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What is the best tanning/bronzing cream for very pale legs?

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brokenspoon · 01/06/2021 08:14

I’m looking for a tanning or bronzing cream for VERY pale legs. I don’t actually need or want to look “tanned”, I just want to not look I’ll/translucent😂 Im always weary of the creams in case I end up looking orange/overly tanned.

I’m okay with being pale, just not THIS white, if that makes sense.

Any recommendations from someone with VERY white legs? Not got loads of money but happy to spend upto £20

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Floofsquidge · 01/06/2021 08:51

I have VERY white legs. The only thing I've found is this works tinted serum for legs, I got a sample from spaceNK and then bought a bottle. I know it's over budget but a little goes a long way and a bottle lasts a while so see if you can get a sample. It doesn't tan your legs, but gives them more of a glow I call "what normal people look like before they go on holiday"

www.thisworks.com/products/perfect-legs-skin-miracle

Lottapianos · 01/06/2021 08:54

Bondi Sands wash off tan from Boots or Superdrug. I mix a little dot of it into my body lotion, and I get the warmed up glow look without looking orange

Knittingnanny · 01/06/2021 08:57

I mix a blob of Rimmel instant shimmer gradual tan with a blob of moisturiser and rub it into the front of my shins. It just takes off the whiteness. I feel your pain! I have milk bottle white shins which also go scaly unless I “ treat” them all year round.

brokenspoon · 01/06/2021 10:11

Oh thanks guys I’ll give these a try.

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Priddypuddycat · 01/06/2021 10:38

Dove gradual tanner - just using once takes away the blue tint on my snowy legs 😀 no streaks as it’s so light at first

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ElizabethTudor · 01/06/2021 10:40

I also have very pale (translucent!) legs!
I use this. The light one.
Use it after a shower most days, then it doesn’t build up too dark. It’s also pretty good for being non-streaky and no weird patches around the ankles / knees.

www.superdrug.com/Skin/Fake-Tan-&-Bronzing/Gradual-Fake-Tan/Garnier-Summer-Body-Light-Gradual-Tan-Moisturiser-400ml/p/247820

TableNiner · 01/06/2021 13:25

I hear you. I don’t get my legs out that often, or I find I sort out my fake tan, gradual build up etc and suddenly the weather turns. Or I haven’t got it sorted and there’s a really hot day. I also swim so not great for fake tan. So I just use this wash off stuff, which is very natural looking even when you are a bit slap dash with it.
www.superdrug.com/Skin/Fake-Tan-%26-Bronzing/Instant-Fake-Tan/Sally-Hansen-Airbrush-Legs-Light-Glow-Tan/p/158046?gclid=CjwKCAjwtdeFBhBAEiwAKOIy57mn0Lps1sD0dgesU3pBrLc6x58In0X660NOAMZRZ_U4K2xVtpqezhoCMSYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

fruitpastille · 01/06/2021 13:40

I use the garnier summer body as well. I try to preempt the weather and use it 2-3 days in a row for a gradual build up. Then maybe every couple of days.

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