I've never used self-tanners . . I'm slightly olive skin toned . . . should I start with med. to dark?
1044451
A medium-dark would definitely let you see a difference but wont look too dark :)
1044452
I am blonde with a medium completion and I always use the medium/dark tan towel, and I love them. My friend is very similar to your colour and she uses the same one as me, and it looks great on her. Yes, I would say use the medium/dark. I's a fantastic colour.
957997
Yes. I am light skinned and the classic gives me just the right color. It looks very natural. Not too dark. Just enough to have a natural looking tan. I have sometimes even used a second application just to get a deeper color. It always looks natural, never orange.
1904867
I would say either the blonde or taupe at the darkest. It should give you the definition that you want without being too dark against your complexion. The good thing about this product is you can build it up to the intensity you want. I hope that helps.
2227323
Hi Anne, you want to match your skin tone, no matter the color and then add some bronzer (light in your case so it looks natural) to the tops of cheekbones, down the nose and possibly a light touch under the jawbone, down the neck and on to your your décolleté area. Then add blush to your cheekbones. I like this product because it doesn't settle in to fine lines and wrinkles. You want to match your skin tone. Going darker or lighter just looks like too much makeup and that definitely ages us!
1016268
I use a shade that is one shade darker than my skin tone. I have pale skin, so I use porcelain.
1940131
I have fair skin and ordered the lightest shade. For summer I think I'd prefer a little darker.... medium/light, or whatever it's called. Also, my skin is 75 yrs old, so I'm diluting with a little plain moisturizer to look more natural.
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I think it depends on how dark you are. If you have a very dark skin tone, I don't think so. But if your skin is just a deep tan, I would go into a store and compare the darkest skin tone (I think it's Medium) to your skin and see. If not, I would try the Maybelline Fit Me Concealers, because they come in a wider variety of skin tone colors and I hear they give good coverage! But definitely go into a drug store and compare them to your skin and maybe even get one that is a tiny bit lighter than your skin if you want it to be a brightening under eye concealer.
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Designer skin black is the best I ever had. It not only tans you but leaves your skin silky soft.I use it laying out in sun.I get very dark. Try it. It my be the tanning bed your using. Dont do just any tanning bed only get in bronzing beds your tan looks beautiful and natural. People tell me that all the time.
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A medium pressure bed as well as some self tanner afterwards (Try Jergens gradual Glow) and you will have some color, I'm sure. I would try a SMOKE its a tingling tanner or try Sweet & Sexy Black bronzer. Good luck hunn.
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I have light/medium and I don't have tan skin and this colour is perfect for me. I think that for tan skin is better the Medium120 colour. After this one, they have medium/deep and still Deep. Take a look at maybelline site. Good luck
1053978
I have very fair skin, the product never burned me, but it flat out says not to use it if you have a tan... to me that would mean any mediterranean (light olive) - any dark skin would be bad. I agree that there needs to be a contrast between the hair and skin.
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Im a daily tanner as well. This gives you an instant deep dark tan! Especially if you tan easily!! (I don't. And this is my absolute favorite!)
957996
I am olive based in color. Worked well. Lasted a few days. For lighter skin you may need to do a towlette. Wait recommended time. Then do a second one.
1986032
I would do it now to get an idea of how dark you want it to be. That will give you an idea of how far in advance to put on, and you will be able to see how long it lasts on you. Since everyone's skin tone is different some don't need more than one application every few days. If you are not worried about that I would suggest the day before or morning of.
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I have pretty pale skin, so I would recommend it. I burn really easy. If you are tanning for the first time, be very mindful of areas that usually do not get a lot of sun exposure like your pelvis area. When I tanned or sunbathed, I would expose the bare pelvis area 1/3rd of the time as much as the rest of the body until I got a good tan going.
2165713
I'm olive skin tone and the medium was way too light.I guess it depends on the color of your skin.
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I'm 43 olive complexion. The product has reduced the darkness. I use concealer, but I definitely use less of it.