topic Re: Want to apply self tanner-----have no mitt? in Beauty

Want to apply self tanner-----have no mitt?

Sue98 — Mon, 06 May 2019 00:34:33 GMT

I just bought some self tanning mousse, and I wasn't even thinking I need a mitt to apply it. I also don't have a kabuki brush.

Any thoughts on what I can use to apply it?

Re: Want to apply self tanner-----have no mitt?

Equuleus — Mon, 06 May 2019 00:35:39 GMT

I would think they would have included one.

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Desertdi — Mon, 06 May 2019 00:42:42 GMT

plastic lunch bag?

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NEvans2 — Mon, 06 May 2019 00:56:51 GMT

Mix it with your body lotion. I always do that. Put some of your lotion in your hand, squirt your self-tanner on top of it, mix it up in your hands, and then apply like body lotion. It's much more subtle, but it should hold you until you buy a mitt. Wash your hands with soap and water when you're done.

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jackthebear — Mon, 06 May 2019 01:09:52 GMT

Last time I did it just hands then washed them

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FlowerBear — Mon, 06 May 2019 11:25:26 GMT

I mix some with my moisturizer and apply with my hands. i have a mitt that i dont use!

Re: Want to apply self tanner-----have no mitt?

Cpagal — Mon, 06 May 2019 11:28:10 GMT

@Sue98 wrote:
I just bought some self tanning mousse, and I wasn't even thinking I need a mitt to apply it. I also don't have a kabuki brush.

Any thoughts on what I can use to apply it?

I never use the mitts or brushes that come with my self tanner. I bought a box of blue surgical gloves from WMart and find these work best for me. I continue using the same glove until it starts to tear and that’s all I’ve ever used for application. I always felt that the mitts absorbed some of my self tanner and did not like wasting it. The gloves work for me.

Re: Want to apply self tanner-----have no mitt?

SilleeMee — Mon, 06 May 2019 11:36:36 GMT

It's best to apply foam self tanners with a mitt. You can use a disposable latex or vinyl glove but that might be streaky. Get a mitt! One with a thumb on it...that makes it easy to keep the mitt stable on your hand. I just bought one from Amazon like this and it's the best I have used so far. It has a thumb and also an elastic cuff to keep it from slipping off.

Re: Want to apply self tanner-----have no mitt?

Tricolor — Tue, 07 May 2019 15:12:55 GMT

Go to Sallys and get gloves that hairdressers use to apply hair color.

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Gr8tfulsoul — Tue, 07 May 2019 15:33:15 GMT

I to agree with using a mitt, it is a must for foam self tanners. I used a surgical glove once when I was out of town and forgot my mitt, but it did not go on very even and it took longer to apply.

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Lipstickdiva — Tue, 07 May 2019 16:23:18 GMT

I apply with my hands and always have.

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Pecky — Tue, 07 May 2019 18:31:53 GMT

Ulta, Sephora and drug stores sells mitts. I use to just use my hands but if you don't wash them properly, you have tans hands. I find using a mitt is much easier and applies perfect especially if using a gel or mouse self tanner.