YES, it will discolor your hands! BUY THE MIT!T Latex and non-latex gloves leave streaks in my experience. The most effective application for me is the mitt. Wash in between uses for optimum results. I use dish gloves to rinse the mitt out to prevent loosing color on my hands. Hope this helps.

Yes, it stains your hands (really bad). However, with the St. Tropez Tan Remover product, it comes off very easily.

This will absolutely stain your hands. I use St. Tropez remover in blue pump bottle. You might mix with a little soap - scrub with an old wash cloth, and then with a makeup sponge reapply tanner to the back of your hands.

If you wash your hands well it does not stain. I am super specific about tanning so I use a sponge brush (on a stick from the art store) and put it on the backs of my hands and rub them together. It works wonders. GREAT product.

I think all self tanners will stain your hands, this is what i do, get a box of disposable gloves. put your tanning cream on and then pull off the gloves carefully, i can use the same pair several times. next take the back of your hand and rub it gently on arms or your legs just to pick up a little colors. i saw this on a youtube video, then rub the back of your hands together to get a little color on them too. good luck

Yes, this product will stain your hands almost instantly. There's a mitt you can purchase to prevent that, but I'd recommend using disposable plastic gloves instead.

As long as you wash your hands with soap and water right after there is no stain.

the color did stay on my hands after, but i was stubborn and didn't want to buy gloves just to try this. so i was careful to only used my palm and the lower parts of my fingers to apply it. it didn't get into my nails or anything. i had heard that windex takes the color off but since i didn't have it, i used palmolive (the soap for dish washing) and it came off pretty fast.

I feel like I'm a tanning expert lol, so that being said, I would recommend fake bake. If you go to their product website, you will find that you can always buy the lotion and get another product with it. Or you can just buy the lotion which is around $24. So about half price as st tropez. I know celebrities like jennifer lopez and jennifer anniston supposedly love it. I know that lindsay lohan used to use it, or probably still does, although, she's not a great example since well, she does look orange at times. It's also longer lasting, but if I had to choose which I prefer, I would have to go with st tropzez. but my favorite line is by xen tan...another celebrity secret!

We all come in different shapes and sizes. My bottle has lasted more than three or four full body applications. Besides, sometimes you may only want to put more on a particular area, like the legs for instance.
As the other reviews have said, it is worth the splurge. It is cheaper and safer than a tanning salon. Nothing I have used has delivered such good results and I have tried expensive ones and the cheaper. Try it once. If you hate it you can get your money back! Just return it. :-)

This is the best stuff I've ever used, & to me, worth every penny. My bottle is over a month old, & I've been using it every 3-4 days (on different body parts at a time). You use very little & have to rub in well, so in my opinion, lasts a long time. Try it!

it gives a ton more than 3-4 applications. and to be honest, this really is the BEST self tanner out there..... i also heard that Famous Dave's tanning lotion is good and i think is a bit cheaper. mystic tan is a hit or miss. i have good results with the gradual tanner and also with the spray on clear solution in the salon.

Clarins, Clarins, Clarins...quick drying jel or new jar product...does not smell as good.. not much cheaper but excellent, natural, never streaky color. Drugstore brand..L'oreal Sublime gel also gives pretty good results about ten dollars.

I have tried self tanners under $10 as well as the $100 ones. Nothing comes close to the color that st. tropez gives. This product is worth every penny !!!!!!

This is a great product HOWEVER I don't know how they can claim it doesn't smell - it absolutely stinks! It is highly perfumed! It may not have as strong a self-tanner smell (although I definitely smell it) but I find I can only use before bed, or if I am planning not to leave the house - it's that offensive.

This will fade nice, however, this is heavily perfumed, so if you are sensitive to strong smells, this will overpower you. The self tan odor is not that noticeable, but I do not like the very strong perfume smell, which is one of the reasons I prefer another self tanning brand, which I feel is much better overall anyway.

The old formula was ok. This one is loaded with fragrance to mask the tanner fragrance. its how they market it. if youre sensitive. this is NOT for you! (im an esthetician)

Smells great... you can put it on, dress after a couple of minutes, & be around people. It does NOT smell like self- tanner. It fades evenly, & yes, you can moisturize the next day w/out splotching.

ugh i hate jergens. this is the least offensive of all tanners out there. the smell takes a long time to kick in and even then it really isn't bad at all. i also dont get any rashes with this so def give it atry

I know what you mean. A lot of other sunless tanners smell very strong. St. Tropez smells nice, though. If you can believe it! Haha. It does smell a bit like a tanner, but it's very subtle. It smells more like clean body lotion. I used it a few days ago and it seems to be fading evenly. If you use a good lotion everyday after you "tan" it will help keep the skin soft and prolong the tan and help it to fade much more evenly. If your skin is dry it is more likely to fade in patches. Just make sure to use body lotion everyday. :)

This is formulated carefully and shouldnt turn you yellow or orange. You really can't compare drugstore stuff t this because the cheap stuff, well it's cheap for a reason! There is another line that i feel is much better than st tropez actually....xen tan....different formulas ranging in gradual, to medium, to dark. You should really look into it!

My skin is olive, so I don't really have an answer for you. Sorry. :(

NOOO!

I am very fair skinned as well and I haven't found anything other than this either. $40 is a lot, but I usually only apply when I know I am going to wear a skirt and show my legs which makes it last a whole lot longer.

Use the ST. Tropez mousse

I've used it @night after my shower w/no problem. You don't have to wash it off in the morning.

I don't wash mine off in the morning and it's been just fine!

if you don't wash it off in the morning the bronzer is likely to bleed onto your clothes and you'll be a reallly dark odd color bc of the way the color developed overnight. after you shower a lot of it washes off so youre left with a glow

You will look like you took a dip in a mud bath...the daily moisturizer with self tanner does a much better job during the day time as it actually has a pleasant smell and goes on clear. The only thing is that if you wash your hands often you will not get color on the back of your hands.

My experience is that the color is strongest on initial application but builds over time. If you are going out for an evening (that does not involve sweating - such as dancing) apply and don't wash. Otherwise, wait the 4 hours and rinse. If you leave it on during the night, you are risking your sheets so be mindful of that.

I don't rub it in until it is dry..like lotion, but rub it in until it looks good and even. You will see the color look even. Don't leave a smooth sheer layer. After I apply mine, it is still tacky to the skin, so let it dry for about 5 minutes..

I rub it in like a regular lotion. You just don't deeply rub it in like you would a moisturizing lotion. Lay off the plastic gloves. That is what is making it streaky! After applying wash your hands with baking soda. This will eliminate any product on your hands and nails!

wear latex gloves. moisturize feet, knees and elbows. 3 pumps for each lower leg. Smooth until light and creamy (for everything). 4 pumps for thigh. blend upwards over the knee. put a little on tops of feet. for more instructions for the rest of the body go to st tropez's website. they have an instructional video that shows you just how to do it for the perfect tan.

I did end up rubbing it in a little although I tried not to. It does look streaky when it's applied, but that's just the excess tanner. It doesn't absorb into your skin that way. And yes, it takes a long time to dry. I waited about half an hour until it was fairly dry then put on my pjs (ones i didn't care if they got marked on) and went to sleep. Worked good.

yeah i always use rubber gloves and always rub it in. you have to with all self tanners. you just need to be careful bc it dried pretty quickly when you rub it in so dont overkill.

Well I bought the kit "years ago" from another store, and it had the moisturizer and bronzing lotion, and I followed the instructions, and until I got used to the color from the tanner by itself, I mixed the moisurizer with it for my face, for a little diluted color then full fledge with body, and I am still addicted! Ive tried drugstore brands, and Bliss and keep coming back to this... But you could probably use regular body lotion to dilute with or premoisturize dry areas like elbows, knees etc, and the latex gloves are a great idea!

Any good lotion will do the trick; the st tropez lotion is probably shown in the video to market their own brand of products. I find Palmer's Cocoa Butter lotion to work well at hydrating my skin before self tanner, and it mixes well with tanners because it is thick and creamy. You can use an exfoliating scrub in the shower or one of those scrunchy sponges with a moisturizing body wash in buffing circles for several minutes to exfoliate your skin and prep it for self tanner before applying the lotion. I believe st tropez makes the buffing mitt in the video for a smoother application of the product, but I've found using well-fitting latex or vinyl gloves will also keep your hands clean and smooth the product on well. Just google buffing mitt and you will see links of where to buy it if youre interested. Again, though, gloves work fine for me. And to answer your last question, you can absolutely apply the product, sleep in it, and wash it off the next day to reveal your tan. Just be careful that you use older pajamas and sheets because the tint from the lotion rubs off and can stain white clothes and sheets and can discolor fabrics especially when you sweat in the night. I always apply it at night after exfoliating and wash it off in the morning.

Any lotion works with it! I put it on at night then rinse it off in the morning, and I haven't had any problems!

I didn't watch any tutorial, just followed the instructions on my original sample. (Purchased a full size bottle immediately after using it.) I just put mine on after my evening shower before bed and wash it off in the am. I don't use any moisturizer with it and I also don't buff after. Mine always comes out looking amazing and flawless. I don't need to use the tanner every day, so I use a really good moisturizer on the off days and also in the mornings to keep my skin healthy enough to skip it on the nights I apply tanner. Hope that helps, I'm going to check out the tutorial anyway.

I have been using the self tanner for years, and only once have I actually followed the routine subscribed (using the St. Tropez lotion,etc.) I exfoliate in the shower, then apply the self tanner. I have a bottle of the self tanner remover, which is great, and I wash my hands with that. I then apply my regular body lotion over the self tanner. It smooths it out, and I don't think I have ever had any streaking. I think that for your money, just use your own moisturizer after you apply. I apply before I go to bed, and I shower in the morning. Again, I have never had an issue not following the 4-6 hour rule!

I use a scrubby every time I shower. If you have loose skin ie flaking I would recommend removing so tanner will look even

you don't need to exfoliate every single time if you don't want to, but i would suggest exfoliating dry, rough areas, such as elbows and knees.

I only exfoliate every week, you can apply tanner for several days in a row to get that golden glow.

exfoliating just helps the product stick a little better. you dont need to do it every time. If you are just doing maintenance touch up then mix it with some lotion and it works great, less staining on your hands, great glow and no wash off needed. use a smaller amount of tanner to lotion.

Exfoliate and lotion up before using to maximize effectivenss. Pay special attention to elbows and knees to help keep the product moving to avoid streaking. You will see the product on your skin (it's bronzed) so this helps, I promise you'll look natural if you Exfoliate, Lotion and Apply....don't forget gloves....tan hands are not natural :)

I have not needed to buff off anything. I did not get a video, but just take a small amount and rub where I want color. I use the tan remover immediately after on my hands and there is not staining. I have never had any strange streaks or blotches because I can see exactly where I am putting it because it gives you immediate color. The only thing I have done to avoid any possible blotches after application is to rub regular moisturizing lotion on my knees and elbows. Don't even think it is necessary though. GREAT PRODUCT!

I just used a dark towel. No fuss.

I continue to rub until there is no excess. I would be too scared to use any kind of cloth because I feel like the chances of that causing streaks is much bigger. It says NOT to rub on the instructions, but I did and I have a perfectly even tan. Also, I started out with my legs and then went on to do the rest of my body and then did my legs AGAIN and still no streaks.

This is the first time I heard about buffing, I have used the Bronzing Mousse for more than a year, never buffed. I can not say enough this is the best tanner I have found and feel no need to search any further.

To be honest, I never do. I would just keep a soft cloth nearby in case you have trouble blending it. I've rarely had to use it and my tan looks fine.

Yes you can but it does not seem to stay long. Your face needs to be well moisturized prior to application otherwise it will look a little blotchy.

I put it on my face at night after all of my moisterizers and wash off in the morning. I've never had a breakout or streaks/spots from it.

It works on your face and body. There is no streaking. I have found that it is best to scrub scrub scrub in the shower, put moisturizer on, and then apply the bronzing lotion. Make sure you watch the video for this product on St. Tropez's website. This product is applied differently than other self tanners.

I apply this self tanner with the mitt. Make sure you exfoliate first and pat your face dry, don't rub. Using circular motion also helps.

I have used the mouse on my face. I just dap a small amount and rub all over. I wash my face before I leave the house though. I assume the lotion is safe as well.