Fast Ways To Fake A Tan

1. Jergen’s: A lot of our moms recommended this product. This was the overwhelming choice for our moms! Jergen’s has several formulas for self tanning. One is the Express formula (around $8), which takes just one use to notice a darker color. After 3 days you reach the darkest color and can move onto the Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer (around $8). There is also the option of using the Firming Lotion (which includes elastin and collagen to improve skin elasticity). Moms claim that Jergen’s lotion does not give that stereotypical orange color we all fear. They also carry products to give your face that natural glow while moisturizing, which is also SPF 20!

2. Dove Energy Glow Body Lotion: This product is slightly less subtle than Jergen’s, so results are seen much faster. To avoid that orange look, this should be used every other day. The lotion comes in different skin shades, so if you are normally very fair complected, you can use the fair/medium lotion and still look natural. Or for those with darker skin, the medium/dark shade may be best. You can find it for about $10 at any pharmacy or grocery store.

3. Mary Kay Tinted Moisturizer: This product is also only used for the face, does not change the physical color of your skin, and it moisturizes while providing you with a temporary tan that washes off at the end of the day. This product is SPF 20, so it helps protect skin under that hot summer sun. The moisturizer costs about $18.00 and can be purchased here.

4. Lancome Soleil Flash Bronzer: This product is strictly for the face and is oil free, so no grease and no streaks. Your natural looking tan starts to show within an hour. The lotion absorbs, so no sticky residue. Price is around $27 in department stores.

5. Mystic Tan: This choice is slightly more expensive than the at-home products, but the results may be worth the price. OK, I know you may be skeptical….after all, didn’t we watch Ross totally botch this up on Friends back in 199?-something. (For those of you who missed it, check out this excerpt on YouTube here.) But, seriously, our Moms say it’s come a long way from then. Just step into the booth, face one direction, then turn around and you’re all done – all in about 5 minutes! Throughout the day, the color gets darker, but never too dark. To avoid any orange on problem areas like knees, feet, and hands, rub normal every day lotion in those places before entering the booth. You can find Mystic Tan in places like Planet Beach and Palm Beach Tan all over DFW. Their prices are around $25 per session.