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Gradual tanner for a very pale lady

8 replies

Emmmmz9 · 16/05/2024 13:38

Please help! Every one I’ve tried off the shelf eg dove, palmers etc always make me look orange.
I’m so pale. Not looking for full on tan, just a hint of colour
Any recommendations please? Eg Skinny Tan? Bondi Sands?

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saturnspinkhoop · 16/05/2024 13:47

Following this… the gradual tanners all make me look severely jaundiced.

Trickedbyadoughnut · 16/05/2024 13:49

I haven't found a gradual tanner that works - you can kind of still see the paleness through the orange IYSWIM, but Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs in the fairest shade has worked well for me for events and summer outings (for info: I am Tilda Swinton pale, but sadly without her beauty!).

Rainbowshit · 16/05/2024 13:53

What about tanning drops like tan luxe, then you can adjust as necessary. You just add them to a normal body lotion.

There are other brands too like isle of paradise.

Mactoba · 16/05/2024 14:02

I like Gatineau gradual tan. The colour is fairly natural on me (I’m very pale with yellow undertones). I just don’t like that it’s a gradual tan because I don’t like having to use it for a few days in a row!

I also like the skinny tan 15 min one because you can wash it off pronto and not have to honk overnight but it is a slightly more fake tan look.

(Both of these were recommended to me by friends who swore they didn’t smell and wouldn’t streak. They both stink and I think when you’re very pale you have to be very careful to avoid streaks)

Startingagainandagain · 16/05/2024 14:03

There is really nothing wrong with having pale skin.

Much nicer than any orange hue...

Giddygoose26 · 16/05/2024 14:21

I'm having some success with the Bondi Sands gradual tanner at the moment. Although if I apply it 2 days in a row I go a bit orange. Pale blue Scottish skin here!

SirChenjins · 16/05/2024 14:24

I’ve used Bondi Sands gradual tanner and found it looks natural - providing I don’t overdo it. Scottish blue here too!

Lu1u · 16/05/2024 14:47

I'm using the Dove gradual tanner, have you tried that one? The light version gives a hint of colour, I buff it in with a big brush thing. It's the best thing I have tried so far, proper tan always looks horrendous, streaky or sticks to my very stubborn dry ankles. Other gradual ones again too orange, but the Dove one has been good!

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