Get a head start on spring and summer with a tan that screams tropical getaway instead of fluorescent office tan. Spreading on a sunless tanner on your face is not as risky as it once was thanks to new formulations designed specifically for the needs of your face. So, stop reaching for the same tanner that you use to bronze up your chicken legs, and consider one of my six favorites. They won’t clog your pores with oils, and usually contain lower-levels of tanning agents, like dihydroxyacetone (DHA), for a subtle tan that appears after a few days of repeated use—which eliminates streaking, missed spots, awkward shades and all-knowing looks from coworkers that ruin you island tanning fantasy.

The All In One: L’Oreal Men’s Expert Healthy Look SPF 15 ($10.49, Coming Soon! drugstores nationwide)
Simplify your morning routine and get a tan with L’Oreal Paris’ Men’s Healthy Look SPF 15. This daily moisturizer is also a sunscreen and sunless tanner in one. While the propylene glycol moisturizes and Active Defense System’s peppermint helps soothe and prevent razor burn, the physical blockers offer protection against UVA and UVB rays and sugarcane-derived dihydroxyacetone (DHA) imparts a streak-free tan that deepens with each daily use. Perfect for the guy who likes to travel light.

The Choose Your Color: Jergen’s Natural Glow Face [Drugstore.com]
One tan does not fit all, and thanks to last year’s obsession with Natural Glow Body Moisturizer, Jergen’s brings Natural Glow Face in three shades to accommodate all skin tones from fair to dark skin tones. Now, guys with dark tans can enjoy the benefits of the build-a-tan—getting a subtle tan with the first application and achieving maximum results after a week of daily use. This oil-free moisturizer is packed with vitamin E, glycerin, tanning-agents DHA and erythrulose to create a balanced tan that works with your natural skin tone—not against it.

The Immediate Bronzer: Bella Bronze Olive & Grape Seed Extract Tinted Self-Tanner [BellaBronzeSun.com]
Tapping the natural resources of a small Mediterranean island near Sicily, Bella Bronze mixes antioxidant-rich tarocco oranges and grape seed extract with moisturizing hyaluronic acid, olive oil, and shea butter to improve skin texture. Henna, iron oxides and extracts for the erba ruggia flower create a subtle immediate color that help to prevent missed areas while the DHA and erythrulose-induced tan arrives about three hours later. Be sure to wait 15 minutes for the cream to absorb before getting dressed or you’ll find that more than just your face will get a little extra color.

The Beginner’s Cream: Neutrogena Build A Tan Face SPF 15 [Drugstore.com]
The pioneers of the build-a-tan are still on top for beginners, control freaks and guys with fair to medium skin tones who worry about the the tell-tale signs of fake tanning: streaks, splotches and orange hues. As one of the most customizable tanners, your tan will not get any darker that you like. Use it everyday in place of your daily moisturizer to get the color you want, then spread out touch-ups to two or three times a week. Guys with darker skin tones might find that it takes a while to achieve the color they want. With humectants like glycerin and beeswax, and SPF 15 for added sun protection, even pale guys can feel confident on the beach with a healthy looking tan instead of a sunburn.

The Low Maintenance: Coppertone Gradual Tan Faces [Drugstore.com]
If build-a-tans require too many days of slathering to achieve and maintain the color you want, Coppertone’s Gradual Tan Faces requires less of a commitment with fewer applications and more time between upkeep. Get a light but noticeable color with the first application and a deeper bronze tan within just three applications. Use it more frequently to get a darker tan or less frequently to lighten up until you’ve found the color that’s right for you. Infused with antioxidant vitamin e, and moisturizers provitamin B5 and glycerin, consider swapping your daily moisturizer for this two-in-one when you need a little extra color in your cheeks

The Quickie: Shiseido Men Moisturizing Self Tanner [MakeMeHeal]
Short on time? This quick absorbing moisturizer and self-tanner won’t make you wait to get dressed. In addition to DHA, this creamy emulsion includes amino acid thiotaurine and antioxidant green tea extract to curb excess oil, and Shiseido’s proprietary Damage Defense Complex to moisturize and strengthen skin’s protection against environmental aggressors. Used after cleansing and shaving, this emulsion can replace a moisturizer or aftershave and frequent use will deepen the tan. Color appears within two to three hours and lasts about a week, so it’s easy to pencil into your schedule.