TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.1*
Why to avoid it: "This is nasty. It reeks of chemicals, it has no... more
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.1*
Why to avoid it: "This is nasty. It reeks of chemicals, it has no accuracy whatsoever on the dial, and it takes MANY applications to work. Just buy a cheaper instant one ya'll! This is a terrible product. Just so you can get the picture: It reeks so bad, I HAVE to give it a 2 [rating]." -- Kenya, Total Beauty reader
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Yeah, so every alabaster out there wants a tan these days thanks to Kimmy K and all those darn Victoria's Secret models. Hopefully everyone knows a real one is the (sun)kiss of future death -- or if you prefer a less dramatic interpretation, it's a hop, skip, and a jump to skin damage and wrinkles.
Luckily, we have a lot of great Bahamas-in-a-bottle options (see the 9 best self-tanners here) -- you know, ones that make you look like this. However, NOT so luckily, we also have a lot of bad self-tanner options that will make you look like a Cheeto.
To help you steer clear of any potential faux tan disasters, I went on a mission to find out which self-tanners you should avoid with a 10-foot limbo poll (sorry, the promise of a perfect tan always makes me think of rockin' beach party). Total Beauty reviewers say these 7 self-tanners will leave you striped, orange and stinky:
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The 15 Sunscreen Mistakes You're Making9 Self-Tanners for Glowing Skin
11 Best Sunscreens for Your Face
Tricks to Self-Tanning Your Body Like a Pro
How to Get a Sun-Kissed Glow on Budget
