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I have used it in the past and I like having just a hint of sun look. Otherwise I am very pale. But last summer I noticed that the dark comes off on my towels and clothing, so then I started worrying about sitting on someone's couch and when I get up, there is my tan left on the couch! How lovely! So maybe this year I will go naturelle.
I embrace and celebrate the pale! My mom, on the other hand, doesn't. She ends up looking a bit too orange for my liking. I'd rather be pale than look like an oompa loompa.
I'm fairly pale and I never used self-tanner. My skin is really susceptible and I try to avoid bringing anything in contact with it that's not necessary. I like myself pale, but it's easy for me to sport the pale look. In my environment artificial tan is not really associated with health and good looks, but more with a type of girl I don't want to be compared to. I think that's probably because all the people who do it the right way don't stand out, but all the negative examples for self-tanning attract attention.
I started using this and I love it so far: http://www.jergens.com/product.....rizer.aspx
No orange undertones, no streaks. It is just a regular daily moisturizer that builds up tan overtime, so it doesn't take any extra time either. 5 stars!
That's what I use, too, Bella! Easy-peasy! I will note that I use the "medium" shade even though I have super white skin, because the "light" didn't provide enough color to suit me. Even the medium is nice and subtle and not "fake bake" looking at all.
ETA: I use it only on my legs. My arms seem to get enough sun to lose the minty fluorescence of my legs.
I use the Jergen's too! I pick the firming formula and, you guessed it, use it on my upper legs mostly. Mary, I also use the med to tan because light to med wasn't doing a thing.
I use the Dove or the Nivea; however, I have not used it this season since I haven't been around any tan folks. ;D
I adore a spray tan, but for the $, effort and amount of time it lasts....I do not do it that often. My DH LOATHES spray tanning on me. He says I look like Magda (the old, shriveled lady from There's Something About Mary). LOL!!!!!
I have been using the Jergens too, but in the fair to medium and haven't noticed much color. Maybe I'll try the medium. I only use self-tanner on my legs. I have vein issues and it helps to cover it up. I feel self conscious of my glowing white legs.
I used self-tanner in college and high school when I highlighted my hair blonde. Then partway through college I became a redhead instead, and suddenly the pasty skin looked more normal. Now I just don't bother trying to modify my skin color (except for trying to protect myself from sunburn.) It's too much trouble and for me, it isn't worth the effort.
I've used the Sally Hansen leg makeup too. I'm thinking I'll try the Jergens again this year, although I haven't done well with self-tanners in the past.
Do any of the other brands have a better fragrance? I'm really sensitive to fragrances.
It sounds like a great idea to use the tanners to blend tan lines. Even tho I try to cover or use strong sunscreen or wear tanks/bathing suit--it *seems* that my childhood t-shirt/shorts tan (arms, throat and mid thigh) are conditionned to brown and the rest burns or stays white-- good solution for farmer tan.