Fake Tan Recommendations

The Lovely Muffin · 01-12-2009 12:25am #1

Can anyone recommend a good fake tan brand that reasonably priced and won't turn out Orange once it on the skin.

I know a few people who use Fake Bake and tbh, imo, it looks Orange.

I'd like something that looks "normal/natural".

Thanks.

Lia_lia · 01-12-2009 12:42am

How about no fake tan? I hate the stuff. Usually looks silly.

HOWEVER! If I ever feel the need the use fake ten I like the Loreal gradual tan stuff. http://www.pharmacyathand.co.uk/media/gbu0/prodlg/3600520886176_IMAGE2.jpg
I find it less streaky than the other ones on the market. And fair is dark enough if you are very fair like me! Also I've heard loads of good things about Xen-Tan. It's expensive though.

Alroos · 01-12-2009 12:11pm

Try Xen Tan, it comes out really nice and best of all doesn't have that horrible biscuity smell that a lot of tans have

ha-ya-said-what · 01-12-2009 3:27pm

TBH in all the years of the fake tan craze I have never ever seen one that didn't look orange and most women turn out looking like an oompa loompa that got splashed with some bleach! Only fake one I have ever seen that ever appears normal and can blend is the tinted moisturiser

Lo23 · 01-12-2009 4:55pm

I have tried almost every single type of fake tan over the years!!
I love He Shi...its very natural and easy to apply!!

jenny2hat · 01-12-2009 7:50pm

Tbh, I don't think it looks good. What's wrong with pale? I dont get it. But I guess, if you really are set on it, go pro to be safe. Wouldn't wanna end up orange and streaky.

icescreamqueen · 01-12-2009 9:17pm

I have been using Lancome flash bronzer mousse for about 7 years now and it has never let me down! A bottle costs about 28e but a little goes a long way and one can would do me about six months. However, I think it needs to be applied properly with a mitt and the colour comes up straight away so you can keep putting on more until you're happy with the shade. I don't think I'll ever use another brand now, I just can't say enough good things about this fake tan!

The Lovely Muffin · 02-12-2009 1:07am

Thanks for the recommendations.

foundry · 02-12-2009 1:52pm

Sally Henson all the way.

It is an instant tan, its called airbrush legs but all my friends and I use it all over.

I go for the tan glow shade.

You rub it on (I use a mitt) goes on so smoothly makes your skin looks radiant.

It doesn't come off with rain/drink spills. You'll need to scrub it off in morning.

Trust me, best fake tan EVER

Redpunto · 02-12-2009 6:59pm

I like the Clarins gel - its rubs in really well, no smell and very natural looking

The Lovely Muffin · 02-12-2009 10:44pm

Thank you.

beauty101 · 06-12-2009 7:07pm

The best tan I've found is Vani-T Bronzing Custard which is the gradual tan version. I think its €21 and Arnotts + Unicare pharmacies stock it.

It smells nice enough + it dries in extremely quickly. Just make sure you exfoliate really well before using it. It's a lovely natural colour + I always get loads of compliments when I wear it. I usually layer it over 2-3 nights but if you're looking for a light tan one application would be fine.

I'm a beauty therapist so I've tried pretty much every tan out there and Vani-T is my favourite but I also like St Tropez Everyday Lotion + Fake Bake Mousse. Also "Fake Don't Bake" a cheap alternative to Fake Bake that costs €3 in Dunnes is really good!

nesbitt · 06-12-2009 7:19pm

I am now a fan of paleness!

However when I do feel the need to 'tan' I use Loreal Sublime Bronze Facial Bronzer, on the body! It is excellent for that natural glow but absolutely no oompa lumpa in sight!:) Conversely I would never use fake tan on my face, unless you want serious breakout...

The Lovely Muffin · 07-12-2009 9:57pm

Thank you.

polkadott · 31-03-2010 7:53pm

hi all, I've recently bought heshi spray tan at the beauty trade show and was wondering does anyone out there know where I could order some more?I am a freelance beautician so i cannot order it from my job etc as I dont work in a salon..any informantion on this would be greatly appreciated because its by far my favourite tan!

punkindrublic · 31-03-2010 8:11pm

I love sun FX & st tropez

Charlie. · 31-03-2010 9:22pm

I find Bronz Express really good, easy to put on and control the level of colour.

Limerickgal82 · 31-03-2010 9:32pm

My friend has a mobile beauty business and uses Rock Star Tan you can buy it in chemists now. It matches your own skin type its wicked

chocgirl · 31-03-2010 9:40pm

I usually use st. tropez now, it's not very dark if you don't leave it on for too long! Clarins lotion is good as well and really easy to use.

NeonCookies · 31-03-2010 11:03pm

Not a big fan of fake tan, but I love Sally Henson Airbrush Legs for special occasions or for just when i feel like it! I use it all over my body, and I don't even see it as fake tan, it's almost just like foundation for your skin. I use the lighter shade and I find it just evens out my skin, which can be a bit blotchy at times, and doesn't look orange at all. Once it's rubbed in properly it's not noticeable!

tanya2007 · 31-03-2010 11:59pm

+1million for sally henson best instant tan ever

LeahK · 01-04-2010 10:01am

polkadott wrote: »

hi all, I've recently bought heshi spray tan at the beauty trade show and was wondering does anyone out there know where I could order some more?I am a freelance beautician so i cannot order it from my job etc as I dont work in a salon..any informantion on this would be greatly appreciated because its by far my favourite tan!

Brown Sugar used to stock it http://www.brownsugar.ie/
Shop in Blackrock and South William Street!

Aine5 · 01-04-2010 11:05am

I use Hi-Shi and find it great. Its instant and you can see it going on.
My friend swears my Tantastic - so I purchased some yesterday to test out at wkend.

dlambirl · 01-04-2010 11:13am

Charlie. wrote: »

I find Bronz Express really good, easy to put on and control the level of colour.

+1 for Bronz Express

lm19 · 02-04-2010 6:08pm

The best tan is St. Moritz from pennys! Only 4 euro aswell!!

leahyl · 02-04-2010 7:01pm

Xen tan!! Absolutely brilliant - gives a really natural colour! Got the gradual tanner but they have a dark lotion and a mousse (which i'm going to try next) but the gradual tanner gives a great colour after only 2 applications! You can buy it online on feelunique.com - no delivery charge!

mackmuffin · 02-04-2010 7:06pm

Sally Hanson or Sunshimmer. I have SERIOUSLY pale skin, so if tan will look orange on anyone, it's me. These two never look orange on me and never streak

christina_x · 03-04-2010 11:56am

id second the Sally Hanson reccommendation. It goes on like foundation so its really easy to apply and no wayyy is it orange! Its really good! Its not too badly prices, €14 in tesco i think! Anyways, i would definatly use that!

xilovejedwardx · 03-04-2010 12:43pm

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a good fake tan brand that reasonably priced and won't turn out Orange once it on the skin.

I know a few people who use Fake Bake and tbh, imo, it looks Orange.

I'd like something that looks "normal/natural".

Thanks.

Fantasy Spray Tan is the best. Costs €30 at my local beauticians! Is brilliant. Lasted me a week! Got it done the day before. Just got 2 coats, your beautician can advise you on how dark to go. I would definitely recommend this. I've tried He-Shi but it's not great IMO. Definitely get a spray tan professionally, cuts out all the hassle and gives you a natural looking glow, also leaves it very easy to blend in make-up as a light layer of tan is put on your face!! Hope this helps! Let me know what option you went with!

Naomi_x · 04-04-2010 12:01am

L'Oreal Sublime Bronze self tan gel is really good for a natural looking tan and it lasts for a good few days. If you get the one for fair skin it's not orange.

Luno · 04-04-2010 12:41am

lm19 wrote: »

The best tan is St. Moritz from pennys! Only 4 euro aswell!!

Isn't this stuff supposed to be just like St Tropez or am I thinking of something else.
Thought you could only buy it offline though...

mumtoe&e · 08-08-2010 6:21pm

M&S* wrote: »

Isn't this stuff supposed to be just like St Tropez or am I thinking of something else.
Thought you could only buy it offline though...

Yes, from an ex avid st tropez user, I can assure you that this is IDENTICAL to it!!! I am so so so happy, I was spending a small fortune on st tropez, and st moriz is 5e and absolutely brilliant!

squeakyduck · 03-12-2010 9:43pm

St. Moritz is brilliant. I tried loads of fake tans and this is the one that I can put on without going borange!!! Very pleased with it. I wore it to a black tie event and my best friend asked me where I got my tan done!

I would moisturize before putting it on though, it dries ridiculously fast! I would leave it on for at least 8-12 hours for a nice color to come up!

I put it on for two consecutive days and I had a lovely tan!

Vinta81 · 03-12-2010 9:50pm

SAlly Hansen for instant or St. Moriz if you've time.

And no offence, but she wasn't asking anyone for their opinions on whether or not fake tan looks good, she's looking for a recommondation from people who do use it. Air your opinons inchatwalk if you must.

E.T. · 03-12-2010 10:02pm

I think it depends on your own skin tone and type. I use st. tropez lotion all the time (diluted with the st. trop body lotion in winter) and it never looks orange - I get asked where I've been on holidays during the summer! I don't like the gradual version though, I find it goes patchy and too orange on my skin after a few applications. I've tried all the other "good" tans including Lancome Flash Bronzer, L'oreal etc and none of them come up a natural colour on my skin.

sassychick · 04-12-2010 1:17am

Have to agree the st moritz tan is fab....ive always used either sublime or bronze express but i love this one from penneys.Everyone always tells me my tan is lovley....cnt reccomend it enough:D

Stench Blossoms · 04-12-2010 1:02pm

I've been using WOW Brown (Which is Irish as well) and find it really good. Not orange at all. I have quite pale skin as well.

Asphyxia · 04-12-2010 5:13pm

Sally Hanson for me does a great job I usually buy the lightest one as I am so pale, my sister got a tan from pennys and it looked gorgeous on her and it was dirt cheap.

Shmatter · 05-12-2010 9:38pm

Pocketfizz wrote: »

Sally Hanson for me does a great job I usually buy the lightest one as I am so pale, my sister got a tan from pennys and it looked gorgeous on her and it was dirt cheap.

Love the sally light tan too for a light but warm healthy glow.
St. Moriz is amazing, everyone should try it cause it's dirt cheap, even in over priced pharmacies it's still only a fiver. But would again recommend making sure your very moisturised so it goes on smooth.

ams · 06-12-2010 11:21am

My only complaint about St Moriz is that it starts to fade very fast - the colour is super natural though

D e e · 07-12-2010 10:38am

I like Liquid Gold and SunFX, I'm using both ATM. I used to use St Tropez but my local chemist stopped stocking it.

The Lovely Muffin · 04-01-2011 2:14am

Thanks everyone.

How many shades does St.Moritz come in? I saw it in my local Penneys on day, but I was on my way to the checkout as they were closing so I hadn't a chance to look at it properly.

From what I saw, it looked kinda dark coloured, but it could've been the lighting in the store though.

Is the St.Moritz ok for sensitive, dry-flaky skin?

Thanks.

Larianne · 04-01-2011 2:16am

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

Is the St.Moritz ok for sensitive, dry-flaky skin?

Thanks.

Whatever you do, do not put fake tan on dry-flakey skin!!!!

Make sure to exfoliate and moisturise well before using any type of fake tan otherwise it will look awful!!!

The Lovely Muffin · 04-01-2011 2:32am

Larianne wrote: »

Whatever you do, do not put fake tan on dry-flakey skin!!!!

Make sure to exfoliate and moisturise well before using any type of fake tan otherwise it will look awful!!!

The flaky skin is partly why I've never worn fake tan (apart from Dove Summer glow the odd time). It's not very flaky and seems to be getting better.

I use the Aveeno cream with cooling menthol which seems to help and I exfoliate every two days and lash the moisturiser on.

I'd obviously try it at home first a few times and see how it looked before venturing out lol.

Thanks for your suggestions/help, I appreciate it.

sunshine rose · 04-01-2011 2:06pm

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

How many shades does St.Moritz come in? I saw it in my local Penneys on day, but I was on my way to the checkout as they were closing so I hadn't a chance to look at it properly.

From what I saw, it looked kinda dark coloured, but it could've been the lighting in the store though.

Is the St.Moritz ok for sensitive, dry-flaky skin?

Thanks.

As far as I know it only comes in one shade? I could be wrong though.
I'm really really pale and I find it fine, looks really natural.
I'm the same as you re dry skin and I just make sure to moisturise about 10 minutes before I apply the tan. I use the Dove Supreme Body Silk that comes in the white tub, and the tan goes on perfect.

When you first put it on it looks so dirty and like sh*t but don't be worried, it turns out fine!

I started using it over the summer, when I saw how cheap it was and I had so many people recommending it to me and tbh I would be reluctant to change back to my previous tans (still have sally hansen on standby for last minute jobs though!:p)

It's definitely worth a shot for €4:)

mumtoe&e · 04-01-2011 2:11pm

sunshine rose wrote: »

As far as I know it only comes in one shade? I could be wrong though.
I'm really really pale and I find it fine, looks really natural.
I'm the same as you re dry skin and I just make sure to moisturise about 10 minutes before I apply the tan. I use the Dove Supreme Body Silk that comes in the white tub, and the tan goes on perfect.

When you first put it on it looks so dirty and like sh*t but don't be worried, it turns out fine!

I started using it over the summer, when I saw how cheap it was and I had so many people recommending it to me and tbh I would be reluctant to change back to my previous tans (still have sally hansen on standby for last minute jobs though!:p)

It's definitely worth a shot for €4:)

Hey There
St Moriz only comes in one shade - it is dark in the bottle - but its a tan that you apply at night and then wash off in the shower the morning after (exactly like st tropez) I was an avid st tropez user for 10 years until I cam across st moriz, I love it... I find it fades much nicer than st tropes too. The only negative I find is that when its on my skin my skin feels kind of rough, but nothing a good moisturiser wont sort out... as for is it suitable for dry flaky skin? I dont think any tan is really suitable for dry flaky skin is it? In order to get perfect looking tan you should really exfoiliate all the dry flaky skin away and moisturise really well. best of luck

The Lovely Muffin · 04-01-2011 5:07pm

Thanks for the help/suggestions everyone, I appreciate you taking the time to reply.

sunshine rose wrote: »

As far as I know it only comes in one shade? I could be wrong though.
I'm really really pale and I find it fine, looks really natural.
I'm the same as you re dry skin and I just make sure to moisturise about 10 minutes before I apply the tan. I use the Dove Supreme Body Silk that comes in the white tub, and the tan goes on perfect.

When you first put it on it looks so dirty and like sh*t but don't be worried, it turns out fine!

Thank you.

How long does it take to come up properly? For example, a night out, how long before hand would I want to put the tan (St. Moritz) on? From you said, I am thinking it's not an instant tan.

lightglow · 04-01-2011 5:16pm

I started using St Tropez every day moisturiser over Christmas after my sister recommended it and it's brilliant. It goes on white like a normal moisturiser and develops. It leaves my skin lovely and soft, has a really natural colour, and most importantly for me, has no bad fake tan smell. It just has a light moisturiser smell, it's great.:)

sunshine rose · 04-01-2011 5:39pm

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

Thanks for the help/suggestions everyone, I appreciate you taking the time to reply.

Thank you.

How long does it take to come up properly? For example, a night out, how long before hand would I want to put the tan (St. Moritz) on? From you said, I am thinking it's not an instant tan.

Well if I was going out on Saturday night say, I'd probably have a shower Friday evening and apply the tan and wash it off Saturday morning. That gives me personally the most natural tan as it stays quite light.
However for most nights out if I want to be darker, instead of washing it off on Saturday morning I'd apply another coat and wash it off Saturday night. So basically applying two coats on top of each other.

I know some people who don't wash it off at all and it still looks ok but nice and dark.
I think its different for everyone so you'll probably just need a bit of trial and error with it to see what suits you best!:)

mumtoe&e · 04-01-2011 5:51pm

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

Thanks for the help/suggestions everyone, I appreciate you taking the time to reply.

Thank you.

How long does it take to come up properly? For example, a night out, how long before hand would I want to put the tan (St. Moritz) on? From you said, I am thinking it's not an instant tan.

If I were going out on a saturday night, I would apply it on the friday night and then wash it off on the saturday morning.. I apply it quite heavily as in I put quite a lot on if I am going on a night out.. personally I dont know who someone would go out without washing it off (yuk)

Its a brill little tan!

The Lovely Muffin · 04-01-2011 6:29pm

Thanks a million everyone for the help.

For €4 I'll give it a go and see, least if it doesn't work for me, I won't have spent a lot of money on it lol.:D

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