best fake tan?

[mickeyluv'r]

Does anyone have suggestions for the best fake tan? I don't want to use a tanning booth, bt was wondering if there are any other good options that have nice results.

 

[Lynn5700]

I have used Jergens natural glow in the past...I liked it. I'm very white and so I always worry about being orange but this never made me orange.

 

[newyearsbride]

I second that!

 

[PrincessBride010103]

I'm going to tell you what I don't reccomend and that is a spray tan.

Here is an experpt from my TR:
I decided to go get 1 last spray tan before we left. I walked in and *gasp* the lady who did it the last time wasn't there. I told myself it was okay, this girl would be just as good as the first. Ummm....not so much. I go in the back and get naaaaaaaaked and she comes in and starts asking questions. She asked me when the wedding was and, after I told her I wanted a LIGHT spray, began to give me a medium coat so it would "last" til Friday So she finishes, I come out, and I know something is very wrong by the way Eric is looking at me. Then he says to the girl, "OMG YOU MADE HER A CRISPY CRITTER" To put it lightly, I was darker than him. So I paid, and we went back home. This stuff only gets darker the longer its on, so by the time we got home I was the color of mahogany wood! My mom screamed at me to get in the shower and so I did. This got all the darkness off, but left me with faulty tan lines everywhere, and for the rest of the week, my loving husband (then fiance) referred to me as his zebra. Isn't that special?

 

[dawrobin]

Here is my take on it since I started fake tanning about 2 years ago.

I started with Neutrogena build a tan and I highly recomend any gradual tanner like that for newbies. You get the hang of how much to apply etc and mistkes are barely noticeable. Buy one for your face and a body one. You do not want to break out

After I got the hang of it I wanted something a little darker so I can do 1 coat a week. I moved to Loreal sublime bronze to the medium dark color. I prefer the gel (easier to apply) but I haven't seen it the last 2 times I needed to buy my stuff. The lotion is dark so you see where it goes.

The tips are to wash your hands after every body part really well (one leg, next leg, stomach, arm etc). Take your time and don't give up on your first one. There are decent products out there.

I would send you a pic if you want to see what it looks like. Just PM me your email.

 

[Jennifer03]

I've tried many sunless tanning lotions, but my favorite is Bare Escentuals Faux Tan. It looks extremely natural and doesn't small bad at all. I'm pretty fair and all I need is just one coat. I highly recommend it.

 

[Miniefan]

I have been doing spray- on airbrush tans for a while now by the same person,but about 3 weeks ago before we went down to Disney my co-worker had given me a voucher for "mystic tan", I DO NOT recommend doing that even just for wanting to be tanner much less for a special ocassion. It did not last, was not even, came off in certain spots and ruined my bras and panties for a week, I could only imagine how bad it would rub off on a white or off white form fitting wedding gown. I have also used Jergens natural glow and I would recommend it also, but it is gradual.

Good luck!

Kim

 

[calismic]

My absolute favorite self tanner is Clarins (sold at Sephora). It is a bit more expensive but absolutely worth it. I am extremely white and the Clarins is one of the few products I've used that did not leave me looking blotchy. To make it easier for the self tanner to spread and to keep a more even tone, I place a small amount of lotion in with the application. Make sure the lotion does not contain any dyes or perfumes. I use Keri for sensitive skin. To keep your hands from turning brown buy cheap disposable gloves. Most drug stores sell 50 packs for around $5. Well worth it!