fake tan recommendations?

[benny123]

can anyone recommend a fake tan (or body lotion with gradual tan ) that does'nt have the usual horrible smell, have just tried johnsons as friend said quite a nice smell, must be me because i hated it !!
thank you

[lindsey toffee girl]

try dove I must say I have never noticed that the Johnsons one smells. Also I like Eco tan however I am so useless at applying tan to myself!

[skintbuthappy81]

I swear by St Tropez (the mist spray), it does have a hint of smell but it is not overpowering.

[hieveryone]

St Tropez have just brought out a new one called Everyday and I must say it smells lovely.

Also, Xen-Tan is gorgeous, smells like marzipan a little bit :)

[lindsey toffee girl]

ooh I have never seen a mist one when I have a fake tan I go and get a st tropez though leaving the salon like I have had a mud fight is not attractive!

[milly09]

i use the superdrug one, Solait, it's gradual and doesn't go orange (i'm as white as a sheet, so my mum tells me, so after a few go's with other ones i tend to go a funny colour lol), its a foam so easy to apply. Best part is it actually smells nice :D and its only around £4 :D

[mummyfleming]

Hey, you should try the 'vie at home' range, I have pale skin but find it amazing plus the cost is ace. :j

[glowgirl]

Try this http://www.celebritysecrets.co.uk/SunlessTanningSolutions-4

[carlamagee]

i think they all smell a bit like potatoes!!
aaltho i quite like faketan wipes, they are easy to apply (just like a babywipe, so you can make sure that all areas are moist) and tan appears overnight and gradually wears off.

[indigo25]

I think with fake tan you often get what you pay for, I've tried some of the cheaper ones and they are orange, streaky etc.
This site has some of the more expensive brands like Clarins/Lancome etc at lower prices: shop.co.uk

My favourite is sheer bronze tinted self tan face gel, ever since my mum bought it for me I've been addicted!!

[Jokaty82]

I am after a good fake tan too. I have heard that the L'oreal Sublime Range is quite good, or the Piz Buin click dial one, but all a bit pricey to try out to find that they not good.

I have been using the Nivea Gradual Tan Body Lotion....well it must be very gradual cos I dont notice a great deal of difference and I am a right pasty!

[KellyontheBeach]

Am agreeing on the most part with "you get what you pay for" and swear by Clinique, this has never streaked and smells a but like cinammon, has a lovely colour. Failing this and for a quick 10 second wipe over, have found that Wilkinsons to a tanning wipe (was very dubious at first) and they are dead easy to use, smell like cocoa and privide a quick drying and decent colour that lasts a couple of days, its light at first but if you use them for a couple of days in a row it makes a great colour. Would really recommend them!

One tip howver would be preparation, moisturise like a crazy person for a couple of days before, make sure you do not rush what you are doing and for heaven sake wear gloves!! Whenever i have not, no matter how much I was my hands i always end up with the tell take orange hand and its just nasty!!

Good luck!!

[pattycake]

I, too, hate that dreadful biscuity smell that comes with fake tans as they start to develop. A couple of weeks ago, I got Piz Buin Self Tanning Tinted Lotion from Boots. It was a third off at the time for around £8. It is not the one with a dial as I saw a review of that which said it was very hard to get an even colour.

Anyway, the one I did buy I am quite pleased with. A nice colour and not too much of the smell. I can endorse the "always wear gloves" sentiment though. I have found in the past that no matter how well you think you have washed your hands, you end up with orange palms and nasty nicotine coloured nails!

[glowgirl]

I think with fake tan you often get what you pay for


I think this might of been the case years ago but thanks to the science bit we now dont have to pay huge amounts for products that work, my suggestion would be to forget high street products and go down the professional route, my fav is http://www.siennasol.co.uk/ also have a read of this thread http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1621869&highlight= lots of great ideas and tips:)

[FelinePrincess]

Siennasol isn't just for dancers, it can be used by anyone and it's definetely not too dark for everyday use. I like to have about 4 or 5 layers of the 16% solution with the booster drops added to get a dark tan, but even then it's not too dark - infact I look quite pale next to some sunbed addicts! Ofcourse if this was too dark you could always go for a lighter solution but I definetly agree that spray tan solutions like siennasol are much better then ANY high street or premium fake tan as they are so much easier to apply, dry quicker, barely rub off on your clothes and they don't come off patchy.

Even if it didn't work out cheaper I would still use siennasol as it's such a good product. I'd never go back to xen tan, which is generally considered to be a great product as it's nowhere near as good and even when you get a good price it still costs a fortune compared to spray tan solutions.

Anyway, BrownMe, isn't it bad for your company image to be shamelessly spamming message boards? ;)

[FelinePrincess]

After reading my post, I'd just like to add that I'm not in any way associated with siennasol! :D

[glowgirl]

BrownMe, spammers and self promotion are not allowed on MSE, I think I pointed this out to you politely on another thread as you seem to keep on promoting your company on this forum I have reported you to abuse.

[weenickieS]

Out of the ones i have tried so far, id say the best were......

Cheaper ones - Dove, superdrugs own brand.

Dearer ones - St tropez or fake bake.

My fav out them all though has to be fake bake.

[glowgirl]

Glowgirl I have PM'd you and also returned the favour as you seem to be pushing one individual brand.


You obviously didn't read the other post I made on this thread recommending a different product you also obviously haven't read the other tanning thread you spammed otherwise you would know I recommend two products and this thread also details my journey to finding the right fake tan making it quite clear that I have no connection with any tanning company whatsoever so report away I have nothing to hide or loose:)

There is no need to PM me just say what you have to openly, here is a copy of your message

Hi,

I have also reported you to abuse for not reading thread titles correctly. Yes I am endorsing brownme.com but I use MSE for personal use to improve my knowledge not to make money. I have replied to both threads with a very good resourse on topic. I have not promoted or pushed any 'product' at all I have simply provided a resource for further education.

I apologise if you feel infringed or uncomfortable with my thread but I have recieved three private mails thanking me for my input and based on this I have reported you and FelinePrincess to the moderators.

Kind Regards.


I have also reported you to abuse for not reading thread titles correctly.

So let me get this straight you are reporting me for not reading properly? Ok then:rolleyes:

Yes I am endorsing brownme.com


It is against MSE rules to promote your own company on the site as I tried to warn you in a friendly way the other day on the other tanning thread.

I apologise if you feel infringed or uncomfortable


I don't at all, in fact I asked you to post any interesting links you had on the other tanning thread for all to see not just pm them to me as you offered.

Please do not PM me again, if you have further comments to make please make them available for all to see.

[4li5on]

The best gradual tan cream I've found is the Wilkinsons (Wilko) own brand. About £2.00 a bottle, smells like a moisturiser and gives good even results from first application. I use it daily in the summer and evey other day at this time of year. I use it regularly instead of lots of foundation as it gives an even skintone but doesn't look 'cakey' if you know what I mean?