topic Re: Suntan Fakery in Beauty

Suntan Fakery

timeless — Thu, 04 May 2023 01:47:46 GMT

I have to think this has come up before, but I'm relatively new here.

What do you think about the fake tan look?

I know the hosts probably need to do this to promote the summertime look, but in real life, do you see it?

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ellaphant — Thu, 04 May 2023 01:54:30 GMT

Not a fake tan fan. I'm fair skinned and I like it even in the summer. Many fake tans look obvious!

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Kachina624 — Thu, 04 May 2023 02:10:37 GMT

Some of the hosts and models at HSN last week were using some product that was so streaked and such a strange color, they looked like a whole new race. I've never seen humans that color before.

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ROMARY — Thu, 04 May 2023 19:34:45 GMT

Could have been yesterday........One vendor's beautiful assistant looked overly 'tanned'. I won't mention who.

Still beautiful, but very self-'tanned'. At least the color wasn't at all orange-ish. Just a dark-ish tan.

Keep in mind that I like this person. Always a great job, describing details, prints, etc.

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Happy2BHere — Thu, 04 May 2023 02:34:55 GMT

I remember on one episode of "Below Deck" the stews had to clean a couch that had a perfect silhouette of a guest who had used a self tanner and had been sitting there. She left half of whatever she used on that white couch!

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ALRATIBA — Thu, 04 May 2023 03:54:10 GMT

Some of them look like the are Oompa Loompas!

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CalminHeart — Thu, 04 May 2023 11:11:01 GMT

I use Jergens "light" self tanner on my legs because they're so white that they glow in the dark. It doesn't look fake to me since it's a very light color.

Otherwise, I'm not a fake tan person. I work outside a lot in nice weather and get a little bit of tan from that.

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MG Chris — Thu, 04 May 2023 11:11:22 GMT

I cannot be in the sun anymore. I have had some cancers removed along with lasers and RF Micoroneedling done multiple times. I love the look of being tanned and have learned that it is a fine line between a healthy-looking glow and looking like an Oompa Loompa.

Different products work better on me than others, so finding the one that makes you look natural can be a process.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Thu, 04 May 2023 11:24:59 GMT

In the olden days tans were only had by poor people,rich women carried parasols.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Fri, 05 May 2023 01:08:16 GMT

@Kachina624 StarTrek make up artsts worked hard to give Nimoy the appearance of green skin. Just a thought.

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SnowOwl79 — Thu, 04 May 2023 12:11:16 GMT

I think it's okay, until one hits the entirely new race mark. It's fake and most everyone can tell it.

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Harpa — Thu, 04 May 2023 12:14:59 GMT

I'm sure this is just subjective, even generational. I like the looks of a very slight natural tan. I do not recall my mother or her many sisters and Ss-I-L ever tanning at all. Not that she or they avoided the sun. That's when sunscreen was never heard of.

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SoCal Bred — Thu, 04 May 2023 12:16:16 GMT

There are two hosts on HSN that use that fake tan stuff all year 'round at times it is just too dark looking due to the contrast of their blonde hair and IMO not really an attractive look.

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teganslaw — Thu, 04 May 2023 17:26:31 GMT

I don't think a deep tan looks good, whether fake or not. All I can think of is skin cancer and wrinkles. Not my idea of good health.

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cjm61 — Thu, 04 May 2023 18:20:28 GMT

@timeless Where we have been this month, Hawaii, I would much prefer a fake tan than what I am seeing. Every single day I see sunburns like you would not believe. I just cringe. Self tanners would be so much better for the skin.

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timeless — Thu, 04 May 2023 18:24:05 GMT

@cjm61

Agreed. But I think you can still get burned through a self tanner, and I can't see going to a tropical island without going to the beach!

Sounds like you're seeing poor planning in the sunscreen department on behalf of these lobsters.

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sunshine45 — Thu, 04 May 2023 18:25:48 GMT

i have no problem with real tans, self tanners, or self tanning products.

i use self tanners all year long and i generally dont avoid the sun, but try not to go overboard with a real tan. there are some GREAT self tanning products on the market now.

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cjm61 — Thu, 04 May 2023 18:27:58 GMT

@timeless Oh, I'm not saying a self tanner will prevent burning. I'm saying, use sunscreen and don't get burned. If you want the tan look use the tanning cream.

Honestly, I don't know what these people are thinking. I do know that most are enjoying themselves immensely. I just feel for them when they get in the shower and that water hits those burned backs and legs. Ouch.

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timeless — Thu, 04 May 2023 18:31:16 GMT

@cjm61

I know you didn't think it prevented burns...and you're right, I see badly sunburned people and just remember when that was me.

When I was 18, I went to the beach in Santa Cruz and stupid teen me, decided to use baby oil for a tan.

The skin peeled off in big sheets for a week and I was in bed the first day.

My boyfriend at the time was much worse and in bed for three days.

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Shanus — Fri, 05 May 2023 11:04:59 GMT

@ellaphant wrote:
Not a fake tan fan. I'm fair skinned and I like it even in the summer. Many fake tans look obvious!

@ellaphant I agree. I used to use the lightest Jergen's lotion/tan, but the mess, smell and getting on my white clothing not worth it. I'lll stand fair and proud!