Self Tanner Creams

bride2bee Posted: Apr 18, 2003 10:08 PM

Self Tanner Creams

I am pale as a ghost! I am looking to purchase self tanner creams, nothing too dramatic, but will add some color to my face. Any recommendations on any products??

jess2504 Posted: Apr 18, 2003 10:15 PM

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If you are looking for one for the face, Neutrogena makes a good one, I have heard.

EvenEdan Posted: Apr 18, 2003 10:18 PM

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I use Lancome. They make an oil-free one for the face and a regular one for the body. The face one is $25. I am not sure how much the body one is (I don't buy that one as often).

MelTodd604 Posted: Apr 18, 2003 10:28 PM

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Neutrogena Instant Bronze! I just tanned up with it today its the best! It makes u look soooo dark! I love it! Plus its not bad for you skin.

Kathy116 Posted: Apr 18, 2003 10:57 PM

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I swear by Este Lauder's Go Bronzer!!!!! It's amazing! I've been using it for over 2 years (i only use it in Spring/Summer) people always ask me where I went on vacation! Then, there's a product they make that is like a mousse that has gold sparkles in it that you can put over the self tanner to make yourself really look golden.

Marcela1654 Posted: Apr 19, 2003 12:29 AM

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Do you girls have trouble putting it on and looking streaky? How do you girls put it on w/o getting streaks? I tried the self tanners when they first came out and oh my god, I did a HORRIBLE job. So since then, i've been afraid to try it again.

Kathy116 Posted: Apr 19, 2003 12:41 AM

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THey're much better now! The Go Bronze by Este Lauder has a color to it when you put it on, so you know where it's going. It looks streaky when you first put it on (I put it on at night, sleep with it on), then the next day, after your morning shower, you wash away all the temporary color, and you're left with a great glow. I don't streak with this tanner.

I can't say enough about it, especially since I've had pre-melanoma, I don't mess around with the sun anymore!

atlastbride Posted: Apr 19, 2003 12:21 PM

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For those of you who use them, do they stain clothing the way they used to?

Kathy116 Posted: Apr 19, 2003 12:28 PM

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The only time it ruins clothes is when you first put it on, when it's wet. And, I found that sometimes, when I'm running and sweating a lot, the tanner will go on the clothes...but that's rare, and it washes out.

Marcela1654 Posted: Apr 19, 2003 12:28 PM

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Thanks Kathy.

littlecat Posted: Apr 19, 2003 01:30 PM

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I will use over the counter - try Banana Boat. But if you really want something that looks great, use Lancome or Este Lauder.

bride2bee Posted: Apr 19, 2003 05:00 PM

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Thanks guys~, I actually just bought one from Shiseido today. Anyone ever use Shiseido? I usually like Shiseido stuff, so I figured I'd try it. I bought it before I saw all your posts! But if this one is no good I'm gonna try that Este Lauder one.

MayDay16 Posted: Apr 19, 2003 11:59 PM

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I am another ghost and I use Estee Lauder. Just remember it's best applied when you get right out of the shower.

jennbaby Posted: Apr 20, 2003 10:08 AM

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Although I don't like these creams, Clarins makes a good one

Suzanne Posted: Apr 20, 2003 11:00 AM

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Whenever i think of a bride and self tanner cremes i always think of that scene from the WEDDING PLANNER!

jess2504 Posted: Apr 20, 2003 03:16 PM

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Definitely exfoliate before using them, it helps it come out even on your skin, especially the rough spots like elbows.

yabbobay Posted: Apr 20, 2003 04:06 PM

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I've never used it on my face (b/c I can be outside for less than 2 min and I get color on my face...usually red)...but on my ghostly legs...neutragenas spray sunless tanner works great...someone actually said to me...'looks like you've been to the beach a lot' since its spray...it goes on very evenly...I use the least amount...light to medium

DarNTom Posted: Apr 21, 2003 02:30 PM

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THis technique is a little more expensive but some tanning salons have booths where you go in and it evenly sprays self tanner on you. It only lasts for a few days. I am not a big fan of store self tanners but my mother swears by the clarins and the clinique ones.