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enjoys freebies · Wed May 03, 2006 11:39 am Quote

Im looking for a good self tanner, something that will give me a streak free golden bronze finish. Something i can buy in the drug store

Wed May 03, 2006 11:51 am Quote

I really like Neutrogena build a tan as far as drug store brands go. I prefer the lotion to the foam and like the one that is not the bronzer because I find that the foam and bronzer tend to streak more. Make sure you are very careful around your hands and palms. I have always ended up with a very even looking tan with this, except that I can sometimes notice it around my fingers.

...A wonderful non drug store brand that I have just recently come to love is St.Tropez with the exfoliater that they also have. I have had no problems with streaking with this sunless tanner either.

...Just as a tip for whatever tanner you decide to go with I would make sure to use a body exfoliant in the shower first because that will decrease any chances you have of streaking or having orangy spots. Good luck!

enjoys freebies · Wed May 03, 2006 3:00 pm Quote

Bain de Soleil Streakguard Foam is the best drugstore one in my opinion. I've used it for years and I recently read in an article that the chick on lost, Kate, uses that stuff.. and she's got a pretty nice tan.. and that's the color it turns out on me too.. a real natural color opposed to alot of other drugstore brands.

enjoys freebies · Wed May 03, 2006 3:05 pm Quote

i have used several diff drugstore brands and the ONE that blows them all out of the water is st tropez--it lasts so long, is streak-free, doesn't smell too badly, and doesn't rub off. it gives such natural color!

enjoys freebies · Wed May 03, 2006 3:50 pm Quote

BCgirl wrote:

Im looking for a good self tanner, something that will give me a streak free golden bronze finish. Something i can buy in the drug store

BCgirl - Since you're in Canada you might want to check out Neostrata Sunsation. It has awesome reviews on MUA and it's readily available in drugstores there, at least from what I can tell by the reviews. Unfortunately it is not available in stores in the US so I had to order mine online. It should be here any day now so I'll let you know how it goes.

enjoys freebies · Wed May 03, 2006 4:19 pm Quote

avalange wrote:

i have used several diff drugstore brands and the ONE that blows them all out of the water is st tropez--it lasts so long, is streak-free, doesn't smell too badly, and doesn't rub off. it gives such natural color!

Is St. Tropez available in stores now?? I think I saw it at Ulta before but I've never seen it in a drugstore.. haven't checked in awhile though. And yes, St. Tropez definitely blows all of them out of the water, but it is a bit more expensive..

enjoys freebies · Wed May 03, 2006 6:01 pm Quote

TAMgirl99 wrote:

BCgirl wrote:

Im looking for a good self tanner, something that will give me a streak free golden bronze finish. Something i can buy in the drug store

BCgirl - Since you're in Canada you might want to check out Neostrata Sunsation. It has awesome reviews on MUA and it's readily available in drugstores there, at least from what I can tell by the reviews. Unfortunately it is not available in stores in the US so I had to order mine online. It should be here any day now so I'll let you know how it goes.

I've been using Clarin's "Liquid Bronze" for a week and really like it, but I wish I'd known about Neostrata beforehand.. Smile

enjoys freebies · Wed May 03, 2006 7:32 pm Quote

TAMgirl99 wrote:

Since you're in Canada you might want to check out Neostrata Sunsation. It has awesome reviews on MUA

How do I find this product on MUA? I did a search for the entire query and both words seperately and nothing is coming up.. can you link me?

enjoys freebies · Wed May 03, 2006 7:32 pm Quote

After the reviews last year I finally got my hands on Jergens Natural Glow. I LOVE it!!! I used St. Tropez for a few years. While I liked it very much I found it messy to apply. Jergen's Natural glow goes on white and gradually as you continue to apply gives a lovely natural tan. I have had no problem with streaking. Last year it was almost impossible to find at CVS but I have had no problem this year. I use the medium shade. CVS's 30 day money back guarantee is awesome.

enjoys freebies · Wed May 03, 2006 8:28 pm Quote

PhoebesMeow wrote:

How do I find this product on MUA? I did a search for the entire query and both words seperately and nothing is coming up.. can you link me?

Here you go:

http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemID=30768/Self_Tan/Neostrata/Self_Tanners/

It's just listed as "Self Tan" for some reason. From what I can tell from the reviews, Neostrata has 2 kinds of self tanner, the Sunsation and the other is Exuviance. From the descriptions, I believe the poor reviews are all related to the Exuviance one. I wish people would specify if a brand sells more than one kind of product, but then again I guess they just don't know there is more than one version.

HTH! Very Happy

enjoys freebies · Wed May 03, 2006 9:50 pm Quote

St Tropez is at Ulta and at most beauty supplies... it is a bit more expensive than others, but since it lasts longer and fades elegantly, it is well worth it in my opinion. I use the foaming bronze and it looks so natural and it much easier to apply than the regular product... i think it is the best option for olive or pale skin, since it does not turn you orange.
i tried one of the new 'natural glow' products (from Dove) and the smell was so strong, it screamed "self-tanner" and it also felt cloying chemical on my skin--never again!
You can check out my pics on MUA to see the color st tropez gives me--I use it once a week all over my face and body and it is a dream. I use sunblock religiously so the color is entirely ... fake!
Best,
avalange

enjoys freebies · Thu May 04, 2006 5:50 am Quote

avalange wrote:

St Tropez is at Ulta and at most beauty supplies... it is a bit more expensive than others, but since it lasts longer and fades elegantly, it is well worth it in my opinion. I use the foaming bronze and it looks so natural and it much easier to apply than the regular product... i think it is the best option for olive or pale skin, since it does not turn you orange.
i tried one of the new 'natural glow' products (from Dove) and the smell was so strong, it screamed "self-tanner" and it also felt cloying chemical on my skin--never again!
You can check out my pics on MUA to see the color st tropez gives me--I use it once a week all over my face and body and it is a dream. I use sunblock religiously so the color is entirely ... fake!
Best,
avalange

Avalange, you do NOT look 30! I thought u were my age (I'm 22). You have very cool eyes, I'm jealous. And in the second picture you're a great example of St. Tropez Very Happy

enjoys freebies · Thu May 04, 2006 7:26 am Quote

oh, phoebe, you just MADE my day! Very Happy

in the last year people have been confidently guessing my age (they shoot around 28-29)... Confused

although inside, i'm still 22, like you! and yes, I am a proud demonstration of the vast superiority of st tropez over other self-tanners... i went to mexico in early february and only sunbathed while swimming, but other than that, my skin HAS NOT seen even a ray of the sun since then!

enjoys freebies · Thu May 04, 2006 8:37 am Quote

I'm not sure if you have a Bath and body works in your area but that is where I got my St. Tropez. I got it in a box set with the lotion, self tanner and exfoliater. It was, I think 39 dollars, so not a bad deal. I don't use it often, probably once a week, so its not horribly expensive if you look at it that way.

enjoys freebies · Thu May 04, 2006 2:10 pm Quote

I like for a drug store brand for my body - Jergens Natural Glow and for my face Lancaster. I really did not like St Tropez,it was way too dark.

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