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Eyebrow stuff and Gradual Fake Tan

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TokyoSushi · 20/04/2018 14:17

I've been using an old Benefit 'Gimme Brow' for a while now, I don't absolutely love it but I do like how quick it is to apply. The one I have has virtually run out so I'm looking for a replacement, budget ideally £10 or less.

Also, my legs are a lovely shade of what looks to be almost grey! I'm a bit nervous about using 'proper' fake tan but I did used to love a bit of Johnsons Holiday Skin about 10 years ago, is there still that sort of thing about that builds up a tan gradually?

Recommendations for brows & gradual tanner much appreciated, both very much from high street/supermarket/Superdrug type of ranges rather than too fancy if possible please!

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Tisgrand · 20/04/2018 14:39

Since Benefit took it off the market and then rejigged Gimme Brow I haven't bought it, I preferred it when it was just a small neat little thing. I've experimented with loads and the one I'll buy again is Barry M Take A Brow gel. Got it in M&S and its less than a fiver. You need to scrape plenty of the gel off the brush before applying but its great.

As for the tan, last year I used the Dove gradual tan lotion, similar to the Johnson's one. Think its called Derma Spa and I got the med-dark one as the light made no difference at all. Its often on special offer in the supermarkets and always less than a tenner.

ThomasShelbysBunnet · 20/04/2018 14:43

Palmers cocoa butter do a fantastic gradual tan, I'm quite pale and use it year round and it's very natural.
I even put a little on dh last night because he got passport photos done the other day and he could pass for a zombie he looked so pale. He looked great this morning (and he is not inclined towards anything bar a razor and moisturiser)

Coffeeorgin · 20/04/2018 14:46

Bondi sands everyday lotion is a great smelling and subtle (but buildable) tan!!

L’Oréal eyebrow gel (can’t remember the name!) is great as has small brush and little fibres that help with volume! Plus comes in nice range of colours.

summersun0191 · 20/04/2018 14:51

I use Dove gradual tanning body lotion as it smells nice and goes on really well too. I also have a bottle of the Amber Solair face spray mist which is so easy to apply but be careful as it will ruin anything it touches (carpet, curtains, bedding). Superdrug have some great fake tan offers on at the min, I bought some of their own tanning mouse yesterday but haven't used it yet so cant comment on how good/bad it is.

Ollivander84 · 20/04/2018 15:26

Second the Barry M take a brow. I've been using mine for 5 months and there's loads left!

LilyRose16 · 20/04/2018 15:30

Dove gradual tanning is great, can usually get it cheap too. Definitely go with the medium to dark, I'm naturally white and the light shade didn't change anything!

TokyoSushi · 20/04/2018 16:17

Oh these are fabulous, thanks so much!

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 20/04/2018 20:35

I did my eyebrows with Revolution 3 Day gel ( I think that's the name)
Paint on , let it dry (I gave it 2 hours) peel it off - bingo Grin

TokyoSushi · 20/04/2018 20:50

Thanks for all the recommendations, I'm just back from Boots armed with Take a Brow & the dark Dove gradual tan, I'll let you know how I get on!

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