Soooooo… this post may come as sort of a surprise to many, but not to all. I am one of those girls who always thinks they look better with a tan. I know what you’re thinking- Aren’t you naturally tan Jamie? Well the answer to that question is obvious, especially since I come a mixed racial background. Although I will say I am a natural caramel and olive based skin tone, at times things look a bit pale and slightly green. I often find that for me, things look best when I am on the bronzed side of the spectrum. But being the skincare freak that I am , I am also a very SPF protected person- so I tend to stay out of the sun. Or when I am in the sun, I am overly lubed with SPF 50. So enter the use of a self tanner. I have search high and low for a good one. One that won’t turn you oompa loompa orange, and one that looks super fake. Well ladies and gents, I think I found it- so I introduce you to Skinny Tan 7- Day Tanner…
Skinny Tan 7-Day Tanner* is an Australian top seller that just recently hit the UK and it slowly making its way to the USA in the future months. **at this time it is currently not available in the USA**. In the UK it is currently priced at £30.99 which equates to around $52.95 USD. I was lucky enough to try out this beauty and man oh man, am I addicted. Skinny Tan 7-Day Tanner claims to help firm the skin all while giving the skin a beautiful bronze-y glow. So obviously I was eager to test this amazing self tanner out.
Skinny Tan contains guarana which is a form of caffeine that has properties to help firm the skin and assist with dissimulating cellulite. It doesn’t contain DHA which is usually the main ingredient in multiple self tanners. But in its place it contains a chemical from the Brassica napus plant seeds instead- making it a ‘natural’ form of tanning- ummmm…genius! It comes out of the tube in a actually color-which I think is great– to help guide you with where you should apply the color. Anything to assist and ensure a streak free tan, I am sold. The scent is hands down phenomenal. It is like a tropical, coconut scent that literally smells so good I wish this were an everyday lotion. In my opinion the Skinny Day 7-Day Tanner is quite genius. Apply once and leave it on overnight. If you are unsure about leaving it on overnight, then you need to leave on for the minimum of 5-6 hours. After leaving it on overnight or at least 5 hours you will have a tan that develops and last for around 7 days. Instant bronze skin- love that idea.
{left leg after application // right leg before application}
Each tube contains between 4-6 full body tan applications, or if you are like me and your legs are super pale- it can contain wayyyyyy more applications. One application- one day later left a slight bit of a glow more so than a actual tan. Almost similar to that of the effect from Jergens BB Lotion, but by day 3 my legs were actually matching my arms and body. Nothing too orange, nothing too dark, everything even and just perfect. Similar to that of a week of a vacation in the topics. Hey I’ll cheers to that… until this amazing tanner hits the United States, it looks as though I will be having some of my UK buddies ship it to me.
So to wrap things up, here is the breakdown- if you are looking for an easy application, a perfect bronze-y glow that won’t leave you orange, a self tanner that smells like vacation and leaves you looking like you just came back from an exotic location- then Skinny Tan is something you should definitely check out. I think I may have found a way to look tan on a staycation….
For more information on Skinny Tan head over to their website, Twitter or Facebook.
Have you ever used a self-tanner? If so, do you have a favorite self-tanner?
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Melody Robinson Wright says
Ohh that sounds near! A tanner that firms!
BeautyJudy says
I’m totally crushing on how that looks! I like one that doesn’t look streaky and adds a natural glow!
Cosmetics Aficionado says
That looks fab on you! Very natural!
Allison @neversaydiebeauty says
Very impressive results!!
Phyrra says
Sounds like a nice self-tanner!
Kiss & Make-up says
Sounds good! I never use fake tan on its own out of fear of tanning disasters… So I always mix some in with my body lotion.
Sheila Arkee says
This sounds amazing and it looks great.
beautybymissl says
This sounds great! I have to give it a try!
Aleya Bamdad says
Nice color!
Pammy Blogs Beauty says
Firms skin and gives good color? Yes, please!!!
Betzy Carmona says
It gives such a nice shade ! I normally use beautisol for a tan
Miranda Mendoza says
Ooh I love this on you. It doesn’t look orange in the least bit
Stephanie Louise Telford says
Looks really natural!
Eugenia says
I love easy tans like this one!!
Anastasia says
Ooh, I can totally see the difference, and it looks so natural, too!
Christine C. says
This look so natural! For me, being that I have a pale “ghost” like complexion, it’s hard to find self tanners that work and don’t turn me orange. I really want to try this!!
Kimmi @ The Plastic Diaries says
Ok i’m starting to feel like Australia is used as a marketing ploy for a brand when they want to appear more popular. I know this brand is stocked in our Priceline stores (kind of like what you guys would call a drugstore but they particularly promote the beauty side more than the pharmaceuticals) but the only reason I have heard of it was because it was on Dragon’s Den (a UK business show). Perhaps Skinny Tan just mean that this product is their own best seller in Australia?
Ange says
How have I not tried this one yet?!? #selftanningjunkie
Brooke @ Blushing Noir says
I’m starting to feel like I need all the self-tanners… like how I need all the nail polish.
cindyprimebeauty says
Looks natural!
Mai says
I like how it looks on you, it looks very natural!
Nidia Doherty says
This tanner is a little out of my price range for this kind of product, but it looks really good. I can see how it would be really important to find the right tanner when you have olive skin. I’m rather translucent myself!
Justina says
Great results! I love your coloring.
FabZilla_Kath says
Hope to see this brand soon because I like self-tanners!
Citizens of Beauty says
looks beautiful on you!!
loveforlacquer says
awesome results!
Norah Salazar says
Looks awesome after and love that you are protecting from the sun – BYE wrinkles ;)
Honeygirlk says
you got great results girl. I love it.
Cosmetic Sanctuary says
Great results!! It looks so natural!
GlitteryGlossy says
The after looks great!