If there’s one thing Aussie’s know how to do, its fake tan.
Getting that perfect golden glow isn’t easy (and sometimes
we look more Jersey Shore, than “I’ve
just come back from a holiday to the Greek Islands”).
But since summer is just around the corner, and as someone
who’s probably tried on more fake tans than shoes (and who’s sheets and
bathroom are permanently stained orange), here’s the low-down on what
works...and what really, really doesn’t.
1.
Le Tan Fast Tan Spray and Lotion ($)
Probably the most used fake tan of them all
(and why not, because it’s cheap). But I went through a (waaaaay too long)
stage of using this stuff (spray and lotion)
and truthfully, I looked like an oompa loompa. It’s orange, it smells, and it
comes off patchy. Naaaaaaht a good time.
2.
Sugar Baby Instant Tanning Spray ($)
I used the spray and it looked great! Can’t
complain. It even smelt good (mmm coconuts)! It comes off patchy though and it
hurts to exfoliate it off (ouchies). But good for a quick night out fix.
3.
Rimmel Sun Shimmer Instant Tan (wash off) ($)
Super cheap (like $4), but has orange
tones. It stains your clothes too. You’ve been warned.
4.
Hissy Fit Tanning Lotion ($)
Got this baby from David Jones and it gives
a great golden colour that lasts for a couple days. Only problem – the lotion
is clear so WASH YOUR HANDS! I didn’t wash mine right and had tell-tale signs
of fake tanning stained between my fingers for a week.
5.
Dove Summer Glow ($)
Good for virgin-tanners. Blocked my pores. Takes
a while to get a deep tan. Not a fan.
6.
Australis Instant Bronzer ($)
I used to use the mousse over another tan
to make the tan-ness more intense. It worked. And it’s cheap, so why not.
7.
St Tropez Tanning Mousse ($$)
Probably one of my faves. I tried the
lotion a few years ago and used it every day and looked like an orang-utan. I’ve
since toned back to two times a week. It works a lot better.
8.
Model Co Spray Tan ($$)
Beautiful colour. Bit exxy (costs less to
get a profesh tan done). Will stain your bathroom. Proceed with caution.
9.
Loving Tan 2 Hour Express Tan ($$)
Gay name.
Awesome tan. I use the 2 hour tan and its AMAAAAAAAAAZING! Seriously. You legit
glide the mousse (smells delish) over your body, leave for two hours and then wash...and
voila! tan. As someone who hates
forgetting to tan the night before a night out, this is my beautiful little
secret that (to me) is the best thing since Cadbury Marvellous Creations.
10.
SUN Tanning Lotion ($$$)
One of the first tans I fell in love with. It
gives a beautiful, natural looking brown colour and lasts for aaaages. It’s
only available online though...Christmas present anyone?
