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Fake tan for legs

8 replies

chasegirl · 07/04/2022 16:25

Am quite pale so don't want anything too dark. Any good fake tans or gradual tanners that don't streak and work on pale skin?

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tolerable · 07/04/2022 16:53

i prefer mousse type- use a tan glove//or a big baby sponge....doves got gradual tan mousse.

oreosoreosoreos · 07/04/2022 17:14

I’ve been using a bondi beach gradual tan moisturiser and it seems to work well. I just use it after I’ve been in the shower (use a pouf so gently exfoliate each time). Whack it on, wash my hands, then use a bit of extra normal (but thick) moisturiser on my knees, ankles and feet just to make sure it’s even.

jowly · 07/04/2022 17:41

The dove tinted moisturiser one is good. If you use the paler one it takes a couple of applications to make any difference, then fades over a couple of days so you need to reapply when and if you need it.

Very subtle and never streaks on me.

CutesyUserName · 07/04/2022 21:06

I second the Dove gradual tan. Nice and moisturising, can build up colour with more applications and is easy to maintain. I use medium to dark because I am olive skinned, and it gives a nice natural colour.

NoToLandfill · 07/04/2022 23:41

Sally Hansen leg spray is surprisingly good. Need to really scrub off with a cloth and shower gel.

spottygymbag · 08/04/2022 03:41

Love the Bondi gradual tan I dry brush legs before shower most mornings and use an exfoliating mitt in the shower so the coverage stays pretty even and I don't get build up on the knees/ankles. The Bondi one I use dries quite quickly and hasn't marked any of my lighter clothes or bedding.

MrsWhites · 08/04/2022 07:10

Bondi sands gradual tan milk or Dove for me. I use the med-dark dove one because the light ones are often yellow/gold toned I find which doesn’t suit me. Still use a tan mit even when using gradual tan.

Bunny2021 · 08/04/2022 08:26

I’m super pale and for gradual tan I recommend dove, but as @MrsWhites said - go for the darker one. It has a much more natural colour. The fair one goes orange in me. It’s currently on offer in Boots.

For fake tan, I really rate St Moriz dark (not ultra dark!). In the mousse form - it’s really easy to apply with a mitt, you can see it as you apply and then wash off the guide colour.

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