Become brown - out of the tube
Becoming brown: our tests
Whether spray, cloth, foam, fluid for light or dark skin types - there are now so many self-tanner that the offer is getting confusing. So the beauty department has tested for you through the product jungle. And came to surprising results.
In the test: self-tanning spray for the face and one for the body
Birgit Potzkai, editor
Simply spray and turn brown - that sounds pretty sexy. But should I spray from top to bottom or zigzag from left to right? As a precaution, I drape a towel around my shoulders because I can not assess my generous spray momentum. Now hold your breath and spray. The fine mist that lays over my face attracts ratzfatz, but its smell lingers for hours and is too "cosmetic" for my concepts. What I find practical: that I do not have to rub the tanner with my fingers. Overnight, I am considerably darkened - and have somehow forget the neck misting. Only after five days is my complexion pale again. Nevertheless, the market vendor addresses me to my appearance: "Wellness farm? They look so relaxed."
As a professional, I then test the spray for the body. First only in parts, sometimes the legs, then the arms. As with the facial spray here too my verdict: Faster can not apply the art tint. But there is a catch: I am missing a suitable space where I can spray wildly around me. Because a lot of the fog goes wrong, and I do not know if the stuff from the towels I'm standing on can be washed out (at least that's what it's made of cotton for). Incidentally, my skin does not feel as supple afterwards as it did with the facial tanner. Although the spray promises to hydrate the skin for eight hours after application, I have an urge to cream. Problem: The manufacturer recommends to abstain from creaming both before and after self-tanning - probably so that the result is really flawless.
The next day: I try summer clothes in a shop, the shop assistants are enthusiastic about my brown legs: Where have I been? "Bathroom," is my answer. Hereby I should probably have won two new customers for the manufacturer of magic spray.
Conclusion: Wonderful thing, goes very fast, both sprays bring a very even and very natural tan very fast. So that the skin does not feel so dry on the body, massage a body lotion in advance and wait until it is properly absorbed, even if the tan subsequently becomes a little weaker.
Products tested: Garnier, Ambre Solaire delial, face, comfort tanner
In the test: Body lotion with self-tanner especially for dry skin
Christa Möller, head of department
Honestly, I did not believe it: a body lotion with self-tanner that really cares for dry skin? My experiences with self-tanning, which I use regularly, clearly speak against it.
The problem: My already dry skin is from all products, no matter whether mousse, gel or cream, in the long run even drier, so I always first massage a nourishing body lotion, before I apply the self-tanner. This is of course awkward and time consuming and always a start. This time it is different. Distribute the new tanning lotion ever good, I can feel the high proportion of moisture binders (glycerin). Hours later, the skin still feels beautifully groomed - but I'm as pale as ever. I cream every day after showering. On the second evening zero tan, only on the third there is the first gentle breath, which increases slowly from day to day to a very light bronze tone, and that actually lasts for weeks. The skin stays soft and smooth, and there are no streaks.
Conclusion: It works! A self-tanner that does not dry out the skin, perfect for natural tan, quick and easy to use in long-term use, can replace the usual care.
Tested product: Neutrogena
In the test: self-tanner treatment at the beautician
Angela Schöneck, freelancer
My skin is pretty dry right now, and one day before the tanning session, I should do a body scrub, but do not cream myself, "so that the result is evenly" - what do you do not do anything for a little vacation from the tube. , , So that the skin just does not dry out any more, I take a salt-oil scrub.
In the beauty salon I have to decide where I want to go, color depth. "European" is the brightest level of tinting, I'm told, "Spanish" means medium, very southern-style sounding "Brazilian", and give it all with or without immediately toning make-up share.Courageously choose "Brazilian". Without an instant sounder, I want to see what happens later. Then everything goes very fast: on my head a plastic cap as hair protection against tanning mist, I stand in front of a partition; my fingernails and toenails, palms, heels and soles are creamed thick, so that the places do not brown too much. I have to stretch out my arms and the beautician blows me out of an electronic spray gun (like car paint) with the brownish mixture. Slow, even, in batches; from top to bottom, "Turning!", on the sides, even under the chin - I would never have thought of that! At the end of the treatment, only the cream is removed, the tanner retracts within seconds.
I slip into my clothes - as previously recommended, dark, loose clothing. Six to eight hours, I should not shower or cream now.
The next morning: delicate natural tan. Reminiscent of a week beach holiday with SPF 30. Of "Brazilian" is the sound but far away. Only my face and hands are a bit darker. The span, the toe spaces and the soles of the feet glow slightly orange-brown - probably because the fog is sinking down and the active substance has also deposited on the floor. With a nail brush and pumice stone, I get that reasonably well under control.
Positive: On this and the following days, the skin does not feel dry at all. Half a week after the action, the tan passes slowly, with some areas, as on the décolleté, with a slight yellowish tinge.
Conclusion: Ideal for the impatient, because the 25 Euro expensive treatment goes fast - natural, seamless tan, skin-friendly and at the otherwise neuralgic places like the back very evenly. The discolored feet but really bothered me at the price.
Tested product: Beautician treatment
In the test: firming body lotion with a light self-tanner proportion for fair skin
Kristina Maroldt, freelancer
I've always been part of the "White Linen" faction. Or, as my grandmother graciously described it, to the "noble pale". So I am genuinely grateful to the cosmetics industry this spring for the range of slightly tanning products especially for light skin types. Finally, I may even look like I'm fresh from vacation - and not from darkroom or paint pot. The light body lotion, with which I rub myself in the evening, also smells delicious apricot, absorbs quickly and does not discolour. And surprised me the next morning with such a discreet Braunschimmer that I dare to cream myself immediately. By the way, according to the manufacturer, he recommends using the product for five days. Then the best possible result is achieved. So, I cream, smell and wait a week, and indeed: day by day my skin looks fresher - and never unnaturally brown or even mottled.
On the weekend I am satisfied with the result, but cream continues out of curiosity. Result: I dye one more idea darker, but then I'll soon be standing on a still very subtle color level. That I personally find ideal. After three days without cream I am paler again. And therefore choose the part-time solution: four days cream, three days break. And again from the beginning. I maintain my complexion for weeks in the satisfactory color range between milk coffee and caramel. The only thing that I do not notice is the skin-tightening effect of the cream. But brown makes allegedly also slim. , ,
Conclusion: Pleasantly scented lotion, which gradually tans discreetly natural - but does not necessarily make the skin firmer. If you want to look for a casual Mediterranean vacation, but should better resort to a product for darker skin types.
Tested product: Nivea body, Summer Beauty
In the test: Facial care with a light self-tanner proportion for the night and for the day, for different skin tones
Melanie Grimsehl, editor
Shortly before going to bed, I am actually too tired to cream my face so evenly that no streaks appear - but the night cream with a slight amount of self-tanning promises to be spot-free due to the low dosage. It is not as rich as other night creams, so absorbs quickly and leaves no marks on the sheets. After the first application, the effect is low, on the second day my complexion is already much fresher, and I feel much more comfortable. On the third day my face is finally tinted soft, but I'm not really brown. Even in the days after that, I barely notice an increase - have I got used to the new summer look?
After about five days, I am finally asked by a colleague, if I use a self-tanner. Because of the slight edges on the hairline and over the lips. , , After this note I prefer to take a break and try after about a week, the day care with Selbstbräuneranteil especially for light skin types: Although my complexion is rather bright, but this product looks so subtle that it is probably intended for even paler skin. I change to the facial care for darker skin types: Already on the second day I realize that my skin is again too light, because the tint is not deep brown, but not as restrained as I would like.
Conclusion: All face creams provide a natural tan and smell better than normal self-tanner.However, you should always take a few days break with the night cream between applications to avoid a mottled effect; The day care for dark skin types prefer to use only with a natural brown complexion.
Products Tested: Dove Sunshine Face Care and Oil of Olaz, Complete Everynight Sunshine Overnight
In the test: tinted self-tanning gel with golden shimmer effect for the body and especially for the legs
Tina Epking, editorial assistant
I'm already a big fan of facial self-tanner, totally unrestrained I use it up to twice a week. My body looks a little different, I'm still almost virgin, once I was in a tanning shower. To compensate for my lack of experience, I'll try a very extravagant product: The gel is indeed very dark and sparkles. I start with the legs, which look immediately browned, because the gel-like "Glossbräuner" already sounds when applying. I have to think of Jennifer Lopez, who always shines so beautifully brown in her videos. Unfortunately, I'm not such a racy guy, but a fair-skinned blonde with blue eyes. Therefore, the color of my skin seems a bit heavy on the next day. I'm as brown all over my body as after a three-week vacation at the lake. The color is very reddish though. Too reddish. Should I mix the product with a body lotion ?! But my hands look so stupid in comparison to the poor, because I have washed them after applying: At the wrist, the self-tanned skin separates from the untreated by a very clear color change.
The opinions about my newly acquired tan diverged: A friend does not think the color is so bad, a colleague says, at least my arms look chic. I am undecided and would like to have a little less stain on the décolleté, apparently I was just too messy when applying.
Conclusion: Only the legs I like well in this dark brown. But the product is synonymous specifically thought, and it should probably use it best synonymous. Decent peeling a day before tanning is absolutely advisable, which avoids dark spots. Otherwise, it certainly looks great in more southern types.
Tested product: Garnier Ambre Solaire delial, Gloss Browner
In the test: Self-tanning wipes for the face for light skin types
Monika Oesterreich, secretary
Hui, that's great: a practical, soft cloth, individually packaged (so also fits well in your luggage), with which you wipe the face, neck and décolleté as evenly as possible after cleaning in the morning or evening - finished is the beautiful light holiday tan , Said and done. After a few hours, the tan is actually nice and even. And because the cloths also smell really pleasant, I could easily become a fan of it. , , But after two uses, I feel that my skin looks less clean and pure. Suddenly small blackheads sprout here and there that were not there before, or at least not visible.
Conclusion: The wipes are super easy to use, even for women who have never used self-tanner. Practically traveling. But even those who do not usually tend to blackheads, should then look critical in the mirror.
Tested Product: Vichy, Capital Soleil Car Bronzant Self Tanning Towels
In the test: body gel with self-tanner effect and anti-aging effect
Gaby Hink, Deputy Head of Department
The last experience with self-tanner is already some years back - without stains and stripes it never worked for me; At some point I gave it up and stayed pale in the summer. In the meantime, however, the products have gotten better, and I'm curious if it works evenly this time.
On a Saturday morning, the first attempt: After a thorough exfoliation under the shower, I renounce to body lotion and cream me immediately with the self-tanner. I'm surprised how easy the gel can go, even on my back I have no problem. It takes a while until the gel is properly absorbed. I'm waiting half an hour to get dressed - a tint is not yet visible. It changes in the course of the afternoon. The next morning I have a nice light shade of brown, which seems even to me. Only at the knees and at the transition to the sole of the foot I probably did not pay attention. They are much darker. The color lasts longer than expected, after a week it has almost completely faded, and I cream myself again. This time, I gently wipe my knees and transitions on my feet with a towel, but am not so patient and dress after ten minutes - which turns out to be a mistake. Where the bra sits, later a darker stripe has developed. Even on the white underwear are slight traces of color, but wash out in the washing machine at 40 degrees again.
Conclusion: The gel is easy to apply, the tan develops nicely evenly and lasts for days. A little annoying is the waiting, until everything is completely withdrawn. When used for a short time, the anti-aging effect does not become apparent, the skin tends to get a little drier.
Tested product: Kanebo International, Sensai Self Tanning
Self-tanner - The most important information
Peeling: For even tan, remove loose scales. Scrub sensitive skin only with a towel
To bathe: not directly in front of it, that weakens the effect
stains: Where the skin is thicker, such as elbows, heels (also Nagelhäutchen), it is often darker - preventively cream with body lotion. Aftercare: work with exfoliation
Brow and hairline: wipe with a damp handkerchief, the active ingredient sounds bright hairs L Clothes: immediately afterwards wear dark clothes; Bräuner goes out with a wash - but not from synthetics, silk, wool
Storage: about half a year, avoid direct sunlight
Frequency: as often as you like
Sun protection: Self-tanners do not provide UV protection unless a sunscreen filter is installed
Zero Tint: At up to 15% of users the skin does not tan; so far unexplained cause
Inhale self-tanner spray: according to the manufacturer without hesitation. Nevertheless it is better to hold the air while spraying
