Gradual tan for legs

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anchovies · 15/04/2010 12:01

I generally use fake bake for a one off fake tan but the colour of garnier summerbody comes out really well on my top half and it is so much easier to apply. I can't however find a gradual tan that doesn't leave my legs really streaky. Was considering the fake bake gradual one but don't want to fork out £20 if it is rubbish? So has anyone tried it or any recommendations for a good gradual tanner for legs?

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Fleecy · 15/04/2010 12:13

Bumping as I would also like to know! Used Xen tan last year and it's great on arms and face but for some reason goes blotchy on my legs

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anchovies · 16/04/2010 06:45

Another bump for any recommendations!

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crumpette · 16/04/2010 08:46

I bought rodial daily tan- it actually went on blotchy on my legs (!) but after it dried and I showered it was fine and left a nice even natural colour.. but not worth the shocking price.

cyb · 16/04/2010 08:49

St Tropez is great. But you must really go at your knees and tops of feet etc exfoliation wise. FWIW I dont think tan takes as well on legs, skin seems thinner and not so receptive.

My current favourite, exrememly natural and seemingly streak free is a spray, URBAN RETREAT Ultra fast tan

StephysFamous · 16/04/2010 08:53

Hmm, I use Garnier Summerbody on my legs and it works out fine for me.
Have you exfoliated properly?

Chandon · 16/04/2010 08:54

I think the Nivea one (bodylotion with gradual tan, it comes in two strengths, for fair and medium skin) builds up beautifully and gradually. Use it after shower like you would body lotion, I use the medium-dark one, after 3-4 days you´ll have a nice natural golden tan!

Have had many compliments and questions about my tanned legs, and it´s always when I use that one. (MIL and SIL ask how I can have golden tan legs in April, it´s quite natural though)

I use it about twice a week to "top up" for a subtle tan. If you want a dark (orange) tan, you´d have to choose another one though. This one is quite golden and natural and non-streaky (as you layer it over the days).

For a quick one-day fix I use the lancome leg one, much more pricey though!

hth

noddyholder · 16/04/2010 08:54

st tropez every day is good but takes about a week to get a good colour days one and two still patchy

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