How-to: fake tan like a pro
16 Oct 2011 05:00 AM |
Posted by Editor
Want to know exactly what you should be doing when DIY fake tanning? It’s one thing to read about achieving the best faux glow, but it’s often so much easier when you can actually see what we’re talking about (seeing is believing after all!).
So watch on above as St.Tropez Skin Finishing Ambassador, Sarah Tammer, shows you exactly how to achieve the perfect at-home fake tan…
Starring products:
St. Tropez Applicator Mitt
St. Tropez Self Bronzing Mousse
St. Tropez Tan Optimiser Body Butter
St. Tropez Tan Optimiser Body Polisher
What are your top self-tanning tips?
Member Comments
(55)
Posted by:
MissChriss
(Australia)
My top tip would be using a tanning mitt!! I like the sound of the body polisher, will be checking it out.
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October 16, 2011 (Oct 16, 2011 12:47pm)
Posted by:
Green_Jaguar
(Australia)
Excellent tips on self tanning. The tanning mit appears to be give much more even application.
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October 16, 2011 (Oct 16, 2011 1:32pm)
Posted by:
laurabeth
(Australia)
Great tips for fake tanning, I love the St Tropez tanning range, i gives the best colour never orange and lasts for ages. My top tip for tanning is to always use a mit to stop those unsightly brown hands and ensure an even tan. Also remembering to moisterise, you wont believe how much better your tan looks and lasts.
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October 16, 2011 (Oct 16, 2011 2:28pm)
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katshepsutt
(Australia)
My tip is don't try to create the perfect deep tan with the first application - better to apply a thin even layer first, and add a second coat the next day. Too much at one time is more likely to end up too dark around your ankles etc.
Gotta get myself one of those mitts though :-)
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October 16, 2011 (Oct 16, 2011 3:58pm)
Posted by:
Tinaaa
(Australia)
i need to
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October 16, 2011 (Oct 16, 2011 10:07pm)
Posted by:
Tinaaa
(Australia)
get myself a tanning mit!!!!!
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October 16, 2011 (Oct 16, 2011 10:08pm)
Posted by:
js
(Australia)
I always exfoliate my body the day before I fake tan,then on the day I put 1/2 fake tan,1/2 body moisterizer on a saucer,mix well, then quickly rub all over my body,wash hands immediately.Always looks real,not streaky or too dark or fake looking.
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October 17, 2011 (Oct 17, 2011 10:12am)
Posted by:
You_Little_Beauty
(Australia)
Great video tutorial. I've had some bad experiences with fake tan in the past and think I'll give it another shot using these tips and I totally agree with everyone else- the mitt looks like a must have! Only thing is that I would think it would soak up product, so might use a lot more product?? It's also much harder to apply on yourself as opposed to someone else doing it for you like in the video!
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October 17, 2011 (Oct 17, 2011 8:21pm)
Posted by:
Li
(Australia)
My tip is ask somebody to check that you haven't missed any areas. And to use a mit or glove- nobody wants orange hands!
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October 18, 2011 (Oct 18, 2011 5:31pm)
Posted by:
Bronzed Goddess
(Australia)
I've always been scared to DIY but will give it a shot now
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October 18, 2011 (Oct 18, 2011 5:40pm)
Posted by:
Madamebfatale
(Australia)
Mine would be to gradually build it up, otherwise its easy to go to far to fast! Oh and always no matter what exfoliate first!
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October 18, 2011 (Oct 18, 2011 7:25pm)
Posted by:
Gofton
(Member since 2007, Australia)
They make it look so easy but when I do it, not so good. I love the idea of the mitt. I moisturise the elbows, knees, wrists, ankles as these areas are always my areas that look so obvious.Moisturise every day to keep the skin glowing also. Most of all pre-exfoliation is vital!
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October 19, 2011 (Oct 19, 2011 7:55am)
Posted by:
Jenniqua
(Australia)
My best fake tan tips are exfoliate, fake tan, moisturise and use an extender.
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October 19, 2011 (Oct 19, 2011 8:50am)
Posted by:
Fashionista8P
(Member since 2008, Australia)
thanks for the video and tips... looks so simple i could give it ago... but maybe not as im a little weary of tanning
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October 19, 2011 (Oct 19, 2011 4:01pm)
Posted by:
Bellaaaa
(Australia)
i love st. Tropez, is aw them at the spa and beauty expo this year,
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October 19, 2011 (Oct 19, 2011 4:27pm)
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Bellaaaa
(Australia)
wow it looks funny fast forwarded, im thinking, wow that lady is surely fast ahah!
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October 19, 2011 (Oct 19, 2011 4:30pm)
Posted by:
Jess84
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I sooo want this, looks awesome! It looks so easy, but I wonder if it's that easy when you apply it yourself?
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October 19, 2011 (Oct 19, 2011 5:04pm)
Posted by:
PocketBabe
(Australia)
Great tips! The mitt looks pretty cool and great for keeping tanner out of palms. The St Tropez mousse is great, very easy to use.
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October 19, 2011 (Oct 19, 2011 7:26pm)
Posted by:
Gormanj01
(Australia)
I've never used a tanning mitt as they always looked a bit awkward to use to me, but I think I will have to invest!
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October 19, 2011 (Oct 19, 2011 8:02pm)
Posted by:
Missranz
(Australia)
I LOVE ST TROPEZ TOO!! :P
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October 19, 2011 (Oct 19, 2011 9:19pm)
Posted by:
Chicklet
(Member since 2008, Australia)
Prepping your skin properly is my tip to ensure a smooth, non-streaky finish.
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October 19, 2011 (Oct 19, 2011 11:01pm)
Posted by:
Hk_Candy
(Australia)
oo alala! i want to trey <3
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October 20, 2011 (Oct 20, 2011 9:42am)
Posted by:
softness
(Member since 2007, Australia)
Top tips would be to not wear clothes immediately after application - especially white clothes - to avoid stains. I also would avoid sitting down for the first 20 minutes or so just to make sure. Have to admit though, some of the latest types of self-tanners are very quick drying so this makes it easier.
Also, don't apply over good carpet! I've stained carpet before!
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October 20, 2011 (Oct 20, 2011 2:41pm)
Posted by:
peachesandcream
(Australia)
I have never tried using a mitt to apply fake tan. putting it on my to do list!
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October 20, 2011 (Oct 20, 2011 5:59pm)
Posted by:
Elunia
(Australia)
Great tips, though I do prefer to be natural :)
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October 20, 2011 (Oct 20, 2011 9:39pm)
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Posted by: MissChriss (Australia)
My top tip would be using a tanning mitt!! I like the sound of the body polisher, will be checking it out.
Posted on: October 16, 2011 (Oct 16, 2011 12:47pm)