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self tanners

hennypenny — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:39:50 GMT

I see that the Q sells many self tanners. Which have worked best for you. If you had a problem with one could you let me know about it. I have tried different brands and never found one I like.

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muttmom — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:48:32 GMT

I've never found one that did not leave an offensive order. I've read it has to do with your body chemistry.

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Marienkaefer2 — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 22:03:22 GMT

Yes, I've found they all have an odor, too.

The one that works best with me, and smells the best, is Tarte's.

TanTowels, sold on the other channel, work well, but the scent, when it dries down, is that bad odor. Jmo.

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loveschocolate — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 22:05:14 GMT

I like St. Tropez.

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Linders Back — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 22:29:57 GMT

I use the Bare Minerals faux tanner. I am very sensitive to scents and this doesn't bother me at all. Use it first on a day when you aren't leaving home, because it has a color to help you see where you put it and that is extremely dark. I never leave home until I have washed it off in the evening.

The secret is to use the large buffing brush that comes with it to get a streak-less application. Apply wearing gloves and smooth over your skin, but then use the brush to buff in circular pattern to smooth out streaks and edges.

After the first few applications of the Summer, I usually then use L'Oreal Sublime Bronze tanners to keep up the look as this can be applied right before going out. Again, I use the BE brush to buff it before it dries. . They don't have an offensive odor either.

Both of these give a very believable natural tone.

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Pook — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:02:06 GMT

The best I ever found was a new one out last year that I got a free sample bottle of it a Sephora. It's called Vita Liberata and it had no smell either. It's more expensive but worth it.

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glb613 — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:04:59 GMT

Why does anyone want to look tan? I can't think of anyone over the age of 25 who looks good with one real or otherwise.

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stilltamn8r — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:09:30 GMT

On 3/27/2014 glb613 said:
Why does anyone want to look tan? I can't think of anyone over the age of 25 who looks good with one real or otherwise.

Totally disagree

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Lynnj — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:30:42 GMT

I've had good success with the tan towels sold on HSN. Of all that I have tried I think these provide the most natural looking tan.

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missy1 — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:35:11 GMT

On 3/27/2014 glb613 said:
Why does anyone want to look tan? I can't think of anyone over the age of 25 who looks good with one real or otherwise.

I like a little color. Not into "tan Mom" or the "orange look". Most of them smell (Jergens, yuck) or they leave streaks.I prefer tinted bronzer lotions , instant color. Any good ones?

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lulu2 — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:41:15 GMT

On 3/27/2014 Lynnj said: I've had good success with the tan towels sold on HSN. Of all that I have tried I think these provide the most natural looking tan.

Initially these works well on my legs but within 2 days I my legs became terribly itchy but only at night. I ended up wit welts all over my legs.

Any self tanner I've used made me smell like Fritos.

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glb613 — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:47:28 GMT

On 3/27/2014 stilltamn8r said:
On 3/27/2014 glb613 said:
Why does anyone want to look tan? I can't think of anyone over the age of 25 who looks good with one real or otherwise.

Totally disagree

People who know you don't.

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stilltamn8r — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:55:14 GMT

On 3/27/2014 glb613 said:
On 3/27/2014 stilltamn8r said:
On 3/27/2014 glb613 said:
Why does anyone want to look tan? I can't think of anyone over the age of 25 who looks good with one real or otherwise.

Totally disagree

People who know you don't.

How clever you think you are...Oh, are you thinking that I am tan? well guess again- Wish I were, though...

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Shelbelle — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 00:01:06 GMT

Tan Towels are the easiest to apply and make no mess, try these first.

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sylviahomeatlast — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 00:03:56 GMT

L'Oreal self-tanning towelettes---streak-free ---vitamin E ----Walgreens, grocery stores

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SugarNSpice — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 00:04:42 GMT

Tan Towels are the best I've use. The easiest as well.

Most everyone looks better with a little color.

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hennypenny — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 00:58:03 GMT

I just want a hint of color on my legs. I feel naked with scary white legs.

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focksie — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 01:05:59 GMT

On 3/27/2014 glb613 said:
Why does anyone want to look tan? I can't think of anyone over the age of 25 who looks good with one real or otherwise.

You probably have an image in your mind of a darkly tanned woman. Tanning doesn't have to be dark. It can be a shade darker than your own skin. For example, if someone uses a fair foundation, they may use a self-tanner to achieve what would look like a medium tone foundation, which is just a tad darker for them. It just gives them the look of being outdoors in the spring and summer, not like they've been baking on a beach for hours.

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Linders Back — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 01:31:06 GMT

On 3/27/2014 hennypenny said:
I just want a hint of color on my legs. I feel naked with scary white legs.

Or god forbid I head out in the summer in a sleeveless top with scary white pasty arms!

A hint of tan actually makes your legs and arms look slimmer/firmer which is another plus and if you do have muscles it can define them. And i never wear foundation in the Summer when I have a slight faux tan. Much ""lighter feel"" than make-up.

Agree with the poster that said Jergens is awful smelling. My Dh bought some and I knew he'd tried it before he even entered the room. Threw that stuff right out.

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Pook — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:06:02 GMT

In my opinion, nearly everyone looks bad pasty white and a little (not orangey) color looks better. The better self tanners don't look orange but every drugstore one I've tried does not look natural on me. No one thinks I use self tanner and I get so many compliments on my great looking tan. I do, however, enjoy a little sun also so the sun creates more color added to my self tan. I can usually tell self tanners because most don't apply smoothly but spite of a little blotchiness they still look better than with pasty white vein streaked appendages.

In the end it's not my call and everyone can choose to go with the pasty white or tan and it's what like they like and feel comfortable with.