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ultimate guide to being a tanned babe all year long! 🌞
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okkkkk. winter is coming up! what does that mean? NO. SUN. IN. SIGHT. (at least here in canada)! i created this list for your to achieve the BEST self tan of your life. you want something that's going to look good, feel good and stay for long on your...
i have been trying and reviewing self tanners for the longest time trying to find what REALLY works best and this list is what i have came down to. 
first, PREP. a crucial step, trust me. then, you will find my best recommandations of face mists, face drops and body mousse, gel or cream. the ultimate range to help your find what's the best for YOU! don't miss the last section : MAINTAINING your t...
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SELF TAN PREP
 
MOUSSE / GEL
 
FACE TAN
 
GRADUAL SELF-TAN CREAM

SELF TAN PREP

this step is so important! this i what is going to allow the spray tan to actually stick to your skin and stay on for longer.

a few days (3-4) before you plan to apply the spray tan, MOISTURIZE! lather your body in a thick hydrating cream every single day. you need baby soft skin. if you are not someone who is usually applying body lotion on the regular, i know it's hard, b...

right before your spray tan application (night before or day of), that is when the ultimate EVERYTHING SHOWER comes in. shave, exfoliate, the whole thing. but after that shower, DON'T MOISTURIZE. you want to apply your spray tan on dry skin, it's ver...

in this section are my favorite body lotion, razor, shaving oil, scrubs and body wash. they're my holy grail.

 
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we know her, we love her. this nivea body lotion is a tried and true! it penetrates well and will leave your skin feel like a baby's butt. need i say more?
nivea | body lotion
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palmer's products are soooo underrated! this one smells diving and leaves your skin so soft. it is my new favorite!
palmer's | firming butter
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this shaving oil is the KEY to a close and smooth shave. it leaves your skin feeling so soft and i could not leave without it. tree hut products are THAT GIRL.
tree hut | moisturizing shave oil
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don't be fooled, this is a man's razor. but why do they always work BEST? i have been using this razor for years and i recommand it to everyone. at this point, harry's should sponsor me! LOL
harry's | razor and blade refills
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such a classic. the scent is amazing!
olay | body wash
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again… scent. love this thing! leaves your skin so smooth.
dove | body scrub
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MOUSSE / GEL

sooooooo, now that the prep is done, you are ready to apply the actual spray tan. there are many options, many brands and many different colors possible.

in this section, you will find my favorite products that i alternate every time i do a spray tan, simply depending on how i'm feeling. wheter you're a gel or mousse girly, an express or sleep-all-night-with-it girly, i got you covered.

 
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this gel is clear, so no transfer.  it smells good and it's not sticky.
b.tan | clear self tan gel
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again, clear! a must for those who want to sleep in your tan for optimal results.
nuda | self tanning water mousse
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this one is GREAT! not sticky and the smell is not so strong. you can leave it on only one hour for natural results, or longer for darker color.
b.tan | 1 hour self tan mousse
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love this one.
bondi sands | 1 hour express self tanning foam
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okkk you want to be DARK??? this one is for YOU.
loving tan | 2 hr express deluxe bronzing Mousse
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love this brand! it's canadian.
nuda | self tanning mousse
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FACE TAN

your body is glowing and tanned, but what about your face? being an acne prone girl, i was actually scared to apply any type of self tanner on my face because i didn't want something that was going to break me out. but i have tried these tanning wate... 

 
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again : love this brand. it has a fun watermelon smell.
nuda | cloudmist face tan water
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more affordable option, coconut-y smell. it's nice and not patchy!
hawaiian tropic | self-tanning water
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you can mix a few drops of this in your mosturizer. love multi-tasking!
isle of paradise | self tanning drops
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more afforable option. this is great if you want darker results.
l'oreal | sublime bronze self-tanning facial drops
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GRADUAL SELF-TAN CREAM

a big part of maintaining your self-tan is… MOISTURIZING! you heard it right. i like to use a gradual self-tan cream to help my spray tan stay on longer and looking fresh. but you could also use just a regular body lotion for this step.

 
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this one smells soooo good. not sticky at all and gets quite dark!
hawaiian tropic | self-tanning milk
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this one is so nostalgic to me. i could not not include it. a classic!
jergens | gradual sunless self tanning lotion
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