I was lucky that I didn't discover tanning when I was 13 and didn't know what I was doing; there are so many cheaply formulated tans that will turn you that awful orange colour that we all love to hate. I was 19 when I discovered it and I did a lot of research before I decided on one that was for me.
At the moment, there are two tans that I would definitely recommend, depending on how much you're willing to spend. You can't really go wrong with either of them, there are just a few pros and cons for both of them that I'll list below. I don't bother with the light/medium version of these tans as you need to apply two coats to get a decent colour.
Also, I know a lot of tans will claim that they have a lovely 'coconut' fragrance or something along those lines, but realistically it's all bullsh*t. No matter what, I can always smell the tan on my skin. It's just something that goes along with self tanning. Some aren't as bad as others, but just keep that in mind.
Loving Tan 2 Hour Express Dark Self Tanning Mousse
Price: $39.95 AUD (120mL) / $65.95 AUD (200mL)This exploded all over the internet a while ago, quite a few beauty gurus on YouTube were raving about it, so I decided to grab it and have a go. Long story short: It's fantastic. It will turn you a lovely natural golden brown colour. The best bit? You only have to leave it on for two hours! Whaaa-? What is this madness! I HATE sleeping in fake tan. I can never get a good sleep in it, so naturally this was the main selling point for me. Praise the tanning Gods! Just remember that the colour won't fully develop until 12 hours has passed.
They also make a regular mousse in Dark and Ultra Dark with the regular 6-8 hour wait before washing, although ultra dark sounds scary to me!
If you're not in Australia, I know that this can add up to be quite expensive with shipping included, so just keep that in mind. (Now you know how we feel!) I also thought that this was only available online but I did actually see it in my local Amcal, so you can get it in Aus in some drugstores without the price of shipping.
Pros:
- Darkest self-tanner on the market (that I'm aware of, if I'm wrong about this let me know)
- Natural golden brown after developing time
- Only need to leave on for two hours
- Lasts for 7-10 days with regular body moisturising
Cons:
- Harder to blend, beginners might find this tricky to work with
- Dries quickly so you need to work fast
- Expensive
Bondi Sands Self Tanning Mousse in Dark
Price: $13.99 AUD (110mL) / $19.99 AUD (200mL)
'Holy crap! Look at that bloody price difference!' - you might be saying. Yes, it is less than half the price of the Loving Tan mousse. Now, if price is your main concern here, then you've probably already made up your mind. If you're keen to hear the main differences between the two, keep on reading.
This was the first tan I ever used, and I loved it. It was fairly affordable, readily available and pretty easy to use. Still is. The main difference between this and Loving Tan is that you have to leave it on for at least 8 hours in order to get any sort of colour, which for me means probably sleeping in it. Ew. It is also not as dark, and usually won't last past 7 days. It is also a lot more green based, so it will give you more of a natural olive tan instead of golden brown. It still looks hella good though.
Just quietly, if Bondi Sands made a 2 hour express version of their tan that was decent I would definitely get on that. You'd definitely get the best of both worlds!
Pros:
- Very easy to blend, more beginner-friendly
- Natural olive-brown tan after developing time
- Very affordable
Cons:
- Isn't as dark as Loving Tan
- Needs to be on for eight hours before washing off
So really, you can't go wrong with either of these. It just comes down to how much you're willing to spend and/or how long you want to leave the guide colour on for.
I will also post a tanning routine at some point, although it's all pretty straight forward. Be sure to look out for that post if you'd like some tips! Also let me know in the comments what self tanner you use, I'd love to know!
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