Fake Tan

safesound · 19 April 2005 at 7:07PM

I've got a wedding to go to in June where all the people are gonna be a bit posh. I'm sure you know the kind, more money than sense and make everyone who isnt wearing designer labels feel like chav scum. Anyway, I've decided that to make me feel little more comfortable I want to invest in some kind of sun tan (think fish belly and you'll understand why) BUT I dont tan well and am paranoid about skin cancer etc so I'm thinking maybe fake tan is gonna be my best bet. The thing is I've never bought anything like that in my life, I dont even wear makeup.
Suggestions please on a brand that 1) gives a convincing tan, 2) is easy to apply by a complete clutz at girlie things, and 3) preferably one that doesnt streak

thanks peeps, I'm completely lost.

alyssa_mae · 19 April 2005 at 7:15PM

I would recommend Piz buin. used it last year think its great. passed it on to a few friends. they rate it too.
second choice try clarins.

Anya · 19 April 2005 at 7:21PM

I use the Asda own brand one - I used to use Soltan, but the Asda one is just as good and costs less than£3!! I saw it reviewed in the Guardian and thought I had nothing to lose - now I would'nt waste my money on anything else. If you want to be pampered though - have a St Tropez done! It depends on whether money is an issue or not?

Jay-Jay_4 · 19 April 2005 at 7:28PM

Have you ever tried St Tropez spray tan (or similar)? It's pretty expensive but compared to a course of sunbed sessions it works out around the same. (prob about £30/£35)

You'd need to go the day before as it soaks in overnight but leaves you with a really natural, even tan. They can spray you by hand or you can go in a booth, the manual way is cheaper and more effective IMO.

If you don't fancy that then Christian Dior do a nice telf tan but it's around £20 and you'd need quite a lot. If you're doing it yourself then don't forget to exfoliate and moisturise everywhere first especially knees, ankles, elbows and knuckles.

fluffy-duck_2 · 19 April 2005 at 7:30PM

[FONT=Comic Sans MS]Hi
I know what you mean, the only colour I go is a whiter shade of the blue I normally am! I have tried many tans and find the best ones are the ones where someone else puts them on you. St Tropaz is good but can be pricey. The best one I have ever found is the spray on tan. They are about £10 - £15 and last for about 4 days. Best to try one out before the wedding tho! You get an even tan all over and you feel brilliant. Develops over five hours so get it done a day or two before the event. Hope you have a good time![/FONT]

ka7e · 20 April 2005 at 12:40AM

I really like Bodyshop fake tan.
Whichever product you use the secret to success is proper skin preparation. You really need to exfoliate well during a bath or shower, paying particular attention to areas of rough or thickened skin (knees, elbows, heels). After drying, mix one third fake tan with two thirds body moisturiser and apply to skin. Rub in thoroughly to avoid streaking, esp in previously mentioned areas. Do the same on your face with a facial moisturiser.
If the result is not dark enough use half and half next time and remember each application can make the colour darker.
Once you have the correct tone, maintain by re-applying every few days or weekly, but still exfoliate and add moisturiser each time.
Streaks can usually be removed by exfoliation - you only colour the top layer of skin.

safesound · 20 April 2005 at 8:26AM

Thanks guys, I think maybe I'll investigate one where a salon does it for me as then I can blame them if it goes wrong

I think they do it in the one down the road, so will investigate prices etc
Anyone know the going rate so I know if I'm being ripped off?

Bargainbabe_2 · 20 April 2005 at 10:30AM

I've tried so many brands of Fake Tan, I could start up my own shop! The best I have found is definitely St Tropez. I do this one at home and it always turns out really well for me. (Its expensive of course, but worth it for a treat)

If you get one done in a Salon, you're looking to pay around £25-£35.

fluffy-duck_2 · 20 April 2005 at 6:10PM

They range from about £12 - £15 for the spray on tans, have seen them for £25 in Newcastle, your local salon will be cheaper than that!

lyndata · 20 April 2005 at 7:43PM

i use ambre solaire at £4.77 in asda. i also use a tanning mitt from m&s to rub it in ...no tide marks just wash your hands afterwards and the go over them with the used mitt, then add hand cream....voila!!!!excellent natural tan

blondie21 · 21 April 2005 at 10:50PM

def ny far the best is st tropez....i use it constantly.....no streaks.if your wedding is on saturday....exfoliate on thur moisturize well and apply ( i find the mousse the best ) and then shower it off on friday moisturize again and apply again....shower off on saturday and you will look FAB.....
try some of the websites for a good price eg buycosmetics.com or qvc....do a set for about £27....anyway good luck :j

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