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Best & easiest fake tan please

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hogu · 17/05/2021 08:54

I used to use Johnson's holiday skin which was perfect for me but can't buy it anywhere now.

I've just tried garnier gradual tan but have ended up with orange ankles and knees which isn't the look I was going for.

I need an easy and quick to apply fake tan please?

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SpikeDearheart · 17/05/2021 09:08

I like the SkinnyTan gradual tanner. It's easy to apply, sinks in quickly/isn't sticky, smells nice and builds a really natural looking colour. I'm paler than pale and other brands I've tried just look ridiculous on me!

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hogu · 17/05/2021 11:20

I'll have a look at that one. Garnier had good reviews but god knows why as I look ridiculous. I'm going swimming shortly with white legs and orange knees 🙀

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BashfulClam · 17/05/2021 11:24

The dice mousse is good but get the dark if you want any colour as the light takes ages to build up

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BashfulClam · 17/05/2021 11:25

*Dove mousse

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MotherOfGodWeeFella · 17/05/2021 11:32

Skinny Tan Coconut Water Mist

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SoddingWeddings · 17/05/2021 11:37

Clarins tanning drops - you add them to your own moisturiser, and add as many as you like to get the shade you want. You can use the body ones on your face, they are identical!

I never got on with any gradual tanner - they always made me orange and patchy too.

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Sisisimone · 17/05/2021 11:41

Bondi Sands is the best I've found and I've tried a lot. They do a gradual tan that's streak free and smells lovely too.
I got given a skinny tan set for Xmas. It was streak free but found the colour a bit artificial looking.

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Crabbyboot · 17/05/2021 11:43

Clarinet drops are fantastic for a subtle tan and you can put as little or as much as you like in the moisturiser you use.

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Crabbyboot · 17/05/2021 11:44

Supposed to say Clarins!

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Isababybel · 17/05/2021 12:42

I love Dove Derma spa in medium dark (the lighter one gives barely any tan at all and im pale!) It goes on so evenly and is fool proof. No issues with staining sheets or towels.
Definitely exfoliate first, focusing particularly on elbows as they can end up stained very dark after a few days of applying (in my case anyway).

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Sisisimone · 17/05/2021 13:07

love Dove Derma spa in medium dark
Actually if its the J&J holiday skin you liked this is a really good alternative and cheap in places like home bargains

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Ihopeyourcakeisshit · 17/05/2021 13:10

How many drops of the Clarins do you add to the moisturiser?

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britespark1 · 17/05/2021 20:49

How do people mix the drops in with their moisturiser please? I’m never sure of the best way to do it!

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Crabbyboot · 17/05/2021 21:58

@Ihopeyourcakeisshit I mix around six drops for my face and it builds up to a nice colour over a couple of days. I am fair to medium skin with yellow undertones.

@britespark1 put the moisturiser in my palm and then drop the tan in mix with my fingers & wash hands after (I have learnt to remember that the hard way)!

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Closetbeanmuncher · 17/05/2021 22:40

Tan luxe serum is my current favorite, they do a face and body version. I find it evens out my skin tone really nicely.

I also second the clarins facial drops not tried the body.

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