With the arrival of spring and mild temperatures we come up and want to bare our legs realizing that we have them absolutely white. We also find ourselves with the occasional invitation to a wedding or a communion that will require that they be celebrated before we can catch a bit of color.
If this is your case, we must tell you that there is a miraculous product to be tanned in a jiffy: self-tanner.
A product that changes your skin tone in just a few minutes and is sold in cream, spray, and even wipes. However, if we do not apply it correctly, the result will be a skin full of orange spots.
At El Comprador de La Vanguardia we want to help you achieve a natural tan and, therefore, we tell you the key tricks to apply self-tanner so that it is distributed evenly throughout the skin.
This mousse-textured self-tanner is enriched with moisturizing coconut water that provides an even tan without streaks, as well as hydrating the skin.
Its effect lasts up to a week and, if applied correctly according to the manufacturer's instructions, it will not leave stains on the skin or clothes.
This self-tanning mousse with an advanced and fast-acting formula applies very easily and does not leave stains on clothes. It can be used on face and body, and on any type of skin.
Depending on the intensity of the tan you want, you should wait more or less (from one to three hours) before dressing or showering.
The cream texture of this product is light and has a non-greasy finish, ideal for all skin types, obtained from the combination of various active ingredients, lingonberry, a probiotic complex, and almond, babassu, and jojoba vegetable oils.
It is the ideal option for a gradual, fast and long-lasting tan without the need to expose the skin to the sun. The results are visible after 3 days, although the tan lasts up to 7 days after stopping the application thanks to the self-tanning capacity of the erythrulose complex.
Added to this, the formula increases and enhances natural tanning with sun exposure by 28% and maintains it for 50% longer.
This foam-textured self-tanner is very easy to apply and offers a deep tan with a very natural finish.
It takes between 4 to 6 hours to take effect, so during this time any contact with water should be avoided. After this time we must take a shower with warm water and without soap. Also, it does not stain clothes and its effect lasts several days.
Comodynes is a top brand in self-tanners, it was a pioneer a few years ago with the comfortable format of wipes to apply easily, which saves time and hassle.
The use of a wipe is perfect for express tanning the parts that are most visible in summer, such as the legs, face, neckline or arms, for example. We propose the Gold range that offers a golden tan like those on the beach.
Its effect takes 3 hours and the tan will last a few days.
This is a self-tanner made with 100% natural ingredients, in a foam texture, which offers a very natural golden glow on the skin.
Due to its format, it is easily applied and dries quickly, so two hours will be enough to see the results and we will have a prolonged effect. From each bottle we will be able to get around 260 doses, which will provide for between 10 and 20 full-body tanning sessions.
Cellushape technology, responsible for the anti-cellulite properties of this option, is based on a formula rich in antioxidants such as figs, bananas, papayas and cocoa, which is why it also has a very pleasant tropical smell.
If we only want to give color to our face and neckline, we must choose a specific product for this area. We recommend the Clarins Self Tan to tan the face.
A very concentrated gel-textured product that contributes to giving light to the face and the self-tanning effect. Also, you can mix it with your usual beauty routine because it will gradually give you color.
We end with another self-tanner from the Comodynes brand that has a progressive, natural and light self-tanning formula for face and body.
This 'Self Tanning Fresh Water' has an easy-to-apply transparent mousse texture that leaves a natural, even, streak-free golden tan. In addition, it is visible after 3 hours of application and gradually increases in tone depending on the level of use that we give it.
Its vegan formula contains 100% vegetable DHA (5%) and Erythrulose (1.8%), active ingredients that provide a color similar to that of sun tanning. In addition, it also incorporates Butylene Glycol and Sorbitol, which provide a moisturizing action on the skin, retaining water and preventing dehydration.
*Prices updated on April 13, 2023
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