I am very fair, milk white skin you could say. Well, is there a product that would give me a tan without streaking and one I could use on my feet, knees and face? I look so putrid with such white skin in the summer. Tanning is out, all I do is burn. If anyone could help, it would be wonderful! I would love to look good this summer.
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hi spirit-when i was pregnant i wanted to be tan-i went to walmart and bought the cheapest self tanner they have-the name is something like no advertisement-it worked well and was only 5.00 for a huge bottle-first i exfoliated and then i would do my legs-i also scrubbed my fingers with a soapy brush afterwards to keep them from staining-the color was pretty-not orange-the tan lasted several days-the second time i used it it didn't do as well but you couldn't tell unless you examined my legs too close-you can try it but don't be mad with me if it doesn't work the same for you-good luck-wattagirl

Like you I am really fair as well. Of all the self tanners I have personally tried, my favorite is still Clarins Self Tanning Milk. I base this on color, smell, and consistancy. Others that are popular are Estee Lauder Go Bronze, or Lancome. Clarins runs about 25 dollars. I have never had luck with Nutrageana ( miss spelled that one!) or that endless summer. Smell was awful plus color went on to clothes. Best bet is to experiment. Go get some samples from different ones in the cosmetic department. So you can try before you invest. I love self tanner. I can't live without it.

I'm very fair skinned, too. My favorite self-tanner is Bain de Soleil. It's about $15.00 at Wal-mart. It gives an even tan that doesn't look fake. I haven't put it on my face though. I haven't worked up the nerve to do that yet, but my legs have a medium tan and I love it. Can't live without the Bain. You can get a free sample from thier website. I would give you the site, but we're not allowed to give urls. Just type "Bain de Soleil" in the search and it should give you their website. Good luck in your search for the right tanner. Once you find it, you will never stop using it.

Cheyenne

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Hi. I was curious if anyone heard of a product called Tantowel? I'm pretty fair myself, and burn easy. I happened to be watching HSN the other day, and they were selling this product. Their pitch was that you could use it on every part of your body, including your face, it didn't stink, and depending on how much you concentrated the towel over the same spot, that would determine the darkness of the "tan". Sounds too good to be true. Any info.? Thanks!

I'm going to try it. You sold me!

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I use endless summer for my face. I like the way it looks and feels...but it does leave a stain on the clothes...don't like that. Where do you get Clarins?

You can get Clarins at a finer department store. Ask for samples!! Always try it before you buy it. One good thing about the line of Clarins is that they sample everything. Otherwise you can also get it a Gloss.com

I'm using neutrogen new instant bronze it looks really natural on me and the best thing is it doesn't have that stinky smell. I have fair skin and freckles.

Clinique's sunless tanner is great, in fact, I got three compliments on my tan today and it's a fake!! Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh

TO ANYONE WHO USES THIS FAKE STUFF,I USE NEUTROGENA & IT MAKES MY ARMS LOOKS DIRTY & IF I STOPP USING IT FOR A FEW DAYS IT WEARS OFF IN SPLOTCHES & IT LOOKS HORRIBLE!

I use Neutrogena instant bronze. It is a mouse so its easier to use. It is tinted so you can see exactly where you put it. It doesnt stink, and looks wonderfull.
As with any self tanner the most important thing to remember is to exfoliate very well first, make sure your skin is dry when you put it on, wait 15 minutes in a cool environment so you dont sweat before you get dressed.

Gracie

WELL I USE THE MOUSE TOO & IT LOOKED GOOD AT FIRT,BUT SOMETIMES IT MAKES MY ARMS LOOK DIRTY ON MY WRISTS,IT DOESN'T BLEN IT WELL AROUND THAT AREA & IT STAINS MY HANDS SO BAD THAT THE NEXT DAY I LOOK LIKE I HAVE SOME KINDA SKIN DIEASE,& IT NEVER APPLYS EVENLY ON MY HANDS,& MY KNEES LOOK REALLY WEIRD & ON MY ARMS THE OUTSIDE IS TAN,BUT NOT THE INSIDE & YOU WILL SEE THAT IF YOU STOP USING IT FOR 3 OR 4 DAYS,IT FADES OFF IS SPLOTHCHES,TRY IT & YOU WILL SEEN,IF YOU HAVE ANY TIPS FOR THE HANDS LET ME KNOW.ALSO I NOTICED THAT THE BRONZE STUFF STAINS YOUR SHEETS,CLOTHES & IT WASHES OFF IN THE SHOWER.PLEASE KEEP ME POSTED ABOUT WHO IT'S WORKING FOR YOU.

I have always been a Clinique user, but today I tried Coppertone and believe it or not, it was a great tan. I was very impressed.

One thing you will find is that one person's perfect self-tanner can be another person's nightmare. This is why I'm never adament about recommending a particular ST to anyone...it may turn out terrible on them. I'll give my opinion on one's I've tried, but always caution the person that that is how that particular ST developed on MY skin.

This is something you will just have to experiement with. And, sometimes, 2 coats of a product look grea...3 coats are a disaster.

Anyway, go to the sunless website for some great info.

I think Coppertone Endless Summer is excellent, even on my feet. You can remove it if it is too much or if you see strikes. It works within 30 minutes or so! I am very fair as well.

TO ANYONE ----

DOES ANYBODY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE SELF TANNING STUFF?LIKE THE BEND IN MY ARM DOESN'T TAN WELL,BECAUSE AFTER A FEW APPLICATIONS THE TANNING STUFF STARTS FADDING AWAY & LOOKS HORRIBLE,IT LOOKS LIKE I'M DIRTY!PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!