Any good self tanners for redheads with very pale skin?

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Feb 27, 2015

Allison D.

I'm going away for vacation in a few weeks and I was hoping to find a self tanner that would at least give me a little bit of a glow. I have very pale skin so dark tans do not look great on me. Does anyone have an suggestions?
Thank you!

Feb 27, 2015

Shauna S.

Where are you going on vacation? The reason I ask is if you're going to a tropical place where you're planning on swimming in the ocean or pool I would suggest not using a self tanner. I used a self tanner before I went to Jamaica and I loved it but I didn't realize that when you go into the ocean or pool the self tanner starts coming off and leaves horrible patches all over your body. If you're not going to be swimming I really like Jergens Natural Glow and I've heard great things about St. Tropez.

Feb 27, 2015

Kat S.

I find that a fake tan tends to not look very good in light skin.

Feb 27, 2015

Hannah K.

I think you should go with a gradual moisturising tanner. I love the Garnier one, it's in a peach-gold coloured bottle

Feb 27, 2015

Kailey L.

Jergens Natural Glow is the best I've found that looks natural on pale skin. But I agree with Shauna, definitely stop using it at LEAST 3 days before you plan on being in any water, to make sure any product is long gone.

Feb 27, 2015

Julie F.

My redheadded pale roommate uses st. Tropez! It's expensive but she loves it

Feb 27, 2015

Shanae J.

I agree with a gradual self ranger tanner. I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this one, you can get it at Sallys. They have light medium and dark I believe. It works within hours. Make sure you wash your hands after you use it, or they'll turn brown haha.

Feb 27, 2015

Shaye M.

I'm a ginger too, personally I love the garnier 12 hour self tanning lotion. I usually apply it before bed after a shower and leave it on while I sleep, I'll wake up a good dark, even tan and for me it'd last for up to a week before I needed to apply anymore. :)

Feb 27, 2015

Shaye M.

This is what the bottle looks like :)

Feb 27, 2015

Amy H.

I love the dove gradual tanner but any of the other gradual tanners would work great.

Feb 27, 2015

Shanae J.

I second garnier self tanning milk! I haven't tried it personally, but I plan to. I've heard NOTHING but amazing things.

Feb 27, 2015

Shaye M.

Shanae, if you get a chance try it cause it's pretty freaking good lol. :) it's the only self tanner I'll buy anymore, even though I don't tan much when I do this is the only thing I'll get.

Feb 27, 2015

Shanae J.

I'm going to the beach soon and I don't want to hurt anyone's eyes with my ghostly skin haha. So I'll definitely pick it up. If you'd like, I could let you know what I think after I try it. (:

Feb 27, 2015

Shaye M.

Yeah that'd be Cool! I think you'll like it though haha ;)

Feb 28, 2015

Eadaoin M.

I'm a ginger. I'm white as paper and I understand your problem :) I use St.Tropez Bronzing mousse and it works like a dream. Put it on before you go to bed and sleep in it. Then wash it off in the morning :) I promise it isn't orange, it's a glow :) I don't find it to be too expensive but I recently found it in a discount cart in a pharmacy so search around! There's also a half size bottle which is good for traveling (and a cheaper price) Hoe I helped :D.

Feb 28, 2015

Eadaoin M.

*Hope

Mar 1, 2015

Lara C.

Jergens as others have mentioned is awesome

Mar 12, 2015

Allison D.

Thank you all! I think I'll try the Garnier one!