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Fragrance free self tan?

One of my friends has just seen a dermatologist who has told her that she cannot use any fragranced products. We were in Boots today where she managed to get Simple shampoo and conditioner but we were unable to find a self tan - can anyone tell me if they know of any?

Thanks

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  • glowgirl_2
    glowgirl_2 Posts: 4,591 Forumite
    She could try professional products from here http://www.celebritysecrets.co.uk/ or here http://www.siennasol.co.uk/ they are very different to high street products but have no added scent but you do still get a very slight hint of the active ingredient, I use products from the second link and my skin is in excellent condition and I never moisturise and am very sensitive. I'm not aware of any high street brands that are fragrance free, I would be interested to know if there is one:)
    Thank you for this site Martin
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    Good luck for the future
  • pattycake
    pattycake Posts: 1,599 Forumite
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    A fake tan without that distinctive unpleasant "biscuity" smell - that would be heaven. Most of these products smell OK when you first apply them as they have added fragrance to mask the active ingredient. Before long, that tell-tale odour starts to emerge.

    I would be very interested in any product with NO smell from a purely aesthetic point of view.
  • sioban_2
    sioban_2 Posts: 177 Forumite
    Thanks glowgirl will have a look on those websites - I would really like to find something for her as I have fallen heir to her vast amount of lotions and potions which she is allergic to.
  • sioban_2
    sioban_2 Posts: 177 Forumite
    Checked websites glowgirl recommended and unfortunately both products contain perfume - the search continues!
  • claire123c
    claire123c Posts: 89 Forumite
    edited 30 April 2010 at 12:01AM
    I am constantly searching for the perfect fake tan... in my search I've found a few good ones.

    Fake Bake (I use the extreme colour) doesn't have a strong smell and is quite natural looking. Likewise, St Moriz mouse (soooo cheap from Home Bargains at about £4!) in my opinion is almost the same as Fake Bake which is £25 a bottle. It doesn't have a strong smell and is also natural looking, and so far has lasted 5 days without patching. I honestly can't tell the difference so will be sticking to this from now on.

    I also love Loreal sublime for the colour, both the clear gel bottle and the shimmering, 'instant result' one. But I smell like digestive biscuits when I use it.:rotfl:

    Hope this helps!

    edited to say that I wouldn't say they were fragrance free in the way 'Simple' products are. They are just the least biscuity smelling fake tans I have tried. I find that sleeping in a cold room whilst your tan developing helps with the smell. Sorry for the TMI but if you get warm and 'glow' whilst wearing it that seems to make the tan smell more!
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