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TAN TOWEL Questions!

TrailBlazer05 — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 21:24:32 GMT

Hello Self-Tan Beauties!! I recently ordered HSN's Tan Towel TS but haven't tried them yet. For those of you who have used tan towels before, what kind of color do you get with them from ONE use?? To put it into perspective, I'm used to the color I get from BE's Faux Tan & St. Tropez. And from one time using those brands, I get an okay/good color. Should I expect the same thing from Tan Towels with only using once? I'm so afraid to use these towels with no color guide but by the same time excited to try it because of the no hassle of showering the color guide off and getting on clothes etc.

Do tan towels dry out your skin? And can you apply more than once using the same towel?? Or once you've opened the towel it will dry up by the time you go to reuse?? How long should I wait between applications?

And how long before I see color develop? Thanks much for helping me!

Wishing you all a safe and Happy 4th of July weekend!!

Re: TAN TOWEL Questions!

cah — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 21:30:27 GMT

Tan towels are all I ever use. You won't get a deep tan, but you will get color.
If you want darker, apply another coat a few hours later.

I save the whole body size for two uses. Wrap it in a plastic bag and seal.

You get color in a few hours. I love those things, and no, no drying out of skin.

They're clean, don't stain and don't smell.

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TrailBlazer05 — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 21:55:05 GMT

On 7/4/2014 Cas said:
Tan towels are all I ever use. You won't get a deep tan, but you will get color.
If you want darker, apply another coat a few hours later.

I save the whole body size for two uses. Wrap it in a plastic bag and seal.

You get color in a few hours. I love those things, and no, no drying out of skin.

They're clean, don't stain and don't smell.

Thank you Cas for answering my questions!! You have me anxious to try them now.

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Wackers3 — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 22:30:40 GMT

They give a decent amount of color with one application but my skin is on the pale side. And I am sorry to disagree with Cas as they were both drying to my skin and have the typical ST smell after using. I'm not even scent sensitive yet I could smell that distinctive ST scent for a few days on me.

I do have dry skin so maybe that is why they were drying on my skin but I would just apply a body butter after a few hours so it was not a real issue. My biggest issue (and true of every ST I have ever used until I tried Vita Liberata this year) was the orange cast it left on my legs. I have that pale Irish skin and all ST leave that annoying orange tinge on my lower legs except for this newer brand, Vita Liberata, which also leaves no ST smell.

Loved the ease of TT but they weren't the best ST for me personally. Hope you have as much good luck as Cas has had with them.

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Allegedly — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 22:43:16 GMT

I purchased the Tan Towel TS as well. I am quite fair and found I received a light color. To really get a nice tan you would need to do two applications of the color, which makes this a pretty expensive self tanner. No matter how I tried moisturizing my feet and lightly applying the TT, my feet and ankles always came out orange. I ended up returning the kit. I hope it works better for you!

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Wackers3 — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 23:04:12 GMT

On 7/4/2014 Smurfette said:
I purchased the Tan Towel TS as well. I am quite fair and found I received a light color. To really get a nice tan you would need to do two applications of the color, which makes this a pretty expensive self tanner. No matter how I tried moisturizing my feet and lightly applying the TT, my feet and ankles always came out orange. I ended up returning the kit. I hope it works better for you!

Those were the worst areas on me too from using TT - lower leg, ankles and feet would always look orange. Not an attractive look at all.

I do hope you have much better success and it's very possible you will as many love this ST.

Re: TAN TOWEL Questions!

TrailBlazer05 — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 23:38:33 GMT

Thanks ladies for your feedback!

Had an idea. Do you think applying Tan Towels one night (for a base color) and then the next night apply either BE OR St. Tropez would be good for the skin?? In another words, other than the color being an issue if it comes out bad, do you think it's even SAFE to do something like that?? Anyone ever do that? Thanks again!

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Lynnj — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 00:05:22 GMT

I have been using TTs for years.This is all I use now. I get 2-3 uses from one towel, just place in plastic zip baggie after first use.

My suggestion for you is to do an even first coat, then wait a few hours to see what it looks like. At first it won't seem likes its doing anything. But later in the day, or even the next morning, you will see that you got some color. I've been known to do a coat in the morning, then another coat later in the late afternoon/evening a few hours before I go out (if using for a special occasion).

Typically, if I am already pale and just starting the routine again - not doing for a special occasion, just to add color - I will do a coat daily for 2-3 days. I haven't had any problems with orange color anywhere, my skin just looks naturally tan. I guess my skin just takes to it well. I am medium type, and tend to tan outside quickly, and becomes dark.

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maestra — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 00:16:36 GMT

I get a light biscuit shade, very believable since I am Scots descent and usually embrace my pale self. That is w/1 TT-I use only 1 per week.

Re: TAN TOWEL Questions!

SunnyRose — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 01:31:53 GMT

n 7/4/2014 TrailBlazer05 said:
Thanks ladies for your feedback!

Had an idea. Do you think applying Tan Towels one night (for a base color) and then the next night apply either BE OR St. Tropez would be good for the skin?? In another words, other than the color being an issue if it comes out bad, do you think it's even SAFE to do something like that?? Anyone ever do that? Thanks again!

I have used all three of them and liked all of them (except for the smell after using, may have to give the Vita Liberata a try ). I use only the tan towels now because they are just fast and easier to use IMO. I did use the BE with them a while back and I can't say they are good for the skin but I had no issues layering them. I really liked the color I got when I used the BE or St. Tropez but they take longer to apply. When I use the towels I do my arms and upper body first and then legs and very last the ankles and feet.

I am light/medium skin tone and need two applications the first time with the towels. Good luck, I hope they work out for you!

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Jump4joy2 — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 03:01:20 GMT

I have a question: what is the difference between the CLASSIC and the PLUS towels? I don't how which to order! Thanks so much!

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KateChopin — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 06:45:18 GMT

A very light tan. Nice product---easy to use.

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fitnessfreak — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 07:24:44 GMT

I have used these for years..and I am also very fair.

What I do for the best results is--I shave legs, shower, then after I am dry I apply the TT in smooth quick circular swipes.

To prevent any drying effect--I then apply TT's On the Glow gradual tanning lotion (or Jergens or Joan Rivers similar product) which not only keeps my skin moisturized, but helps w building up a gradual tan!

I use the Deeper/Darker TT once week and apply On the Glow once/twice during week to extend tan and moisturize.

Good luck--I think you will be pleased.

One more Tip--do your ankle/knee areas LAST--when most of product is already distributed ...to prevent un-even/darker look.

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Andreatoo — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 07:28:39 GMT

I don't get much color from them at all. I too am very fair

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chips — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 11:27:17 GMT

I used to use these all the time, but decided a couple of years ago to go naked skin. I just wear capris and go for it.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 13:13:12 GMT

Have not used them in a while, and never had the newer larger ones. but, for my first application of the season, I would use 2, then 2 more a few hours later, than one more few hours after that, so 5 in one day to get some color started. Then 2 at a time every 3 or 4 days after.

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the busy brunette — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 13:58:55 GMT

Like another poster, I also shave and shower before applying. I try to remember to exfoliate before shaving, though it doesn't always happen! After toweling off, I put a very light layer of regular lotion on my elbows, knees, ankles, and feet so that the product doesn't distribute too heavily on those spots. Then I apply on my arms, chest, and finally legs and feet. I do the backs of my hands last.

I don't get as dark with these as I do with the BE Faux Tan, but I have an easier time applying the TT evenly. I still use the BE Faux Tan on my face, though, as I prefer the darker color in summer.

My only major complaint about any self-tanners is really more of an issue on my end. I swim a lot in the summer and I really have to shave my legs every day so, unfortunately, the chlorine and shaving wear away the tan faster. I try to apply some sort of gradual self-tanner (like Jergens) to help the tan last a little longer.

Hope you like them!

ophelia