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Do you have a beach vacay coming up? Or a graduation or wedding to attend? Ready to glow for the Summer?! I’ve got you covered in today’s blog post with the best self tanner product review and tricks and tips I use when applying! So happy to share my experience and knowledge with you since this has been a highly requested topic 😉
I’ve shared a few times on Instagram and here on the blog, but ever since being diagnosed with Melanoma back in 2015, I have not had any interested in being in the sun. In fact, I avoid it if possible! Don’t get me wrong, I still participate in outdoor beach workouts every week, and love a good neighborhood stroll, but I’m always wearing sunscreen and always wearing a hat!
With all that being said, self tanner is definitely my savior for my pale Irish and Danish skin. I use it religiously! There’s nothing wrong with pale skin, it’s gorgeous, but I personally prefer to be bronzed and applying self tanner weekly is the only way to achieve this. Over the last couple years I’ve tried countless self tanners, different application strategies, and have found what works for me! Read on to find out all the details…
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
MY STEP-BY-STEP ROUTINE TO APPLYING FLAWLESS SELF-TANNER:
- Exfoliate your skin then shave. You want to take off all previous self-tanner and/or dead skin on the top layer using this exfoliating scrub. This step #1 is essential for applying a smooth and even tan!
- Use a mitt to apply your self tanner product. I like to start on my legs and work my way up my body, eventually ending on my chest, for my self-tan. I start with the bottom half of my legs, spray in an up and down motion onto my skin, then use the mitt to rub in little circles. This way you prevent streaking. I then proceed to the upper part of my leg, repeating the same process as before, and use the excess product that is on the mitt to apply tanner onto my ankles and feet. I then move on to half of my arm, then my upper arm/shoulder, and then the same process on my chest/stomach, etc. The key is to work in smaller parts of your body to eventually cover your body. I always have a roommate/my boyfriend apply my back for me!
- Double check all areas on your body before the wait time. One of the many reasons I love this self tanner is that you can immediately see the product on your body so you will know if it is streaky or if you missed a spot. Immediately try fixing the area by rubbing the mitt in small circles to even it out.
TIPS + TRICKS TO REMEMBER?!
- always exfoliate
- always use a mitt
- apply the excess product on the mitt at the end for hands/feet/face
- apply in front of a mirror so you can see if you miss any spots on side or backs
- apply small amounts of lotion to your ankles, elbows, wrists, hands after you apply the tanner to help blur and blend into your skin
- wait 15 minutes before putting clothes, PJ’s, or a robe on
- for best results, sleep with the self-tanner on and then shower immediately in the morning to take off top dark layer (I own white sheets and have had no problem with staining)
- after your first shower, you can then apply moisturizing lotion over your entire body every time you shower- this will help lock in the tan for almost a full week
- as it starts to fade, about a week later, exfoliate it all off, and start the same process again!
MY FAVORITE PRODUCTS!
After trying maaaaany many different self tan products, reading lots of reviews, and after asking you girls, I’ve found that this St. Tropez advanced 1-hour tan mist is THE ABSOLUTE BEST! I always seem to go back to it after trying something else. The other products I shared in the above photo work pretty well, but honestly, nothing lasts longer, looks more natural, or blends better than this! It truly is my favorite and I stock up all the time. If I apply once a week, I’d say the bottle lasts me about a couple months! FYI- I’ve heard incredible results and amazing reviews of this self tanning product for your face! It doesn’t break you out and gives you the best glow! Plus there’s anti-aging serum within the tanner 😉
I hope this was helpful for those that are looking for a natural looking glow for warmer weather! FYI- this was definitely not a sponsored post, I just apply self-tanner religiously and have learned what works best over the years and really wanted to share it with you girls! Let me know if you try out this product, or my tips/tricks! I’d love to hear how it goes 🙂