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Blue legs need help please!

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GrimDamnFanjo · 03/08/2022 01:11

Very pale skinned and I do not tan or sunbathe.
I'm going to an event and combining it with a holiday and would like some fake tan recommendations to take the edge off my blue tinged legs!
All previous attempts to self tan have ended up a mess, so I'm looking for the easiest and quickest method possible....

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Chocolatecoatedkettlebell · 03/08/2022 07:15

I have blue legs too. I get on best with skinny tan coconut water and a mitt. I exfoliate well in the shower and then when I’m dry I spray direct into the mitt, 4 sprays per half leg and rub in really well making sure I don’t miss any areas. There is no need to rinse and I find those one is ok even if I’ve just shaved my legs (no little dots).

However if it’s a one off I’d probably just use a wash off instant tanner. Again skinny tan do one but there are loads of others.

CusheyButterfield · 03/08/2022 07:21

Also blue tinged here!
I use Bondi Sands foam (either light to medium or the gradual tan foam) and always use a tanning mitt to apply. The mitt has absolutely changed my ability to tan myself. I used to inevitably end up a streaky mess!

If you just want to try something for one day, I can recommend the Rimmel instant tan (sun shimmer light to medium)
My daughter dances and this is what I use on her. Exfoliate as normal, use a mitt to apply and leave time to dry before you get dressed. Hers lasts a full day of sweaty dance competition although it's best not to apply the night before.

dontgobaconmyheart · 03/08/2022 07:22

I am very pale and don't get on at all with fake tan. I generally embrace the pale (and quite like it) but for an event or similar I use vita liberata body blur or the rimmel sun shimmer matte. It's basically a wash off natural tan that smooths your legs and covers up imperfections.

Its waterproof and stays on very well. Applied lightly I think it's brilliant and just takes the edge off without the need to put up with fake tan or risk a disaster.

Xiaoxiong · 03/08/2022 08:00

I use good old st tropez self tanner before a holiday so I'm not tempted to try and get a real tan. The mitt is the absolute key to an even result. I also try and give my legs a good exfoliation the day before, particularly around knees/ankles as that's where I get dry skin which picks up the tan differently.

knackeredcat · 03/08/2022 08:52

Blue Celtic legs with broken capillaries - thanks, lupus! Easy solution and cheap as chips is St Moriz 1 hour fast tan lotion. The guide colour is helpful, leave on for up to 4 hours and rinse off in the shower. Up to 1.5 hours usually does the trick for me.

Make sure you've exfoliated, shaved and moisturised well the night before, and a clean make up brush is good for applying to awkward areas like the ankles and front of feet.

For extra capillary coverage the next day I just use some sand coloured concealer.

TheOGCCL · 03/08/2022 09:33

I like the Sally Hansen airbrush legs. I rarely get my legs out so don’t faff around with fake tan, but with this stuff you can get them public ready in five minutes.
Its really natural and makes my legs look briefly nice (varicose veins aside)

GrimDamnFanjo · 03/08/2022 12:28

Thanks everyone!
I'm dreading the exfoliation...

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MadeiraMDear · 03/08/2022 12:30

Irish blue- legger, here!

I second Bondi Sands foam with a mitt.
Pretty natural, doesn’t streak.
Fades pretty fast though )”(about 3 days for me).

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