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Glow rather than obvious tan for very pale legs?

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marinasea · 04/06/2022 14:09

I'm extremely pale and wonder if anyone had any recommendations for a fake tan for extremely pale skin on my legs, but to give more of a glow rather than any obvious tan.

I would go au naturel but I've had problems with ingrown hairs and I'm hoping it might slightly conceal any blemishes.

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ShaunaTheSheep · 05/06/2022 10:51

Those that use tanning drops, do they have the biscuity fake tan smell?

marinasea · 05/06/2022 11:47

Pandorapitstop · 05/06/2022 10:38

Whitehorsegirl makes a good point, that we could just embrace our paleness.
It's the corned beef issue that I don't like, though.

Then she hasn't read my op.

I have some marks from recent ingrown hairs I'm trying to cover, and I'm looking for a glow rather than tan. I don't think I'll continue once my skin returns to normal, and fingers crossed it will.

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marinasea · 05/06/2022 11:50

Whitehorsegirl · 05/06/2022 10:09

Why do you need to put orange product on your legs? Everyone seems to swallow the marketing rubbish about how fake tan equals ''healthy glow''. It doesn't. Maybe just try enjoying your skin tone as it is. I am very pale, freckled and blonde and I don't use fake tan, I am happy with just being myself....just a thought.

@Whitehorsegirl

read my op.

I have some marks from recent ingrown hairs I'm trying to cover, and I'm looking for a glow rather than tan. I don't think I'll continue once my skin returns to normal, and fingers crossed it will.

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Psychicpineapple · 05/06/2022 11:53

I've been using This Works Perfect Legs. It is lightly tinted and has definitely made my legs feel lovely.
I don't use fake tan but the skin on my legs is a very different shade to the normal colour of the rest of me. The Perfect Legs makes them match the rest of me.

marinasea · 05/06/2022 11:54

Thanks so much for all of your help and suggestions. I found the Dove Revive in a small Sainsburys, and will look up some of the other suggestions when I'm in town next week.

Thanks @BensonBunny
I've also purchased the green cloths from Amazon

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ChanceNorman · 05/06/2022 11:59

I'd vote for the Garnier summer glow too. I've tried so many gradual tans over the years and this is by far the best imo for ease of application, no stickiness, no streaks, natural colour, nice smell. I only put it on my legs so that they match the rest of my body.

NoToLandfill · 05/06/2022 20:06

If you suffer from ingrowing hairs try Palmer's body lotion the AHA one in green. Not the coca butter one. That put on after a shower each day keeps legs clear of bumps.

DelilahBucket · 05/06/2022 20:13

I am so pale I'm translucent. The only product I've found to be easy to apply and streak free is St Tropez gradual tanner. Two applications one day after the next is plenty for me for another 2-3 days. If I only have the chance to do one application the day before my legs are out, I use This Works Perfect Legs. It isn't enough on its own for my paleness, but enough of a top up.

marinasea · 21/06/2022 16:54

Thanks again all. I wanted to update that I tried a couple of the suggestions - the Dove and then the bondi sands mixed with my body lotion.

But sadly it didn't work for me as it just highlighted the blemishes. So I used some face foundation I had, and didn't use, in my own skin tone and blended a tiny amount in and it did the job.
I've also switched to using wet shaver and electric shaver, plus the exfoliating cloths recommended by a pp, and problems with ingrown hairs have now almost disappeared entirely! No more waxing or epilators for me. Just thought I'd update in case it helps anyone.

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Pommelegible · 21/06/2022 17:08

I’ve just been away and used skinny tan serum before I went. I only left it on for about 2.5 hours rather than the 6-8 they recommended for a medium tan and it was perfect-took away the dazzling white without looking like a fake tan

chiffchaffchiff · 21/06/2022 18:43

marinasea · 21/06/2022 16:54

Thanks again all. I wanted to update that I tried a couple of the suggestions - the Dove and then the bondi sands mixed with my body lotion.

But sadly it didn't work for me as it just highlighted the blemishes. So I used some face foundation I had, and didn't use, in my own skin tone and blended a tiny amount in and it did the job.
I've also switched to using wet shaver and electric shaver, plus the exfoliating cloths recommended by a pp, and problems with ingrown hairs have now almost disappeared entirely! No more waxing or epilators for me. Just thought I'd update in case it helps anyone.

Ameliorate body lotion is also brilliant for ingrown hairs. I bought it for the chicken skin on my arms and started using it on my legs too.

marinasea · 21/06/2022 20:34

Thanks @chiffchaffchiff I'm going to look for that!

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