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post #16 of 28
8/12/07 at 2:17am
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Originally Posted by Andrew V. View Post
Sunless tans do not look "totally lame and fake". Maybe the poorly done ones do, but others look fine and you don't even notice that they're sunless. Orangeness can result if you use a product that is too strong or just not right for your skin. My sunless tan never looks fake because I never try to get dark; I just aim for a non-pasty light tan.

Skill and practice are more important than the product that you use. Websites such as sunless.com offer more detailed and thorough information than you'll ever get here.

For a beginner, I'd recommend a gradual tanner, since there is much less risk of orangeness and any mistakes will be much less noticeable. I've tried the Jergens, Dove, and L'Oreal GTs so far and L'Oreal Sublime Glow (as opposed to Sublime Bronze, the full-strength ST) has the least offensive odor, while Jergens has the worst.

As far as brief application tips: Applying in a solely up-and-down manner is likely to result in streaks. Go up and down, side to side, and in circular motions. Work with a quick and light touch - try too hard to rub it in and you'll just rub it off. Feet and hands are by far the trickiest parts; I use a foam paint brush to blend the edges there.
I was referring to the spray on types, not the bottle stuff. Sounds like you have it down to a science.
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post #17 of 28
8/12/07 at 2:25am
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Originally Posted by Eason View Post
Haha, one of the trainers at work is The Tanning Guy, he's practically black-orange, it's hilarious. He tried to deny it once and got his balls busted. I think he got a collagen injection in his lips, too.


Sounds like a guy at my gym. This guy's got serious self image issues. He's about 50 and went out and got freakishly huge bicep and tricep implants that ended up going horribly wrong. They're all shifted and his skin is stretched very tightly. They never move when he does tri press downs. I swear his arms have to be close to 30"; total cartoon character. He went missing for a couple months and is now back, masquerading as a black man. I think he spent the entire two months in a tanning bed. Kinda' sad actually.
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post #18 of 28
8/12/07 at 3:07am
Andrew has it pretty much right. The only thing I disagree with is the use of the 'gradual tanners ', they give you a really yellow cast. I suggest using Loreal Sublime bronze in medium-dark, but only leaving it on for up to 2 hrs. This will give you a nice color and break up the paleness.
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post #19 of 28
8/12/07 at 6:18am
I got it done last summer for S&G's. I got the lowest level tan there was and it was still pretty freaking dark. After a day or two it started to streak and looked pretty crappy. It is bad to inhale the atomized mist. I was reading about models doing the tans regularly and having lung problems now. You can put a little plastic thing in your mouth to stop the mist from being inhaled but I found it very difficult to use and at the end of the session was gasping for air, and I think some still got into my lungs.

I wouldn't use any sunless tanning that involves taking a pill because there is no way they are safe.
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post #20 of 28
8/12/07 at 9:58am
This reminds me of "skin lighteners" they still market in countries like India.
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post #21 of 28
8/12/07 at 1:13pm
I'm like some posters here pale. I use Fantasy tan which is sprayed on it looks real but you need to go twice for a nice full tan. The stuff does not me you look orange or anything

But you have to leave it on for 6 hours and the stuff stinks and it lasts about a week.
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post #22 of 28
8/12/07 at 1:33pm
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post #23 of 28
8/12/07 at 2:53pm
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Originally Posted by wEstSidE View Post
This reminds me of "skin lighteners" they still market in countries like India.
Is this a common practice?
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post #24 of 28
8/12/07 at 3:13pm
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Originally Posted by ts4them View Post
Is this a common practice?

Yes, in many south asian countries dark skin is a sign you're a farmer or laborer, while white skin means you're in a higher class.

Tanning is more fashionable for men and some younger women in Japan & Korea (not sure about China), but most older women still try to maintain a lighter complexion.
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post #25 of 28
8/12/07 at 8:17pm
Skin lighteners are also popular in south africa. You can find many brands in America.
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post #26 of 28
8/12/07 at 8:32pm
Careful with skin lighteners. Most contain a chemical that has lots of mercury and can cause lots of problems. There are some natural ways to lighten skin, some that involve lemon juice if I remember correctly.
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post #27 of 28
8/12/07 at 8:55pm
http://youtube.com/watch?v=kllc1xU0fAk http://youtube.com/watch?v=3MLZj6lkn7Q search for "fair & lovely" i wonder how much money is lost every year due to racism.
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post #28 of 28
8/16/07 at 12:54am
I've used spray a few times (I think it's Mystic Tan). For best results you need to shower right before you go in and apply no cosmetics. Then there's a "maintainer" lotion that you should apply before the tan. You have to buy this. You also have to apply a "blocking" cream to palms, feet, and nails to avoid weird looking colors there. This should be provided by the salon. Definitely opt for the nose plugs (which you may get free or have to pay a little for - if so, just bring cotton balls and stick in your nose) and do not breathe while you're in there - it's horrible smelling and surely not good for your lungs. There are 2 levels of Mystic Tan available at my salon and they've told me that no one uses the second, "darker" level. It has turned out really well when I've done it - no streaking, no fake-looking orange. The only problem is you need to be precise in putting on the "blocking" cream because you will not tan where it's applied. The first time I did it they told me to apply it liberally on my toes because the spray builds up there --- yikes my feet looked very splotchy. It will last about 1 week.

That being said, I don't use it anymore. I feel better about natural sun or tanning beds for my complexion.
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