I think your probably the MOST Honest 'Bigger' Guru on UA-cam. I like how you don't obsess over MAC and a bunch of other high-end makeup, it makes you seem so much more real & honest!
The thing i love the most is that you always get to the point emily. Ive never ever heard you ramble. and unlike other gurus on yt the WHOLE video is about what your talking about. not half is you talking and i have to sort through random babble to get to what its supposed to be about.
U do the BEST reviews on everything! I love your videos. They are always very informative. Down to the smallest details. I like how you added some things to read on the screen that you may have forgotten to talk about. Really shows how thorough you are. I live you as a person. You sound so sweet and your beautiful! Thank you :)
Can I just say thank you Emily for always trying out the drugstore stuff! Not everyone can afford the high end stuff that UA-cam beauty gurus seem to only be reviewing these days! And also thank you for this video in particular because the only videos I can find on self tanners are all sponsored videos from Sun Labs! I feel like I can trust what you say, unlike some other UA-camrs who review things simply for the money & free stuff!
i absolutely love your videos, emily. i am a broke college student that goes to ohio state right now and i really appreciate the way you don't make videos ONLY geared towards people who are able to afford high end products. thanks so much and keep up with your awesome tutorials!! :)
the sublime bronze in the tube is AWESOME! i'm not sure if the sprayer is a different formula but the sublime in the tube is all i use. gets you nice and dark very quickly without an orange look.
I love that I can actually trust you about the Faux. Any other guru would just pick it because it is expensive, but I know for a FACT that you would not tell your viewers it was a great product if you didn't really think it was a great product. Thank you so much for everything you do!!
I absolutely love the Banana Boat tanner. It helps maintain my tan, fix tan lines, and it seriously shows up within an hour and a half to two hours. Insane! And its unbelievably affordable!
May I just say that you look very beautiful, young, and fresh in this video. Your skin looks great and the light, neutral makeup is just really flattering on you. So pretty Emily!
Thank you so much for doing this- I try to stay out of the sun as much as possible because I have really pale skin and a family history of skin cancer, but you often can't even see my face in flash photography! I'm going to try the faux tan.
Oh my you sold me on your number 1 pick! I don't really need it for my face or arms but I do need it for my legs. For whatever reason my legs just refuse to grab any kind of color! Thanks for taking the time to use and review all of these items.
I agree with you on the faux tan, people might think its pricey, which it is, but you get a Big Bang for your buck! it works the best out of all the tanners and last 2 summers for me, if not more. I bought it when Leslie first came out with it! You can't go wrong Ladies.
finally! you're the first guru i've seen that has mentioned faux tan. i've been using it for awhile now, and i find it works best if you mix it with some lotion.
you know why your my FAVORITE guru ever because i know i can trust you and you tell us about drugstore items too because i'm 13 and my parents don't buy me stuff unless it's a holiday or my b-day so i have to buy everything myself so i just CANNOT afford high-end products and other guru's have actually taken the time to talk about drugstore products but I can tell it's just cuz they were payed to because i've bought their "recomended" products and they are absolutely terrible but not with you ♥
Hey Emily! I'm so glad you mentioned the Dr. Dennis Gross pads. I have always been across of trying self tanner on my face but this one was really amazing! You really need to give Lorac self tantalizer a try. It's a bit pricy but well worth it. Plus it smells amazing!
i'm naturally tan so i never feel the need to go tanning, but i love this vid because my skin tone is uneven like my chest area is a little lighter than my arms (no matter how much sun block i put on my arms) so i think i'll try the tanners you mentioned. thanks!!!
I normally don't comment on stuff, but I have to say, you, by far, are my favorite guru. I love your reviews and tutorials! Thanks so much for making high-quality videos without seeming fake or whoring companies that are sponsoring you. That's hard to find on youtube these days. Keep the vids coming! :]
She was so right about the Banana Boat product it is the best one I have seen so far, really will put a pigment to your skin. The problems are tho the fade is not great if you really make it dark and the streaking, and light hand issue but as far as the drug store it is the best. Thanks Emily for the videos.
i cant believe people are talking about your voice..your vids are so professional and you speak clearly and precise so we can understand!!! thats why i love your videos. :)
Emily!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the bare Minerals self tanner! And I got the same deal you found on QVC with that awesome brush. I was on a desperate search since they stopped making my self tanner a year ago and found Faux Tan to work THE BEST! Last the longest too! FYI, when I use my finger to apply, I just use one of those small square disposable Buf-Puf pads and it scrubs my fingers clean!
the Jergens natural glow for the face works sooo well and looks so natural! u just hav to stick w it for a week and apply it twice a day. it makes my skin so dewy! u need to giv it another shot, stay w it a little bit and ul be glad u did! it also doesn't fade horribly at all! i hope u'l try it again!!
For the drugstore tanners, there are mitts you can buy for the application! I know that St. Tropez has one at Sephora for about six dollars or so. It makes a difference.
OMG, SOOO grateful that I watched this video, I was about to buy that L'oreal sunless tanner the other day but now I know to stay away from it! Thank you so much for yet another awesome video, you're so honest and I really trust every review that you do.
I have always wondered about the Bare Escentuals one because the only foundation I always go back to is their mineral foundation. I'm glad to see them branching out and getting other products like skincare and tanning right as well.
I love faux tan! I've been using it about 3 years ago but stopped because I always exfoliate my skin and I felt like I was just taking off the tan every night, and I had to clean my tub constantly because it gets dirty from the self tanner. I might start using it again, it really is the best self tanner!
@googleflex Social stigma and pressure might be the motivating factors for some people to wear makeup, do their hair, tan, etc... but I don't think that's what drives everyone. Some people (including myself) enjoy the creative process of applying makeup, and just the added self-esteem boost that fixing yourself up can give. I think people need to make sure they're doing these things for themselves, not to meet someone else's standards. Thanks for the deep question- I like it! :)
OMG I thought you had a natural tan at the beginning of the video. You look great. i think I will purchase this product. I hate that orange look that a lot of faux tanners create when you over use them. Thanks for the review.
I know this video is 10 years old but I have to say I still love my bareMinerals Faux Tan. The smell is sweet almonds and the color you get from this self tanner is just amazing! It is so sad the ever since Leslie Blodgett sold bareMinerals Bare Escentuals to Shiseido they have fallen out of the lime light. I still love my bareMinerals products and I certainly love the Faux Tan. This is an oldie but a goodie!!
I love how your cute tank is from dollar general - I need to go out and get me some! And, personally, one of the reasons I initially subscribed to your channel is because I was tired of listening to squeaky gurus. Your content is awesome too and I appreciate that you cover more drugstore level products, but I think that the fact that your voice is professional sounding is a plus for most of us here in youtube land.
BEST. SELF-TAN. EVER.... Quick Tan by Body Drench. It is ideal for Fall-Winter-Spring. This is because in the summer you typically go to the beach or go swimming, and Quick Tan in a temporary tan that washes away with heavy amounts of moisture- (bathing). I use it day-to-day and get compliments all the time. I have even been asked if I recently went to the beach. IT IS WONDERFUL. Only issue- it only lasts until you bathe again. But it smells wonderful and applies so evenly. LOVE IT.
I read some of the comments mentioning you wanted to put tanner on your face. My advice is go with a gradual tanner on the face--meaning don't put the Banana Boat or Faux Tan on your face. My recommendation on gradual would be 360 Glow by Ocean Potion. I shave my head and I use it on my neck and melon, and I like the results, but then, I am slightly olive-y (part N. American) anyway, so the end color works with what I already have.
I've never favorited other gurus videos as much as i do yours, you have such great ideas for videos and i always have a list of products that i want to check out by the end of each video!
Hey Emily, I've got a couple of questions for you. 1) How do you self-tan your back? I have bad shoulders with no flexibility and so it's extremely difficult for me to put lotion on my back, let alone attempt to buff in a self-tan. Does your husband help you? 2) How long does an application of 1-2 layers last? 3) Does the tan come off when you sweat/exfoliate/shave? I've had lots of problems with faux tanners in the past where they come off when I shave my legs or workout really hard. Thanks!
LANCOME FLASH BRONZER IN DEEP (OR DARK) - just a-m-a-z-i-n-g...I've been using it for over 10 years now. Never streaks, fades evenly, lasts on me a full 7 days before I need to apply again, super natural looking and buildable too if you want to go darker still. My HG self tanner. Just moisturise hands, elbows, knees and heels beforehand to avoid over processing on dryer skin areas. Totally recommend it :D
Emily, I have 2 questions about your experience with self tanners. 1. In HOT weather will the products melt off or transfer onto your clothes? 2. How do you avoid having "too much tanner" in places you don't want it to be... such as your hands, face, knees, elbows, ankles etc...
Hi Emily! thanks for all the reviews! If you havent tried Xen Tan yet--try it! i love it! it is a little pricey but it gives an olive toned tan (im extremely pale so thats really important for me) AND it doesnt have that sunless tanner smell. ITS AWESOME! I buy the spray which dries really fast.
@browndogzr4ever147 they're sunless tanners. So once you put them on and they activate (some take a few hours, some only a few minutes) you have a tan. They're safe, no sun required
@PhoebeBabey I'd go for Jergens- and it comes in a couple of different shade options, so get the lightest one available. Also, if you don't want foam, you can get it in lotion form.
St. Tropez self tanner with the mitt is also great! It sells on QVC with the mitt for slightly less than the Faux Tan. They use St. Tropez on "Dancing With The Stars". Haven't tried Faux Tan yet...some people on QVC web site say it came off on their sheets which scared me off. May try it now though! Thanks for the video!
@smileygirlnat i haven't- but keep in mind that price on the faux tan is a really big size plus the brush- so you can probably get it cheaper in a smaller size if u wanted to :) I have heard good things about st. tropez though
I am definitely going to have to try the first self tanner you mentioned... I am very pale and I hate going in the sun because I have to burn first before I tan so I use tanner... BUT I hate looking like an orange so I am always afraid to use self tanner... I am definitely going to have to try it!
@LivingInAFantasy16 don't worry what anyone thinks about it- we're all entitled to our own preferences for ourselves. Another reason why sunless tanner helps me so much-- it makes me look much less washed out when I'm doing the newscast under really bright lights. So we all have our reasons :)
ohmygosh haha i m actually pretty surprised about your blog post with getting haters with ur voice... one of the main reasons i got hooked on to your videos is because of your voice! It s so soothing and clear. I never have trouble of what you pronounce and generally it's just nice to hear your voice... kinda hard to describe... anyway, love you emily
@DiamondDaiquiri I'm not sure how it changes depending on individual use/body size etc but BE's website claims the tanner lasts about 3 months. Not too bad given the price. Makes it more affordable IMO. Great video Emily! Love your colouring and I cannot wait to try the Faux Tanner.
@pgskittyqueen apply it whenever you have the most time to let it dry before putting clothes on. Keep in mind that shaving tends to exfoliate the skin, so you may want to shoot for doing it after your shower.
I was so pleased to see this video in my sub box!!! I was just writing a list of beauty products to purchase at the store tomorrow and I was looking for a good self tanner.
i use the jergens body and face tanning lotion. ANd yes the face one doesn't do much. I have no complains about the body one overall, just make sure you apply it evenly on your body. I think i might give the qvc one a try, Thanks Emily!!!! Another great video. PS) wet and wild just came out with the bronze eyeshadow palette and its so cute. Havn't tried it yet though....
@AnimalLuver996 I'd go for a gradual tanner, and choose the lightest option you can find (usually there are 2, maybe 3 choices for most brands). You might want to look into the Jergens foam in a light option- it builds so gradually, you aren't going to get super dark
Thanks for the reviews on the less expensive drug store self tanners. I was in a "heads up/down" situation over getting the Banana Boat or the L'Oreal. I'm glad I went with the Banana Boat!
Jergens face tanning lotion- wow, i thought it was just me that it didnt work for ! i used it last year and again i started to use it like 2 weeks ago- and still no color difference! great video- great product review and reccomendation!
Not gonna lie: Your voice often times lulls me to sleep at night when I'm lying in bed watching videos! Not because you're videos are boring (not at all!), but your voice is so soothing and relaxing! :D I didn't mean to sound like a complete creeper there....but...ignore the haters! We love your voice and videos!
I just bought the jergens face tanner, i dont see any color but i love it just as a everyday moisturizer, it makes my skin feel so soft and doesn't feel oily or wet like the olay one i had been using for years.
Cut it with a regular moisturizer--say on a 2:1 ratio...2 pumps regular moisturizer to 1 pump SUN Labs. Bear in mind that the color guide will come off on your clothes, but after you shower, it doesn't rub off much. The regular moisturizer will help with the application process (Remember the latex gloves or nitrile if allergic to latex), and do not apply much of this to your face.
I had purchased the BE faux tanner from QVC and just love it....its the most natural looking tan....when I ordered got on the auto delivery so I won't be ever be out.....I still might order and try the Sun Labs one just to compare with the BE but with the looks of both they look the same.....
You should try St Tropez...it is AMAZING! It sounds a lot like the Faux Tan (except it's a mousse), but is cheaper and probably a little bit easier to apply :)
I ABSOLUTLEY LOVE LOVE THE BANANNA BOAT SUMMER COLOR DEEP DARK COLOR!!! IM PRETTY LIGHT COLORED AND AFTER I EXFOLIATED,THEN PUT SME JERGENS LOTION ON AND LET THAT SET IN AND THEN I PUT THE TANNING LOTION ON,WENT ON LIKE A DREAM AND GAVE ME A WONDERFUL LIGHT BROWN COLOR!MY HUBBY EVEN WAS SURPRISED AND MY MOM!!!DEFINITLY SPREADING THE WORD!!!LOVE IT!!!!HOPE THIS HELPS ANYONE!GOD BLESS!
I'm definitely going to have to try Faux Tan. My current favorite self-tanners are Sun Labs Ultra Dark and St. Tropez Original Mousse. Sun labs is finicky at times and I need to mix it with a small pump of lotion to make it smooth on my skin flawlessly, but that doesn't bother me much. Considering I can get a huge 32 oz. bottle for $45, I can handle a little lotion mixing to help it apply evenly. St. Tropez will always be my favorite but it is much less affordable; $45 for 8 oz. ._.
Emily, Could you please, please, please, do a tutorial on how you apply the faux tan? Ive got the legs down but when it comes to upper body- arms, chest, neck, and face - I'm lost. Do you do all the way around the arms? What about neck and shoulders? I'm scared to death to do the face but yours is so even and natural looking. I would love to see how you get it so even and natural looking.
You look amazing Emily with your faux tan!! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on these. The Bare Minerals one sounds amazing but I may have to just go with the Banana Boat due to cost. I'd love to try the brush method though, I think I have a flat top dense brush, not as large but it may work too.
2 summers ago I used the Jergens self tanner/lotion. It built really well (I'm fair) and looked and wore great. BUT....I was in Florida in July wearing white shorts and it looked like I pooped my pants. When I had sweat, it transferred onto my shorts!! Do you know any products that won't do that? I've avoided self tanners ever since and considering going back to the beds just to avoid this embarrassment. Thank you!!
you should definitely do a updated drugstore self tanner!
I agree, I would love to see that!!
I could use this now.
Six years since this video and she is still just the same! Sweet, genuine, trustworthy. Love ya Emily!
I think your probably the MOST Honest 'Bigger' Guru on UA-cam. I like how you don't obsess over MAC and a bunch of other high-end makeup, it makes you seem so much more real & honest!
The thing i love the most is that you always get to the point emily. Ive never ever heard you ramble. and unlike other gurus on yt the WHOLE video is about what your talking about. not half is you talking and i have to sort through random babble to get to what its supposed to be about.
U do the BEST reviews on everything! I love your videos. They are always very informative. Down to the smallest details. I like how you added some things to read on the screen that you may have forgotten to talk about. Really shows how thorough you are. I live you as a person. You sound so sweet and your beautiful! Thank you :)
I honestly listen and believe everything she says and recommends. She is like the ultimate beauty guru !
Can I just say thank you Emily for always trying out the drugstore stuff! Not everyone can afford the high end stuff that UA-cam beauty gurus seem to only be reviewing these days! And also thank you for this video in particular because the only videos I can find on self tanners are all sponsored videos from Sun Labs! I feel like I can trust what you say, unlike some other UA-camrs who review things simply for the money & free stuff!
i absolutely love your videos, emily. i am a broke college student that goes to ohio state right now and i really appreciate the way you don't make videos ONLY geared towards people who are able to afford high end products. thanks so much and keep up with your awesome tutorials!! :)
the sublime bronze in the tube is AWESOME! i'm not sure if the sprayer is a different formula but the sublime in the tube is all i use. gets you nice and dark very quickly without an orange look.
I love that I can actually trust you about the Faux. Any other guru would just pick it because it is expensive, but I know for a FACT that you would not tell your viewers it was a great product if you didn't really think it was a great product. Thank you so much for everything you do!!
I absolutely love the Banana Boat tanner. It helps maintain my tan, fix tan lines, and it seriously shows up within an hour and a half to two hours. Insane! And its unbelievably affordable!
May I just say that you look very beautiful, young, and fresh in this video. Your skin looks great and the light, neutral makeup is just really flattering on you. So pretty Emily!
Thank you so much for doing this- I try to stay out of the sun as much as possible because I have really pale skin and a family history of skin cancer, but you often can't even see my face in flash photography! I'm going to try the faux tan.
Oh my you sold me on your number 1 pick! I don't really need it for my face or arms but I do need it for my legs. For whatever reason my legs just refuse to grab any kind of color! Thanks for taking the time to use and review all of these items.
The one from from QVC is the best out there use it every year. I am happy to see the brush.
I agree with you on the faux tan, people might think its pricey, which it is, but you get a Big Bang for your buck! it works the best out of all the tanners and last 2 summers for me, if not more. I bought it when Leslie first came out with it! You can't go wrong Ladies.
finally! you're the first guru i've seen that has mentioned faux tan. i've been using it for awhile now, and i find it works best if you mix it with some lotion.
you know why your my FAVORITE guru ever because i know i can trust you and you tell us about drugstore items too because i'm 13 and my parents don't buy me stuff unless it's a holiday or my b-day so i have to buy everything myself so i just CANNOT afford high-end products and other guru's have actually taken the time to talk about drugstore products but I can tell it's just cuz they were payed to because i've bought their "recomended" products and they are absolutely terrible but not with you ♥
Hey Emily! I'm so glad you mentioned the Dr. Dennis Gross pads. I have always been across of trying self tanner on my face but this one was really amazing! You really need to give Lorac self tantalizer a try. It's a bit pricy but well worth it. Plus it smells amazing!
i'm naturally tan so i never feel the need to go tanning, but i love this vid because my skin tone is uneven like my chest area is a little lighter than my arms (no matter how much sun block i put on my arms) so i think i'll try the tanners you mentioned. thanks!!!
I normally don't comment on stuff, but I have to say, you, by far, are my favorite guru. I love your reviews and tutorials! Thanks so much for making high-quality videos without seeming fake or whoring companies that are sponsoring you. That's hard to find on youtube these days. Keep the vids coming! :]
Emily I'd love to see you do an updated best and worst of self tanners, even going into the winter it would be super helpful.
She was so right about the Banana Boat product it is the best one I have seen so far, really will put a pigment to your skin. The problems are tho the fade is not great if you really make it dark and the streaking, and light hand issue but as far as the drug store it is the best. Thanks Emily for the videos.
i cant believe people are talking about your voice..your vids are so professional and you speak clearly and precise so we can understand!!! thats why i love your videos. :)
Emily!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the bare Minerals self tanner! And I got the same deal you found on QVC with that awesome brush. I was on a desperate search since they stopped making my self tanner a year ago and found Faux Tan to work THE BEST! Last the longest too! FYI, when I use my finger to apply, I just use one of those small square disposable Buf-Puf pads and it scrubs my fingers clean!
the Jergens natural glow for the face works sooo well and looks so natural! u just hav to stick w it for a week and apply it twice a day. it makes my skin so dewy! u need to giv it another shot, stay w it a little bit and ul be glad u did! it also doesn't fade horribly at all! i hope u'l try it again!!
For the drugstore tanners, there are mitts you can buy for the application! I know that St. Tropez has one at Sephora for about six dollars or so. It makes a difference.
OMG, SOOO grateful that I watched this video, I was about to buy that L'oreal sunless tanner the other day but now I know to stay away from it!
Thank you so much for yet another awesome video, you're so honest and I really trust every review that you do.
I have always wondered about the Bare Escentuals one because the only foundation I always go back to is their mineral foundation. I'm glad to see them branching out and getting other products like skincare and tanning right as well.
I love faux tan! I've been using it about 3 years ago but stopped because I always exfoliate my skin and I felt like I was just taking off the tan every night, and I had to clean my tub constantly because it gets dirty from the self tanner. I might start using it again, it really is the best self tanner!
@googleflex Social stigma and pressure might be the motivating factors for some people to wear makeup, do their hair, tan, etc... but I don't think that's what drives everyone. Some people (including myself) enjoy the creative process of applying makeup, and just the added self-esteem boost that fixing yourself up can give. I think people need to make sure they're doing these things for themselves, not to meet someone else's standards. Thanks for the deep question- I like it! :)
OMG I thought you had a natural tan at the beginning of the video. You look great. i think I will purchase this product. I hate that orange look that a lot of faux tanners create when you over use them. Thanks for the review.
I know this video is 10 years old but I have to say I still love my bareMinerals Faux Tan. The smell is sweet almonds and the color you get from this self tanner is just amazing! It is so sad the ever since Leslie Blodgett sold bareMinerals Bare Escentuals to Shiseido they have fallen out of the lime light. I still love my bareMinerals products and I certainly love the Faux Tan. This is an oldie but a goodie!!
Emily this color is soooooo flattering on you! Perfect for this video on having a tan!
I love how your cute tank is from dollar general - I need to go out and get me some! And, personally, one of the reasons I initially subscribed to your channel is because I was tired of listening to squeaky gurus. Your content is awesome too and I appreciate that you cover more drugstore level products, but I think that the fact that your voice is professional sounding is a plus for most of us here in youtube land.
you are glowing! i never manage to get self tan that flawless! xx
BEST. SELF-TAN. EVER.... Quick Tan by Body Drench. It is ideal for Fall-Winter-Spring. This is because in the summer you typically go to the beach or go swimming, and Quick Tan in a temporary tan that washes away with heavy amounts of moisture- (bathing). I use it day-to-day and get compliments all the time. I have even been asked if I recently went to the beach. IT IS WONDERFUL. Only issue- it only lasts until you bathe again. But it smells wonderful and applies so evenly. LOVE IT.
Hey Emily! I would love to see an updated video on this subject! I loved watching an old school Emily video though in your old room!
I read some of the comments mentioning you wanted to put tanner on your face. My advice is go with a gradual tanner on the face--meaning don't put the Banana Boat or Faux Tan on your face. My recommendation on gradual would be 360 Glow by Ocean Potion. I shave my head and I use it on my neck and melon, and I like the results, but then, I am slightly olive-y (part N. American) anyway, so the end color works with what I already have.
I've never favorited other gurus videos as much as i do yours, you have such great ideas for videos and i always have a list of products that i want to check out by the end of each video!
Hey Emily, I've got a couple of questions for you. 1) How do you self-tan your back? I have bad shoulders with no flexibility and so it's extremely difficult for me to put lotion on my back, let alone attempt to buff in a self-tan. Does your husband help you? 2) How long does an application of 1-2 layers last? 3) Does the tan come off when you sweat/exfoliate/shave? I've had lots of problems with faux tanners in the past where they come off when I shave my legs or workout really hard. Thanks!
LANCOME FLASH BRONZER IN DEEP (OR DARK) - just a-m-a-z-i-n-g...I've been using it for over 10 years now. Never streaks, fades evenly, lasts on me a full 7 days before I need to apply again, super natural looking and buildable too if you want to go darker still. My HG self tanner. Just moisturise hands, elbows, knees and heels beforehand to avoid over processing on dryer skin areas. Totally recommend it :D
I love that you did this video!!! I was the one who asked you about your fav self tanner when you did the blog tv the other night! :)
Emily, I have 2 questions about your experience with self tanners. 1. In HOT weather will the products melt off or transfer onto your clothes? 2. How do you avoid having "too much tanner" in places you don't want it to be... such as your hands, face, knees, elbows, ankles etc...
Blue looks so pretty on you! Great video by the way!
Hi Emily! thanks for all the reviews! If you havent tried Xen Tan yet--try it! i love it! it is a little pricey but it gives an olive toned tan (im extremely pale so thats really important for me) AND it doesnt have that sunless tanner smell. ITS AWESOME! I buy the spray which dries really fast.
@yovelaviv don't use a sunless tanner & stay out of the sun. Thanks for clicking on this video though! :)
@browndogzr4ever147 they're sunless tanners. So once you put them on and they activate (some take a few hours, some only a few minutes) you have a tan. They're safe, no sun required
@PhoebeBabey I'd go for Jergens- and it comes in a couple of different shade options, so get the lightest one available. Also, if you don't want foam, you can get it in lotion form.
That blue shirt looks gorgeous on you! Love the color!
I found another option that is just as good as the brush she mentioned is the beauty blender or a sponge makeup applicator :)
St. Tropez self tanner with the mitt is also great! It sells on QVC with the mitt for slightly less than the Faux Tan. They use St. Tropez on "Dancing With The Stars". Haven't tried Faux Tan yet...some people on QVC web site say it came off on their sheets which scared me off. May try it now though! Thanks for the video!
@smileygirlnat i haven't- but keep in mind that price on the faux tan is a really big size plus the brush- so you can probably get it cheaper in a smaller size if u wanted to :) I have heard good things about st. tropez though
I have olive-y skin, yellow undertones...and I never tan like that! That tan is gorgeous, better than any tan I could ever get naturally. :)
@baby5968 it's MAC blush in Dollymix- it's kind of a bright pink shade
I am definitely going to have to try the first self tanner you mentioned... I am very pale and I hate going in the sun because I have to burn first before I tan so I use tanner... BUT I hate looking like an orange so I am always afraid to use self tanner... I am definitely going to have to try it!
I have been using BE Faux tanner for years now...it is an amazing product. I also have a brush, but it is an older design. It is an amazing color.
@LivingInAFantasy16 don't worry what anyone thinks about it- we're all entitled to our own preferences for ourselves. Another reason why sunless tanner helps me so much-- it makes me look much less washed out when I'm doing the newscast under really bright lights. So we all have our reasons :)
ohmygosh haha i m actually pretty surprised about your blog post with getting haters with ur voice... one of the main reasons i got hooked on to your videos is because of your voice! It s so soothing and clear. I never have trouble of what you pronounce and generally it's just nice to hear your voice... kinda hard to describe... anyway, love you emily
@DiamondDaiquiri I'm not sure how it changes depending on individual use/body size etc but BE's website claims the tanner lasts about 3 months. Not too bad given the price. Makes it more affordable IMO. Great video Emily! Love your colouring and I cannot wait to try the Faux Tanner.
I love the Jergens natural glow!
@pgskittyqueen apply it whenever you have the most time to let it dry before putting clothes on. Keep in mind that shaving tends to exfoliate the skin, so you may want to shoot for doing it after your shower.
that color looks AMAZING on you!
I was so pleased to see this video in my sub box!!! I was just writing a list of beauty products to purchase at the store tomorrow and I was looking for a good self tanner.
your my BEAUTYYY MOMMY!!!!!!!! you teach me so much and i love you for it! thanks for so many amazing videos!
thank you for making this video!!! i need a sunless tanner for my legs because they don't get tan as fast as my arms do!
i use the jergens body and face tanning lotion. ANd yes the face one doesn't do much. I have no complains about the body one overall, just make sure you apply it evenly on your body. I think i might give the qvc one a try, Thanks Emily!!!! Another great video.
PS) wet and wild just came out with the bronze eyeshadow palette and its so cute. Havn't tried it yet though....
yeah, banana boat is also my fav tanner. I've ordered my second tube. For my face,i love Clarins self tanner instant tan. Its fantastic.
@AnimalLuver996 I'd go for a gradual tanner, and choose the lightest option you can find (usually there are 2, maybe 3 choices for most brands). You might want to look into the Jergens foam in a light option- it builds so gradually, you aren't going to get super dark
Tanning mitts are the best for getting no streaks in my opinion :) and they cover a large area at a time . Thanks for this :) x
Thanks for the reviews on the less expensive drug store self tanners. I was in a "heads up/down" situation over getting the Banana Boat or the L'Oreal. I'm glad I went with the Banana Boat!
I'm from Romania and I understand her perfectly ! She has an amazing voice
Jergens face tanning lotion- wow, i thought it was just me that it didnt work for !
i used it last year and again i started to use it like 2 weeks ago- and still no color difference!
great video- great product review and reccomendation!
Not gonna lie: Your voice often times lulls me to sleep at night when I'm lying in bed watching videos! Not because you're videos are boring (not at all!), but your voice is so soothing and relaxing! :D
I didn't mean to sound like a complete creeper there....but...ignore the haters! We love your voice and videos!
Your skin looks absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for the tips. You're always so helpful! XO
the jergens natural glow worked really well for me :)
You look glowing in this video!
I just bought the jergens face tanner, i dont see any color but i love it just as a everyday moisturizer, it makes my skin feel so soft and doesn't feel oily or wet like the olay one i had been using for years.
Cut it with a regular moisturizer--say on a 2:1 ratio...2 pumps regular moisturizer to 1 pump SUN Labs. Bear in mind that the color guide will come off on your clothes, but after you shower, it doesn't rub off much. The regular moisturizer will help with the application process (Remember the latex gloves or nitrile if allergic to latex), and do not apply much of this to your face.
So where do i get it now? Bare minerals faux tan. Have used for 8 years. Qvc dosent sell it anymore.
I had purchased the BE faux tanner from QVC and just love it....its the most natural looking tan....when I ordered got on the auto delivery so I won't be ever be out.....I still might order and try the Sun Labs one just to compare with the BE but with the looks of both they look the same.....
Emily, have you ever used Fake Bake Flawless? If yes, what did you think?
You should try St Tropez...it is AMAZING! It sounds a lot like the Faux Tan (except it's a mousse), but is cheaper and probably a little bit easier to apply :)
I totally agree about the Jergens face tan. I have light skin and it didn't show up on me even though I used the dark one.
Your body has a lovely sunkissed tan, looks lovely!
I ABSOLUTLEY LOVE LOVE THE BANANNA BOAT SUMMER COLOR DEEP DARK COLOR!!! IM PRETTY LIGHT COLORED AND AFTER I EXFOLIATED,THEN PUT SME JERGENS LOTION ON AND LET THAT SET IN AND THEN I PUT THE TANNING LOTION ON,WENT ON LIKE A DREAM AND GAVE ME A WONDERFUL LIGHT BROWN COLOR!MY HUBBY EVEN WAS SURPRISED AND MY MOM!!!DEFINITLY SPREADING THE WORD!!!LOVE IT!!!!HOPE THIS HELPS ANYONE!GOD BLESS!
i use the banana boat that you talked about years ago. i still love it!!! are you going to do a updated makeup collection video?
Clinique makes an awesome tanner for your face, you should def give it a try!
Thank You! Im so fair that any help with the sunless tanners is a definet help.
St. Tropez bronzing mousse is my all time favorite. Kandee Johnson reccommended it and I absloutely love it!
This faux tan is amazing I'm a pale princess.This stuff makes me darker then any other tanner I ever used.
Picking up some St. Tropez this week...keeping fingers crossed that it is as amazing as people say!
Emily your skin looks gorgeous here
I'm definitely going to have to try Faux Tan. My current favorite self-tanners are Sun Labs Ultra Dark and St. Tropez Original Mousse. Sun labs is finicky at times and I need to mix it with a small pump of lotion to make it smooth on my skin flawlessly, but that doesn't bother me much. Considering I can get a huge 32 oz. bottle for $45, I can handle a little lotion mixing to help it apply evenly. St. Tropez will always be my favorite but it is much less affordable; $45 for 8 oz. ._.
Emily,
Could you please, please, please, do a tutorial on how you apply the faux tan? Ive got the legs down but when it comes to upper body- arms, chest, neck, and face - I'm lost. Do you do all the way around the arms? What about neck and shoulders? I'm scared to death to do the face but yours is so even and natural looking. I would love to see how you get it so even and natural looking.
You look amazing Emily with your faux tan!! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on these. The Bare Minerals one sounds amazing but I may have to just go with the Banana Boat due to cost. I'd love to try the brush method though, I think I have a flat top dense brush, not as large but it may work too.
Faux Tan is made from Licorice Extract. So Thats why it smells sweet!
i agree with you on the banana boat and jergens face. you have a really nice tan as well
2 summers ago I used the Jergens self tanner/lotion. It built really well (I'm fair) and looked and wore great. BUT....I was in Florida in July wearing white shorts and it looked like I pooped my pants. When I had sweat, it transferred onto my shorts!! Do you know any products that won't do that? I've avoided self tanners ever since and considering going back to the beds just to avoid this embarrassment. Thank you!!
i have loreal gel the pump & it works great! but not jergens. And i think your voice is great!