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St. Tropez Tanning Essentials Everyday Gradual Tan For Body
What it is:A body moisturizer with a touch of self tanner for a natural-looking glow.What it does:This enriched, nourishing body moisturizer cleverly combines serious skincare benefits with a healthy touch of bronze. Infused with soothing aloe vera, this lotion will help give you smoother skin while building a gradual golden tan, every day. The innovative Aromaguard(TM) fragrance technology eliminates the tell-tale self tan aroma by a minimum of 70 .What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Synthetic Dyes- Phthalates- GMOs- Triclosan What else you need to know: St. Tropez Everyday Gradual Tan For Body is an Allure Best of Beauty Award Winner. Sephora is the exclusive beauty retailer for this product.
Questions & Answers for St. Tropez Tanning Essentials Everyday Gradual Tan For Body
Question
Usable on the face?
Can you use this on the face also? Does it cause a lot of breakouts?
asked 3 years, 1 month ago on Everyday Gradual Tan For Body
Anonymous
11 answers
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answer 1
I suggest a self tanner made for the face, you can find a really good one for a few bucks at the big drug-store that I use and am very happy with, also contains spf!
answered 2 years, 10 months ago
nurselizzy
(Oklahoma City)
answer 2
I used it on my face once. But it has a lot of "cones' which clog your pores so not a great idea. Maybe ok to do once a week.
answered 2 years, 11 months ago
ali9324
(New York, NY)
answer 3
Very moisturizing so may be a problem for oily face
answered 2 years, 11 months ago
jhicks1069
(Niceville, Florida)
answer 4
I did use this on my face with no problem at all.
answered 2 years, 11 months ago
WhippyMama
(Kansas City, MO)
answer 5
don't use it on your face, you will break out it has a lot of fragrance
answered 3 years ago
leysana
(los angeles,ca)
answer 6
I don't think Sephora carries it yet, but they have an everyday for the face that is fabulous! You can use this on your face, but it is a heavy lotion and it seemed to clog my pores.
answered 3 years ago
embee918
(Knoxville, TN)
answer 7
I use it on my face all the time. Very very light color, no breakouts. This did MUCH better on my face than the mousse.
answered 3 years ago
shadoweloc
(Bel Air, MD)
answer 8
I use it on my face. I was about to get the face one, but am glad I didn't waste my money cause this works just fine on face as well. It could cause breakouts?? I usually never get zits and I do have one that won't go away.... didn't even think it might be because of the self tanner???
answered 3 years, 1 month ago
fabmakeuper
answer 9
While I've never used St Tropez on my face; if you're looking for a facial self tanner I would recommend Clarins Radiance. Your tan builds gradually, I've had no issues with streaking or orange looking color and it hasn't irritated my skin. Hope this helps.
answered 3 years, 1 month ago
KerriZaf
(Beckley, WV)
answer 10
I have combination/oily skin and I am prone to breakouts and I've used this on my face and it worked great! The only thing is I use Clinique 3 step system and I used the face wash and then toner and then mixed St.Tropez with Clinquie's lotion and then applied to my face.
answered 3 years, 1 month ago
jessi28
(Scranton, PA)
answer 11
I guess you could but they do make one just for the face.
answered 3 years, 1 month ago
scoobygirl
(Kansas City, MO.)
Question
Medium or Dark?
Which color should I get? I have white skin (in between fair & medium), brown hair, blue eyes. I get really tan (not red) in sunlight. I'm looking for the darkest color I can get. Thanks.
asked 3 years, 1 month ago on Everyday Gradual Tan For Body
jerseygirl81
(hoboken, NJ)
10 answers
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answer 1
I've applied this several days in a row and this will not provide you with a deep, dark color. This formula would not be the one you want.
answered 2 years, 9 months ago
shelly323
answer 2
I would say dark only because it takes forever to build up.
answered 2 years, 10 months ago
chios1212
(South Pasadena)
answer 3
i am fair to med skin tone, dark red/ brown hair hazel eyes. burn easily. I use the med-dark with excellent results!
answered 2 years, 10 months ago
nurselizzy
(Oklahoma City)
answer 4
I bought Med-Dark and have medium skin tone. I got glowing dark color in 3 days of use. So you may want to not apply 3 days in a row for more fair skin tone. May be too dark for fair skin tone.
answered 2 years, 11 months ago
jhicks1069
(Niceville, Florida)
answer 5
I'm blonde with medium skin and use the medium/dark. Could always start with the light and then move up. Also if you are looking for immed. results try the bronzing lotion! It is awesome!
answered 3 years ago
embee918
(Knoxville, TN)
answer 6
The one I bought is "Medium/Dark" - so, I'm not sure if you have an option to choose between the two. I have similar coloring to you and it's turning out to be pretty dark on me.
answered 3 years ago
katiegirlaz
(Chandler, AZ)
answer 7
Don't buy this, it's not that great.
answered 3 years ago
divagirl51
(New Orleans, LA)
answer 8
get the medium/dark shade
answered 3 years, 1 month ago
fabmakeuper
answer 9
for the darkest you can get try the "medium-dark" formula. i have fair skin and burn easily and don't always tan after the sun burn goes away, and the "light-medium" formula took 3 applications for me to even notice any color. the sales girl in the sephora store was showing me the mousse (which is tinted) and even a spray (which i think is kinda messy by reading other reviews)
answered 3 years, 1 month ago
ilovejuicy
(san diego, CA)
answer 10
I just checked the reviews on boots.com and even most of the pale reviewers said they prefer the Meduim/Dark version.
answered 3 years, 1 month ago
DevilishPink
(CT)
Question
Can I Use With Spray Tan?
I do Versa Spa (a spray tan) once a week. I do their level 3, and I still don't feel super dark. I was wondering if this could be used as well to help keep/build up my color?
asked 3 years ago on Everyday Gradual Tan For Body
nannyjenny
(chicago,IL)
7 answers
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answer 1
I have used mine with a spray tan and it helps enhance it and stays longer too. I have had no orange coloring added to my tan because of this either.
answered 3 months ago
Keri093
(Omaha, Nebraska)
answer 2
Yes, you can use this to maintain your spray tan.
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
melissabt
answer 3
I don't do any tanning at all. I use it on my very fair skin and it gives me a natural light tan. If you are looking for a dark tan or already have one, I don't think this formula will give you that.
answered 2 years, 9 months ago
shelly323
answer 4
I would use Xen-tan.
answered 2 years, 10 months ago
chios1212
(South Pasadena)
answer 5
you should have no problems using a self tanner b/w spray tanning!
answered 2 years, 10 months ago
nurselizzy
(Oklahoma City)
answer 6
yes, of course. try applying 2x/wk first for additional color and add more applications as neccessary.
answered 2 years, 11 months ago
ali9324
(New York, NY)
answer 7
yes could use in addition to spray tan
answered 2 years, 11 months ago
jhicks1069
(Niceville, Florida)
Question
How does this compare to Jergens?
I'm looking for a gradual self tanner, how does this compare to drugstore brands like Jergens natural glow?
asked 2 years ago on Everyday Gradual Tan For Body
gannies
(East Hampton, NY)
7 answers
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answer 1
SO MUCH BETTER! Jergens gave me streaks, color turned up on my bedding and turned me a light ORANGEY color :P. I now have an amazing real looking tan thanks to st. tropez :)
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
juicycouturegal
(Parsippany, NJ)
answer 2
In my opinion, this product is better than Jergens, but then again it is at least double the price and will run out much faster. Jergens did not give me any color though, so I guess it depends what skin tone you are. You're probably better off getting a self tanning product that you use 2-3 times a week on top of the Jergens. I've heard good things about the St. Tropez mousse, it lasts longer and is only $10 more than this product. Good luck :)
answered 1 year, 10 months ago
smb108
(Akron, OH)
answer 3
I like this product way better - I feel like I got a quick glow and didn't have to deal with the smelly lotions that I used to buy.
answered 2 years ago
snazzyk
(Jacksonville, FL)
answer 4
i've seen faster results from drugstore brands but they streaked and didn't come out as even. this one from st. tropez is very even and easy to use, I haven't had any streaks, looks very natural, but is very very gradual results. i tried the light to medium.
answered 2 years ago
jennifer1820
(Simi Valley, CA)
answer 5
Much better. No orange tone and no blotchy out come. As long as you rub in well it should look great. Also make sure to moisturize elbows, knees and ankles. I use Josie Moran Argan oil. The good part of gradual tanner versus regular self tanners is that it allows room for error as you eventually will get all areas where with self tanner it shows right away. I origially used the light med not dark enough. Switched to the med dark and worked great.
answered 2 years ago
frequetflyer
(Connecticut)
answer 6
I actually was using Jergens before I purchased this product. St.Tropez gives you color more quickly, and looks more natural, it also doesn' have the odor Jergens has. I would say give it a try at least once, you won't be sorry, hope this helps!
answered 2 years ago
diordiva2
(Los Angeles, CA)
answer 7
It's so much better! It smells amazing too!
answered 2 years ago
clg713
(Pensacola, FL)
Question
Is this safe to use while pregnant?
asked 3 years, 1 month ago on Everyday Gradual Tan For Body
diordiva
(nashville, tn)
6 answers
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answer 1
Of course..I don't see why not.
answered 2 years, 10 months ago
chios1212
(South Pasadena)
answer 2
My doctor told me that self tanning lotions and spray tans were ok! However, it is always best to check and see what your OB says for you:)
answered 2 years, 10 months ago
nannyjenny
(chicago,IL)
answer 3
yes, it is free of phthalates and synthetic dyes! Stay out of the sun , use your sunscreen !
answered 2 years, 10 months ago
nurselizzy
(Oklahoma City)
answer 4
I would ask your doctor, but yes, I don't see why it wouldn't be. It only changes the color of the first layer of your skin.
answered 3 years ago
shadoweloc
(Bel Air, MD)
answer 5
I am nursing, and my OBGYN said it's safe for me to use tanners. However, I remember reading that self-tanners shouldn't be used while pregnant. To be sure, I'd ask your doctor on your next visit.
answered 3 years ago
HollyH
(Kansas)
answer 6
different doctors say different things. Depends how conservative your doctor is. For my first child, the doctor told me dont' use anything on your skin. Changed doctors for my second child and they say that self tanning is fine.
answered 3 years, 1 month ago
fabmakeuper
Question
Can you use with tanning mitt?
Are you able to use the tanning mitt with the moisturizer as well as the mousse? I have seen the mousse used with mitt, just wondering if it works the same with the moisturizer.
asked 2 years, 2 months ago on Everyday Gradual Tan For Body
trayc777
(Alabama)
6 answers
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answer 1
I wouldn't recommend it. The application is simple and because it's gradual, you can just wash your hands after putting it on.
I also have the foam and mitt, which I use once a week and apply the gradual daily to avoid fading.
I also have the foam and mitt, which I use once a week and apply the gradual daily to avoid fading.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
ashleigh311
(Republic, MO)
answer 2
You don't need a mitt with the lotion, just wash your hands directly after-- it makes no difference.
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
hbwilliams
(Texas)
answer 3
I don't think you need a mitt with the gradual tanner. It rinses easily off your hands and doesn't streak. The St. Tropez remover is great to have on hand when you are using the usual St. Tropez products - they Do Not remove easily!
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
wcvct
(Fairfield,CT)
answer 4
Yes, you can use the tanning mitt with this product. The mitt will provide a smoother application.
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
melissabt
answer 5
Thanks lexa120, I will try it with the mitt. I experienced a little streaking as well. I also did not wait long enough before I put my clothes on I think.
answered 2 years, 1 month ago
trayc777
(Alabama)
answer 6
Please see my review on the product. I did have some streaking from overlap so I decided to try the mitt and I no longer have any streaking. It really helped me!
answered 2 years, 1 month ago
lexa120
(Mpls, MN)
Question
Product for a Black person
I am a woman of colour - medium brown. I would like to "even" out my one or a upcoming wedding. I'm wearing a strapless dress. Is this a product that I can use for my complexion? Will it blend in and look natural? No orange undertones wanted!
asked 2 years ago on Everyday Gradual Tan For Body
georgie72
(Nyack,, NY)
6 answers
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answer 1
Oh yes the darker one would be perfect for you. I'm fair skinned naturally and during the summer i tend to tan a lot more and i would use the darker one every now and then just to bump up the color and it looked natural. With you it will even out your skin and give you a pretty glow i'm sure of it. Congrats on the wedding!
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
nikkifuel
(Huntington Beach, CA)
answer 2
St Tropez has other products that would be more suitable for what you want. I am uncertain that this particular product has the ability to get the level of change you desire. I understood when I bought this that I would not get a dark golden tan which on me would not have looked natural.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
consumer1
(Tigard, Oregon)
answer 3
I'm very fair skinned and most of these self-tanners turn me orange however this one did not.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
ccfee
(Gloucester, Virginia)
answer 4
Honestly, I think you're better off with the NARS illuminator product. It's NOT self tanner-- but it's body makeup, and it will give you a very pretty sheen which will even out your skin. I have both this product and the NARS product; I use the NARS for special occasions or when I want instant color. Just keep in mind that it is MAKEUP, not self tanner, because lots of people make the wrong assumption. I think the St. Tropez products are made for light to olive skin tones.
answered 1 year, 10 months ago
smb108
(Akron, OH)
answer 5
definitely no orange, it looks very natural and is very gradual.
answered 2 years ago
jennifer1820
(Simi Valley, CA)
answer 6
I think this product will work great for you. Its not orange at all and I had an uneven tan and with gradual use it helped even out. It takes time to show results, dont expect result with first use. If you are looking for quicker result you may want to use twice a day as I only use once. I think it smells good and my boyfriend thought so too. I dont think you should mix with other creams then you may have and unusal combination.
answered 2 years ago
frequetflyer
(Connecticut)
Question
Will this rub off if i sweat?
i play volleyball and i was worried that the product would rub off at the knees if it was combined with sweat and kneepads
asked 2 years, 10 months ago on Everyday Gradual Tan For Body
Anonymous
(san francisco, ca)
5 answers
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answer 1
doesn't rub off or leave lines .. very even
answered 2 years, 2 months ago
thenethebean
(NYC)
answer 2
I havent had any issues with this rubbing off while working out. Remember though.. this only colors superficial layers of skin. Any exfoliation will speed up fading of color.
answered 2 years, 3 months ago
xtinax
(Miami, FL)
answer 3
No, but the mouse does!
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
demigirl
(Philadelphia, PA)
answer 4
It might if you just put it on. But it soaks in pretty fast and if you let it dry for a bit, i think it would be fine.
answered 2 years, 9 months ago
Anonymous
(Lynnwood,Wa)
answer 5
I did not notice it rubbing off. I used it during the summer, so I'm sure I was sweating at some point!
answered 2 years, 9 months ago
shelly323
Question
Is the light/medium version to pale for you?
I've read quite a bit of comments and most people say that the light/medium version is very natural looking. I have fair skin tone and I would like a bump up or two on the tan level. My question is, are the results noticeable??
Is the money for this product worth it if the results are too gradual?
Is the money for this product worth it if the results are too gradual?
asked 2 years, 8 months ago on Everyday Gradual Tan For Body
adrianavictoria
(Connecticut)
5 answers
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answer 1
I have pale skin also and I am glad I got the medium/dark. It was very gradual, almost 2 days before the tan started showing on my skin. I had to apply 2-3 times a day for the first 4 days to recieve the color results I wanted. I would not go with the lighter version.
answered 3 months ago
Keri093
(Omaha, Nebraska)
answer 2
Gradual but that's what you want especially if you're pale .. you don't want it to look 'fake' and tanning is a process.. gradual and then it will last longer and look more natural.
answered 2 years, 2 months ago
thenethebean
(NYC)
answer 3
Yes, even though I am fair/light skin I like the darker products.
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
demigirl
(Philadelphia, PA)
answer 4
Hey there,
I bought the light/medium gradual tan and the results are noticable enough for a gradual product. It isn't obvious on the first try, but you will personally notice a difference and as you keep applying the product every day (or as often as you want) you will see good and natural colour payback! Hope this helps
I bought the light/medium gradual tan and the results are noticable enough for a gradual product. It isn't obvious on the first try, but you will personally notice a difference and as you keep applying the product every day (or as often as you want) you will see good and natural colour payback! Hope this helps
answered 2 years, 5 months ago
bexta
(Montreal, Quebec)
answer 5
I have fairly pale skin, and I opted for the medium/dark lotion. The results were still pretty gradual, but I saw a slight but noticeable boost in color in one day and more substantial boost in 3-4 days. The color was even, and I feel like I got more of my money's worth than if I chose the lighter lotion.
answered 2 years, 6 months ago
seattlenicole
(Seattle, WA)
Question
Can you use this on your face?
asked 3 months ago on Everyday Gradual Tan For Body
Melissima
(Canada)
5 answers
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answer 1
I've used this on my face a couple of times, and nothing bad happened. No breakout, no reaction at all.
answered 3 weeks, 5 days ago
jgotts
(Houston, TX)
answer 2
No, do not use this on your face. They make a version of this specifically for your face.
answered 2 months ago
sus11789
answer 3
Yes, I am fairly light skinned and it looks great. Since this is gradual, you may have to apply it a few times a day to get the achieved results you want.
answered 3 months ago
Keri093
(Omaha, Nebraska)
answer 4
Hi There. This product is recommended for the use on the body only!
answered 3 months ago
1877SEPHORA
(San Francisco, CA)
answer 5
I wouldn't even think of using this product on my face as I would end up with embarrassing results.
answered 3 months ago
scalow01
(Portage, Indiana)