Xen-Tan Is Still My 2008 Self Tanning Choice
April 16, 2008 by Christina Jones
Filed under Beauty, Body Care, Tanning, Wellness
Not to say I won’t find another one this year that I like better, but for me, hands down, Xen-Tan is the best self tanner (non airbrush)- this is my 2nd year running with it. I use GlowFusion gun and solution sometimes, the gun is great but the solution is subtle – if I need a tan now, Xen-Tan is the one. I have tried two new ones this year, so far – I am hoping to find the perfect spray on tan, but alas, I am still in favor of the lotion:
Lancome’s Flash Bronzer – I LOVE the spray – it gives great, non streaky coverage and is super long lasting, but, unfortunately is WAY too warm in color for my skin. Very unnatural color – for me.
ModelCo Tan Airbrush In a Can – Just didn’t work for me at all. The color is good, but the spray is a little too strong, which is wasteful, messy and it really leaves me blotchy and streaky. The tan fades quickly and unevenly, and I could never make it look even a little close to normal.
So back to Xen-tan – they have some new products out this year that look really nice, most especially their new Transform. This is a subtle product that you use as a daily moisturizer without the fuss of application, as it is a time released, very gradual tan builder. Very nice if you don’t need a tan NOW. My usual purchase is the Dark Lotion – it is really perfect. Not orange-y at all, does not stain your hands or streak, and it doesn’t have a bad smell or leave a sticky feeling on your skin. I think that this, along with the daily use of Transform, might be a really perfect way to keep up my tanning up this year.
As a reminder, here are some tips for applying self tanners from my archives – I know I have more in there, but this one is pretty general, but thorough – I hope you enjoy it! And if you need a reminder as to why baking in the sun is not the answer, read about my lovely skin cancer experience.
Oh No! I cannot believe that the ModelCo did not work for you. I swear by it and I feel so bad that I recommended it to you – sorry! I use it only on my arms and shoulders with a very light spray over my chest to make it all blend in. Funny how everything works for different people.
The Lancome, left me a bit too golden too, which really surprised (and disappointed) me.
Xen-Tan, I love so much. I wonder if you could put the Intense Mist liquid in your Glow Fusion gun for an airbrush application? I just apply it with their huge sponge, but spraying it on (not with their pump though) would be so much easier.
I really want to get that speciall tan. I am kinda sceptical about using these kind of tanners. I guess I will have to keep doing my research. Thanks for the info