I have to TRAVEL to a wedding in a few weeks. No way can I wear hose with the cutest shoes ever, so what's your favorite and easiest to use self tanner?

I am not sure about the semi-permanant tanning stuff but I really like the Sally Hanson Spray on leg make-up.
I have some spider veins on my legs and I can get them close to flawless with the stuff and it is VERY waterproof!
I even use it for a few discolorations on my face. It's better than Dermablend if you are lucky enough to get a color match.
I live in Texas and can sweat all day and the stuff will stay put until you use soap and a bit of scrubbing.

I like the Lancome spray-on or the Clarins tinted. Be sure to rub it in 3-4 different directions, and go easier on knees and ankles, and exfoliate in shower before applying.

I also use a spray on micro-powder silk leg makeup. I got mine at Sephora. I love it! Glad to know the Sally Hanson works well, too.

The Sally Hanson is only 8.00 at my local store and it lasts forever.
The only problem might be finding a good match...

I've had good success with the Aveda self tanning cream. Natural, gradual build up of color with multiple applications. Good for face too.

The new Jergens lotion with bronzer has been great--no orange, no bad smell, nice color. Price is great, too.

neutragena is great.

i fell in love with the new jergens natural glow moisturizer this summer. you put it on every day and your legs get a little bit darker each day. and it is lotion so doesn't dry out your skin.

I like L'Oreal sublime Bronze. It's easy to use and you can go darker if you aren't happy with the first application. Make sure to exfoliate and moisturize and wash your hands after applying.

I use it when I TRAVEL!

To sylvia3 & lolfn (and anyone else!)

The Jergens product sounds interesting. Can you tell me more about it? I've had bad experiences with streaking in the past, so I'm wondering if this would be easier.

If it's good, I'd gladly TRAVEL to the store to get some.

Yeah, I am curious too... Does the Jergens stuff rub off onto clothes?

I've read great reviews about the loreal and the bannana boat. They dry very fast and the spray helps prevent misses...

My boss uses Sally Hansen. I thought she was wearing hose. Looks good.

I think Neutrogena is great, it gives a slow natural looking tan - but I hate the smell.

Neutrogena works for me, and I have no problem with the scent.

Sorry, meant to say I've read great reviews about Neutrogena and banana Boat.

Personally, I think they all smell bad. I'm on my second 7.5 fl oz. tube of Jergen's Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer.

It's a good product, and doesn't make your skin look orange. However, I already had a decent tan when I started using it. You must be sure to chose a tube that matches your skin tone.

I'm with you, Kane, I've tried several and the odor really bothers me!

That said, I began using the Jergens Glow Moisturizer this past Spring, while I was still 'white white!'...the light one wasn't enough for me, even though I'm usually fair.
The medium was perfect! I really only use it on my legs, partly due to the odor (which is more toloerable than most), but also due to the fact that my arms & upper body tans more quickly than my legs.

The next best thing I've tried has been 'Tan Towels'. Purchased at specialty stores or HSN.

In my experience, they ALL rub off onto clothing to some extent, but it hasn't been a major problem.

Belle

Spring for spray-on at a professional salon.

How long does the spray-on last? And how soon can you shower afterwards and does it have an odor also?

RE: Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer
this is a subtle self-bronzing lotion; it is a fairly new product, available in Target, Walmart, Walgreens, even my grocery store. It goes on smoothly, jas a nice fragrance (esp. compared to some of the products out there, and I've tried a bunch), and adds a very natural looking color from the first application. It comes in light and medium shades (I'm not sure about dark), costs $4 or $5 for 7.5 fl. oz. I tend to streak or get orange with all the other self-tanning products I've tried, but this one has been really nice. It's been in the upper 90s here, so I've put it to the test of rubbing off, etc. on clothing, and it hasn't; but I wait always wait until those kinds of products are dry/absorbed before I dress.