Two brave, young souls took on the grueling task of becoming tan goddesses. Here’s what they learned.
Instant self tan:
Instant self tan is a beauty but also a BEAST. Do you want to look orange… but instantly? This is the product for you.
Cheap
Instant color
Has a bad smell
Streaky
Looks orange
Fades uneven
We recommend trying JERGENS® Natural Glow® Instant Sun™ which retails for $12.99 at Ulta. https://www.ulta.com/natural-glow-instant-sun-mousse?productId=xlsImpprod12041641
Gradual self tan:
Gradual self tan has by far been the most successful tanning technique we’ve tried. It has the most natural look.
Cheap
Not streaky
Not stressful – you can’t mess up
Not as obvious of a change as instant tan
You have to reapply every day to achieve a strong color
Fades gradually without leaving patches
Moisturizes your skin
We recommend trying Boost Color Building Tan Extending Lotion, which retails for $32.00 at Suntan City. https://www.norvelltanning.com/product/boost-color-building-tan-extender/
Spray tan:
Spray tanning was successful, but the results are much less natural than other options.
Expensive
Not streaky
Looks bad at first until your first shower
Smells bad
You have to leave the house and go to a tanning salon
Can buy primer and extender for better results
More color options
Looks spotty when it fades
Hands and feet can look really bad if you don’t apply enough barrier cream
Tanning bed:
The tanning bed is the most natural of the fake tanning methods, but also the most dangerous.
Risk of cancer
Real tan
Looks natural
Lasts longer than other options
You have to go multiple times to build a tan
You can get sunburned
You get cool glasses, but they leave untanned eye circles
You don’t get tan in the places where you sweat
Makes you itchy
Causes freckles
You have to lay in other people’s germs and sweat