best budget self - tanners ?

[mafibisha]

Any new self-tanners on the market, that work well but won't break the budget?
IOW, something to buy at Target or CVS? Would prefer not buying one from Nordstroms or Dillards.

 

[a1tinkfans]

I really do believe for self tanners, what you get is what you pay for. I can tell you that St Tropez (QVC) is a great deal, lasts me the season and I would not be without it..
You are not orange, it is a light pump foam, it is just great when directions are followed.

 

[ShanPooh]

I liked the free sample of Dove I received a few years ago. Looked good and didn't have that salty/sweaty smell to it when it dried.

 

[mafibisha]

I really do believe for self tanners, what you get is what you pay for. I can tell you that St Tropez (QVC) is a great deal, lasts me the season and I would not be without it..
You are not orange, it is a light pump foam, it is just great when directions are followed.

How much is it? Never bought thru QVC before Do you have a link?

I liked the free sample of Dove I received a few years ago. Looked good and didn't have that salty/sweaty smell to it when it dried.

Thanks. I'm willing to try a few of them. I'm in the mood for a tan this spring

 

[pintamino]

I really do believe for self tanners, what you get is what you pay for. I can tell you that St Tropez (QVC) is a great deal, lasts me the season and I would not be without it..
You are not orange, it is a light pump foam, it is just great when directions are followed.

Sephora also has St Tropez (and free shipping over $50, and you can ship it back for free if you try it and don't like it). I highly recommend it as well

http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=5626

 

[mafibisha]

Sephora also has St Tropez (and free shipping over $50, and you can ship it back for free if you try it and don't like it). I highly recommend it as well

http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=5626

Thanks! Do you know if its available in retail stores, too?

 

[meliss8599]

Victoria's Secret Beach 5exy is beautiful on. I get asked if I went on vacation whenever I wear it. I put it on at night only on my face and put a towel over my pillow so it doesn't stain. It looks really nice after about two nights. Then you can put it on every other.

http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/S...&c=Page&cid=1297688091757&pagename=vsdWrapper

 

[smacky1]

I used the Jergens natural glow for my body and it worked great. It takes about a week to see maximum color, but the color is nice and its less than $10.

 

[mafibisha]

Any experience or thoughts about

*Too Faced Tanning Bed In A Tube* ?

Our local Sephora carries that, for about $25.

(they don't carry the St. Tropez mentioned earlier - would have to mail order that)

 

[leahjade]

Does St Tropez give a dark tan? I've tried all the moisturizing self tanners - Dove, Jergens etc and for me, it's like using nothing. That's not what I call a tan - its's so light that it's hardly noticable!

 

[mafibisha]

Any experience or thoughts about

*Too Faced* Tanning Bed In A Tube ?

Our local Sephora carries that, for about $25.

(they don't carry the St. Tropez mentioned earlier - would have to mail order that)

Anyone familiar with this brand?

Does St Tropez give a dark tan? I've tried all the moisturizing self tanners - Dove, Jergens etc and for me, it's like using nothing. That's not what I call a tan - its's so light that it's hardly noticable!

ITA. Same with me

 

[meliss8599]

Anyone familiar with this brand?




ITA. Same with me

With daily or nightly use? I'm surprised b/c, while you're definitely not going to look like you've been to the tropics, I get a healthy, darker look.

 

[pezheadmeg]

I used the Jergens natural glow for my body and it worked great. It takes about a week to see maximum color, but the color is nice and its less than $10.

Same here. Started using it over the weekend when I realized I'm going to be wearing more sheer pantyhose as opposed to opaque tights now.

If I need some color immediately, I just mix Bonnie Bell liquid bronzer with some baby lotion. It's my go to for summer events when I'm dressed and going bare legged in a sleeveless dress.

 

[sharon_wv]

Same here. Started using it over the weekend when I realized I'm going to be wearing more sheer pantyhose as opposed to opaque tights now.

If I need some color immediately, I just mix Bonnie Bell liquid bronzer with some baby lotion. It's my go to for summer events when I'm dressed and going bare legged in a sleeveless dress.

I thought that I loved the Jergens too. Used it religiously for a few weeks before we went to Disney a couple years ago. It really look great. BUT, then I went into the pool at the hotel & it reacted with the chlorine in the pool (I guess) and it all just got nasty & came off. It was not a pretty picture, as it got really blotchy first. I was bumming since I was so faithful to putting that stuff on everyday for weeks! LOL

But, if you're not going to swim, I'd recommend it.

 

[mafibisha]

If I need some color immediately, I just mix Bonnie Bell liquid bronzer with some baby lotion. It's my go to for summer events when I'm dressed and going bare legged in a sleeveless dress.

I'm going to try this one! I googled and there are several kinds. Any you prefer over others? How long does it last?

 

[pezheadmeg]

I just do it for weddings and other events.

It lasts about 2 days, depends on how hard I scrub in in the shower. Plus all it costs me is the $1.99 for a tube of drugstore bronzer. I always have some sort of lotion to mix it with.

 

[mafibisha]

I just do it for weddings and other events.

It lasts about 2 days, depends on how hard I scrub in in the shower. Plus all it costs me is the $1.99 for a tube of drugstore bronzer. I always have some sort of lotion to mix it with.

So is it really a self tanner, in that it continues to darken with each application? Or is it just a bronzer that only *covers* for the day ... like make-up, until its washed off?

 

[a1tinkfans]

Sorry OP forgot to subscribe!

I but thru QVC, (go to qvc dot com) they are great...no q's asked re returns.
The ST Tropez does actually give you a tan look, and you re-apply, I did it about once a week, I follow directions and it is easy peasy. I got so many compliments and so many friends now use it too. I think you can get it at stores, but do not know where.
I love that it is natural, not orange, do less rather than more when applying and whether it is for a special occasion or over time, you just maintain it and it is very natural looking. I tried some OTC before this and was not the same by any stretch of the imagination... too greasy, long ot dry, not a foam, orangy, fake, smelly etc....The St Tropez is also used by a lot of celebs, supposed to to be the best out there Good Luck deciding!!

 

[jessrose18]

I really love the Loreal spray....I get it at target below $10 a bottle..great for legs, natural and doesnt brush off on clothes...spray on after shower and color develops over 24 hours. Also banana boat spray tan is good, both have a natural smell.