Tanning

Source Beauty is your full-service partner for tanning, creating high-performance products that deliver flawless results. From mousses and lotions to drops and mists, we design, develop and manufacture collections that are trend-led, fully compliant across international markets and tailored to your brand.

ABOUT OUR FORMULATIONS

At Source Beauty, our tanning formulations are developed to combine performance, safety and innovation. Using advanced ingredients and the latest trend insights, we create products that deliver natural-looking results with skin benefits built in. Whether you need mousses, lotions, drops or mists, our team ensures every formulation is tailored to your brand, available in a range of shades and finishes, and fully compliant with UK, EU and US regulations.

Formulation examples

Mousses & Foams
  • Lightweight tanning mousses for an even, streak-free finish

  • Express tan foams with rapid development times

Drops & Serums
    • Customisable tanning drops for mixing with skincare

    • Face serums with tanning actives and skin-loving ingredients

Mists & Sprays
  • Fine tanning mists for face and body

  • Spray tans formulated for professional or at-home use

Supporting Products
  • Exfoliators and primers to prep skin

  • Tan extenders to maintain and enhance results

  • Aftercare products with soothing and hydrating actives

Why us?

  • Full-service partner – from concept to finished product
  • Trend-led innovation – guided by global forecasting
  • International compliance – UK, EU and US regulations
  • Flexible & scalable – from small runs to global launches
  • Sustainable focus – eco-friendly ingredients and packaging
  • Proven expertise – decades of combined industry experience

Source Beauty is your full-service partner in tanning, managing everything from design and formulation to manufacturing and delivery. With expertise across mousses, lotions, drops and mists, we combine creativity with global trend insight to develop collections that feel modern and high-performing. Every product is fully compliant with UK, EU and US regulations, while flexible MOQs, sustainable solutions and proven expertise help brands launch and grow with confidence.

have a question?

Quick answers to questions you may have

How long does it take to develop a tanning range?

Most tanning projects take 6–12 months from concept to launch, covering formulation, sampling, testing, packaging and production.

What types of tanning products can you create?

We develop mousses, foams, lotions, creams, drops, serums, mists, sprays and supporting products such as exfoliators, extenders and aftercare.

Can you create different shades and finishes?

Yes. We can develop tanning products in a range of shades and undertones, with finishes from subtle and gradual to deep and instant colour.

Do you ensure compliance with regulations?

Absolutely. All tanning formulations are fully compliant with UK, EU and US regulations, and we manage the necessary testing and documentation.

Can you provide vegan or natural tanning options?

Yes. We can create vegan, cruelty-free and naturally derived tanning products, tailored to your brand’s values and consumer demand.

Do you support sustainable packaging?le

We offer eco-friendly packaging options, including recyclable materials and reduced-plastic formats, to help brands align with sustainability goals.