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Gradual tanner for very pale skin

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birdsongfromtheshedroof · 02/07/2024 07:59

Can anyone recommend a gradual tan for very very pale skin?

I'm wearing a dress to a wedding in a few weeks and I don't want to look so pastey, especially my legs.

I'm worried about using a tan and going patchy or orange. Can anyone recommend a gradual tan I can start using? I think dove do one but is it ok? Are there others that are better for pale skin?
I don't want to be a bronzed goddess, I just don't want people to have to squint at the brightness of my white legs!

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kab89 · 02/07/2024 08:20

I'm very pale to the point I practically glow in the dark. I use the dove mousse and put it on with a tanning mitt. I've never got on with the lotions. Get the fair one, not the dark one. Make sure that you exfoliate and moisturise before you start and it will gradually build up. You are not going to look too bronzed.

Row23 · 02/07/2024 08:23

I’m super pale as well and have been using the dove gradual tan lotion on my legs. I think it does just take the edge off the paleness of my legs, without looking like I have an actual tan.

TheOGCCL · 02/07/2024 08:34

I’d go with the Sally Hansen Airbrush legs on the day, I hate faffing about with fake tan especially in this weather where you don’t know if your legs would be out from one day to the next. The Airbrush stuff looks v natural even on very pale skin and you just put it on on the day. It doesn’t come off on clothes.
https://www.boots.com/sally-hansen-airbrush-legs-light-glow-10100776?cm_mmc=bmm-buk-google-ppc--PLAs---_-PMax:+UK_Smart_Shopping_Suncare&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADrIajWnRLdvXIF4sVZ2GsHZu_pA1&gclid=CjwKCAjwyo60BhBiEiwAHmVLJULuQ_XzB9oIdFc1vw-5ThgcXUFshqksv7WoaFnUKnsl51dFRHVLgRoC1D8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

kab89 · 02/07/2024 08:44

As per @TheOGCCL I have used the Sally Hansen airbrushed legs before I found the Dove mousse and I agree it is really good.

birdsongfromtheshedroof · 02/07/2024 22:22

Fantastic thank you!

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MissScarletInTheBallroom · 02/07/2024 22:24

Isle of Paradise tanning drops.

I have actually started using the dark version rather than the light version even though I have very pale skin and find it looks more natural than the light version.

Weelegs29 · 02/07/2024 22:28

I've used the Dove mousse and cream, both are great at taking the blue look away and ive never looked orange when I've applied either. About 2/3 nights in a row of applying works well to give me a subtle colour.I prefer the mousse as its easier to apply and I find it dries quicker but both are good!

PoonamiMammi · 02/07/2024 22:31

Tan drops left me patchy, this is good:
Dove DermaSpa Summer Revived Self-Tan Face Cream Fair to Medium 75ml

StormingNorman · 02/07/2024 22:36

Just sitting here letting the Coco & Eve self tan mousse develop. Not sure how it will come out yet but the guide colour is totally wow and it smelt like holidays.

ETA: glowingly pale here and this tan seems to by sympathetic to that.

catwithflowers · 02/07/2024 22:38

I've tried a few and am quite liking the Bondi Sands gradual tanning milk at the minute.

rockingbird · 02/07/2024 22:40

I find this one very good, very natural looking Bondi Sands Liquid Gold... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01GQQU1AU?ref=ppxpoppmobappshare

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