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The best, longest-lasting fake tan?

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bjkhilg890 · 31/07/2025 18:42

Just bought Coco &Eve Bali Bronzing foam…. Wondering what it’s like if anyonés tried it? Otherwise does anyone have a favourite tan? Nothing too greasy though…

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BrightYellowDaffodil · 02/08/2025 18:19

bjkhilg890 · 02/08/2025 18:15

Is this gradual Dove or a regular one?

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I've used both the Summer Revived and Visible Glow ones - they're both gradual tans but the SR seems a bit more 'luxury' (fancier packaging and maybe more moisturising but I haven't noticed much difference between them TBH).

They both come in light/medium and medium/dark, I'm naturally pale so I use the L/M in winter to take the edge off my paleness and the M/D in summer when I want to look tanned.

Livpool · 02/08/2025 18:16

LOVe the Coco and Eve one - it is my favourite

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bjkhilg890 · 02/08/2025 18:15

BrightYellowDaffodil · 02/08/2025 14:10

I've tried a lot of fake tans, including Bondi Sands and St Tropez, and the best by far I've found is Dove. No tiger bread skin and has the advantage of being significantly cheaper than many other brands! Unlike some it doesn't come off when I sweat, and I've never noticed it coming off when I shave my legs.

Is this gradual Dove or a regular one?

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Fannyy · 02/08/2025 15:30

Totally agree, and the budget unilever must have for research and development for Dove makes it better than the other ones imho

BrightYellowDaffodil · 02/08/2025 14:10

I've tried a lot of fake tans, including Bondi Sands and St Tropez, and the best by far I've found is Dove. No tiger bread skin and has the advantage of being significantly cheaper than many other brands! Unlike some it doesn't come off when I sweat, and I've never noticed it coming off when I shave my legs.

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bjkhilg890 · 02/08/2025 13:34

BuzzYourGirlfriendWooof · 01/08/2025 21:03

I always use Bondi Sands foam tanner (the one with the colour guide), but my friend suggested Coco & Eve and it just didn’t work for me; I found that it didn’t last as long as Bondi Sands and ended up with that “tiger bread” effect after just a couple of days.

I also recently bought Tandae (Insta influencer) brand and found this bad too 😩 very annoying as this was a really expensive mistake!

I also got tiger bread skin with Coco &Eve and it’s onlu been a few days

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Fannyy · 02/08/2025 10:17

I've done most of them -the one I've had the most compliments about is the Dove gradual tan , I go for the dark colour of the two

Suuudohnym · 02/08/2025 10:16

@Doggymummar I don’t think it’s the water that’s a problem for me, it’s the razor - it literally shaves off a layer of the tanned skin😆
I reapply too but can’t seem to evenly cover the shaved streaks on the legs.

Doggymummar · 02/08/2025 06:56

Suuudohnym · 02/08/2025 00:18

Just jumping on to ask - does anyone else manage to shave their legs when they have fake tan on and not end up with streaky bits where you’ve shaved the tan off?

I have to shave my legs every day in the summer or I get stubble but I always end up with shave lines!! Any way around it? (Apart from being organised and getting them waxed before the weather gets warm)?

I don't use water to shave, I apply the shaving foam to damp skin in the shower and then rinse it off after. But I reapply the tan every other day too

Suuudohnym · 02/08/2025 00:18

Just jumping on to ask - does anyone else manage to shave their legs when they have fake tan on and not end up with streaky bits where you’ve shaved the tan off?

I have to shave my legs every day in the summer or I get stubble but I always end up with shave lines!! Any way around it? (Apart from being organised and getting them waxed before the weather gets warm)?

kawaiikooh · 01/08/2025 22:02

Bperfect 10 second tan. Amazing

TheFormidableMrsC · 01/08/2025 22:01

I have fake tanned for years and have tried every product known to man and have never found one that lasts well for a week after just one application. I apply 3 times a week to maintain a tan with exfoliation inbetween.

cashmerecardigans · 01/08/2025 21:28

Tan Luxe gradual tan is amazing, best I’ve tried (and I’ve tried a lot)

QuartzIlikeit · 01/08/2025 21:25

Gatineau gradual tan is my go to. Doesn't smell like fake tan, doesn't streak, doesn't stain my white sheets & lasts well. I do 3 applications over a week & then top it up once a week & it lasts ages. I always apply it using a tanning mitt to save the palms of my hands going orange but it's completely idiot proof!

Bgasfraudfraud · 01/08/2025 21:22

I’ve bought Nivea firming gradual tan lotion. It’s so subtle and no streaks. Every other fake tan just looks orange and cheap on me and I’ve tried all the expensive ones. Honestly, it was my last ditch attempt at fake tan and I was surprised!

HobnobsChoice · 01/08/2025 21:21

PistachioTiramisuLimoncello · 01/08/2025 21:17

I’m liking the gatineau just now

I use Gatineau too after buying it on the plane on the way to Greece when I realised just how white my legs were. Worked pretty well and looks natural. Especially good on my arms which I've never bothered fake tanning before started doing so this year hoping it helps hide the bingo wings

PistachioTiramisuLimoncello · 01/08/2025 21:17

I’m liking the gatineau just now

Doggymummar · 01/08/2025 21:05

Ive always used bondi sands dark tan mousse but it's ruined our shower tray and grout so I've got whatever skinny tan has rebranded to and it's very good but doesn't stain the bathroom or sheets or my clothes

YetanotherNC25 · 01/08/2025 21:04

bjkhilg890 · 01/08/2025 20:48

Thank you! Which Bondi Sands was it?

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Bondi Sands Liquid Gold self tan foam. Best I’ve used so far and £14 at Boots at the moment.

BuzzYourGirlfriendWooof · 01/08/2025 21:03

I always use Bondi Sands foam tanner (the one with the colour guide), but my friend suggested Coco & Eve and it just didn’t work for me; I found that it didn’t last as long as Bondi Sands and ended up with that “tiger bread” effect after just a couple of days.

I also recently bought Tandae (Insta influencer) brand and found this bad too 😩 very annoying as this was a really expensive mistake!

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bjkhilg890 · 01/08/2025 20:58

YControl · 01/08/2025 20:56

I quite like solskin but you need to rub it in quick as it dries super quickly!
Interested in the bare by vogue one as my waxer was also recommending it 🤔

Thanks, never heard of Sol Skin. Might look it up.

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YControl · 01/08/2025 20:56

I quite like solskin but you need to rub it in quick as it dries super quickly!
Interested in the bare by vogue one as my waxer was also recommending it 🤔

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bjkhilg890 · 01/08/2025 20:54

SeanMean · 01/08/2025 20:52

I just bought Bare by Vogue and it’s excellent!

Which one (she has several)? And thanks - never tried this one!

I also bought Molly Mae water spritz but haven’t tried it yet.

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SeanMean · 01/08/2025 20:52

I just bought Bare by Vogue and it’s excellent!