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.