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Advice on tanning solution for VERY pale white girly

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PopandFizz · 30/07/2026 19:38

Not sure where to pop this as couldnt see a beauty thread!

I am unbelievably pale. Actual snow white, can see my blue veins in my skin pale. Particularly my legs. Dont tan, dont burn they just reflect sunlight. I often wear tan coloured tights but they are clearly tights as the white shines through.

I have recently tried dove gradual tan and found that it felt like it looked like the tan was on top of the white (does that even make sense) and looked kind of yellowy brown. So I looked dirty pale!
I dont want to have a spray tan cos I want a longer term solution I can do at home and dont feel I want my whole body tanning necessarily. I dont want to look brown just not like Casper. I wouldnt know how to begin looking after a spray tan and my husband's ex did spray tans and ruined multiple bedsheets so hes against the idea.

Anyway, Im looking for advice or product recommendations or anything for a pale white girly. I have a dress for my cousins wedding that has a slit on each side of my legs and want them to look just...normal 😅

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goingtotown · 01/08/2026 11:32

Garnier Body Summer Gradual Tan. The Light Sun Kissed Glow is perfect for my pale skin. Exfoliate then massage the lotion in. Repeat the next day for a slightly darker tan.

Smallestshadow · 01/08/2026 12:39

User301021 · 01/08/2026 09:19

As a man I think Fake tan looks silly (and im not the only man to hold that opinion) and I've always preferred natural skin tone. Im very white and so is my Girlfriend but I love her skin tone. You should be proud of your european herritage

Also Europeans includes Greeks, Spaniards, Italians etc, many of whom have naturally olive skin tones. If you’re going to bleat on about ethnic pride, at least make your post factually correct.

Mingou · 01/08/2026 13:08

MalcomVexx · 30/07/2026 23:40

I have looked. I’m asking you to show me something that changes my mind from what I’ve read and experienced.

I’ll be fair, I think “safe” is probably a misleading word in the same way that sitting in the sun isn’t safe either. I don’t sunbathe and when I’m outdoors I keep covered and wear SPF 50. For me, this approach works better than spending time lying in the garden, which I don’t and won’t do but many do. My risk is managed and reasonable. I see less sun than most.

This is a total misunderstanding of the risk involved, and if you've already read and aren't convinced, there's no hope for you.

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DareDevil223 · 01/08/2026 13:20

TigTails · 01/08/2026 11:05

Is it just me or does this post smell of racist?

There is indeed a big old whiff of white supremacy along with the stink of misogyny, what a lovely combo.

Musicaltheatremum · 01/08/2026 13:43

@MalcomVexx using tanning beds doubles your risk of developing melanoma. Even just after a couple of uses. 20 minutes on a sunbed is equivalent to 4 hours in direct sunlight. Sunbeds are classed as class 1 carcinogens like tobacco.

They are very aging too.

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