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Self Tanning Holy Grails from a Self-Tanning Vet
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items Where do I begin - I have been self-tanning for so many years now I don't even no where to start. CREDENTIALS: Ex-competition dancer and ghostly pale. Enough Said? Here are all my secrets.
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FOOL-PROOF SKIN PREP
TANNER
MY SECRET TO FLAWLESS APPLICATION
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FOOL-PROOF SKIN PREP
Want an effortless and even application? Check out these tips :) (Clearly an Ecotools super-fan)
Before you shower, DRY BRUSH (Make sure you have no lotion on and are completely dry). This is the first step to removing any dead skin or leftover tanner from your body. Do strokes towards your heart, as this is also stimulates the lymphatic system ...
Dry Body Brush, Pink
This next step is for when you are in the shower. I use this to further exfoliate any old self-tanner off of my skin. It's amazing for reaching every part of your body. This is a godsend, trust.
Exfoliating Bath Net
This is what I always use in the shower to scrub my body! It is a great alternative to a lufa, as it's antimicrobial due to the silicone :)
Silicone Body Scrubber
TANNER
LovingTan is the only brand that does not make me look fake. The olive undertone in their products ensures for a natural, gorgeous tan that everyone assumes is real.
100% my favorite tanner. To be honest, I was skeptical at first due to the price, but after letting it develop, I understood the hype. It is such a natural, rich looking tan that lasts and fades away beautifully. It makes me look like I spent a week ...
Shop Platinum Mousse - $39.95
This is a great option for self-tanning in a pinch. It applies seamlessly with a natural olive-tone that never fails. I suggest leaving this on for as long as you can (I shoot for 4 hours or even use it overnight often) but it really can get the job ...
2 HR Express Mousse Ultra Dark
This is the ONLY face tanner I've tried that hasn't broken me out. Its soooo lightweight and refreshing to apply. After your skin care routine simply mist it all over your face and you'll wake up with a glow.
Acqua Hydrating Face Mist (Self-Tanning Water)
MY SECRET TO FLAWLESS APPLICATION
If you get one thing, get this! AND it's the cheapest thing on this list!
If I had to recommend one thing the most in this entire list it is the cheapest product: rubber gloves. Ditching the tanning mitt and using disposable gloves has been life changing. I save SO much wasted product that usually absorbs into the mitt whi...
Pink Nitrile Gloves
I use this guy to easily/precisely apply tanner to my neck and hands :))
Precision Airbrush Blender Makeup Brush
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You could have the best fake tan in the world and it only be there for a few days - here's how to make it last.
This stuff is the best gradual tanning lotion EVER. So many are stinky, streaky, and orange, while this one has clean ingredients, a beautiful color, and a great smell (Santal scent is the best!). I use this whenever I want to keep up with/deepen my color after self tanning or enhance a natural tan I already have! 10/10 recommend this product if you're loo...
N°32 Gradual Tanning Cream - Classic
News flash: Your Dove Body Wash is stripping away your tanner! You need a gentle, hydrating cleanser that won't cause a patchy tan, and this stuff is great! And don't worry - if you like your soap more sudsy and with a scent, just mix it with a hydra...
Moisturizing Relief Body Wash
After every shower (ideally while your skin is still wet/damp) MOISTURIZE. This is my fav, heavy lotion that smells yummy and is cheap! That being said, when I want to either tone down the scent or switch things up I'll mix this with Necessaire unsce...
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Skin Therapy
This scent - SO GOOD. I love to mix this with my Palmers Cocoa Butter lotion for a yummy scent with heavy moisture. Apply this after a shower when your body is still wet/damp and your tan will thank you!
Shea Better Vanilla Cashmere Body Lotion ...
Fantastic option for a non-scented, clean-ingredient lotion.
The Body Lotion 200 ml | Multi-Peptide – Nécessaire, A Personal Care Company