Self Tanners?

Ichbinceiling

So now that fall/winter has come in lovely Ohio, my legs are extra pasty white. I'd like to be a little more confident and get some "sun" on them. However, I do not believe in tanning beds.

Does anyone have recommendations for good self tanners? I've never used any!

riccoismydog

Go to a spray tan booth. I wouldn't trust that stuff in a bottle. And make sure you exfoliate lots before you go!!! I also like sally hanson spray on legs for when I have to wear a skirt and I'm not feeling tanned enough. Covers spider veins too. Washes off though after one shower. For longer term the spray tan booth is the way to go!!!

GouchisGirl

I use Banana Boat medium or dark or Nutrogena foam... both give very realistic color. I've been using them for years.

LisaMariaCallow

Xen-Tan makes amazing self tanners!! They have olive undertones so they don't turn you orange, and they have a vanilla scent, so you don't stink!! Clarins is another good brand, but Xen-Tan is my personal fave!

KellieNause

I'm from Ohio, too! I don't go to the tanning bed, either, so I use Neutrogena Build-A-Tan. I use is 3-4 times a week and it's really amazing. It gives you that "tan" that you want, but it's a very subtle tan and it gives you a fantastic glow! Also, it's amazing for helping to cover up stretch marks (the tanning bed actually makes them more visible) and reducing the appearance of cellulite. I hope this helps! Best of luck to you dear!!

Mallory0418

Mystic tan at the tanning salon is definitely the best way to go. It can get a little expensive so I've tried a lot of self tanners. The best I've found are Million Dollar Tan, Sun Labs, and Xen Tan. You definitely have to practice getting the coverage right, I still mess up my hands all the time lol. But you'll get used to it.

Mallory0418

Also, I've heard Bare Essentials makes a really good one but I havent had a chance to try it yet.

maura5880

I used to be a tanning addict. For real, I went tanning almost daily all winter long Eventually, I got freaked out about skin cancer, disliked being orange & finally had a panic attack in a tanning bed. It's been 5 years since I indoor tanned.

However, I do still like having color in the off season (I live in Massachusetts). I love Sephora's spray tan, it's reasonably priced and works really well. I also use Xen-Tan & I've used one from Bath & Body Works.

I'd suggest getting one that has a darker color when you put it on so you can make sure you're not missing any spots. It looks so icky when you have an uneven tan, lol.

Ichbinceiling

Mystic tan at the tanning salon is definitely the best way to go. It can get a little expensive so I've tried a lot of self tanners. The best I've found are Million Dollar Tan, Sun Labs, and Xen Tan. You definitely have to practice getting the coverage right, I still mess up my hands all the time lol. But you'll get used to it.

Where do you get Xen Tan?

Mallory0418

I usually find it at amazon.com. I know they have a website but I'm not sure what it is. I'm sure you can find it on ebay or google it or something. Good luck!

Skinny_Kitty

So now that fall/winter has come in lovely Ohio, my legs are extra pasty white. I'd like to be a little more confident and get some "sun" on them. However, I do not believe in tanning beds.

Does anyone have recommendations for good self tanners? I've never used any!

I suggest to use the self tanner by Bliss or by Fake Bake. Both are not orange at all and are the most natural looking self tanners. Trust me.... I have tried them all and these are by far the best looking!!! Keep moisturing through the week to make it look fresh and last as long as possible!

i_love_vinegar

I use Banana Boat medium or dark or Nutrogena foam... both give very realistic color. I've been using them for years.

I highly recommend Banana Boat although it might rub off in certain areas ^^

I also recommend Fake Bake (the original). It is more expensive, but doesn't rub off hardly at all and it fades out