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Tell me about tanning drops.

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Slopitonyerface · 27/08/2025 23:25

Please......just how do you use them? How long do they stay on...do you use them on your face....your body......all areas?!
So many questions...
Which ones are good for pale skin......

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MonkeyPuddle · 27/08/2025 23:42

Ive used the tannologist drops from Superdrug for years.

I cleanse my face, no serums, plop a face amount blood of my usual face cream in the palm of my hand, drop in 4-6 drops (more in summer, less in winter so it blends with my skin) and mix it together with my finger, then apply all over my face and neck.

I also use add it to my gradual tan moisturiser that I use in my body, I pop 12 drops in there, give or take.

I do it once a week. Nice fresh glow, minimal effort, never streaky if you make the effort to rub it in everywhere and doesn’t smell funky.

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Slopitonyerface · 27/08/2025 23:50

MonkeyPuddle · 27/08/2025 23:42

Ive used the tannologist drops from Superdrug for years.

I cleanse my face, no serums, plop a face amount blood of my usual face cream in the palm of my hand, drop in 4-6 drops (more in summer, less in winter so it blends with my skin) and mix it together with my finger, then apply all over my face and neck.

I also use add it to my gradual tan moisturiser that I use in my body, I pop 12 drops in there, give or take.

I do it once a week. Nice fresh glow, minimal effort, never streaky if you make the effort to rub it in everywhere and doesn’t smell funky.

It lasts a whole week?! OMG I have really been missing a trick there. Thanks. Strangely enough was just looking at the Superdrug ones. Will give that a try. And yes some of the gradual tan creams tend to smell a bit like cats pee although the Garnier one has apricot kernel in so that one smells OK but the coverage isn't so good.

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MonkeyPuddle · 28/08/2025 00:07

They’re so easy to use, it’s best to start with a few drops and then increase or decrease as you see fit. I always do it before bed as well. No staining on the sheets.

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Slopitonyerface · 28/08/2025 22:14

MonkeyPuddle · 28/08/2025 00:07

They’re so easy to use, it’s best to start with a few drops and then increase or decrease as you see fit. I always do it before bed as well. No staining on the sheets.

Cheers for that Monkey. I took your advice and bought some today! It's on special offer at Superdrugs at the moment so even better.😀

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