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Cricket · Gucci

Mystic Tan... should I???

lsubatgirl · Gucci

I honestly don't find that it is worth the $25/pop in my area (I think that is around the standard price). The tan doesn't last more than 2 days and you have to go more than once to begin with to get a tan that even shows on your skin. Anytime the tan touched water it released this odor I couldn't stand. My roommate and I did it together and we also noticed that our deoderant didn't mix well with the tan solution and it gave off this bad bo smell.

I was also looking at some pics the other night of when I did it and I never noticed it before but it made my skin look a tad orange and dirty. So that kinda pissed me off more the other day looking at my pics.

The tan also doesn't fade evenly. I would have huge splotches on my skin as it faded away.

IMO I'd go with the neutrogena tan in a bottle. Its cheaper and works better.

Other people like it so its up to you.

-- Edited by lsubatgirl at 13:26, 2005-01-06

LittleSinner · BCBG

I agree with lsubatgirl. I used the neutrogena one for my wedding and the tan looked great and waaaaay more natural than anything else I've tried. (BTW, I am also pretty light-skinned) HTH

Prissy · Dooney & Bourke

I agree with the others, I would use the neutrogena. I've had good results with it. Just remember to wash your hands frequently while applying.

jen · Kate Spade

I'd spend the $25 for the wedding and maybe maintain the tan with a bottle tanner. I just think it looks better.

Cricket · Gucci

I think I'll just self-tan this time. I use Clarins Self Tanning Milk and really like it. Although, I think once you open it, they say to use it within 6 months. I haven't used it since early summer, so I probably need to pitch it, so I guess I'll go get Neutrogena and try that. Thanks!

rar210 · Marc Jacobs

Yes, Mystic Tan offers three different levels. You'd need to go with level 1. It just gives a little color. I love Mystic Tan. I get it done throughout the summer. I go once a week and use Endless Summer sunless tanner in between to keep the tan looking good. I get tons of compliments. The first time I went they warned me that I could streak a little so I was preparred, but I ended up doing just fine. Whatever choice you make, good luck and have fun!

Chic · Marc Jacobs

I did mystic and I loved the results at first, but when it started to wear, I looked dirty. I did the second level and my friend did the first and she streaked really bad. I have heard good things about nuetragena as well, but I am afraid to do it myself. Any tips for applying since I have never done it?