My Mess-Free Tanning Routine
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I'll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!
If you're like me, I LOVE being tan! It gives me an extra boost of confidence. I self-tanned in tanning beds for 3 years, and even though I loved the color it gave me, I didn't love the damage it was doing to my skin. So now I'm fully committed to self-tanning at home.
I have tried quite a few products and I have experienced all the same problems that others' have complained about: streaky finish, orange looking, bad smell, doesn't last long, not dark enough, etc.........
But after trying a few, I finally found one that works the best! As you probably saw in the photo, it's Coco and Eve! It's not streaky, it lasts a full 7 days (and I shower everyday), and only has a very tinyyyyyy smell when you sleep in it the first night. But other than that, it's perfect! Plus, you can order it on Amazon here, and it comes with a mitt!
My skin is very light, so I use Ultra Dark to get my desired shade. I've used the Medium shade before and it wasn't dark enough, especially in the Summer! Below is my full routine for perfect results!
Shower and shave as normal. Preferably in the evening.
Dry your skin completely with a towel but NO lotion or deodorant (it's okay, you'll smell great tomorrow).
Use 2-3 pumps to start on your mitt and start rubbing the lotion in circular motions into your skin. Go all over your body until you're completely covered!
For feet and hands: When the mitt is starting to run out of product, run the mit over your hands and feet. This way, it blends well into your arm/leg that will be very tan. You can also use a brush and a tiny bit of product to have a little more control of how much tan you're brushing on.
Put on some baggy sweatpants and a baggy sweatshirt and socks and go to sleep! Some tan will transfer onto your clothes and possibly your bed sheets but it washes out in the washing machine 100%!
The next morning, or 8 hours later, rinse off in the shower (which is SO satisfying) and shower with body wash as normal. And voila, you're done! Now you can use lotion and deodorant!
2 Bonus Tips!
Using lotion daily will help keep your tan lasting all week.
I usually don't use this product on my face because I wear make up, but here is their face tan as well if you are interested!
Let me know how it goes in the comments!
