First is Neutrogena's Sun Fresh in Fair/Medium ($10 for 4 oz). Oh, what a find!Scent: Billed as "grapefruit/nectarine", which I'm not so sure about, but I will tell you it's not at all like some of the other tanners I've used. Leaves a very faint tanner smell, so faint you'll be the only one to notice, and that's only if you sniff your own arm.
Color: Fab!!! Perfect for me- I'm very yellow and this looks so natural on me.
Texture and drying time: No complaints here- in fact, it dries very fast and is very smooth-able. I loved putting it on.
Con: The fact that you only get 4 oz for $10 bucks is definitely a draw back. I could see myself going through this tube very fast.
My most recent find is probably the best deal, bargain-wise. It's Loreal's Sublime Glow in Medium ($10 for 8 0z).Scent: Just as good as the Sun Fresh above.
Color: A bit more brown than the Sun Fresh, but still a great color for me. As a bonus, there's a slight shimmery to this lotion. Now, it's not a "I'm going to the Prom in 1992" kind of shimmer, it's very pretty and really, you'll probably be only one who notices. But I like it.
Texture and drying time: Doesn't dry as fast as the Sun Fresh, but still dries nicely and isn't sticky once it's dried.
Verdict: I'll be using both- probably alternating.
Application tips: I start by applying a plain, unscented lotion (I use Cetaphil Lotion in the pump)to my elbows, knees, ankles, and tops of my feet. This keeps the color from grabbing too much in those areas. Then I slop the tanner on, starting with my arms and chest. I move down and do my lower legs and feet next, and then my thighs. I don't worry too much about my back and stomach. Who sees that anyway?
Two other tips: After I've done my arms, I get another squirt of Cetaphil lotion and rub it on the undersides of my arm and in the crook of my elbows- kind of to dilute the tanning lotion and blend it in there.
I also wash my hands when I'm done, and use a round cosmetic sponge to apply a drop of the lotion to the top of each hand.
Let me know if you try these and what you think!
3 comments:
Great tips! I was looking for some new tanners to try this year:)
What ever happened with Wild Chid and the biting situation? Did staying home from school work? You left us hanging--we've been rooting for you! :)
I know this post is 2 months old now, but I just finished up my Jergens and bought some Loreal Sublime Glow (Medium) and OMG - It's so much better than the Jergens! At Target is was actually a bit cheaper too ($6.49 vs $6.99) I really like that it's got little sparkley things in it that reflect the light. Hey, any help we can get, right? Anyway, I'm definitely a convert! If they only had it for the face - I'd be happy! It smells so much better than the Jergens I'm using on my face (which smells like peepee).
Thanks Sasha!
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