 8, 2026
Has potential
I get tan arms but my face never tans. I wanted to give my face a more sun kissed look to be more even. I put in more drops like some reviewers said and should of stuck with 4. Don't be tempted to add more the first couple times you try it. It takes a couple of hours for the tanning effect to truly show up. It's looking a little orange on me and you can see I didn't apply it very evenly and it's a little splotchy. There is a definite orange line on the side of my face near my hairline that I have to laugh at. At least I can say it works! This is my first venture into anything like this and I just need to learn how to apply it more evenly. I am loving trying Caudalie products!
lex1996
Reposted from CAUDALIE
June 8, 2026
so disappointed
I wanted to love this so badly. I’ve heard wonderful things about this brand. However this product made me so unbelievably splotchy and uneven and orange. I even tried reapplying with less drops added to the cream and it was a nightmare. I’m so sad.
CAUDALIE response
Bonjour,
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re truly sorry to hear how disappointing this was. We understand how frustrating it can be, especially when you had high expectations for the product and didn’t achieve the natural, even result you were hoping for.
Our Self-Tan Drops are designed to be customizable depending on the number of drops used, but we recognize that results can vary and that achieving an even application can sometimes be challenging depending on skin type, preparation, and blending.
We really appreciate your honest feedback, as it helps us continue to improve and better guide our customers. We hope you may still find other products in our range that suit your needs more closely.
CAUDALIE 🍇️
Happy customer
Reposted from CAUDALIE
June 7, 2026
Glowing
Product gives a healthy glow but not fake looking
Caroline
Reposted from Caudalie.com
June 7, 2026
Light even coverage
Feels easier to use than a bronzer as mixes with your moisturiser and therefore means à more even coverage. Definitely good for a little glow up!
M.O.
Reposted from CAUDALIE
June 6, 2026
Subtle healthy glow
Easy to use and much less smelly than other self tanners. After a couple of uses (2 drops in my evening moisturizer), people commented that I Iooked relaxed and well rested. Very natural results.
