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Best self applied fake tan?

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utopian99 · 23/07/2017 08:53

Off to a festival next weekend and want to wear shorts but my legs are still super pasty despite my arms/shoulders being quite tanned so worried I'll look like a flip and match book!

Looking for something for legs and maybe stomach that can be easily applied by someone not very well practiced in these things. I normally use dove moisturiser with self tan in it which is more subtle but need something stronger this time!

Any favourites? I'm pale ish and blonde but not super pale..

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AngryCrispLady · 23/07/2017 09:01

Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs is great - a few different shades and only comes off only with soap (i.e. Will withstand rain etc) Gives a really smooth finish. They also do a pale shade if you're looking for nice legs but not necessarily tan. About a tenner, but lasts for quite a while

Diamond25 · 23/07/2017 09:23

Bondi Sands Mousse in Light/Medium. I leave on for 2 hrs but you can leave on for 1hr for a lighter colour.

MrsBosh · 23/07/2017 09:32

I like St Moritz. I use gloves to apply with a bit of moisturiser for around drier areas such as knees. I'm also very pale and the 'medium' shade looks natural on me. Lasts two/three days.
Have fun!

hollyisalovelyname · 23/07/2017 09:40

Mrs Bosh I have a bottle of St. Moritz from last year. The foam is now a grey colour. Is it still usable?

utopian99 · 23/07/2017 09:46

Thanks for the tips - I've seen people mention Sally Hanson as well but is it a fake tan or a temporary colour? (Although both would do the trick..)

What gloves do you use if using gloves? And do you moisturise knees just before tan or an hour or more before?

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hollyisalovelyname · 23/07/2017 09:55

Utopia Sally Hansen is Not a fake tan, it is a temporary colour.
It can sometimes look a bit like 'foundation for the legs' on me.

jeaux90 · 23/07/2017 09:59

Clarins drops. Goes in your normal moisturiser and is fool proof. Build it to the colour you want as well over a couple of days.

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