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Bare Escentuals Faux Tan Sunless Tanner

Average member rating of 8.6
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You gotta have patience, and an extra hand

by jujubuds (99 reviews)
If you buy this, be prepared to exfoliate, use latex gloves to apply, get someone to do your back, and rub in well!!! Otherwise you will streak and get spots on your elbows, knees etc. It smells nice at first, but by the end of the day it smells like an other self tanner-yucky. If you have the patience and use it properly it gives you a really nice brown glow, which was great since I normally turn orange. I prefer l'oreal sublime daily moisturizer, it's much more forgiving.11/13/2007

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    • Member rated it 9.0

      Be quick and it will be beautiful!

      by MikkiG (17 reviews)
      I have tried many other fake tan items out there but most have given me an orange hue. This one doesn't do that at all. I am pretty fair skinned. It gives a beautiful natural color! One thing about it though is you have to be quick!! If you are slow it fades to quickly and you won't be able to see where you just went and en... May 13, 2008, 8:00 am I have tried many other fake tan items out there but most have given me an orange hue. This one doesn't do that at all. I am pretty fair skinned. It gives a beautiful natural color! One thing about it though is you have to be quick!! If you are slow it fades to quickly and you won't be able to see where you just went and end up crossing back over and then you will have darker places. Wear gloves! Your hands will stain and they don't stain pretty lol. Also try not to get it on your clothes because just like any other sunless tanner it will stain. I did notice some color in the bottom of the tub while I showered but it was only excess that wasn't absorbed into my skin and the tan was still beautiful when I was done. It's is definitely worth the money for me and worked quite well for me. The one time I didn't have gloves what I did was applied it to my lower leg quickly then washed my hands, then I applied to my upper leg then washed my hands, applied to belly washed hands, chest washed hands, upper arm washed hands, lower arm and top of my hand and carefully washed my hands. I applied very quickly and thankfully I didn't have stains on my hands. Oh and be careful around ankles because it will tend to look darker in areas like that and if you have any dry areas on your body. Despite all the cons of gloves, hand washing, staining, the pro of a beautiful color out weighs those by so much for me as I never go out in the sun because I want to be a hot grandma one day lol. May 13, 2008, 8:00 am

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    • Member rated it 7.0

      still tough to use

      by meg61299 (78 reviews)
      as pretty much all self-tanners go, this is still a pain to apply. gloves, mousturizer, patience...and it still gets too dark on the elbows and the back of your heel...A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY!! at least the smell isn't bad. April 24, 2008, 8:54 am

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    • Member rated it 10.0

      Love it!!

      by chelbelle (2 reviews)
      I felt it was easy to use and easy to remove from my hands after applying. I used it on my arms,legs and chest. It did not take long to dry and the look was very natural. To remove it from my hands I just used soft liquid cleanser and finished off with soap. To apply to the back of my hands I just put some on the top and ru... December 7, 2007, 8:10 pm I felt it was easy to use and easy to remove from my hands after applying. I used it on my arms,legs and chest. It did not take long to dry and the look was very natural. To remove it from my hands I just used soft liquid cleanser and finished off with soap. To apply to the back of my hands I just put some on the top and rubbed it in. December 7, 2007, 8:10 pm

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    • Member rated it 9.0

      Another Hit

      by lynnmarie2u (14 reviews)
      With the season quickly approaching fall/winter i turn to this every year to keep myself in a summer frame of mind. A little goes a long way and the color is very true to the way I tan. My skin is moisturized and feels soft when using. I admit that you do have to wash hands very well after application,but thats the only dra... September 30, 2008, 12:20 pm With the season quickly approaching fall/winter i turn to this every year to keep myself in a summer frame of mind. A little goes a long way and the color is very true to the way I tan. My skin is moisturized and feels soft when using. I admit that you do have to wash hands very well after application,but thats the only drawback I have found. September 30, 2008, 12:20 pm

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    • Member rated it 9.0

      Best self tanner I have used!

      by jleigh5570 (4 reviews)
      It does take some time to thoroughly apply but it is worth it1 It gives you a nice glow right after application and within a few hours you have a nice, natural looking tan (It lasts a good 3-4 days). When I apply it to my body, I also mix a drop in with my facial moisturizer as well and my face gets a wonderful glow! A b... August 28, 2008, 3:47 pm It does take some time to thoroughly apply but it is worth it1 It gives you a nice glow right after application and within a few hours you have a nice, natural looking tan (It lasts a good 3-4 days). When I apply it to my body, I also mix a drop in with my facial moisturizer as well and my face gets a wonderful glow! A bonus is that it does not have that strong, unpleasant self tanner smell that most do. I do recommend exfoliating at least once a week to keep your skin smooth if you plan to keep a maintenance tan. Also, make sure you wash your palms well afterward too. August 28, 2008, 3:47 pm

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    • Member rated it 10.0

      LOVE IT !

      by ppaigeb (1 review)
      I have never tried self tanner ever and was a little nervous because i always go to the tanning beds but this product is the best!!! I turned such a nice deep brown. i had no problems no streaking! ofcourse i used gloves thats a given. however i applied it to my hands with a cotton ball. It has a really nice almond scent bu... August 14, 2008, 5:09 am I have never tried self tanner ever and was a little nervous because i always go to the tanning beds but this product is the best!!! I turned such a nice deep brown. i had no problems no streaking! ofcourse i used gloves thats a given. however i applied it to my hands with a cotton ball. It has a really nice almond scent but the DHA smell kicks in eventually not overwhelming though. I will definently be buy alot more. August 14, 2008, 5:09 am

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    • Member rated it 10.0

      One of Best

      by ijetus (12 reviews)
      One of the best self tanners I have used. It's brown color allows you to see any spots you have missed and it doesn't have an offensive odor to it. I apply mine with gloves then use cosmetic sponges to finish my hands and feet. It is such a believiable color. Use a mosterizer on you elbows, knees and heels. I apply a thi... August 1, 2008, 4:48 am One of the best self tanners I have used. It's brown color allows you to see any spots you have missed and it doesn't have an offensive odor to it. I apply mine with gloves then use cosmetic sponges to finish my hands and feet. It is such a believiable color. Use a mosterizer on you elbows, knees and heels. I apply a thin layer first and build on that. August 1, 2008, 4:48 am

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    • Member rated it 9.0

      Better than Real

      by Alexa586 (2 reviews)
      I have to say this is by far the best self tanner on the market. It gives a true sun kissed glow without looking orange and it lasts for days. It's colored so you know where it's going, so that means no odd spots. If you cut the self tanner with some lotion it lasts event longer. It also has a nice smell not the chemical ... July 22, 2008, 11:28 am I have to say this is by far the best self tanner on the market. It gives a true sun kissed glow without looking orange and it lasts for days. It's colored so you know where it's going, so that means no odd spots. If you cut the self tanner with some lotion it lasts event longer. It also has a nice smell not the chemical smell you usually have with other self tanners. I only gave it a 9 and not a 10 because you do have to scrub your hands when you’re done. July 22, 2008, 11:28 am

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    • Member rated it 9.0

      love it!

      by _julie_ (18 reviews)
      for me, this is the best self-tanner out there. i apply it at night, so the very faint "tanner" smell washes away in the shower the next morning. exfoliating that day is key, and you do need to rub it in well, but you will be rewarded with a gorgeous glow!!! July 1, 2008, 10:00 pm

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    • Member rated it 8.0

      Like it

      by GasolineGirl (2 reviews)
      I've never had good luck with self tanners, they always made me look orangish (is this really a word? lol) and streaky. I like this tanner because it shows me where I have applied the lotion so there's no guessing. It leaves my skin looking bronze instead of orange. The smell is nice unlike some of the other self tanners. ... June 22, 2008, 8:23 pm I've never had good luck with self tanners, they always made me look orangish (is this really a word? lol) and streaky. I like this tanner because it shows me where I have applied the lotion so there's no guessing. It leaves my skin looking bronze instead of orange. The smell is nice unlike some of the other self tanners. What I didn't like about this tanner is that it leaves dark spots on the knuckles of my hands, even after exfoliating. June 22, 2008, 8:23 pm

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      • Attributes

      • Type: Lotion
      • Degree of tan: Light
      • Moisturizing: Yes
      • Tinted: Yes
      • Manufacturer's Product Description

      • A healthy, natural-looking tan all year long. Within a few hours of application, your skin will look warm and luminous and last that way from 5 to 7 days. Because you see the color as you’re applying it, you’ll know if you’ve missed a spot. Its natural-based formula moisturizes and protects without irritating sensitive skin.
      • Directions

      • * Apply Faux Tan Sunless Tanner to clean and exfoliated skin.
        * We suggest tanning everywhere, except the face (save that for the next step with the purity of bareMinerals). Plus, leave the soles of the feet and palms of the hand bare.
        * Be sure to wash your hands after application.
      • Ingredients

      • Aloe Vera and Vegetable-derived Emollients.

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