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Self Tan or Spray Tan?

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ArthurLee · 04/06/2026 12:09

Is there a difference in self Tan or spray tan in terms of which one lasts longer or fades the best? Is it worth doing either before a beachy/pool holiday or would the water make them patchy really fast?
Thank you!

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coffeandtoastinthemorning · 04/06/2026 13:44

I don't know what the difference is but I wouldn't get either before a holiday. The combination of the heat, salt water/chlorine and sweat will make it patchy xx

1emma19 · 05/06/2026 07:53

Both use the same active actually. Spray tan applied by a professional typically gives more even coverage than self-application. In pool/beach both will fade faster than normal because chlorine/salt water/prolonged sun exposure all accelerate the exfoliation.

ArthurLee · 08/06/2026 06:00

Thanks! Good to know...I will avoid both before fhe hol!

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