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Self Tanner Recommendations?

sun8shine — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 18:37:41 GMT

I had a bad experience in the early 90s and turned myself orange - "liver failure" was how my boss described it. Looking to avoid a repeat and it looks like tanners have come a long way.

Does anyone have recommendations for any self tanners that have given you a lasting brown glow? Department store, the Q, drugstore or online. What works for you?

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philogirl — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 19:02:16 GMT

I like Kate Somerville towels because they are so easy, give a natural color and the color lasts. Pricey though.

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piperbay — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 19:12:44 GMT

I like Bare Minerals faux tan. I just tried Beautisol from hsn and while the color was nice, I couldn't stand the smell. Went back to Bare Minerals.

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OPI Girl — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 22:30:47 GMT

I'm trying out the Tan Towels Plus and they work well for me. I do want to try Vita Liberata Mousse and if I hadn't already purchased the TT, I would have ordered VL to try out when it was half price through GMA.

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MissKlynn — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 23:21:06 GMT

Tarte's self-tanner is hands down the best! It is the only one I have ever tried that really does not smell and it gives the most natural true tan color. Not orange at all.

I prefer a tanner that has a 'guide' color so you can see where you put it and therefore don't miss any spots. Even the guide color with this is a nice color. LOVE this stuff.

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grandma petes — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 23:35:02 GMT

I've been using St. Tropez self tanner for a few years now and it's my favorite. Trust me, I've tried many. I get compliments everyday on how great my "tan" looks and people are always surprised when I tell them it's "tan in a can". It dries quickly and there is no smell. Color lasts a couple of days, but I usually apply every other day. It's really a fantastic self-tanner.

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boomerchick — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 00:02:38 GMT

Suave Visible Glow. $5 at drugstores & does not turn orange! I have not had success w/any self tanner & I have purchased mostly expensive brands. Suave claims it rivals St Tropez. I can't attest to that but I am very pleased w/it.

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Colonel Meow — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 00:05:43 GMT

On 6/2/2014 grandma petes said: I've been using St. Tropez self tanner for a few years now and it's my favorite. Trust me, I've tried many. I get compliments everyday on how great my "tan" looks and people are always surprised when I tell them it's "tan in a can". It dries quickly and there is no smell. Color lasts a couple of days, but I usually apply every other day. It's really a fantastic self-tanner.

I agree. I've used St. Tropez with great results. I've recently gotten out of the habit of applying self-tanner, but this thread has reminded me of how good I look with a little faux-glow. I'll pull out my mega-bottle of St Tropez tonight!

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Silkeej — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 00:18:22 GMT

I've been using Jergens Natural Glow its great color without any nasty odor. I use the fair to medium and on me seems quite natural and healthy looking. I use it after my shower in the morning like a moisturizer and once I have the color I want I don't apply until I see it is starting to fade. To me its a very subtle gradual development of color without streaking.

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Funloving — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 00:21:55 GMT

I believe due to our individual body chemistry & skin-tone, your mileage may vary.. there's no one size fits all ST. I happen to think Tarte is one of the superior prestige brand STs for me- as a slightly neutral to olive medium skin tone, while someone with very fair pink under toned skin maybe better suited for TanTowels or Jergens Natural Glow Gradual Self Tanner.

Truly it takes some trial and error, too.

sun8shine - How would you describe your skin tone? Do you have pink, yellow, neutral or olive undertones?... Are you fair, light or medium? All of these things need to be factored, IMO.

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mamanurse — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 00:29:14 GMT

St Tropez was my favorite until I tried Tarte. Tarte has no smell and the color is natural! LOVE IT!

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motherinlaw — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 00:34:57 GMT

Is this the Brazilliance self tanner from Tarte that you speak of? Thanks.

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turtle52 — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 00:39:33 GMT

I am VERY sensitive to smells and I detected a self-tanner odor in both Tarte and St. Tropez plus St. Tropez had a very strong perfume smell. The ONLY self tanner that I have ever been able to use is Vita Liberata. I use the Phenomenal Mousse in Medium and I love it!

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jclark73 — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 00:43:05 GMT

Fake Bake works better for me and has the most natural looking color of any that I have used - whether drug store or other. I get it at Ulta. it's expensive, but absolutely no orange.

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solitaregal — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 01:09:38 GMT

St. Tropez hands down. I'm light with freckles and it's the only self tanner I've ever been happy with. And I think I've tried most.

Just make sure to exfoliate first and moisturize 15 mins before application.

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BellaCarro — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 03:40:35 GMT

Tarte or PC. Both easy, last, and look natural. I think PC looks a tad more natural. Just my opinion, though.

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Andreatoo — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 05:27:22 GMT

I had no luck with either the tan towels nor Kate Somerville's towels. Isomers Tan trick is terrific. the ST Tropez and the Lorac were good too. I got frustrated and purchased a few trial sizes from Sephora

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Cookie06 — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 06:00:07 GMT

Sounds to me that each product works differently for each of us. I have used Tan Towels for years. There is no odor that I can detect. However, the Tan Towel Plus is pretty dark if you are starting out pale, it is a bit much. Easy to apply and lasts quite a while. No matter which product I use it seems that the hardest part to get natural looking is around the ankles and onto the feet???? Any suggestions for that area???

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Andreatoo — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 06:39:24 GMT

On 6/2/2014 Cookie06 said:
Sounds to me that each product works differently for each of us. I have used Tan Towels for years. There is no odor that I can detect. However, the Tan Towel Plus is pretty dark if you are starting out pale, it is a bit much. Easy to apply and lasts quite a while. No matter which product I use it seems that the hardest part to get natural looking is around the ankles and onto the feet???? Any suggestions for that area???

I've heard moisturizer helps.

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quadmimi — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 06:47:09 GMT

St Tropez .. Years I have used it. Tons & tons of requests of how I am always tan ., can't speed up my autoship this time, so off to Ulta to fill in!.. Good luck with your choice