tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362332878436080111.post2658649238705624298..comments2023-09-09T15:13:24.419+01:00Comments on The Real Steph: Self Tanning: I Need Your Help!Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16766194146774706206noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362332878436080111.post-13845287482317123922011-04-25T11:43:09.547+01:002011-04-25T11:43:09.547+01:00i know how you feel i am so so so pale (curses of ...i know how you feel i am so so so pale (curses of an irish family) and i am scared of using real fake tan, so i use the dove gradual tintede moisturiser. and although it takes a few days to look like it's working, it does work! i got the light to medium one, but i think in a couple of weeks i will get the medium to dark one :) it just adds a slightly sun kissed glow so its not over the top and still looks natural! :) hope this helps ...<br />being-emily.blogspot.com xxxxEmily Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02437783069789720968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362332878436080111.post-19041938610900943822011-04-22T12:32:37.317+01:002011-04-22T12:32:37.317+01:00I used to be the same terrifed to use the "pr...I used to be the same terrifed to use the "proper" fake tan and stuck to gradual tanners but once I started using st moriz I havent looked back! the fact the gradual tanners are sometimes double the price and give off an orangey colour rather than a bronzed one just proves its not always the price tag that you should look at!<br /><br />I would suggest if you are going to use the st moriz one to exfoliate well , I recommend exfoliating gloves which you can get in primark and tescos really cheap. Also to moisturize inbetween uses, i actually use a gradual tanner inbetween uses just because it evens my tan out. Oh and im sure you'll know this but invest in a tan mitt, noone wants mud coloured hands!<br /><br />Keep us all posted on your tanning efforts! <br /><br />xo<br /><br />kissesandcurls.blogspot.commorganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868749245895531263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362332878436080111.post-49696387384526815462011-04-21T17:37:17.483+01:002011-04-21T17:37:17.483+01:00Hey! I am totally in the same boat as you, chick. ...Hey! I am totally in the same boat as you, chick. I go through it every summer and I don't choose to get my tan from a tanning bed because, well, I really don't want to either have a) wrinkles, or b) skin cancer when i get older. Lol. <br /><br />But what I suggest if you are wanting to use lotion is the Jergens brand, it's cheap and definately the best i have tried, and I have tried a LOT. <br /><br />Another good choice is the spray ones that you can get at any convieniance store. I like those a lot, they are fast if you want a fast glow. <br /><br />And, lastly, you can always go to the salon and get a spray tan. I know they all say you are going to look orange, but if you go to a good salon you won't. I get one done every year for prom and it looks beautiful. you even get a shimmery glow that you can't get when going to a tanning bed!<br /><br />and what a GREAT blog! you are so inspirational! if you get the chance to check out my blog i would love to see what opinions you have for me! :) hope this all helps! :)<br /><br />follow me?<br />www.so--hi.blogspot.comsohirachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10646967903332297695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362332878436080111.post-21247683426556261152011-04-21T03:09:47.202+01:002011-04-21T03:09:47.202+01:00Hi Steph,
Good choice with the St Tropez!.....but ...Hi Steph,<br />Good choice with the St Tropez!.....but you also have heaps of other alternatives. Some of those mentioned above are OK. You could also try Beautisol All Seasons Glow which is gentle on the skin and subtle in tone.<br />In terms of preparation, exfoliate gently before you apply the tanning lotion and moisturize thereafter.<br />Cheers,<br />Kimberleykimbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414627938730162196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362332878436080111.post-59380903035213482962011-04-16T17:19:31.293+01:002011-04-16T17:19:31.293+01:00Thanks girls. Think im going to give the St Moritz...Thanks girls. Think im going to give the St Moritz one a go. I don't want to be pasty, nor do i want to be very dark or orange! ha. xStephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16766194146774706206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362332878436080111.post-36120669245926853272011-04-16T12:10:41.824+01:002011-04-16T12:10:41.824+01:00I agree with Jo at the top, I love the St Moriz ta...I agree with Jo at the top, I love the St Moriz tan, but you really do need to make sure that you exfoliate well, and lightly do so as the days go on to avoid patchiness. If you want your tan to look more natural, I combine the tan with an ordinary moisturiser and body butter. Using a scented moisturiser will eliminate any strong tanning smells, as well as allowing for an even and more natural application and look.<br /><br />I hope this works out for you :)<br /><br /><br />darcymay.blogspot.comDMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08979314839280272813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362332878436080111.post-24153861287123895402011-04-16T10:08:46.214+01:002011-04-16T10:08:46.214+01:00Although it's a bit pricey, St Tropez gradual ...Although it's a bit pricey, St Tropez gradual tan is really good. It does have a strong smell but not a 'woody' smell like the garnier one. <br />I'm really pale as well but found that the St Tropez doesnt go orange or patchy, it just gives a nice glow. <br />Good luck finding the perfect one!!xxrebeccalucyh♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/10726144488085992732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362332878436080111.post-62086146753789202812011-04-15T13:46:12.359+01:002011-04-15T13:46:12.359+01:00I'm like super duper white and I go with STAY ...I'm like super duper white and I go with STAY WHITE. Use lots of sun protection & stay out of the sun. Say no to tans ;) so many tanee's would kill for beautiful white skin. Sorry that this isn't what you wanted to hear. <a href="http://www.hivenn.com/" rel="nofollow">x hivenn</a>Jazzy E (Hivenn)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09070185441987238595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362332878436080111.post-31316950884569294162011-04-12T21:40:15.307+01:002011-04-12T21:40:15.307+01:00Hey,
I know the feeling, I hate being so pale and...Hey,<br /><br />I know the feeling, I hate being so pale and now the nicer weather is here I want to get my legs out but they look horrible, I hate it. I tan well in the summer, but like to look like I've got a bit of a tan before I start.<br /><br />I tried that garnier one and too hated the smell, i didnt find it gave me much colour either. The dove one has a slighlty better smell, but still not great. I tried a Johnsons one that doesnt have a smell when it goes on but when you wake up the next day has that fake tan smell. The best one I tried was a Nivea one, it smelt like mangos and also gave a lovely natural looking colour.<br /><br />The only thing I find with gradual tanners is that you have to use them a few times to get a colour and then regularly to keep the colour and in the end it looks all patchey.<br /><br />I really like St Moriz, its only £2.60 from Savers and its very similar to St Tropez. I have one to review but not got around to posting it yet, but I think this stuff is great. I use in the mousse form. It looks awful when you put it on, but when you wash off in the morning it leaves a nice natural looking tan, you can do again if you want a darker tan, but I prefer it to look more natural. The thing I really like about it, is when it washes off it comes off evenly not patchy so you cant tell your wearing tan.<br /><br />Sorry I rambled on a bit there. Hope it helps :)<br /><br />Love Jo xxxJo Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09474462519651989672noreply@blogger.com