MODELCO Tan Airbrush in a Can ($28): I adore this product, though to love it, there are a few things to note. Before using it, You MUST shower and exfoliate - within 30 minutes of applying. Also of dire importance: it comes out this Incredible Hulk green shade. Do not be alarmed - a few hours later I had the most gorge golden tan. It dries quickly without streaking, and does NOT have any detectable DHA stench (in fact, it smells of delish cocoa butter).BUT (and this is a big but): the stuff is an absolute MESS. When the instructions on the bottle recommend you cover the floor before using, they really mean you should get a TARP and cover your entire bathroom. It gets over EVERYTHING. I didn't realize it until afterward. It was on the floor, toilet, sink, walls, and tub. All was covered with a film of self tanner. It was as if Augustus Gloop of Willy Wonka fame was deposited straight from the chocolate river directly into my bathroom with impressive force and left a sticky chocolate film in his wake. Some people recommend using this tanner outside (either naked or wearing a bathing suit), though obv, I cannot do this as I live in NYC.
It's key not to apply this using its spray nozzle. I put a quarter-sized dollop of moisturizer in my palm and then spray some of the tanner into my hand, mix it together and blend it onto my skin. It still imparts a lovely, healthy glow. Not too dark for my fair skin, but enough that I can wear dresses and skirts without worrying about my fishbelly white pallor. When I want to be slightly darker, I'll skip mixing in the moisturizer. I recommend exfoliating it all off and reapplying every four days or so. It takes ten minutes to apply and I only have to wait five mins for it to dry, so the entire process is quick and painless.
Photo credit: sephora.com
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