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To Fake Tan Or Not To Fake Tan? That Is The Question.

1 February, 2016 - 09:34pm by - First Lady | 20 Comments

Poll Posted by BR Kellie

Have you checked out the Beauty Review Forum lately? It’s a great space, filled with interesting beauty conversations (and some non-beauty topics) about all sorts of things, from skincare for different skin types to beauty hauls to product panning challenges. One topic that comes up on a regular basis is tanning and it brings up lots of interesting questions and along with that different points of view.

During these conversations we often see people falling into one of two camps, those who fake tan, and those who choose to stick to the skin colour they were born with no matter the season. Reasons behind the choices are interesting. Some are comfortable in their skin and see no reason to tan, others like to tan because it makes them feel like they look better, others don’t fake tan because they can’t get it right (count me in on that!). And of course there are those who prefer to tan naturally - and you won’t find any naughty finger wagging from me because I fell into that category for years and years (although I’m reaping the ‘rewards’ now).

With summer in full flight (sort of, depending on what part of the country you live in) it’s high season for tanning. So it got us wondering, what do you prefer to do? Do you refuse to get your pins out until they’ve had a good going over with your favourite bottle of self-tanning lotion? And which brand do you use? Or do you prefer to keep your limbs tan-free and sun-free? In which case how do you manage it in our sunny climes? Or are you a sun worshipper (and if you want  a reason to quit let me tell you about my never-ending facial scab that has the potential to go cancerous to help put you off…) Chat away!

To fake tan or not to fake tan, that is the question.


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1st February, 2016

I fake it because with my skin I'll never make it.

1st February, 2016

I don't need fake tan. I'm naturally tanning nicely. I only use in winter if Im looking a bit pale on my legs.

1st February, 2016

I had fake tanned pre summer but then my love of the outdoors got rid of the need of fake tan because I'm now naturally tanned. With 3 beaches just 2kms away from me I can't not be outside with my 5 kids swimming

1st February, 2016

I don't fake tan. I'm too white and I live in the south so topping up with sun isn't really on the cards either. I also hate the idea of fake tan rubbing off on the furniture!

1st February, 2016

Fake all the way! For months I've been fake tanning religiously but I've inevitably become lazy so have just started putting on a light layer of tan at the beginning of the week by mixing tan and moisturiser, then just using a gradual tan throughout the week to keep the sheer colour topped up. It just gives my translucent skin some life and I don't have to worry about the tan fading off all patchy.

Even though I don't tan 'naturally', my face and body see the light of day on a regular basis and even though I smother myself in SPF I still get a truck load more freckles at this time of year!

itsclearascrystal
1st February, 2016

Hmm I might try combining my tanners like that. The fake tan I brought recently seems particularly vulnerable to the patchy look.

Sarahbeautynz
1st February, 2016

Same! Some tan I bought recently has no colour guard and it is seriously impossible to get an even application. Mixing it with moisturiser has been fool proof though!

itsclearascrystal
1st February, 2016

Yes I'm always careful around our light colored furniture after using fake tan. It can add some unwanted colour to your belongings if you let it.

Julieal
2nd February, 2016

Lucky You .

Macs
3rd February, 2016

Yeah I am lucky

Julieal
2nd February, 2016

Sound reasoning .

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