Self-tan brands in the United Kingdom:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, St.Tropez was the most searched self-tan brand in the United Kingdom, accounting for 32.1% of all searches among the seven brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, St.Tropez and Bondi Sands were mentioned most often, in three of the five answers. St.Tropez was recommended most often, coming first in two out of four responses that gave a list.
St.TropezShare of searches 32.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
BellamiantaShare of searches 21.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Bondi SandsShare of searches 17.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Loving TanShare of searches 14.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Tan-LuxeShare of searches 7.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top self-tan brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, St.Tropez and Bondi Sands were mentioned most often, in three of the five answers. St.Tropez was recommended most often, coming first in two out of four answers that gave a list. Bondi Sands was second, and Tan-Luxe and Isle of Paradise tied for third. Bellamianta, which ranked second in searches, was not mentioned at all.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
St.Tropez3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bondi Sands3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Tan-Luxe2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Isle of Paradise1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bellamianta0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Loving Tan0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tanologist0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best fake tan in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which self tan looks the most natural?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best gradual tan for pale skin?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“self tan”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best self tan”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 27, 2026.
Which self-tan brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each self-tan brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven self-tan brands we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for St.Tropez, Bellamianta, Bondi Sands, Loving Tan, Tan-Luxe, Tanologist, Isle of Paradise. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | St.Tropez | Bellamianta | Bondi Sands | Loving Tan | Tan-Luxe | Tanologist | Isle of Paradise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28.3% | 15.5% | 23.1% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.5% | 25.1% | 20.5% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.4% | 17% | 25.4% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 5% | 4.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.4% | 9.6% | 17.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.3% | 11% | 20.2% | 16.6% | 11% | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.7% | 13.7% | 20.5% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 4% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.9% | 9.2% | 25.3% | 13.8% | 11.3% | 6.2% | 3.3% |
| May 2026 | 28.2% | 8.4% | 28.2% | 15.4% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.1% | 9.6% | 21.4% | 11.7% | 9.6% | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.4% | 14% | 21% | 11.5% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.1% | 10% | 18.4% | 15% | 8.2% | 4.4% | 2.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.1% | 21.5% | 17.6% | 14.4% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 2.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 32.1% | 18.1K | -33.2% | -9 points | |
| 2, moved from 4th to 2nd | 21.5% | 12.1K | +83.3% | +11.5 pointsmoved from 4th to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 17.6% | 9.9K | -18.2% | -0.8 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 14.4% | 8.1K | -18.2% | -0.6 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.8% | 4.4K | -18.5% | -0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.3% | 2.4K | -17.2% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.3% | 1.3K | -31.6% | -0.6 points |
32.1%
Held 1st. 18.1K estimated branded searches, -33.2% vs prior month. Share -9 points.
21.5%
Moved from 4th to 2nd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, +83.3% vs prior month. Share +11.5 points.
17.6%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 9.9K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
14.4%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
5.
Tan-Luxe7.8%
Held 5th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
4.3%
Held 6th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, -17.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
2.3%
Held 7th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -31.6% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom?
7 brands
In September 2026, St.Tropez was the most searched among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom, with an estimated 18.1K branded searches, 32.1% of all searches for the seven we track. Bellamianta is in 2nd place, 10.7 percentage points behind at 21.5%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.3% → 32.1% | 41.1%Aug 2026 | 20.5%Nov 2025 | 1st | |
| 15.5% → 21.5% | 25.1%Nov 2025 | 8.4%May 2026 | 3rd → 2nd | |
| 23.1% → 17.6% | 28.2%May 2026 | 17.6%Jan 2026 | 2nd → 3rd | |
| 12.6% → 14.4% | 16.6%Feb 2026 | 11.5%Jul 2026 | 4th | |
| 10.3% → 7.8% | 11.3%Apr 2026 | 7.6%Jul 2026 | 5th | |
| 5.5% → 4.3% | 6.2%Apr 2026 | 4.2%Jul 2026 | 6th | |
| 4.6% → 2.3% | 4.9%Feb 2026 | 2.3%Sep 2026 | 7th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, St.Tropez’s share of searches among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom increased from 28.3% to 32.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bellamianta’s share of searches among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom increased from 15.5% to 21.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bondi Sands’ share of searches among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom decreased from 23.1% to 17.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Loving Tan’s share of searches among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom increased from 12.6% to 14.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tan-Luxe’s share of searches among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom decreased from 10.3% to 7.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tanologist’s share of searches among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom decreased from 5.5% to 4.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Isle of Paradise’s share of searches among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom decreased from 4.6% to 2.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, St.Tropez’s share of searches among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom peaked at 41.1% in August 2026 and was lowest at 20.5% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bellamianta’s share of searches among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom peaked at 25.1% in November 2025 and was lowest at 8.4% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bondi Sands’ share of searches among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom peaked at 28.2% in May 2026 and was lowest at 17.6% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Loving Tan’s share of searches among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom peaked at 16.6% in February 2026 and was lowest at 11.5% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tan-Luxe’s share of searches among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom peaked at 11.3% in April 2026 and was lowest at 7.6% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tanologist’s share of searches among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom peaked at 6.2% in April 2026 and was lowest at 4.2% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Isle of Paradise’s share of searches among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom peaked at 4.9% in February 2026 and was lowest at 2.3% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bellamianta rose from 3rd to 2nd among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bondi Sands fell from 2nd to 3rd among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom self-tan brands in September 2026?
7 changes

In September 2026, Bellamianta overtook Bondi Sands and Loving Tan to rank 2nd among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom, with 21.5% of the searches.

In September 2026, St.Tropez lost share of searches among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom, from 41.1% to 32.1%.

In September 2026, Bondi Sands lost share of searches among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom, from 18.4% to 17.6%.

In September 2026, Loving Tan lost share of searches among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom, from 15% to 14.4%.

In September 2026, Isle of Paradise lost share of searches among self-tan brands in the United Kingdom, from 2.9% to 2.3%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Tan-Luxe in the United Kingdom fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 4.4K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Tanologist in the United Kingdom fell 17.2% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 2.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted for self-tan brands?
7 search terms
Each brand's share of searches among self-tan brands comes from the terms listed under its name. When people mostly search for a brand because of something else it sells, only the searches that name this product count here.
St.Tropez
1 branded search term
- st tropez
Bellamianta
1 branded search term
- bellamianta
Bondi Sands
1 branded search term
- bondi sands
Loving Tan
1 branded search term
- loving tan
Tan-Luxe
1 branded search term
- tan luxe
Tanologist
1 branded search term
- tanologist
Isle of Paradise
1 branded search term
- isle of paradise
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