Tanning Lotion?

MsSquatAlot

Chaelaz wrote: »

I think this is a favorite exchange today:

MsSquatAlot- Hey Everyone! For those of you who fake bake - what tanning lotion do you use? I have been using Solid Black 100x and had some great results but I am almost out and wondering if anyone has any other suggestions?

myheartsabattleground - The sun.

MsSquatAlot - Well, aren't you clever.

Especially considering I asked for lotion recommendations, right? Haha some people on here just epic troll all day.

MsSquatAlot

jessica22222 wrote: »

I worked at a fake and bake and found with or without lotion I tanned

Really? I burnt the first time I tanned without lotion on my usual bed and time haha. I like that they moisturize your skin too.

MsSquatAlot

HawleyGriffin wrote: »

No pics of nice tans. #disappointing

Mine isn't show-worthy yet haha

Guns_N_Buns

A tad lighter than my avatar pic atm.

jessica22222

MsSquatAlot wrote: »

jessica22222 wrote: »

I worked at a fake and bake and found with or without lotion I tanned

Really? I burnt the first time I tanned without lotion on my usual bed and time haha. I like that they moisturize your skin too.

I think that's all they do is moisturizer and make you smell pretty. You can smell when someone doesn't use it! We had $80 lotions and I'm positive they didn't make you tan faster. The cheap lotion works just as well.

MsSquatAlot

jessica22222 wrote: »

MsSquatAlot wrote: »

jessica22222 wrote: »

I worked at a fake and bake and found with or without lotion I tanned

Really? I burnt the first time I tanned without lotion on my usual bed and time haha. I like that they moisturize your skin too.

I think that's all they do is moisturizer and make you smell pretty. You can smell when someone doesn't use it! We had $80 lotions and I'm positive they didn't make you tan faster. The cheap lotion works just as well.

WOW!!! That is good to know - and yes - you can totally smell the stank when people dont use it. HAHA

jmac4263

I use solid too. I think I got 3 bottles a x50 a x75 and x100 just because you could buy them on amazon as a pack. I like them but something that will get me darker would be better. Do you use anything for your face? I just tan at my gym so its not like they have special amazing beds!

MsSquatAlot

jmac4263 wrote: »

I use solid too. I think I got 3 bottles a x50 a x75 and x100 just because you could buy them on amazon as a pack. I like them but something that will get me darker would be better. Do you use anything for your face? I just tan at my gym so its not like they have special amazing beds!

So for my face - I use sunscreen. The beds at the spa I go to are nice as hell. Which is probably why I burned. I was used to gym tanning beds and would bake for 20-25 minutes because the beds were so old. The new ones I use have facial tanners so I leave the tanner on and wear a low spf sunscreen. My face is quite tan now but I want that like epic dark tan. haha

jmac4263

MsSquatAlot wrote: »

jmac4263 wrote: »

I use solid too. I think I got 3 bottles a x50 a x75 and x100 just because you could buy them on amazon as a pack. I like them but something that will get me darker would be better. Do you use anything for your face? I just tan at my gym so its not like they have special amazing beds!

So for my face - I use sunscreen. The beds at the spa I go to are nice as hell. Which is probably why I burned. I was used to gym tanning beds and would bake for 20-25 minutes because the beds were so old. The new ones I use have facial tanners so I leave the tanner on and wear a low spf sunscreen. My face is quite tan now but I want that like epic dark tan. haha

I get that! I was going to an actual salon Sun Tan City and some of their beds you can literally go once or twice a week and be really tan, all of theirs had facial tanners so I know what you mean there. I might switch back to that once I change jobs since it would be on the way to tan but right now for the price and convenience the gym works the best. I think I pay like 14 or 15 dollars a month at the gym and close to 50 at Sun tan city! Thats a big difference but the beds are also alot better.....

MsSquatAlot

Ughhhh I do not even want to disclose how much I pay to tan but it is $130 for my husband and I on any level bed per month. Thankfully my job pays for our gym membership haha.

So I am ordering the Cheeky Brown one since it has the overall highest ratings but still looking for 2 or 3 others to try too.

Guns_N_Buns

I've only tried level-1 and level-2 beds. I don't recall any special face tanner, so I'm a little jealous about that. Typically I had foundation on with spf in it, so I would just leave my face alone. If I was make-up free, I'd either cover my face with a towel or put the lotion on it, as well. I paid $20/month for unlimited use (but only for level-1 beds). The level-2 beds were like $2 more per use, so I tried them out a couple of times. Is it worth going to a level-3 or 4? The price increases substantially on those!

MsSquatAlot

I wish I had a good comparison photo to show you the difference. I feel it is worth it. My spa goes up to level 6 and I have only just recently tanned on 3-4. In the level 1&2 I was still at 20 mins. These ones I do 12 in a level 3 one day and then 6 in a level 4. I just started this routine as of Monday and have noticed a difference for sure.

MsSquatAlot

I added Darksyde Pitch Black Ultimate Silicone Bronzer Tanning Lotion 16oz too. Haha we shall see

Guns_N_Buns

Thanks! I'll definitely have to try next time I'm in.

MsSquatAlot

Usually they will give you a complimentary (or at least for a nominal fee) upgrade to try out the higher beds - I had inquired once and they happily slapped me into a level 4 haha

jessica22222

I wanted to add it's the tanning bed that makes the difference. We had 4 different beds and the top end bed got me the best tan.