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Self Tanning Holy Grails from a Fake-Tanning Vet
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items Where do I begin - I have been self-tanning for so many years now, I have so much to share! 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
In the shower, I use this to further exfoliate off any dead skin or old self-tanner. It gets to those hard-to-reach places and makes for an easy exfoliation routine!
Exfoliating Bath Net
This is also an essential for me when exfoliating - The net is perfect for larger areas of the body or hard to reach places, but this body buffer is key for those smaller, maybe more stubborn areas. The net can be difficult to use on smaller areas th...
XL Body Buffer - EcoTools
This is what I always use in the shower to scrub my body! It's a great alternative to a lufa - it doesn't collect bacteria and is 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.
My favorite brand of self tanner by FAR. To be honest, I was skeptical at first due to the price, but after letting it develop, I understood the hype. I am a huge fan of Loving Tan products - they look so natural on my pale skin. It is a rich looking...
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 me. I swear I am always getting complimented on my tan with this on! I suggest leaving this on for as long as you can (I shoot for 4...
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 :)) I use a very LIGHT amount of tanner on my hands and feet, however, since they develop quicker/darker.
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 is my favorite body lotion I have EVER used. I've dabbled everywhere - EOS, Native, Palmers, Cerave, Cetaphil, you name it. This stuff is like liquid gold to me, seriously. It is somehow so rich and hydrating but also feels lightweight on the sk...
The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Butter - Naturium
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
I absolutely adore this body wash. It has clean-ingredients, a non-stripping formula, and an array of fantastic scents! (Coconut and Vanilla is my fav) I am always looking for products with cleaner, simpler ingredient lists, and this is just the best...
Native Body Wash | Coconut & Vanilla
This stuff is the best gradual tanning lotion EVER. It has clean ingredients (which is important, since you're putting it all over your skin!), doesn't develop orange, and is never streaky! On top of this, it has a great smell, unlike most tanning pr...
N°32 Gradual Tanning Cream - Classic
Fantastic option for a non-scented, clean-ingredient lotion that will maintain your tan and hydrate the skin!
The Body Lotion 200 ml | Multi-Peptide – Nécessaire, A Personal Care Company