fake tanning?

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just wondering what product you use and if it works good. i bought some bain de soleil self tanning creme, but im scared to try it!

or if you go to tanning booth, what do you use to help bring out your tan more?
 
i hate the tanning creme's because it makes it really obvious that your "fake'n'baking" ... no matter the quality of creme ... the booth is good enough and you get a more real looking tan (as long as u don't go too often)
 
What worked really well for me was Savage Bronze (you can get it at Sally's Beauty Supply) with Sublime Bronze Dark (by Loreal, u can get it at any drug store) over it. For some really good tips and instructions go to
 
I love nutragena's bronzing foam. It has a tint so you can see where it is going. I have had a lot of luck getting it on without streaky. If you are really light skinned like me(irish) use the medium color. It was perfect.
I have found a lot of tanners are just too dark that causes the streaking.
 
My favorite self-tanner is Bake Fake. I live in Canada so we get ours through Bronzed Beauty (Canada) They're pretty good with delivery and stuff. The product is amazing! Its a nice dark brown that lasts a good 7 days. I know the women in UK are in love with stuff...all those soccer wives and girlfriends. I've tried a lot of self-tanners - drugstore stuff to professional salon grade - and this is by far the best! I've shopped with this company for over a year now.

I know Kelly Ripa (from Regis & Kelly, Hope & Faith) uses this stuff religiously and so does Britney Spears.

My girlfriend who was Miss Canada used this stuff the week of her competition and had all the other pageants inquiring about it too so that speaks volumes.
 
chickinHawaii said:
I love nutragena's bronzing foam. It has a tint so you can see where it is going. I have had a lot of luck getting it on without streaky. If you are really light skinned like me(irish) use the medium color. It was perfect.
I have found a lot of tanners are just too dark that causes the streaking.
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I'd agree with that - I'm your stereotypical pasty white computer nerd... that being of Irish descent, if I actually went into the sun, I'd look like a lobster (and after multiple incidents of sun poisining a a stupid teenager who thought I could tan, and a family history of cancer, I avoid the sun like the plague)

The neutrogena stuff, the medium, is great.... use gloves to put it on otherwise you have tanned palms of your hands... the smell of it isn't that bad... and it gives a fairly light, natural looking tan, though i have kinda rose cheeks, I'd never use it on my face.. but my legs it's great on especially if i want to go without stockings in the summer.

The more coats you put on -- the darker it gets -and it fades very evenly.
 
From the current issue of Fitness Magazine

Self-Tanner Road Test
Airbrush sprays! Tanner-infused puffs! We tried 'em all so you can find your perfect formula and get a sexy glow.
By Gwen Flamberg




You love the look of a tan -- it can make you appear healthier, happier, even thinner -- but the sun has become public enemy #1. Luckily, the newest sunless tanners impart a truly believable glow at prices that suit every budget. Choose your formula: an aerosol spray (just like a salon treatment!), a quick-absorbing mousse, an easy-to-apply cream or gel, or a goof-proof towelette. To help you navigate the options, FITNESS staffers tested 12 top products. Here's what you need to know.


Winner: Most Even Finish: Mystic Tan MysticSunless Tanning Spray
$32.95, mystictan.com
The Claim: "Delivers a healthy, even, streak-free tan every time."
Our Tester Reports: "It developed into a nice, even, golden color overnight, similar to what you'd get at a Mystic Tan booth; but you're able to control the coverage and don't have to leave home."


Winner: Deepest Bronze: Rodial Brazilian Tan
$49, Bliss Spas
The Claim: "The darkest, yet most natural-looking, self-tan on the market."
Our Tester Reports: "It took time to apply because the shade is so intense, and initially it looked uneven. But once I showered off the tinted lotion, it looked really great."


Winner, Best for Legs: Bella Bronze Espresso & Crema Anti-Cellulite Tinted Self-Tanner -- Legs
$28, bellabronzesun.com
The Claim: "Anti-cellulite agents help diminish dimpling."
Our Tester Reports: "After just a few applications, my skin didn't seem any firmer; but the color boost made my thighs look sleeker and my cellulite less noticeable."


Winner, Best for Dry Skin: Neutrogena Moisture Rich Sunless Tanning SPF 20
$9.49, drugstores
The Claim: "Contains an SPF, so you can use it outdoors."
Our Tester Reports: "I'm an avid boater, so the SPF was a great incentive. It went on smoothly, it didn't feel greasy like sun block sometimes can, and I got compliments on the golden shade."


Winner, Most Natural: Estee Lauder Go Tan Air-Brush Self-Tan Spray for Body
$28.50, esteelauder.com
The Claim: "Vitamin E leaves skin moisturized to help maintain color for days."
Our Tester Reports: "The shade was very light (more of a glow than a tan), but it stayed even for days and faded uniformly all over, while most tanners fade in patches."


Winner, Easiest to Use: Almay Sunless Tanning Gel for Face
$9.99, drugstores
The Claim: "A tint makes the formula mistake-proof. Vitamins A and C soften skin."
Our Tester Reports: "The light gel spread really easily and evenly, and I'd go so far as to describe the scent as pleasant! The shade was pretty pale, though."


Winner, Best Buildable Color: Coppertone Gradual Tan Faces
$6.99, drugstores
The Claim: "Builds up to a natural-looking color, so users can customize their shade."
Our Tester Reports: "I was a self-tanning virgin, but this was so simple. I just applied it like I would a moisturizer. I got a nice, even glow, kind of like wearing a light bronzer!"


Winner, Quickest Application: True Blue Spa Hello, Sunshine! Self-Tanning Face Puff
$20, bathandbodyworks.com
The Claim: "Infused single-use puffs contain the right amount of lotion."
Our Tester Reports: "So convenient -- the tanning serum spread quickly and evenly, and the puff protected my fingers from turning yellow. The color lasted for several days."


Lancome Flash Bronzer Glow 'N Wear Natural
$29.50, lancome.com
The Claim: "Dries in minutes for an instant and even, golden glow."
Our Tester Reports: "The properties that make the light gel soak in quickly caused it to become dry and sticky right away, making it difficult to blend. But the instant glow it gave me was worth it!"


Dove Energy Glow Daily Moisturizer with Subtle Self-Tanners
$6.99, drugstores
The Claim: "Essential moisturizers hydrate skin, and tone-enhancers gradually build a subtle glow."
Our Tester Reports: "I used this four out of five days and saw only a slight change in my skin tone. But it doesn't require a lot of blending to look natural, so I'll keep using it."


Dior Self-Tanner Shimmering Glow
$27, sephora.com
The Claim: "A hint of shimmer creates a luminous glow."
Our Tester Reports: "The built-in sheen made my legs look really sleek and glamorous, but I really didn't like the strong odor that stuck around until my next shower."


Lancaster Deep Bronze Aqua Gel
$22, Bath & Body Works
The Claim: "Incredibly easy to apply, and dries lightning fast."
Our Tester Reports: "I loved the watery consistency, but it dried so fast I wasn't able to blend it well enough. The final color looked a bit orange and uneven."
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I have been using one of the gradual self tanning moisturisers, and its really good. It builds up over time so that when you get to the right colour for you, you can stop, before it goes too dark. And its streak free. One word of warning, if you have very dry areas like elbows and knees, make sure you use a normal moisturiser there first, as I didn't and now I have orange elbows!!!!:eek:
 
blackrose78 said:
I just go outside with the right sun screen to tan I cant stand fake tans LOL
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you're lucky - some of us look at the sun, wearing 45SPF and get a burn.. :) I wish I could get a natural tan
 
Maleficient - thanks for that in-depth posting! Wow, didn't know there were that many different kinds. Too bad Bronzed Beauty don't carry all that. It sucks that there aren't more stores that specialize in self-tanners. I guess we haven't reached that point yet. I still use Fake Bake self-tanners a lot and sometimes the drug store kinds if I'm out of Fake Bake just as a temporary fill-in until the good stuff arrives in the mail! LOL I know, I get excited easily. ;)
 
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