https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:11:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not/page/2#post-342723 Sun, 01 May 2011 20:14:22 +0000 Patty 342723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not/page/2#post-342704 Sun, 01 May 2011 19:41:11 +0000 lyn* 342704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess I should be happy I am "tan" year round </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not/page/2#post-342702 Sun, 01 May 2011 19:37:47 +0000 MsMary 342702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, the scent is the real downside to the Jergens product. I find the "express" version doesn't have such a strong scent, if that's any help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not/page/2#post-342688 Sun, 01 May 2011 19:05:09 +0000 MsMaven 342688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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. </p> <p>Do any of the other brands have a better fragrance? I'm really sensitive to fragrances. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not/page/2#post-342656 Sun, 01 May 2011 18:04:20 +0000 ButterflyLady 342656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm pale and proud! I might use leg make up (I use the Sally Hansen one) occasionally if my pale legs get me down.</p> <p>I don't sunbathe, and always use sunblock. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not/page/2#post-342610 Sun, 01 May 2011 16:57:35 +0000 Kari 342610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not/page/2#post-342531 Sun, 01 May 2011 12:41:17 +0000 Cilleena 342531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not/page/2#post-342497 Sun, 01 May 2011 05:07:37 +0000 bella 342497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use fair to medium oner and I am happy with the results. I am very pale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not/page/2#post-342476 Sun, 01 May 2011 03:44:22 +0000 MNsara 342476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to use tanning lotions, but age spots on my legs got super tan and the rest of my skin not tan enough Hello, big orangeish freckles!</p> <p>I may try the Jergens this summer (I moisturize legs anyway) and see how the old age spots manage! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not/page/2#post-342468 Sun, 01 May 2011 03:34:46 +0000 Heather 342468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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 </p> <p>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!!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not/page/2#post-342434 Sun, 01 May 2011 02:28:47 +0000 Mo 342434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not/page/2#post-342432 Sun, 01 May 2011 02:26:45 +0000 nancylee 342432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use the self-tanning lotion (two birds with one stone) on just my legs during the summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not/page/2#post-342424 Sun, 01 May 2011 02:18:21 +0000 MsMary 342424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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.</p> <p>ETA: I use it only on my legs. My arms seem to get enough sun to lose the minty fluorescence of my legs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not/page/2#post-342347 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:03:55 +0000 bella 342347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I started using this and I love it so far:<br /> <a href="http://www.jergens.com/products/natural-glow/revitalizing-daily-moisturizer.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.jergens.com/product.....rizer.aspx</a><br /> 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! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not/page/2#post-342317 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 22:41:22 +0000 Astrid 342317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not/page/2#post-342286 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 21:58:45 +0000 Alecia 342286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not/page/2#post-342229 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 20:45:59 +0000 Barbara 342229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never used a self-tanning product and after reading all these comments I won't even think about it.</p> <p>I'll continue to use sunblock on my fair Celtic skin - even my legs get a generous daily coating. Pale and proud! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not/page/2#post-342203 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:24:03 +0000 RoseandJoan 342203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a no from me, too much money, too much time IMO </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not/page/2#post-342103 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:45:52 +0000 Mellllls 342103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i've never used.....i'm not super pale though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not/page/2#post-342101 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:41:17 +0000 morethanbeige 342101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not#post-342100 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:38:55 +0000 Debora 342100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't use self tanners. I do use leg makeup, though, two or three times a year in the spring when my legs are still pasty from the winter. I had a cocktail reception to attend last night and I went bare legged. I'm 56 years old and my legs show my age! What I use is a product from MAC called Silk Sheen Leg Spray, and it's a makeup that washes off at night. </p> <p>I like that it gives my legs a slight sheen and sun-kissed look. I feel like it almost "air-brushes" my legs. The directions tell you to spray a small amount in your hands and massage on to your legs and arms, but I have found that I get a more even appearance by applying it with a soft application brush. I just rub the brush over my legs until it is blended in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not#post-342097 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:36:52 +0000 Anonymous 342097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Scottish sister, me too! I use it sparingly on my legs only, for a nice glow with summer skirts and sandals. I use a good brand 'True Blue Spa' so no orange! The rest of me is pale as ever. I have to be careful about the sun here in Mississippi, I burn very easily! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not#post-342090 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:02:12 +0000 TylerAnne 342090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Has anyone else seen this "New Rules of Sun Safety" article? It says that it is unhealthy to get ANY amount of sun on your skin, and to take supplements for vitamin D. </p> <p><a href="http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/the-new-rules-of-sun-safety-2477938/" rel="nofollow">http://shine.yahoo.com/channel.....y-2477938/</a></p> <p>On the topic of self-tanner, I use a tanning moisturizer like Jergens Daily Glow, but only once or twice a week because after that the color begins to look unnatural. I also only use it on my legs, because it is difficult for me to apply evenly in other areas.</p> <p>I think that pale skin can look beautiful, but mine doesn't because my translucent skin shows my veins and if my legs get cold at all, they get red splotches :(<br /> Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not#post-342016 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 13:29:36 +0000 Marigold 342016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm always searching for the best self-tanner, so far the best I had with the Nivea gradual tanning lotion, no streaks and very slow building 'tan', but hate the smell as well! I love tan skin though and can't wait till summer gets here, as I spend a lot of time outdoors and manage to get a nice tan no matter the amount of sunblock </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not#post-342011 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 13:25:26 +0000 Queen Mum 342011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>no, because I would be that girl walking down the street with orange streaks running down her legs if I tried this </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not#post-342008 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 13:23:55 +0000 kitty400 342008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too am Scotch-Irish and used self tanner for the first time last summer but I am so use to seeing myself pale that it looked odd to me. Some of my coworkers have tried to convince me to use self tanner more but I like my paleness and freckles </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not#post-341963 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 10:35:24 +0000 MsMary 341963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use self tanner but not all that consistently. I don't find it all that onerous -- I just slather it on after my shower, most days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not#post-341955 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 09:30:46 +0000 Louise 341955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pale and proud. I can't be bothered with the investment of time for self tanners and I'm not keen on the smell. I'm getting dark patches on my face through the sun and possible made worse by the pill so I am trying to religiously slather on SPF 30 everyday x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not#post-341953 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 08:05:04 +0000 anna 341953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am quite pale ( but not as pale as one of my daughters who will disappear if she stands in front of a white wall ) and I just don't care about the color of my skin anymore.Not enough to do anything about it anyway. I might color my hair or put blush on my face but the rest will stay the shade it is. In spring I always get a bit of color on my legs and arms from gardening in shorts and a T-shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pale-gals-self-tanner-yes-or-not#post-341948 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 06:41:47 +0000 lyn* 341948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use sunblock year round on my face. If you're living in the northern hemisphere, you probably aren't getting enough exposure to direct sunlight to get Vit D... I think. </p>