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Can anyone recommend a nice fake tan please?

17 replies

Daffodilpup · 30/04/2025 15:27

Preferably one I can get in boots or online. I am quite fair so wouldn’t want anything too dark. Thank you.

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PaintDecisions · 30/04/2025 15:32

Clarins tanning drops. Just buy the body ones and add to any moisturiser. It's a lovely natural colour and I'm very very fair. Doesn't rub off, even used it on my wedding day as I knew it wouldn't mark!

Doggymummar · 30/04/2025 15:32

I love Bondi Sands, I use the dark but there are others

Purpl · 30/04/2025 15:33

Mollie mae is very good

Heparama · 30/04/2025 15:35

The Isle of Paradise 30 min express is the best I’ve tried. Goes on a dark brown/grey colour so you can see where you’ve missed a spot etc. Develops in colour over 4 hours, you choose when to shower it off. I usually do an hour for a light glow or 2 hours if I want something deeper. Used it a few years now, love it. It’s sometimes on offer too!

This one https://www.boots.com/isle-of-paradise-express-self-tanning-mousse-200ml-10322959

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Daffodilpup · 30/04/2025 16:36

Thanks all. I’ll take a look this evening

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mackawhack · 30/04/2025 16:47

I tried the Isle of Paradise drops & they were dreadful

Xatz63 · 30/04/2025 16:49

Bondi sands fair to medium works well as long as you exfoliate and then moisturize before

YesHonestly · 30/04/2025 16:50

Isle of Paradise spray is the best I’ve found, and I’ve tried a lot!

Daffodilpup · 30/04/2025 16:59

The clarins drops seem like the easiest to apply. Do you think it would work with e45 cream as I use that as my body moisturiser?

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PaintDecisions · 30/04/2025 17:01

Any moisturiser is fine. I use my face cream for my face and add drops too. It's the same formulation as the facial drops, no need for separate ones.

CamillaMacauley · 30/04/2025 17:02

I’ve just started using tanologist and really rate it. Also started using a brush rather than a mitt for the first time so maybe it’s the brush making it blend better??

Daffodilpup · 24/05/2025 15:09

I’ve bought the Claris drops which seemed the easiest to apply but not noticing a tan developing yet. I use it every night. How long did it take for people to see a hint of colour?

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strawberrylac · 24/05/2025 15:21

Solskin, a relatively new brand. I’ve used them all and I promise you this is the best by far. Read their reviews

PaintDecisions · 24/05/2025 15:31

How many drops are you using OP?

Daffodilpup · 24/05/2025 15:35

I’m using 6 as suggested but then that’s applied to moisturiser that will cover my whole body. Wondering if I should do 6 drops for one leg, 6 for tummy etc??

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PaintDecisions · 24/05/2025 22:31

Yeah, I do three drops per limb / whole face basically but I'm very pale so I have a very light application for my skin.

Bountychocolate · 24/05/2025 22:35

Garnier Summer Body Deep tan is the dreamiest and you can't go wrong with it.

A bargain too!

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