STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

Yana · Dooney & Bourke

sun kissed legs

gossipgirl · Dooney & Bourke

I like Jergens dark!

Suasoria · Chanel

They all kind of creep me out. I have one from Kiss My Face that is ostensibly less chemical-laden. It works fine, but I wish it was a spray instead of a gel.

XtinaStyles · Marc Jacobs

My all time fave self tanner is St. Tropez. I am pale as a ghost and this stuff is very believable, never orangey, minimized weird tanner smell, and rarely streaks, if ever.
I've used the lotion and mousee (which dries quicker)

I also bought the tanner remover (in mini packetts) and they are GREAT for using on hands after the application so you don't stain.

Yana · Dooney & Bourke

Thanx ladies!
I didn't wan to buy anything spray, since I'm afraid it won't come out even & might look fake, so I bought this lotion, since it's like a regular body cream/lotion with a pleasant smell, also it doesn't give you the immediate tan, but tells you that will appear gradually ( I was after the natural look). Also, you don't have to wash it out.

However, to Gossip girl, that Jergings dark - how pale is your skin? HOw does the lotion look & how quickly did you get results?? I was afraid to start using dark in order not to appear orange...

fairywings · Dooney & Bourke

IMO Clarins makes the best for body and face, hands down

Yana · Dooney & Bourke

Thank you, I'll check it out! Sephora?

Boots · Gucci

I'm very pale (think Irish pale.) I use the Jerkins medium to dark. It works on me in about 4 days. I get a nice, light tan color. The light version did absoultely nothing for me when I tried it.

Yana · Dooney & Bourke

Hi, BOots!
AHA! that what i wanted to know....I didn't want a tint, wanted it to build in within a few days, that's why I picked this Jergins thing... but thought that dark would turn orange on me ( I"m not Irish, but just as pale).OK, will try that , since it's the most affordable option for me so far....
I went to Sephora's website, CLinique tint/tan lotions/cream seem to be rather budget friendly & as they write - nice in terms of touch & ingredients...anyone tried?

Boots · Gucci

Another trick I do is apply a thin layer of sesame or baby oil after my shower in the morning if I want my legs to look especially good that day. It helps make the most of the color I have.

Yana · Dooney & Bourke

THANX! Sounds doable....

gossipgirl · Dooney & Bourke

Yana wrote:

THANX! Sounds doable....

Yana,

Sawwy! I haven't checked back on this post. I have medium skin - long time user of self-tanning products. Jergens is good for novices, though. It's much harder to mess us, has a decent scent and the color goes on pretty light. Like all self tanning products (some of which you need to be much more precise) I shower in the morning, exfoliate a little in the shower, at least. Then when you put it on, DONT rub into elbows, knees and ankles - go lightly over those areas and you'll do fine. I also don't avoid these areas or you'll have white splotches. Wash your hands well after application.

If your real pale, maybe start with the lighter colors.

HTH!

chicteacher · BCBG

Does anyone know of a good self tanner that doesn't feel sticky? I always have applied mine at night and I hate the way my legs stick together while I am trying to go to sleep.

Yana · Dooney & Bourke

To gossip girl, thanx!
THat's the problem, light-medium doesn't do much at all, i did notice though that after using for A MONTH, not a few days as they promote ( Jergins), i look not AS white, but ...off white'ish...I"m finishing this tube & so far plan to buy mediu-dark skin to try how it looks on me. It seems that I do the same process after the shower as you recommend. I do like that it's not sticky/smelly ( smells of coffee), doesn't stain my clothes.

Boots · Gucci

Remember to get your feet too! After I do my legs , I lightly rub my feet (in between my toes too) with whatever is left on my hand.