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I need a cheap fake tan recommendation for blue legs.

28 replies

Bringiton2016 · 01/03/2016 15:56

I don't normally do fake tan but will have my legs out for an event later this month. I'm looking for something cheap, but more crucially, a tan that doesn't develop over time. It needs to go on the colour that it is. Can anyone please recommend me a product?

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Bringiton2016 · 01/03/2016 20:01

Anyone?

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Patterkiller · 01/03/2016 20:06

My daughter uses St Moritz and seems to have good results but you must invest in a mitt. I'm sure she gets it in asda or primark for less than £5.

thefudgeling · 01/03/2016 20:11

I use rimmel sun shimmer, in the light shade (have v white legs), and always repurchase as it is so easy to use and looks great. Never bothered with a mitt, it's very forgiving.

Bringiton2016 · 01/03/2016 20:13

Thanks. Do these products go on as the colour or do they develop into the colour over time?

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Patterkiller · 01/03/2016 20:14

St Moritz goes on as the colour.

RudeElf · 01/03/2016 20:16

St moritz with a mitt! Better results than anything else ive used. Wont use anything else now. I'm naturally blue.

Bringiton2016 · 01/03/2016 20:29

Thanks! What shade st. Moritz for blue legs, or is there only one? Off to Boots tomorrow!

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RudeElf · 01/03/2016 20:56

I use the medium one, it is more than enough for me. I think it might even be light/medium but i know it definitely says medium on it.

Ifonlyiweretaller · 01/03/2016 22:32

i needed something for my sons wedding a couple of weeks ago - I have horrid spider veins on my shins. Tried St Moritz in mousse ( I used to love it!) but it was awful. Tried their spray version and it was even worse! So the day before the wedding I bought Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs from Sainsburys. You actually spray it on you hands (weirdly) then smooth onto your legs. It was brilliant! I have used her stocking cream befor but I found the coverage too heavy for the Spring. Seriously it worked a treat. And was only about £7. I didn't have time to practice either, just had to do it on the day of the wedding! Give it a go!

Justmuddlingalong · 01/03/2016 22:35

Sally Hansen airbrush legs. I have it, it's in my bathroom cabinet, while I sit here with blue legs!

FinallyHere · 01/03/2016 22:37

Another vote for Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs. Brilliant. Washes off. Brilliant.

CMOTDibbler · 01/03/2016 22:40

IMO, the Sally Hansen stuff is the best thing for an event. You get a lovely result and it covers up bruises and veins as well

margaritasbythesea · 01/03/2016 22:41

I've never found one the right colour and I've tried some of these. They all appear yellowish and make me look a bit dirty.

Very interested but nothing to suggest I'm afraid.

igglu · 01/03/2016 22:41

I agree about using Sally Hansen legs, it's amazing. I use it on my arms and back too. Rimmel sun shimmer is also good and I've used it for years, but I prefer the Sally Hansen now, the coverage is better.

lookoutitsapiano · 01/03/2016 22:42

St Moritz gradual, all the way. It's fantastic.

NuggetofPurestGreen · 01/03/2016 22:48

Yep Sally Hansen here too. It's just like foundation for your legs. You can get light, medium or dark - I have blue legs and use the medium for weddings etc although the light looks okay too.

soontobepenfold · 02/03/2016 06:17

Sally hansen, it washes off so you can reapply if you end up streaky.

Savagebeauty · 02/03/2016 06:35

Sally Hansen is too dark for me!!
I've never found a fake tan which gives a natural light glow...think I've tried everything.

Bringiton2016 · 02/03/2016 07:11

Wow, thanks! Sally is sounding very popular!

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Savagebeauty · 02/03/2016 07:34

It's a great texture.....I've just cleared out my fake tan disaster cupboard! £££s wasted Sad

Bringiton2016 · 02/03/2016 08:12

No matter how much I exfoliate and moisturise I always end up with dark patches and streaks. Love the idea of it washing off.

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Bringiton2016 · 02/03/2016 08:16

I'm probably going to buy this online, so what shade for blue legs?

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NuggetofPurestGreen · 02/03/2016 10:53

I use medium for my blue legs OP

shamonts · 02/03/2016 10:55

I agree with Sally Hansen, its brilliant.

I do also use the original Fake Bake when I want a proper tan in the summer which is the most natural colour I have found.

shamonts · 02/03/2016 10:55

I have one shade up from blue legs and I like the light sally hansen. It covers blemishes and makes them look pale but healthy.