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Best gradual and minimal fake tan for milk bottle legs

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Sweetiedarling7 · 19/02/2026 10:18

In the hope that it ever stops raining and at some point we have days when I would like to wear a skirt with bare legs what is my best option to use on my glow white legs please?
I am a pale person in general so only want a hint of colour to minimise the glare.

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Youspurnme · 19/02/2026 11:10

Dove Summer Body (I think). There’s a fair and a dark version, the fair one barely makes a difference imo (I am Irish and super white 😂), the dark gradually gives a bit of colour.

GreaterCassowary · 19/02/2026 11:44

Youspurnme · 19/02/2026 11:10

Dove Summer Body (I think). There’s a fair and a dark version, the fair one barely makes a difference imo (I am Irish and super white 😂), the dark gradually gives a bit of colour.

This. I'm very pale and I don't think the light/medium one does anything for me, the medium/dark gives a bit of colour. So you'll be totally safe to try out the light one (and may even end up disappointed, but it definitely won't be too dark!).

TwattingDog · 19/02/2026 11:45

Clarins tanning drops. Add to the moisturiser of your choice. Works a treat and you can tweak how much you use.

I find the body lotion tanning options go streaky on me!

Tortephant · 19/02/2026 12:01

I'm with you and have never found anything that is wearable without looking ridiculous.

I use a few drops of Drunk Elephant bronzer in moisturiser as required.

SabrinaThwaite · 19/02/2026 12:20

Youspurnme · 19/02/2026 11:10

Dove Summer Body (I think). There’s a fair and a dark version, the fair one barely makes a difference imo (I am Irish and super white 😂), the dark gradually gives a bit of colour.

Second this. I find the light version gives enough colour to look natural.

melissasummerfield · 19/02/2026 12:22

I am basically transparent and use the dove gradual tan and it always looks lovely and natural

lindyloo57 · 19/02/2026 13:18

I just splash out on the gatineau one it is expensive but doesn't smell and after 2 layers give me a lovely light colour, 3 time i get a nice deep tan

Sweetiedarling7 · 20/02/2026 02:11

I will try the Dove one, thanks all

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