Ladies, ? about self tanners

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  • NY PJ1
    NY PJ1 Posts: 9,533
    CityMouse wrote:
    weekends, unfortunately, are for exercising, cleaning the house, grocery shopping, and even working.

    as for the bathing suit thing...spoken like a true guy. womens bathing suits don't even cover your legs. it's like walking around in your underwear, even if you wear a one-piece. there is NOWHERE to hide. and they're made of spandex!!! SPANDEX!!! I'd love it if my "bathing suit" were baggy shorts down to my knees! plus, it's far more acceptable for men to be overweight and go to the beach as such. and it's not just about being over weight, either. for a woman to go to the beach she has to shave/wax in certain areas that can cause her to break out and look even worse than having hair (that's been my problem with wearing a bathing suit since I was 12- I can't not shave, but if I do, I show up at the beach with 6 inches of disgusting red acne down my legs). Plus some women have cellulite or other skin issues body shapes they don't want to advertise...whatever.

    haha sorry, but all that for a tan I'm going to cover with pants the next day...I don't think so.

    ok issues like that are a different story
    personally i dont understand why u cant put a pair of shorts on if u wanna enjoy the beach without worrying about looks

    u can get some color on your face and arms at the very least
  • NY PJ1
    NY PJ1 Posts: 9,533
    libragirl wrote:
    well Im not pasty..Im Italian..I have olive skin. :). I get sun when im walking around but I don't actually go out to "tan".


    ah yes you are a lucky one ;)

    for soooo many reason


    most importantly the italian olive situation ahah
  • AmentsChick
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    I'm Norweigan and German...and I always wished my ancestors had mingled more...especially with a Native American. Not only do they have gorgeous skin, but they're just gorgeous people PERIOD!
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  • CityMouse
    CityMouse Posts: 1,010
    NY PJ1 wrote:
    u can get some color on your face and arms at the very least

    well you get that when you're out running in the summer or just walking around. that's not what most people use self tanner for. self tanner is usually for pasty legs.
  • GraySaturday
    GraySaturday Posts: 2,878
    CityMouse wrote:
    weekends, unfortunately, are for exercising, cleaning the house, grocery shopping, and even working.

    as for the bathing suit thing...spoken like a true guy. womens bathing suits don't even cover your legs. it's like walking around in your underwear, even if you wear a one-piece. there is NOWHERE to hide. and they're made of spandex!!! SPANDEX!!! I'd love it if my "bathing suit" were baggy shorts down to my knees! plus, it's far more acceptable for men to be overweight and go to the beach as such. and it's not just about being over weight, either. for a woman to go to the beach she has to shave/wax in certain areas that can cause her to break out and look even worse than having hair (that's been my problem with wearing a bathing suit since I was 12- I can't not shave, but if I do, I show up at the beach with 6 inches of disgusting red acne down my legs). Plus some women have cellulite or other skin issues body shapes they don't want to advertise...whatever. Putting on a bathing suit requires weeks of preparation, choosing the right one for your body (impossible, and the worst shopping trip of your life, every time, and for some reason, they cost about as much as a winter coat), spending $X on waxing every so often, etc.

    haha sorry, but all that for a tan I'm going to cover with pants the next day...I don't think so.

    Thats so disgusting.. somethings are better left unsaid.

    If you don't want to wear a bathing suit, don't. end of story. No one is forcing you to do so.

    This thread is about picking a little self tanner to give a healthy glow. Please don't argue to the death about going to the beach or not.
  • libragirl
    libragirl Posts: 4,632
    I know people mentioned Jergens...I really like the express glow version...I get the med to tan version and it comes out really nice and natural and it's fast.
    These cuts are leaving creases. Trace the scars to fit the pieces, to tell the story, you don't need to say a word.
  • NY PJ1
    NY PJ1 Posts: 9,533
    CityMouse wrote:
    well you get that when you're out running in the summer or just walking around. that's not what most people use self tanner for. self tanner is usually for pasty legs.


    yes you do...but im saying if u enjoy the water and the beach and everything with it (besides the bathing suits) then throw on shorts and go relax

    question have u been around this board for awhile? ive only recently noticed you posting but i was wondering if u checked in prior to that?


    i ask because their was this one girl who was sooo negative about everything in life and she took alot of shit for it ..always negative
    so i was wondering if u had seen any of her posts in the past ... because its not a healthy way to live your life and u cant be negative with every aspect of your life like that girl was
  • GraySaturday
    GraySaturday Posts: 2,878
    libragirl wrote:
    I know people mentioned Jergens...I really like the express glow version...I get the med to tan version and it comes out really nice and natural and it's fast.

    Yeah I just want a glow.. I can't see it coming out natural to try to go from see through white to bronze, so I am just looking to add a sign of life to my skin.. haha..

    Of course while I am my vacation, I will pick up natural sun, so I don't need to go all out, just a glow.
  • libragirl
    libragirl Posts: 4,632
    GraySaturday wrote:
    Yeah I just want a glow.. I can't see it coming out natural to try to go from see through white to bronze, so I am just looking to add a sign of life to my skin.. haha..

    Of course while I am my vacation, I will pick up natural sun, so I don't need to go all out, just a glow.

    yeah...you should try the lighter version of the express glow...it's good stuff. I think being very tan is passe'. I like the glowy, sunkissed look.
    These cuts are leaving creases. Trace the scars to fit the pieces, to tell the story, you don't need to say a word.
  • TrixieCat
    TrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    Heineken Helen wrote:
    hmm... 'knowing' NYPJ1, I'm guessing he only means the 5'7 supermodel looking blondes anyway... otherwise he'd probably tell you you've no right being on a beach.
    He is actually not one of those.
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  • eyedclaar
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    TrixieCat wrote:
    He is actually not one of those.

    He isn't a 5'7" supermodel? Don't tell him that.
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  • born2runqt
    born2runqt Posts: 109
    Bare Escentuals Faux Tan

    It's brown so you know where you are putting it.

    Smells like almonds
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  • libragirl
    libragirl Posts: 4,632
    born2runqt wrote:
    Bare Escentuals Faux Tan

    It's brown so you know where you are putting it.

    Smells like almonds

    I never tried that one..I saw it sephora the other day.
    These cuts are leaving creases. Trace the scars to fit the pieces, to tell the story, you don't need to say a word.
  • born2runqt
    born2runqt Posts: 109
    libragirl wrote:
    I never tried that one..I saw it sephora the other day.

    I am white as snow and it didn't turn me orange.
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  • CityMouse
    CityMouse Posts: 1,010
    GraySaturday wrote:
    Thats so disgusting.. somethings are better left unsaid.

    If you don't want to wear a bathing suit, don't. end of story. No one is forcing you to do so.

    This thread is about picking a little self tanner to give a healthy glow. Please don't argue to the death about going to the beach or not.

    geez sorry, I was just trying to make the point that getting a tan can be a huge production and it's easier just to use self tanner-nypj1 was slamming us girls for using it. and what is disgusting?
  • libragirl
    libragirl Posts: 4,632
    born2runqt wrote:
    I am white as snow and it didn't turn me orange.

    it must be good...I do like their other products.
    These cuts are leaving creases. Trace the scars to fit the pieces, to tell the story, you don't need to say a word.
  • sweetpotato
    sweetpotato Posts: 1,278
    GraySaturday wrote:
    Okay, so its mid summer, and I'm looking a lot like Casper the friendly ghost. I don't "go tanning", because I refuse to crisp myself into skin cancer, but I am looking for a self tanner that WILL NOT turn me oompa loompa orange.

    I am scared to just go out and try something because I am so pale that if I turn orange it will be REALLY obvious.

    I am going camping on a lake/beach in Michigan in a month and I do not want blind people with my fierce white skin.. please help!

    i am also quite fair and i use l'oreal's sublime glow continuous mist every day, and every few days i use the sublime bronze mist (the bronze makes you a bit darker). the mist is very easy to use and it doesn't turn you orange. just remember to dab some moisturizer or oil on your rough spots first so they won;t absorb too much color (for me, that's my ankles and knees).
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  • NY PJ1
    NY PJ1 Posts: 9,533
    TrixieCat wrote:
    He is actually not one of those.


    she's talking shit again i see.. lol what a joke
  • NY PJ1
    NY PJ1 Posts: 9,533
    CityMouse wrote:
    geez sorry, I was just trying to make the point that getting a tan can be a huge production and it's easier just to use self tanner-nypj1 was slamming us girls for using it. and what is disgusting?


    slamming?? lol

    all i said was get a real tan and stay away from the body paint
  • small town beck
    small town beck Posts: 6,691
    CityMouse wrote:
    weekends, unfortunately, are for exercising, cleaning the house, grocery shopping, and even working.

    as for the bathing suit thing...spoken like a true guy. womens bathing suits don't even cover your legs. it's like walking around in your underwear, even if you wear a one-piece. there is NOWHERE to hide. and they're made of spandex!!! SPANDEX!!! I'd love it if my "bathing suit" were baggy shorts down to my knees! plus, it's far more acceptable for men to be overweight and go to the beach as such. and it's not just about being over weight, either. for a woman to go to the beach she has to shave/wax in certain areas that can cause her to break out and look even worse than having hair (that's been my problem with wearing a bathing suit since I was 12- I can't not shave, but if I do, I show up at the beach with 6 inches of disgusting red acne down my legs). Plus some women have cellulite or other skin issues body shapes they don't want to advertise...whatever. Putting on a bathing suit requires weeks of preparation, choosing the right one for your body (impossible, and the worst shopping trip of your life, every time, and for some reason, they cost about as much as a winter coat), spending $X on waxing every so often, etc.

    haha sorry, but all that for a tan I'm going to cover with pants the next day...I don't think so.


    Weeks of perparation to put on a bathing suit??? Do you mean to shoot and an ad for Victoria's Secret bathing suit or just any girl going to the beach?? Waxing lasts for WEEKS(well for me) and well I don't mind a little stubble on my lower legs... I am not usually examined with a magnifying glass at the beach. THANK GOD!! ;) I don't go to the beach for a show. I go to swim in the ocean and relax on the sand. Lighten up a bit and enjoy life :)

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