Best Self Tanner (Or Even Brand for Pro Spray Tan) for PALE Skin?

Updated on April 22, 2013
S.Y. asks from Pittsburgh, PA
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I am VERY white (blue eyed blonde, freckled, etc), and I would love to know if there are any new brands out there that are NOT orange (ex Mystic or Jergens). I have rosey/blue undertones and am "summer" coloring (ha, blast from the 80's, eh?).
Love to get something so I stop glowing.
Thanks!

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T.W.

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I'm like you, I've recently been using Jergens and like it...I don't think I look orange, at least I hope not!

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A.M.

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Banana Boat Summer Color (light/medium)

i saw it on some blog somewhere, where this lady had tried all kinds, including pro spray tans, and she gave this one the highest referral - even over more expensive brands.

i got it and have loved it so far. it got rid of that neon glow, but did not look orange or TOO dark, and it went on very nicely and evenly. totally recommend it!

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M.J.

answers from Sacramento on

Jergen's Natural Glow, hands down. It's very gradual, so you don't get streaks or an orange glow. They changed their formula since last year and there's no smell at all, either. I'm a redhead who looks like a ghost when I don't use this on my legs.

No matter what brand you choose, look for gradual tanning in the marketing materials. Anything that suggests instant or bronzing will not be pretty. Trust me, lesson learned. You'll look like you were aiming for a zebra effect. They just don't work right on fair skin.

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I'm also very white, and I love to go get an airbrush tan and then I use Neutrogena spray to keep it around longer. When I'm in Pit I go to Tan 360 in Shadyside. Their tan room is lacking in presentation (it's not a super fancy place) but their techs did a good job. Before it fades I start using the Neutrogena spray once a week. I use the medium shade. It definitely does not look orange; I get lots of compliments!

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L.M.

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I am blonde and very fair skin. I love Versa spray tan at tanning places. I use a level 2 clear when I tan at the tanning place. Very natural and even looking. Here is a link about Versa spray
http://www.versaspa.com/theexperience.aspx

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J.K.

answers from Wausau on

I don't have a suggestion on a specific brand, just that you should use a lotion type and not a spray.

Spray tanners - both home use spray bottles and professional spray tans - have been linked to cancer due to inhalation during application. Side note; professional spray/airbrush tans are legal, but not FDA approved.

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S.B.

answers from Redding on

I am not super fair and I tan easily, however, I live in a place where tanning is pretty much out of the question.

I found a wonderful product at a local salon. I'm sorry, I can't remember the brand. But, it didn't give me orange, it gave me more of a bronze color and actually looked quite natural. I've never tried spray tanning and I avoid tanning booths.

I would contact local salons that will let you test a product they think will be good for your complexion and go from there.

If you are really pale, you don't want anything that will make you look like Tan Mom. Consult some professionals in your area. Surely they will have something that will have something that will give you a natural boost to your skin color.

Best wishes.

M.W.

answers from Philadelphia on

I use Arbonne's self tanner. It works great for me. Arbonne's products are botanically based, so the products are healthy for your skin. I can show you before an after pics of others who have used it. Good luck

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