Self tanners: any recommendations?

**tkdgirl** · June 2nd, 2009, 04:42 PM

Anyone have any self tanner recommendations? I avoid the sun due to pre-skin cancer removals, but still would like some color. I've tried the lotions and because my skin is so fair, all I see are streaks. Recently tired the spray on one from Victoria Secret but still see some inconsistencies.

**witchcurlgirl** · June 2nd, 2009, 05:03 PM

try Makeupalley.com...there are reviews on like every self tanner out there....

I use Clarins on my face and St Tropez on my body, but I'm not really fair, more of a medium.

**SVZ** · June 2nd, 2009, 05:04 PM

Buy a bottle of bee propolis and mix it in. It's a patented combination which creates a deeper and more natural tan...unfortunately no one really produces it :/

**witchcurlgirl** · June 2nd, 2009, 05:05 PM

^Mix it in with the self tanner?

**SVZ** · June 2nd, 2009, 05:05 PM

yup, about 2-3 drops per handful will do.

**witchcurlgirl** · June 2nd, 2009, 05:15 PM

thank you. i love little tips like that.

**Cali** · June 2nd, 2009, 05:22 PM

I really love L'Oreal's Sublime Bronze Gel. Its easy to work with, allows you to build up color, doesn't streak. They also have self-tanning cloths which work great, but i"m still partial to the gel.

But then again, self-tanners are a pain in the ass. It looks great the first day and then you have to deal with it exfoliating off and looking like you have a skin condition.

Embrace your pale TDKgirl!

**lonestar** · June 2nd, 2009, 05:40 PM

clarins always has a nice one. i've also found that origins' "great pretender" is a good color for the super pale skin. not orangey at all. just a nice light bronzey color.

**tkdgirl** · June 2nd, 2009, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by Cali

I really love L'Oreal's Sublime Bronze Gel. Its easy to work with, allows you to build up color, doesn't streak. They also have self-tanning cloths which work great, but i"m still partial to the gel.

But then again, self-tanners are a pain in the ass. It looks great the first day and then you have to deal with it exfoliating off and looking like you have a skin condition.

Embrace your pale TDKgirl!

LOL! I just want a nice, healthy glow- not to look like an oompa loompa.

**mtlebay** · June 2nd, 2009, 06:18 PM

And can someone recommend one that doesn't have that AWFUL smell?!?!?!?!?

**Laurent** · June 2nd, 2009, 06:24 PM

What about Jergens Natural Glow lotion? It's just a moisturizer with a touch of tanner in it to gradually give you a little tan. You can get the light/fair kind if you're super pale and it shouldn't make you look Oompa Loompa, just like you have a bit of color.

Everyone I know who's used it really likes it. I would try it myself, but it's not fragrance free and anything with any scent at all makes me itch & scratch like crazy.

**scooter** · June 2nd, 2009, 06:36 PM

Exfoliate really well first. Then apply moisturizer. Then mix Clarin's sunless tanner with about 25% moisturizer and apply.

**mrs.v** · June 2nd, 2009, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by Laurent

What about Jergens Natural Glow lotion? It's just a moisturizer with a touch of tanner in it to gradually give you a little tan. You can get the light/fair kind if you're super pale and it shouldn't make you look Oompa Loompa, just like you have a bit of color.

Everyone I know who's used it really likes it. I would try it myself, but it's not fragrance free and anything with any scent at all makes me itch & scratch like crazy.

I second this suggestion.This works great.

**qwerty** · June 2nd, 2009, 07:47 PM

Does anybody know of a self-tanner that isn't chock full of chemicals?

**Hummus** · June 2nd, 2009, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by Laurent

What about Jergens Natural Glow lotion? It's just a moisturizer with a touch of tanner in it to gradually give you a little tan. You can get the light/fair kind if you're super pale and it shouldn't make you look Oompa Loompa, just like you have a bit of color.

Everyone I know who's used it really likes it. I would try it myself, but it's not fragrance free and anything with any scent at all makes me itch & scratch like crazy.

Yep, try Jergens, the newest one is a mousse and goes on really well.