non orangey self tanners

[mysterygal]

THE FDA IS THE GOVERNMENT...you can trust the government...ask our Native Americans...

mark tssb

lol ....yeah, and they got a pretty good deal

 

[Marc Chevalier]

My driving arm, on the other hand, tans really well. One brown arm, one pale white arm, that's me.

That's what's known as a "trucker's tan".


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[Tourbillion]

Hooray! I've never had rude comments about dressing vintage, but I've had plenty about how pale I am. Why people seem to think it's acceptable to comment on the lightness of one's skin any more than the darkness is beyond me! No way am I going to try to change myself for them! I like my paleness... come summer, I just pile on more sunblock!

I get the rudeness about my skin color too. Especially at work. I don't get it. I would never tell a person that the color of their skin needs to be changed. Even if they are sallow or over-tanned.

I can't imagine telling a dark skinned person that their skin color is inappropriate or that they need to change the color of their skin because it is too dark. Can you say lawsuit?

The worst one ever, when I was in college a guy told me that I was beautiful, smart, sweet, had a 10 body and would be perfect if I would dye my hair blond and get a tan. I never spoke to him again.

Actually, I've given up on tan, and fake tans in general. They don't even look good on me. That is what suntan stockings are for.

Though if you must tan, has anyone tried Pro Tan? It is used for bodybuilding competitions, you paint it on with a brush. It is scary dark, though.

 

[Rosie]

I understand the want for a "healthy glow". I'm black and I use bronzers and like a little sun (not basking in it, just a little for that, "healthy glow"). Over the winter, I get a little, yellow-y. It's just my personal preference.

Anyone commenting on anyone else's skin color is RUDE. Some folks are uncouth beyond belief.

 

[Lady Day]

Wow, this is a fasinating thread. Being of the melanin enhanced part of the human race a lot of my friends and fam would be baffled by all the 'ima be tan' folks out there, the products, and all the fashion dictations on it.

Not too long ago it was socially taboo to be darker, now its the other way around. Fasinating.

FYI
I turn this color when my melanin factory kicks in. Choo choo!

LD

 

[shoeshineboy]

My friend (Tina Grant) told me last night that she doesn't tan any more because of the aging that the sun or tanning beds will do to you...she gets her tans from a bottle and it is so subtle, but I forgot to ask her which product....

another alternative someone mentioned is the mystery tan...did you know that you can buy the product by the gallon and the compressor/air gun and do it your self...there are different shades, too. Some of the products contained some bad chemical, but now they have changed it too be safe....

About 3 months ago, our news station, brought out this story. Several women, bought one of these machines and spray themselves and saved alot of money in the long run.....they would put up the plastic in the garage and then spray everyone down...

so the jergens has helped my reddish face smooth over to a more even tone....remember i am a fair complected guy...i can not wear foundation. So far so good....it gives me just enough "glow".

mark the shoeshine boy

 

[scotrace]

Not too long ago it was socially taboo to be darker, now its the other way around. Fasinating.

I thought this book was interesting. Covers that very topic:

 

[Raegan]

That sounds cool. Where can you buy it and is it very expensive?

One thing that turns me off about self tanners is the distinct odor they put out. Do you have noses that can pick up the scent I'm talking about? It's been about 5 years since I've used a self tanner so maybe nowadays they are better and don't have the odor.

There's a couple bottles on ebay and a few in ebay stores, the most expensive one is $15.50. I would imagine that anywhere else it would be more because I think Fiji is a salon brand. We got ours in a big box of lotions and stuff that came with my mom's tannning bed.

 

[Tourbillion]

Wow, this is a fasinating thread. Being of the melanin enhanced part of the human race a lot of my friends and fam would be baffled by all the 'ima be tan' folks out there, the products, and all the fashion dictations on it.

Not too long ago it was socially taboo to be darker, now its the other way around. Fasinating.

FYI
I turn this color when my melanin factory kicks in. Choo choo!

LD

Funny thing is that my mom turns the same copper shade in the sun. I did not get those genes from her.

 

[Paisley]

another alternative someone mentioned is the mystery tan...did you know that you can buy the product by the gallon and the compressor/air gun and do it your self...there are different shades, too. Some of the products contained some bad chemical, but now they have changed it too be safe....

About 3 months ago, our news station, brought out this story. Several women, bought one of these machines and spray themselves and saved alot of money in the long run.....they would put up the plastic in the garage and then spray everyone down...

mark the shoeshine boy

Looks like someone tried this with a stencil:

 

[fuzzylizzie]

I don't tan either, but I do like the new tanning lotions. I've tried both the Dove and the Jergens, and personally, I think the Dove is better. I couldn't detect even a trace of that yucky self-tanner odor, but there is a hint of it in the Jergens. Still both products are a great improvement over the self tanners of just last year.

PS - I first tried the Dove when they sent me a sample. If you register at Dove.com, you get good sample offers all the time.

Lizzie

 

[mysterygal]

I've been using this product for a month now and have gotten nothing but great compliments on my 'tan' It's, coppertone gradual tan. It definetely has more umph than the jergens, meaning I see a better and darker tan in just a few applications.

 

[Tafty]

My two cents.....I have used the Clarins products and have had good luck. (I am pale-blond type.....)

 

[mysterygal]

The Golden Rules

Expert Tips: How to apply it like a pro
Before you start, put your hair up. Makeup artist Scott Barnes once forgot to do this and missed a spot on Jennifer Lopez's ear-a mistake he still regrets!

Apply undereye cream before tanning the face. You want the color lighter below the eyes; you look younger when this area's brighter, says Barnes.

Rub an ointment (like vaseline) on your cuticles and nails. If you do this before applying self-tanner, it won't stain your fingertips or darken polish.

Don't shave your tan off. Instead, shave right before you tan. Use a razor with a lubricating strip, and substitute oil, like Neutrogena Body oil, for shaving cream.

Avoid exercise for eight hours after you tan. Let the product sink in. Otherwise sweat will create streaks on your body.

Contour your abs with tanner. Try Torsten Witte's figure-flattering trick: Flex your stomach muscles in front of a mirror and lean to one side to show the ab line; with a little tanner on your finger, trace the outside of the muscle to add extra definition. Lean to the other side and repeat. When that dries, do an allover coat to create the dimension.

 

[Girl Friday]

One thing that turns me off about self tanners is the distinct odor they put out. Do you have noses that can pick up the scent I'm talking about? It's been about 5 years since I've used a self tanner so maybe nowadays they are better and don't have the odor.

yep, I know what you are talking about. I don't care for the smell either. So it is good to know there is something out there that actually smells good!

 

[NoirDame]

My two cents.....I have used the Clarins products and have had good luck. (I am pale-blond type.....)

I was going to suggest Clarins because it is very natural looking.

As for me, I only went through one summer in high school where I ever desired a tan. I'm fair and burn in less than an hour in the sun. Then I went through a decade of being goth where I got really comfy with my paleness and even enhanced it as much as possible. Now, I DO work in the cosmetics industry, so more people are checking out my face than would usually on the street, but I get a lot of comments about how pretty my skin looks. Maybe because I stay out of the sun? Possibly because I have fiery auburn hair that contrasts with the paleness (no freckles)? But, not all of the compliments are about the overall health of my skin, some are about the alabaster color.

Anyway, I love pale people!

 

[texasgirl]

Well, I don't know if anyone else has this problem, but I am allergic to self-tanners. I break out in this awful itchy red bump rash type thing! I discovered this product called Jiffy Tan by Benefit. You just apply in the morning and it washes off when you shower. I've never had it come off on my clothes or anything. It's got a nice color and subtle sparkle to it, and I am quite fair.

http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/...44583-6596622?ie=UTF8&bcBrand=core&nodeID=APS

 

[BegintheBeguine]

Should be a no-brainer but apparently it's not: use rubber gloves, plastic gloves, or even a plastic bag to apply the self-tanner. When you're finished, rub it on the backs of your hands together. I also use rubber gloves when I'm applying any kind of sparkly lotion or a lotion that has a texture i don't like to feel on my hands, like diabetic cream for when I took care of my dad.

 

[fortworthgal]

I posted earlier in this thread, but wanted to post again because I've found a new product I love: Victoria's Secret Bare Bronze in medium-deep. It has a fantastic tropical scent, almost like a pina colada. It has *none* of that horrible self-tanner smell. It is a daily glow lotion, and I apply it in the morning after I shower and apply my regular body lotion. That way I blend it really well, and just rinse and dry my hands after. The color develops in about 6 hours or so. I will say that you do have to blend this one very well, or it can be streaky. So far I love it. I also use their Bare Bronze facial moisturizer and love it as well.

When I want a little more color, I use L'Oreal Sublime Bronze in medium-deep. When I apply, I use a large powder puff I picked up at Walgreens. I believe it is called a body puff or body cosmetics puff. That way I never even get the tanner on my hands!

 

[KittyT]

Just found this thread and am so grateful for the information.

With the recent win of a beautiful Esther Williams two-piece on ebay, I'm debating whether or not I should add a bit of a glow. I am not a sun-worshipper and don't really like laying in the sun. I am quite fair but my upper chest, arms, and especially my upper arms darken. My back and shoulders darken at a lesser rate. My legs never seem to, even after times when I have laid out in the sun or the one or two times I've used tanning beds.

I love pale skin and in my ideal world, I'd get the tan on my arms to go away and I'd be pale all over. That, however, isn't going to happen and I'm debating on using a self-tanner to add just a hint of color and to even out a bit before uncovering and venturing outdoors. I've never been one for beaches, but I live less than a 10 minute walk from a very large one and have never been in the year that I've lived near it. I feel like I should take advantage this year, especially now that I have a swimsuit that I'm unlikely to feel ashamed uncovering!

Anyway, sorry for the rambling! Thanks to everyone for the tips and recommendations.