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My pale skin tanning picks
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Lisa Nicole
as a pale girl, finding a self tanner that doesn't turn me orange was a journey! these are the self tanners that give me a natural glow without the oompa loompa effect. i've tested mousses, drops, and gradual lotions to find the ones that fade evenly...
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aussie favorite! the light/medium shade is perfect for pale skin, no orange tones.
Light/Medium Salon Quality Self Tanning Foam - Bondi Sands | Ulta Beauty
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mix a few drops with moisturizer for a custom glow! so easy and natural.
Self-Tan Face Drops - Isle of Paradise
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the classic gradual tanner! builds the perfect subtle glow over a few days.
Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer Self Tanner Body Lotion Sunless Tanning - Fair To Medium - 2 fl oz
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buildable and streak-free! perfect for pale skin, no orange undertones.
VITA LIBERATA Fabulous Gradual Tanning Lotion 6.76oz
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the clear water formula is genius — no transfer onto my white sheets! develops into the most natural golden tan on my pale skin with zero orange.
St. Tropez - Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water Mousse
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the aero formula is so lightweight and the light/medium shade is made for pale girls like me — no orange, ever! my go-to for a natural glow.
Light-Medium Self Tanning Foam
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i love that this one illuminates AND tans! the gradual glow looks so natural on my pale skin, like i just got back from vacation.
The Gradual Illuminating Self Tanning Lotion - TAN-LUXE
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a few drops mixed into my moisturizer = instant custom glow! so foolproof for pale skin, no streaks.
Natural Glow Instant Sun Drops
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one hour express tan that actually looks natural on pale skin! the violet base cancels out any orange tones.
Wonder Tan Self Tan Foam | Hyaluronic Acid Self Tanner
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the whipped creme texture is so luxurious and hydrating! gives my pale skin the prettiest natural glow.
St. Tropez Self-Tan Luxe Whipped Crème Mousse
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the holy grail of self tanners! gives pale skin the most natural golden glow.
Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse - St. Tropez | Ulta Beauty
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so hydrating! the gradual glow is perfect for maintaining a tan.
Medium to Dark Hydrating Daily Glow Gradual Self Tan Body Lotion - Tanologist | Ulta Beauty
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the water mousse formula is so lightweight! develops into a beautiful natural tan.
L'Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Self Tanning Mousse
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the mitt makes application foolproof! gives the most even, natural-looking tan.
Coco & Eve Self Tanner Mousse Kit - Medium
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the medium shade gives the perfect natural bronze on my pale skin — no orange! the color guide makes application so easy and streak-free.
8 HR Deluxe Self-Tanning Mousse Medium
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the tropical scent is everything! the foam goes on so evenly and fades like a real tan — no patchiness on my pale skin.
Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam: Streak-Free Self-Tanner
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in a rush? one hour = light glow, three hours = deeper tan. so easy to control the color on pale skin!
St.Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse
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for when i want a deeper bronze — just rinse a little sooner and it stays natural on my pale skin, never orange!
b.tan Ultra Dark Self Tanner Mousse
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the liquid formula with the mitt gives the most flawless finish! builds to a beautiful natural tan without looking fake.
Fake Bake® Flawless® Darker Self-Tan Liquid
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for my fellow pale girls who want a deeper bronze — the dark shade is surprisingly natural if you rinse a little sooner!
Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam, Dark, 6.76 Fl Oz
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