Exactly my thoughts. It has serious pick me girl energy when someone comes to comment on a video and goes “I can’t be bothered to do that”. Girl what? Why comment then? I don’t go to makeup tutorials and comment “I don’t wear that stuff”…..rude. Self tan gives me confidence I’ve never had before in summer
@@leahsiblerud9537 Do you self tan your face? I don't know if Abbey does it, she didn't show it in this video. How do you go about this, can you use the same product in the same manner as for you body?
Tanning your back: I found a GREAT solution to this. Put the Tanning mit on the end of something long (I use my shower loofer brush it's really long) but also a wooden spoon or anything like that from the kitchen, use a hair tie to secure the mit, and apply it that way. IT WORKS. EVERYTIME 👌🎉
the way abbey did not give one single fly about how she looked during the tanning process and still manages to look effortlessly cute makes me appreciate this even more
I feel like I’m a pro at this! My tans always turn out perfectly and I have so many tips. My favorite are either Tanceuticals, amazing, or Norvell professional spray tan. I buy it off amazon, it’s a liquid, and also buy a mist spray bottle that works when you spray upside down too. I used to stand in my shower and just spray it, but the clean up it annoying. So I spray it onto a tan mitt. I also dispense it into a dropper bottle, and I add it to my lotion for a really simple gradual tan. I use a much thicker barrier cream, and always wear latex gloves. Even though I use a thick barrier cream, I will still take a dry facecloth and buff all those tricky spots, feet, ankles, knees, wrists, elbows. I use a THICK cream on my hands, apply a single drop to a large makeup brush for my hands, buff like crazy, and then use that dry cloth to buff out all the edges, between fingers, press gently in the webbing too. My palms stay entirely free from product because of the gloves. If I’m using the Tanceuticals I use latex gloves to apply. It’s much better than using the mitt. Love your tips Abbey! I push on my elbows too! 😅 All that being said, I wish we loved our skin more as it is. In North America we feel we need to be tan to look better, but on the other side of the world they think snow white skin is beautiful.
Now I know why I'm a ghost year round. That is a full time job!!! Your dedication to us is unreal, thank you for teaching us these tips, tricks and techniques. Also for all your hard work on the show down videos!! Wow!!! Many blessings!!!💖💖💖
The whole reason I even found you was by looking for self tan reviews/ application techniques because I was taking a trip with my whole family to the Keys a few years ago. Since I am notably the most ghostly of the bunch I wanted to try it out so I would feel comfortable when taking pictures and not stand out quite so much. That one showdown video turned into nearly three years of enjoying your content and appreciating all your dedication and love you put into these videos. You are doing great!
Posting this the day before I’m getting the courage to self tan for the first time this season is just perfect - I would have gone back to your old videos for tips and moral support but this is even better. Thank you!!!!!!!!
Just practise doing it do it on a Monday (or not when you have an event coming up.!)and see how it fairs through the week. I’m crap at doing beauty but I have mastered self tanning. Even did my own for my wedding day!
I’ve been self tanning for at least 10 years! A couple years in, I switched to rubber gloves instead of a mitt and it was a GAME changer. You should try it if you haven’t!! A video comparing half your body with gloves and half with a mitt would be awesome! I feel like the tan is so much darker, it blends the same to me, you wast ZERO product, and it’s SOOO MUCH EASIER being able to use both hands at once!!
Thank you so much for making these self tan tutorials! I’ve learned so much from you. Not gonna lie, I loathe the process, but the payoff is worth it for me - I love how I feel with a fresh tan! The brush on the hands/feet/knees/elbows is a game changer
Abbey, know that you are appreciated enough that I watched this all the way through. Did I need to? No (I'm black). But you always deserve the like and most of the full ads.
For Abbey and all the girls on here that self tan weekly, I applaud you! 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I was exhausted just watching this video and decided I’ll stay pale or pay someone else once in awhile for a glow. On a side note: if you need some quick color for an event, an easy and quick day of or 5 minutes before product is the Sally Hansen airbrush tan. I’ve had that stuff on hand since my 20’s and another great thing about it is that it covers like a makeup in case you have bruises or anything.
Thank you soooo much! I haven’t self tanned in years because I had a lot of bad applications and gave up. I am extremely fair with dark hair and never feel comfortable wearing shorts or skits because of this, which can be difficult in the Miami heat. I definitely feel a lot more comfortable giving it another go! Thank you Abbey!
I know this is a weird question but can you share which tanner is the most “orange” that you’ve tried? I know you don’t want orange but I’m already brown but I want to add a more red/orange/golden hue to my skin, and not necessarily get much “darker”. Appreciate all your tips and videos! ❤
B. Tan makes a back applicator "strap" that allows you to apply tanner to your back. Its a game changer and so much easier than reaching around. Also, my hand tan tip is to apply tanner as usual and wash hands after an hour of developing .Tan looks so much more even and natural on hands.
Long time fan, first time caller. You must be psychic! I wanted to see how you used the barrier cream. So many great tips. Using a dry paper towel! I was using wet wipes wondering why I looked so weird. My arms are not so long and can’t get to those places. I started rubber banding my mitt on my back brush and have been getting better at making it work for me. Now here’s the rub (sorry) for me. The skin on my body is so much more aged looking than my face. The self tan makes my skin look rough when it’s too dry. This week I tanned with Tanologist water in very dark. I went all day without lotion. Decrepit is not the word but close. Next week I’m trying the San Tropez gradual tan. I think a lotion formula will work better for me. I really tried to find a video as thorough as yours, Abbey, that addresses tanning aged skin. I am convinced it does not exist. Wish me luck! PS, K18 is transforming my hair! Thank you for the guidance. Love your videos.
Try the clear B Tan Darkest tanner...smells delightful, not orange, no transfer. It was my first time trying self tanner and for me, it's a home run! I don't need to to try anything else
Omg if you aren’t using a back applicator ! It has two handles and a big long strip that is just like the velour mitts. It makes tanning the back sooo easy and fast
Been tanning for years and just discovered the body brush on hands feet knees elbows elbows technique and it’s a game changer! I actually do the same thing with my face makeup. Apply with sponge then use a buffing brush to go over spots on face that seem to gather foundation.
Love your content, Abbey! Would also love to see a video on face tanning! I feel that that subject is almost always left behind whilst I think it’s the most noticeable and difficult part of the body. Would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you so much! I don't apply tan to my face but I feel like there have been so many nice facial self tan launches lately! Like serums & such from brands like bali body, isle of paradise, peta jane, tanologist. If I were to tan my face I'd go that route!
I might be able to help. After washing/exfoliating your face at night, mix Clarins Self Tan Addition Radiance - Plus Golden Glow Booster with any night cream/ moisturizer and apply to face. Wash face in the morning. I order mine from Norstrom.
Great technique sprinkled with humor, but I have decided to embrace my pasty white skin. I don't have the patience or flexibility to faux tan once a week. But, if I have a special occasion when I might want a tan look, you have given me loads of great tips and tricks. Thanks!
You are a QUEEN for doing this!! Thank you for all the time you took to do trial, error, and research for the perfect routing. BRB buying all of these products immediately ❤
May I show you how to apply it to your back without stretching your arms like Abbey was demonstrating? Do you have a scrub brush for your body? They are long and oval-shaped. Insert the brush inside the tanning glove and secure it with an elastic hair band or another preferred method. Then spray the tanning on your glove on the brush and apply it to your back while using a double-sided mirror. This is a great method. Another option is using plastic wrap, but I find it less secure due to its soft material. Abbey has provided a lot of guidance, and this is my way of giving back to you all. Take care. 🫶🏻🥰
If you can't reach your back when you go behind and under, flip the mitt around and use the back of your hand to get a little extra stretch. Saw that on a TH-cam video years ago and I always do that now.
To avoid creases, I like to start bottom to top. I do my legs(blend into feet), butt(optional), torso(front and back), arms shoulders and neck, face, take gloves off and blend into hands last last.
I really like the Bondi Sands Pure tan because it doesn't need to be rinsed off !! Every. Single. Time. I get compliments that I look like I just went on vacation...then I have to say it's fake lol. It does have the tan smell, but incredibly minimal compared to rinse-off products. Might be a color preference tho - it's not super dark.
The order is really everything, back before arms is the move 😊 the only difference is I do legs first. That brush looks incredible too! Major game changer
So much steps and time. You are amazing to have that much patience because I don't. Now I face my reality of being pale as F forever because I have tried to get tan naturally with the sun and my skin does not want to response the way I want and prefers to get red after 10 minutes so I gave up on that 😒
Gosh what a job! I’ve been curious about self-tanning but I think I’ll continue to embrace my Nicole Kidman-esque pasty skin. Great video though for those willing to put the time & effort in! You are a pro and look great!!
Yesss you’re a pro! I’ve been selftanning regularly for about 15 years and we use a lot of the same techniques ☺️ (especially regarding hands and feet). For the back I use a Dove lotion bottle and put in my tanning mit. It works great, when one isnt as flexible ☺️ Great video!
If you have to use barrier cream, you are using the wrong self tanner!! Once my tan specialist told me that the tanner she uses in her gun is available at Nordstrom in mousse form, my life changed! It’s called Dolce Glow. Expensive but with EVERY PENNY. No more barrier creams and it’s the most smooth and seamless self tanner.
Very helpful video! Thank you🙏 would love it if you could make a video about the debate of tanning aging the skin. It stresses me out sometimes as I apply tanning serum to my face twice a week🥲
Hi Abbey, thank you for this video demonstration. Is it true to not self tan right out of the shower? A TH-camr said you should wait a few hours after your shower so your pores close. Will you tell us how long to wait after a shower to apply self tanner?
I LITERALLY searched your old videos YESTERDAY to get some ideas!!! Soooo happy you updated! I ordered the new Bali express ultra dark and their tanning serum so I’m excited to see how they perform! 🤍🤎
I’ve had a few professional spray tans before for special occasions but otherwise have been a full time ghost, I did just find a cool toned light tan that I want to try so this video has been so helpful, and so timely. Thanks Abbey
I listen to ALLLL your skincare, hair, and self tan tips. You're doing the Lord's work out here 🙏🏻 Looking forward to your review of the Bali Body Ultra Dark! I love the original 1 Hour Express, but I do wish it was a taddddd darker (I even sleep with it on!) Love from New Jersey!!!! 💜🫶🏻
Abbey, do you add self tanner to your face too? If not do you have any tips/guidance as to having your make up match your now darker skin tone? Thanks!
Thank you for thissss! I've never been a self-tan girlie except for the spray tan I got for prom in high school BUT we're going on vacation and I plan to be covered head to toe in UPF clothing & SPF because I will NOT get a sunburn this year. When we go out at night , I need my legs to not be paper white and transluscent!
Truly appreciate the effort you’ve put into testing different products, applications and methods! I can’t wait to try all of your recommendations!! 👏💗💗
Abbey, I love your reviews. Thank you for your helpful tips. You got me hooked on Tanologist Btw, You HAVE to try the new Bali Body Milk. I just purchased it and it’s the easiest tanning experience ever! So hydrating with ceramides. It’s been a game changer for me.
1:41 I HAVE THAT EXACT SAME EXFOLIATOR!! It works absolute wonders, my skin has never felt so soft. :)) Also just wondering, is it necessary to put self tanner on your face so that your neck matches your face? Or is that something you don’t have to do? Cuz I want to try out doing self tanner HOWEVER I’m really light, especially when I stay in America during the summer. (I can never seem to get an actual tan over here, idk why). And I don’t want my face to be multiple shades lighter than my body. Thanks Abby!! 😊
What about applying a self tanner on the face? What kind of advice or routine do you have when it comes to putting self tanner on your face? Which of your favorite self tanners would be best for a first timer (I have light fair skin with freckles too) Btw, I'm gonna use this video when I apply self tanner, thanks!
Hi Abbey! I have always wanted to venture into self-tanner but have been completely scared of turning orange especially since I am fair skinned. I am definitely going to try your tips. However how do you match the color on your face to your self tanned body? Do you apply a darker color of foundation?
Interesting order. I usually start with feet first then go upwards. Because if you do your upper body first then you have to bend to do your lower body (feet and legs) and then you can get creases on your tummy and inside the elbows…
So I have a frozen shoulder at the moment & I usually have very flexible shoulders that can reach all areas of my back for tanning.. but since I can’t at the moment 😢 I’ve found a great hack! Just pop your mit onto a hairbrush & it gives you an extra extension so you can then easily reach all areas of your back 👌🏻
Your videos taught me how to self tan. So thank you. I just got a brush so I was self tanning along with the video. I have a trick for hands and feet. It’s time consuming but I do my hands and feet only, let it sit for one hour and then I wash it off. Then I put gloves on (even though I wear a mitt) so no additional tan gets on them while I’m applying the fake tan….and by morning my hands and feet are the same color as my body. Even though when I go to bed it looks like nothing is on my hands and feet. Oh and after my first shower I rinse only and do not apply moisturizer until it’s been 12-24is hours after application
How do you self tan as a guy with tan only on hands to up above the elbows and hairy skin? Do you apply tan only on untanned areas until it matches the tan on the hands? Is it better to use spray tan in this case? Is the rest of the proceedure the same? Thank you for any answers.
I’ve watched soooo many self tanning videos but this one is the best one so far!!!! Thank goodness now I have a good video to go by! I suck at self tanning due to having Hyperhidrosis so it’s so hard anyways but this helps me feel like maybe I can do this correctly. Lol
So glad to learn of these products! Would you still recommend Coco and Eve along with these tanners? You seemed to love that one. Color wise which one did you like best? Thanks for you review and time!
Love your tan comparison videos Abbey! Would love for you to do a video comparison of the Bali Body Ultra Dark Express Mousse vs Bali Body Dark Express vs Peta Jane Dark. I have always used the St Tropez Dark Mousse which I loved but after seeing your video I have just tried the Bali Body Express and I think I like the colour better! Would love to know your thoughts on the Ultra Dark Mousse if it is darker which I would love! What one do you think is the best? Thank you. 🙏😘
That’s exactly how I apply selftanner on my back😂 I’ve been using balibody 1h express and it’s the best for me and I’m curious about the new one. Loved this video❤
lol. This is literally the first video of yours I have ever seen, and I am so glad it was 😂. OMG! I was rolling laughing at your back reaches. Thanks so much, oh it was helpful also though. 😂
Super helpful (as always)! I started using the self-tanning oil drops and I'm going to try some of these tricks. Because there is no guide color, I seem to get darker patches, especially on my feet and hands. I'll try applying the blocking lotion and see if that helps. I'm also going to get one of those brushes! 🎉
This is probably a dumb question, but after I finish self tanning, I always screw it up by needing to rinse the mitt off. How do you rinse your mitt without messing up your hands and forearms?!
I'm still looking for a self tanner for pale skin that gives a really deep reddish tan, more red than anything else like you just came right out of the sun, from a jog or something when that blood is flowing (not just your face). That red imo is what gives a healthy glow and is imo the most healthiest looking tan and you can't go wrong with for literally any skin tone. Everyone naturally gets this reddish blood flow in the sun or when being active. all other yellowish, green or orange self tanners gives that fake not out of the sun/outdoor tan. like a faked baked blonde barbie. Just give me that rosy glow all over my body instead of that orange/muddy looking tan
I hate everything about self tanning except the way it looks when it’s over 😂 Does your self tanner transfer? I have to “bake” in long sleeves and pants (which sucks in the summer) because every tanner I use transfers both in smell and color. What am I doing wrong???
you are a saint @abbeyyung ! lol not my 29 year old ass searching yt videos trying to figure out how to use a self tanner! I hope you don't feel crazy filming this, I really needed the play by play :')
I’m definitely going to be ordering that brush! I’ve already been using a moisturizer to create a barrier on the dry spots but I think blending with a brush will really take it the extra mile. I’m currently using b.tan’s violet based tanner and it works pretty great on my fair skin besides the fact that it transfers color like crazy. Wondering if anyone has reccs for tanners that work wonders on fair skin with a lot of redness?
I love the philosophy fresh cream lotion, I want to get the body wash as well. Do you feel like it breaks down your tan or makes skin dry? I currently use dove sensitive skin bar soap and it’s a no go with my self tan, so I’m looking for something else.
If y’all don’t like self tan then why did you click on the video? Just to announce it to us all like we care? Great video, Abbey!
I just watch everything Abbey posts😅
😂😂😂
@@YanaChekh awww thank you so much!
Exactly my thoughts. It has serious pick me girl energy when someone comes to comment on a video and goes “I can’t be bothered to do that”. Girl what? Why comment then? I don’t go to makeup tutorials and comment “I don’t wear that stuff”…..rude. Self tan gives me confidence I’ve never had before in summer
@@leahsiblerud9537 Do you self tan your face? I don't know if Abbey does it, she didn't show it in this video. How do you go about this, can you use the same product in the same manner as for you body?
Tanning your back: I found a GREAT solution to this. Put the Tanning mit on the end of something long (I use my shower loofer brush it's really long) but also a wooden spoon or anything like that from the kitchen, use a hair tie to secure the mit, and apply it that way. IT WORKS. EVERYTIME 👌🎉
Tyyy!❤❤
I use my hair brush 😂 works like a charm
the way abbey did not give one single fly about how she looked during the tanning process and still manages to look effortlessly cute makes me appreciate this even more
LOL
Jeaaaalous. I look like a hippo when I’m not paying attention 😆
@@kz7115A goddess walks among us
Applying self tan on my back, literally that's my husband's only chore at home
HAHA
He should have chores. He’s a grown man.
I feel like I’m a pro at this! My tans always turn out perfectly and I have so many tips. My favorite are either Tanceuticals, amazing, or Norvell professional spray tan. I buy it off amazon, it’s a liquid, and also buy a mist spray bottle that works when you spray upside down too. I used to stand in my shower and just spray it, but the clean up it annoying. So I spray it onto a tan mitt. I also dispense it into a dropper bottle, and I add it to my lotion for a really simple gradual tan. I use a much thicker barrier cream, and always wear latex gloves. Even though I use a thick barrier cream, I will still take a dry facecloth and buff all those tricky spots, feet, ankles, knees, wrists, elbows. I use a THICK cream on my hands, apply a single drop to a large makeup brush for my hands, buff like crazy, and then use that dry cloth to buff out all the edges, between fingers, press gently in the webbing too. My palms stay entirely free from product because of the gloves. If I’m using the Tanceuticals I use latex gloves to apply. It’s much better than using the mitt. Love your tips Abbey! I push on my elbows too! 😅
All that being said, I wish we loved our skin more as it is. In North America we feel we need to be tan to look better, but on the other side of the world they think snow white skin is beautiful.
Now I know why I'm a ghost year round. That is a full time job!!! Your dedication to us is unreal, thank you for teaching us these tips, tricks and techniques.
Also for all your hard work on the show down videos!!
Wow!!! Many blessings!!!💖💖💖
LOL I just know that I'm going to embrace the year round ghost life eventually
The whole reason I even found you was by looking for self tan reviews/ application techniques because I was taking a trip with my whole family to the Keys a few years ago. Since I am notably the most ghostly of the bunch I wanted to try it out so I would feel comfortable when taking pictures and not stand out quite so much. That one showdown video turned into nearly three years of enjoying your content and appreciating all your dedication and love you put into these videos. You are doing great!
Posting this the day before I’m getting the courage to self tan for the first time this season is just perfect - I would have gone back to your old videos for tips and moral support but this is even better. Thank you!!!!!!!!
Just practise doing it do it on a Monday (or not when you have an event coming up.!)and see how it fairs through the week. I’m crap at doing beauty but I have mastered self tanning. Even did my own for my wedding day!
How did it go? I'm about to do the same at 35 and I'm so nervous. Just talked hubs into helping. Haha
Well how did it go??? I am going to try soon 🎉😂
I’ve been self tanning for at least 10 years! A couple years in, I switched to rubber gloves instead of a mitt and it was a GAME changer. You should try it if you haven’t!! A video comparing half your body with gloves and half with a mitt would be awesome! I feel like the tan is so much darker, it blends the same to me, you wast ZERO product, and it’s SOOO MUCH EASIER being able to use both hands at once!!
OMG!!! I'm gonna try this. I do wear rubber gloves but under the mitt so I don't get it on my hands.
Rubber gloves that you wear to wash dishes?
@@laurac2385 I wear the ones like the ones I wear as a nurse
Thank you! I’m definitely going to try that. I can see that saving a lot of product.
This works so well! I just switched
Thank you so much for making these self tan tutorials! I’ve learned so much from you. Not gonna lie, I loathe the process, but the payoff is worth it for me - I love how I feel with a fresh tan! The brush on the hands/feet/knees/elbows is a game changer
Of course!! And so agree lol the process is the worst but the payoff is the best!
Abbey, know that you are appreciated enough that I watched this all the way through. Did I need to? No (I'm black).
But you always deserve the like and most of the full ads.
AWW thank you so much!!
lol that’s hilarious
For Abbey and all the girls on here that self tan weekly, I applaud you! 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I was exhausted just watching this video and decided I’ll stay pale or pay someone else once in awhile for a glow. On a side note: if you need some quick color for an event, an easy and quick day of or 5 minutes before product is the Sally Hansen airbrush tan. I’ve had that stuff on hand since my 20’s and another great thing about it is that it covers like a makeup in case you have bruises or anything.
I’m with you! I’ll have to try the Sally Hansen product, I’m constantly getting bruises on my legs!
@@MamaOwl4You’ll love it, especially for that.
😂💗 I need to try that tan!!
@@AbbeyYungIt’s a thick formula, so I’ve always mixed it with lotion before applying.
Or bad veins🫣
I’ve used selftanner maybe once and was horrified about the result and smell but this makes me give it a go. Your result looks beautiful!
Thank you soooo much! I haven’t self tanned in years because I had a lot of bad applications and gave up.
I am extremely fair with dark hair and never feel comfortable wearing shorts or skits because of this, which can be difficult in the Miami heat.
I definitely feel a lot more comfortable giving it another go!
Thank you Abbey!
Yay! Hope you get some great results now
I wear rubber gloves when I apply self tanner. I use the small face mitt for my hands as well as my face. Then I buff hands with brush.
I know this is a weird question but can you share which tanner is the most “orange” that you’ve tried? I know you don’t want orange but I’m already brown but I want to add a more red/orange/golden hue to my skin, and not necessarily get much “darker”.
Appreciate all your tips and videos! ❤
Hands down the most thorough self tanning video I’ve seen in my life- and I’m 51.
B. Tan makes a back applicator "strap" that allows you to apply tanner to your back. Its a game changer and so much easier than reaching around.
Also, my hand tan tip is to apply tanner as usual and wash hands after an hour of developing .Tan looks so much more even and natural on hands.
Long time fan, first time caller. You must be psychic! I wanted to see how you used the barrier cream. So many great tips. Using a dry paper towel! I was using wet wipes wondering why I looked so weird. My arms are not so long and can’t get to those places. I started rubber banding my mitt on my back brush and have been getting better at making it work for me. Now here’s the rub (sorry) for me. The skin on my body is so much more aged looking than my face. The self tan makes my skin look rough when it’s too dry. This week I tanned with Tanologist water in very dark. I went all day without lotion. Decrepit is not the word but close. Next week I’m trying the San Tropez gradual tan. I think a lotion formula will work better for me. I really tried to find a video as thorough as yours, Abbey, that addresses tanning aged skin. I am convinced it does not exist. Wish me luck! PS, K18 is transforming my hair! Thank you for the guidance. Love your videos.
Ahhh good luck! Thank you so much for watching xx
Try the clear B Tan Darkest tanner...smells delightful, not orange, no transfer. It was my first time trying self tanner and for me, it's a home run! I don't need to to try anything else
Thank you so much for these great tips!! Can you also please talk about if/how you tan your face or how you blend your makeup? 🙏🏻
Omg if you aren’t using a back applicator ! It has two handles and a big long strip that is just like the velour mitts. It makes tanning the back sooo easy and fast
Been tanning for years and just discovered the body brush on hands feet knees elbows elbows technique and it’s a game changer! I actually do the same thing with my face makeup. Apply with sponge then use a buffing brush to go over spots on face that seem to gather foundation.
Right?! Wayyy better
Love your content, Abbey! Would also love to see a video on face tanning! I feel that that subject is almost always left behind whilst I think it’s the most noticeable and difficult part of the body. Would be greatly appreciated!
I believe she’s said she doesn’t apply self tanner since it immediately fades from trentonoin. instead she matches her makeup to her tan!!
@@bunnyenloeI have not noticed tretinoin doing this
@@bunnyenloeah, that’s it! Thank you for the reply! Bummer though haha, have yet to find a useful video on this
Thank you so much! I don't apply tan to my face but I feel like there have been so many nice facial self tan launches lately! Like serums & such from brands like bali body, isle of paradise, peta jane, tanologist. If I were to tan my face I'd go that route!
I might be able to help. After washing/exfoliating your face at night, mix Clarins Self Tan Addition Radiance -
Plus Golden Glow Booster with any night cream/ moisturizer and apply to face. Wash face in the morning. I order mine from Norstrom.
Great technique sprinkled with humor, but I have decided to embrace my pasty white skin. I don't have the patience or flexibility to faux tan once a week. But, if I have a special occasion when I might want a tan look, you have given me loads of great tips and tricks. Thanks!
You are a QUEEN for doing this!! Thank you for all the time you took to do trial, error, and research for the perfect routing. BRB buying all of these products immediately ❤
May I show you how to apply it to your back without stretching your arms like Abbey was demonstrating? Do you have a scrub brush for your body? They are long and oval-shaped. Insert the brush inside the tanning glove and secure it with an elastic hair band or another preferred method. Then spray the tanning on your glove on the brush and apply it to your back while using a double-sided mirror. This is a great method. Another option is using plastic wrap, but I find it less secure due to its soft material. Abbey has provided a lot of guidance, and this is my way of giving back to you all. Take care. 🫶🏻🥰
If you can't reach your back when you go behind and under, flip the mitt around and use the back of your hand to get a little extra stretch. Saw that on a TH-cam video years ago and I always do that now.
Appreciate the realness and actually showing all the tips and tricks! ☀️
To avoid creases, I like to start bottom to top. I do my legs(blend into feet), butt(optional), torso(front and back), arms shoulders and neck, face, take gloves off and blend into hands last last.
Sidebar - you have the prettiest hair I’ve ever seen ! 💫
i don’t self tan anymore (i have a baby and a toddler so i have no time 😆) but i’m still watching this all the way through! love ya abbey!!
Oh gosh I totally feel you, absolutely no way I'd be tanning with a baby and toddler lol. Thank you!! 💗
I really like the Bondi Sands Pure tan because it doesn't need to be rinsed off !! Every. Single. Time. I get compliments that I look like I just went on vacation...then I have to say it's fake lol. It does have the tan smell, but incredibly minimal compared to rinse-off products. Might be a color preference tho - it's not super dark.
omg must try
They have self tan applicators for the back on Amazon that are really similar to that back exfoliator you got! It’s a lifesaver!
The order is really everything, back before arms is the move 😊 the only difference is I do legs first. That brush looks incredible too! Major game changer
Although I don't self tan I just love your videos and find your videos so relaxing!! Really enjoyed this video, so informative as always
Thanks so much for watching! xx
Thank you for all the info!! Will definitely follow in your steps! 😊
So much steps and time. You are amazing to have that much patience because I don't. Now I face my reality of being pale as F forever because I have tried to get tan naturally with the sun and my skin does not want to response the way I want and prefers to get red after 10 minutes so I gave up on that 😒
It is one of my least favorite things ever lol. But it is so much quicker when I'm not filming it thank god!
I use the 7% glycolic acid toner from The Ordinary to get off any leftover old tan that won’t come off. Easy and effective👏👏
THANK YOU 🎉😂 Bondi eraser just burned my skin and didn’t remove anything 😢
Gosh what a job! I’ve been curious about self-tanning but I think I’ll continue to embrace my Nicole Kidman-esque pasty skin. Great video though for those willing to put the time & effort in! You are a pro and look great!!
You definitely deserve a like for showing us your back tanning tips
That tan brush was a game changer!! Thank you so much for all of these tips!!❤️
right?! the best
HOW did you know I needed this. Trying self tan for the first time this weekend!
Yesss you’re a pro! I’ve been selftanning regularly for about 15 years and we use a lot of the same techniques ☺️ (especially regarding hands and feet). For the back I use a Dove lotion bottle and put in my tanning mit. It works great, when one isnt as flexible ☺️ Great video!
this is SO MUCH work! 😭 it does look great though. the more natural a tan looks, the better ☺️
It goes pretty fast when you are doing it. It takes me about 10 minutes to apply my self tan.
Thanks!
If you have to use barrier cream, you are using the wrong self tanner!! Once my tan specialist told me that the tanner she uses in her gun is available at Nordstrom in mousse form, my life changed! It’s called Dolce Glow. Expensive but with EVERY PENNY. No more barrier creams and it’s the most smooth and seamless self tanner.
I've literally have never seen anyone apply sunless tanner. Great tips!
You crack me up with your comments, so entertaining!
Very helpful video! Thank you🙏 would love it if you could make a video about the debate of tanning aging the skin. It stresses me out sometimes as I apply tanning serum to my face twice a week🥲
Hi Abbey, thank you for this video demonstration. Is it true to not self tan right out of the shower? A TH-camr said you should wait a few hours after your shower so your pores close. Will you tell us how long to wait after a shower to apply self tanner?
I LITERALLY searched your old videos YESTERDAY to get some ideas!!! Soooo happy you updated! I ordered the new Bali express ultra dark and their tanning serum so I’m excited to see how they perform! 🤍🤎
it's the commitment for me 😩🔥
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I’ve had a few professional spray tans before for special occasions but otherwise have been a full time ghost, I did just find a cool toned light tan that I want to try so this video has been so helpful, and so timely. Thanks Abbey
My fave is Fake Bake Tanning Water. Very natural color for pale people like me. Great video!
I listen to ALLLL your skincare, hair, and self tan tips. You're doing the Lord's work out here 🙏🏻
Looking forward to your review of the Bali Body Ultra Dark! I love the original 1 Hour Express, but I do wish it was a taddddd darker (I even sleep with it on!)
Love from New Jersey!!!! 💜🫶🏻
Abbey, do you add self tanner to your face too? If not do you have any tips/guidance as to having your make up match your now darker skin tone? Thanks!
Thanks for the new video. Wondering if you use tanner on your face and what you recommend. Thanks!
Thank you for thissss! I've never been a self-tan girlie except for the spray tan I got for prom in high school BUT we're going on vacation and I plan to be covered head to toe in UPF clothing & SPF because I will NOT get a sunburn this year. When we go out at night , I need my legs to not be paper white and transluscent!
Truly appreciate the effort you’ve put into testing different products, applications and methods! I can’t wait to try all of your recommendations!! 👏💗💗
Love the sound of the paper towel tip and loved the video, thank you
Very helpful to see these tips. BTW, you have such a lovely natural beauty that really shines through with the hair pulled up and little to no makeup.
Love when you post! My day is instantly made 💜
ahhh yay xx
Abbey, I love your reviews. Thank you for your helpful tips. You got me hooked on Tanologist
Btw, You HAVE to try the new Bali Body Milk. I just purchased it and it’s the easiest tanning experience ever! So hydrating with ceramides. It’s been a game changer for me.
1:41 I HAVE THAT EXACT SAME EXFOLIATOR!! It works absolute wonders, my skin has never felt so soft. :))
Also just wondering, is it necessary to put self tanner on your face so that your neck matches your face? Or is that something you don’t have to do? Cuz I want to try out doing self tanner HOWEVER I’m really light, especially when I stay in America during the summer. (I can never seem to get an actual tan over here, idk why). And I don’t want my face to be multiple shades lighter than my body. Thanks Abby!! 😊
What about applying a self tanner on the face? What kind of advice or routine do you have when it comes to putting self tanner on your face? Which of your favorite self tanners would be best for a first timer (I have light fair skin with freckles too) Btw, I'm gonna use this video when I apply self tanner, thanks!
I use the thing you used to clean your back to apply the tanner. It works well
Abbey! Not Your Mother’s came out with a dry shampoo in a "warm sugar" scent! I need you to review it
Hi Abbey! I have always wanted to venture into self-tanner but have been completely scared of turning orange especially since I am fair skinned. I am definitely going to try your tips. However how do you match the color on your face to your self tanned body? Do you apply a darker color of foundation?
Yasssss that exfoliating mitt removal trick is so smart!
Abbey what about the face? Do you apply any to your face? Thanks and love your videos!
Thank you for showing how to do feet and toes!! I couldn't get that part right, but now I am! keep up the great work girl 💕
I'm a self tanner junkie. I've recently found eos cashmere scrub and shave oil the lotion is so good and the smell. Even my husband loves the smell
Interesting order. I usually start with feet first then go upwards. Because if you do your upper body first then you have to bend to do your lower body (feet and legs) and then you can get creases on your tummy and inside the elbows…
Back to the weekly tanning grind! Hate it...but love it. 😂
Your tan looks great Abbey! Love these videos, thx!! Ps doing my tan tomorrow haha 💕
So I have a frozen shoulder at the moment & I usually have very flexible shoulders that can reach all areas of my back for tanning.. but since I can’t at the moment 😢 I’ve found a great hack! Just pop your mit onto a hairbrush & it gives you an extra extension so you can then easily reach all areas of your back 👌🏻
Thanks so much for this video!!! If I may ask one bottle can use for which many self tans?
Such a good video ! If you had to choose …what’s your favorite tanning mousse ?
Your videos taught me how to self tan. So thank you. I just got a brush so I was self tanning along with the video.
I have a trick for hands and feet. It’s time consuming but I do my hands and feet only, let it sit for one hour and then I wash it off. Then I put gloves on (even though I wear a mitt) so no additional tan gets on them while I’m applying the fake tan….and by morning my hands and feet are the same color as my body. Even though when I go to bed it looks like nothing is on my hands and feet.
Oh and after my first shower I rinse only and do not apply moisturizer until it’s been 12-24is hours after application
How do you self tan as a guy with tan only on hands to up above the elbows and hairy skin? Do you apply tan only on untanned areas until it matches the tan on the hands? Is it better to use spray tan in this case? Is the rest of the proceedure the same? Thank you for any answers.
I’ve watched soooo many self tanning videos but this one is the best one so far!!!! Thank goodness now I have a good video to go by! I suck at self tanning due to having Hyperhidrosis so it’s so hard anyways but this helps me feel like maybe I can do this correctly. Lol
So glad to learn of these products! Would you still recommend Coco and Eve along with these tanners? You seemed to love that one. Color wise which one did you like best? Thanks for you review and time!
Love your tan comparison videos Abbey! Would love for you to do a video comparison of the Bali Body Ultra Dark Express Mousse vs Bali Body Dark Express vs Peta Jane Dark. I have always used the St Tropez Dark Mousse which I loved but after seeing your video I have just tried the Bali Body Express and I think I like the colour better! Would love to know your thoughts on the Ultra Dark Mousse if it is darker which I would love! What one do you think is the best? Thank you. 🙏😘
great step by step tutorial. Do you use any sort of tanner on your face?
Ooo great suggestion with the body exfoliant! I didn't think of that! Thank you!❤
That’s exactly how I apply selftanner on my back😂 I’ve been using balibody 1h express and it’s the best for me and I’m curious about the new one.
Loved this video❤
lol. This is literally the first video of yours I have ever seen, and I am so glad it was 😂. OMG! I was rolling laughing at your back reaches. Thanks so much, oh it was helpful also though. 😂
Hey Abbey, great video. I love the Isle of Paradise brush too, what self tanners do you recommend for your face? Xx
Bali body is my favorite bought the ultra dark and I am obsessed with it!!!
Super helpful (as always)! I started using the self-tanning oil drops and I'm going to try some of these tricks. Because there is no guide color, I seem to get darker patches, especially on my feet and hands. I'll try applying the blocking lotion and see if that helps. I'm also going to get one of those brushes! 🎉
Yay, thanks for this! I always mess up around my knees, elbows and especially my ankles and feet! Will be trying these techniques!!
Do you have any experience using body oils before or after tanning?
This is probably a dumb question, but after I finish self tanning, I always screw it up by needing to rinse the mitt off. How do you rinse your mitt without messing up your hands and forearms?!
I'm still looking for a self tanner for pale skin that gives a really deep reddish tan, more red than anything else like you just came right out of the sun, from a jog or something when that blood is flowing (not just your face). That red imo is what gives a healthy glow and is imo the most healthiest looking tan and you can't go wrong with for literally any skin tone. Everyone naturally gets this reddish blood flow in the sun or when being active. all other yellowish, green or orange self tanners gives that fake not out of the sun/outdoor tan. like a faked baked blonde barbie. Just give me that rosy glow all over my body instead of that orange/muddy looking tan
I hate everything about self tanning except the way it looks when it’s over 😂
Does your self tanner transfer? I have to “bake” in long sleeves and pants (which sucks in the summer) because every tanner I use transfers both in smell and color. What am I doing wrong???
you are a saint @abbeyyung ! lol not my 29 year old ass searching yt videos trying to figure out how to use a self tanner! I hope you don't feel crazy filming this, I really needed the play by play :')
hahaha yay!! so glad to help. And no, nothing I film makes me feel crazy anymore 😂 I feel like I've done it all at this point
@@AbbeyYung good hahah someone had to do it for the girlies!! You’re carrying the team on your back rn
So happy I found your video! Love your thorough tips 🫶🏻
I’m definitely going to be ordering that brush! I’ve already been using a moisturizer to create a barrier on the dry spots but I think blending with a brush will really take it the extra mile. I’m currently using b.tan’s violet based tanner and it works pretty great on my fair skin besides the fact that it transfers color like crazy. Wondering if anyone has reccs for tanners that work wonders on fair skin with a lot of redness?
I love the philosophy fresh cream lotion, I want to get the body wash as well. Do you feel like it breaks down your tan or makes skin dry? I currently use dove sensitive skin bar soap and it’s a no go with my self tan, so I’m looking for something else.