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best fake tan for sensitive skin?

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user1471471849 · 19/06/2025 10:12

Hi there,
I've got a terrible combination of really sensitive skin and a typical Irish pale complexion. My legs are basically newborn white and I hate this hot weather because I feel self conscious about wearing short things. It's kind of inevitable though so I'm wondering can anyone recommend a good fake tan that's easy to apply and ok for sensitive skin. I've tried dove moisturiser but even that makes my legs tingle a bit and seems to just sink into the pores (making me look spotty!). Oh the woes!! I've just put it on and it looks ridiculous and now I remember why I still have most of a tube from last year.

Thanks for your help!

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wheresmygoggles · 19/06/2025 14:25

I am pale with really sensitive skin along with asthma and hayfever so have to be careful with skin stuff but I find St Tropez really good. No sensitivity at all. I am currently sat here in their Express Mousse Tan (will wash off soon). I apply it with a mitt. It is a proper tan colour but goes on well and is a nice colour after washing off.

I also rate their In Shower stuff which you leave on for 3 mins and wash off. Skin feels nice afterwards.

wheresmygoggles · 19/06/2025 14:26

You can buy an Express Starter Kit on Amazon for £10.

If you are really pale, you could start with the shower one. Such a lovely glow.

wheresmygoggles · 19/06/2025 14:45

I've just washed the Express off after 3 hours and it's turned my pale skin a lovely colour. Just the right tan.

Just remembered the shower one is gradual so not as instant.

user1471471849 · 19/06/2025 18:35

thanks a mill!

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