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Am I less likely to get self-tanner streaks once i have a base tan established?

i tried self-tanning spray for the first time on my legs, and i have streaks because i couldn't see where i was applying it. I'm thinking they'll show more now because my legs were white. But once you get a good base tan going, do streaks still show?

Hi,

You need to prepare your skin fully before you apply tan. This means you need to exfolilate and moisture and drink plenty of water to keep your skin mositurised.

Try using a tinted fake tan so you can see where its going.

Best of luck x

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ModelCo Tan Extender Self-Tan Enhancer $16.88 ModelCo Tan Extender Self-Tan Enhancer for longer lasting tan & sun-kissed glow. Entend and intensify the life of your tan with ModelCo's Tan Extender to tan, tone and moisturize all in one. Tan Extender is a super hydrating tan enhancer for a sexy sun-kissed glow and is the perfect partner to your favourtite ModelCo self tanner for a long-lasting, natural looking tan. Enriches with Caffeine, Green Tea and Horse Chesnut Extract. Scented with Summer Fruits there's no tell tale tanning scent and can be used daily or wherever your color needs refreshing. Directions: Apply liberally, gently smoothing onto kin. Use sparingly on elbows, knees and ankles. Avoid contact with clothes until fully absorbed. Wash hands after application. Net Weight: 200 ml/6.76 oz.

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St. Tropez Self Tan Remover $18 What is it: A fast and easy way to remove unsightly stains from palms after applying self tan. Who is it for: Anyone looking for an easy way to remove tan stains. Why is it different: Continuously helps to remove stains up to four hours after use, ensuring perfect palms each time you tan. How do I use it: Product must be used within four hours of self-tan application. After applying self tanner, rinse hands of excess product. Immediately put Self-Tan Remover on palms and rub together until all self-tanner has been removed. For extra-stubborn stains, use with a scrub brush. Rinse palms thoroughly with water. Repeat if necessary. From St. Tropez.

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Tan Mens Collar-less shirt $31.95 Cooltan Tan-Through Mens Collar-less shirt

TanTowel Express Self-Tan Kit $30 Express Self-Tan Kit provides you with the perfect sunless pair: Tantowel Plus towelettes concentrated with a clear self-tan formula and Express tanning mist for an immediate hint of radiant color, giving you the perfect sun-kissed look. You'll quickly start to see a deep, dark tan that looks like it came directly from the tropics. Your sunless tan will continue to develop for up to 24 hours. Express Self-Tan Kit includes: 5 Half Body Tantowel Plus Towelettes for Medium to Dark Skin Tones 1 Tan Towel Express Tanning Mist (2 oz.) Express Tan formulated with a deeper delivery system gives you an immediate hint of color for perfection while creating a longer lasting tan. You will see results of the sun-kissed glow right before your eyes and as the day or night progresses so does your beautiful tan. Antioxidant vitamin C with Tea Tree Oil & cucumber extracts With Express Tan you will see deeper darker results faster so you can start to enjoy your tan now. Product Contains: DHA (Self-tanning agent) Transcutol CG (Solvent for DHA skin penetration) Erythrulose (Color accelerator for a faster, deeper and darker natural looking tan) Vitamin E Acetate (Antioxidant) Sodium Metabisulfite (Buffer) Pulp fiber towelette exfoliates the skin during the application, which allows for smoother softer, healthier skin Clean citrus fragrance (The fragrance will dissipate within 5 minutes) This Product Does Not Contain A SunScreen.

ModelCo Tan Trio Self Tanning Essentials $27 This Trio contains everything you need to use before &after your self-tan application for an even, long-lasting, flawless finish. Ideal for sampling each formula before purchasing a full-size. ModelCo Tan Trio Self Tanning Essentials includes: ModelCo Tan Prep Body Polish (100 ml/3.38 oz.) - To remove unwanted dead skin cells, dissolve self-tan residue from prior applications and neutralize the skin's pH for the perfect tan application. ModelCo Tan Remover Exfoliating Scrub (100 ml/3.38 oz.) - To remove unwanted self-tan from hands & body. ModelCo Tan extender Self-Tan Enhancer (100 ml/3.38 oz.) - To moisturize skin as well as extend and intensify the life of your tan.

ModelCo SunSponge Custom Self-Tan $37.4 ModelCo, the company who 7 years ago pioneered Airbrush Technology and sparked an entirely new beauty category with the award winning TAN AIRBRUSH IN A CAN, once again reinvents the way you tan. Introducing the revolutionary SUNSPONGE CUSTOM SELF-TAN, the first ever ergonomically designed self-tan applicator with a high-performance formula delivering your own customized tan.   SUNSPONGE uses the latest in tanning technology, the formula adjusts to each individual’s skin tone, activating a deep, natural-looking tan that will last for days. The tinted, lightweight formula delivers an instant, sheer bronze glow, for a streak-free application, while the self-tanner develops & intensifies, leaving you with your richest, longest-lasting tan yet. Enriched with Fructiplex™, helps to combat the drying effects of the DHA tanning agent & nourishes, soothes & protects your skin with the moisturising benefits of Wild Rose Hip, Apricot & Palm Tree Extract, helping your tan last even longer. The fast-drying and non-greasy formula is also hinted with an exotic Cocoa Butter fragrance, leaving no tell-tale scent of fake tanning.   SUNSPONGE’s unique ergonomic design ensures a controlled application for those hard-to-reach areas, whilst the sponge buffs and evens your tan to perfection for a truly professional result. Sexy summer skin has never been so easy with SUNSPONGE. Directions: STEP 1 For best results, cleanse and exfoliate your skin with Modelco TAN REMOVER EXFOLIATING SCRUB prior to use for a smooth, even application.   Do not moisturize before applying SUNSPONGE. Apply within 1 hour of showering to clean skin. Tanning should always be done infront of a mirror to ensure an even application.   STEP 2 You must shake well before each use and then remove travel cap.  To get started your need to “activate” the SUNSPONGE.  To do this, turn bottle upside down and press the lower part of the sponge quickly against the skin 2-3 times.  This will release the bronze coloured liquid into lower part of the sponge so your application can start.  A quick press is all you need as a little goes a long way.   NOTE:  if you put too much pressure on the sponge or hold it down for too long the tanning solution will continue to flow.   STEP 3 Use long even strokes with the upper part of the sponge to blend. Use the inbuilt bronzer as a guide to ensure a streak-free application. As you work the self-tan solution into your skin, the sponge will begin to dry, therefore doubling as a buffing cloth. To avoid an uneven tan, apply to one area at a time.   STEP 4 Once liquid is perfectly blended into one area of the body, move onto the next area, gently pressing the lower part of the sponge once to release more liquid and repeating the above process. Formula can be layered to reach desired intensity. Remember, practice makes perfect!   STEP 5 Use sparingly on knees,

St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Lotion $40 What is it: Our original, salon-inspired formula is specially created to give you a rich, deep tan. Who is it for: Any skin type. It's easy to use for the most natural-looking, ultimate tan. Why is it different: Continuously helps to remove stains up to four hours after use. How do I use it: Product must be used within four hours of self-tan application. From St. Tropez.

St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Spray $35 What is it: This super-fine self-tan spray delivers the ultra-even, ultra-smooth all-over tan. Who is it for: Anyone looking to create an even, smooth, all-over tan. Why is it different: Infused with conditioning aloe vera and long-lasting color, this spray provides a perfectly natural-looking tan in an instant, with 360-degree spray technology. It even gives a beautiful, subtle, refreshing fragrance. How do I use it: Exfoliate before moisturizing. Hold the nozzle about 6" away from your skin and spray all over. Blend with your hand/mitt to make sure you're covered evenly. Try not to get wet or sweat, for at least four hours. Shower off to reveal a perfectly golden tan. To maintain, re-apply a couple of times a week. From St. Tropez.

Fake Bake Fair Gradual Self-Tan For Fair Skin $29 Self-tan lotion for fair skin. Builds a gradual tan over time. Fake Bake Fair Self-Tan Lotion has been specially formulated for people with fair complexions. The easy glide formula and subtle "show where it goes" cosmetic colour guide enables even the most inexperienced self-tanner to apply a self-tan with ease and confidence. A combination of cutting edge, naturally derived tanning agents DHA and Erythulose work with the melanin cells which lie in the top layers of your skin to develop into a tan that compliments your skin tones for a perfectly natural looking results. If you desire a darker tan, Fake Bake Fair Self-Tan Lotion can be reapplied over consecutive days giving you complete control of your colour development.  Net Weight: 170 ml/6 oz.

St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse and ApplicationMitt $36.5 What is it: A super-lightweight, easy-to-apply, velvety mousse delivers the ultra-even, allover tan you've always wanted. Ideal for the face and body, Self-Tan Bronzing Mousse provides an even, flawless skin finish. The applicator mitt is included to help provide even and smooth results. The mitt has a water-resistant barrier to ensure fingers and palms remain unstained as you glide on the Self-Tan Bronzing Mousse. Who is it for: Both men and women of any skin tone. Why is it different: Self-Tan Bronzing Mousse is infused with conditioning aloe vera and long-lasting color. You'll have a perfectly natural-looking, streak-free tan that dries in as little as 60 seconds. Innovative Aromaguard fragrance technology helps eliminate the tell-tale, self-tan aroma and instead gives a beautiful, subtle-yet-refreshing fragrance. How do I use it: For best results, exfoliate and moisturize dry areas thoroughly before applying. Help protect light eyebrows and hairline with a little extra moisturizer. Then, pump the mousse onto the applicator mitt and sweep it from top to toe. A guide color ensures you're well covered, as it's only missed areas that can look patchy. Once you've got even coverage, wait for 60 seconds before getting dressed. Then try not to get wet or sweat for at least four hours. Finally, shower off to reveal a perfectly golden, natural-looking tan. To maintain, re-apply a couple of times a week, nourish daily with moisturizer and smooth with regular exfoliation for ultimate results. Recommendation: Perform a patch test at least 24 hours prior to use. If there are any adverse reactions, do not continue to use. Don't apply to broken, irritated or sensitive skin, and stop using if your skin becomes irritated. From St. Tropez. Includes:

How To Fake Tan/Self Tan

Are Gradual Self Tanners False Economy?

In recent years many brands have diversified into offering a new type of fake tan - the gradual tan. This is a fake tan that doesn't give you an instant tan but instead lets you build up the colour over several days gradually, but are gradual self tanners actually good value or a false economy?

Firstly you need to ask yourself do you want a tan? If so, perhaps you should consider a good quality self tanner - one that does give you a natural colour without going too dark straight away. Are you only considering a graudal self tan because you're worried you may go too dark? Don't be fooled, by going for a gradual tanner very often you will get such a light colour you won't even notice the difference. There are plenty of self tans on the market that will work just great for you and give you the perfect colour with just one application that will then last for 5-7 days. Unlike a gradual tanner that will take daily application for probably 5-7 days before you might even see the slightest colour change on your skin!

There's also the time element you need to consider - gradual tanners need applying every day to build up some colour, whereas a good quality self tanner will only need that one application, leaving you free to spend time on other things each day instead of applying self tan.

Also a lot of gradual self tanners don't smell particularly great, which is not really what you want when you're expected to apply it every day. You wouldn't spray yourself with a perfume you didn't like every day would you, so why do it with a gradual tan?

Then there's the price. Yes Gradual Tanners tend to be cheaper than a good quality self tan lotion, but you're applying it every day instead of once a week. So where a typical gradual tanner may retail at £5-£7 and a self tan lotion of similar size retails at £20, you're going to get through the gradual tan in record time applying it every day and quickly need to buy more to keep building the tan up compared to a normal self tanner that only needs one application per week. So really, you're better off getting a self tan lotion that costs more but only needs to be applied once a week. Whilst it may be more expensive to buy initially, the product will outlast the gradual tanner in terms of time, and also outperform the gradual tanner by delivering better results. 

In summary, whilst gradual self tanners do have their place in the market, in reality you are better off sticking with traditional self tanners that give colour after a single application. They are more convenient, perform better, last longer, and work out cheaper in the long run than a gradual self tanner.

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