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This $12 Tanning Spray Makes My Legs Look Airbrushed
Michelle is a freelance writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in the beauty industry. Her work has appeared in publications including Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, The Zoe Report, W Magazine,
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To me, self-tanning products are to my beauty routine what creamer is to coffee. I don't necessarily need them, but after seeing the difference they make, I attempt to incorporate them into my routine more often. The keyword here is attempt because the mere thought of the self-tanning process (yes, it is a process), makes me forego all of my sun-kissed glow dreams and settle on covering up my skin discoloration with yoga pants. That is, until I discovered a solution to my uneven, easily-bruised legs: Sally Hansen's Airbrush Legs ($12). It's my secret weapon to—you guessed it—super airbrushed legs, and it actually makes it appear like I'm wearing pantyhose.
Not to be confused with a self-tanner (which is meant to last for a prolonged period of time), this leg spray (which, spoiler alert: can be used on more than just the legs—more on that later), comes off when you take a shower. As someone who's insanely picky when it comes to tanning products, this one's become a staple in my beauty routine. Keep scrolling for my full review.
Sally Hansen Tanning Water vs. Competitors
How does the Sally Hansen Airbrush product stack up against similar self-tanning water mists on the market? Here‘s a brief overview:
vs St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Water: The St. Tropez version ($30+) has a higher price point but also more botanical ingredients. The Sally Hansen offers very comparable results at half the cost.
vs L‘oreal Sublime Bronze Tanning Water: These two score about evenly in terms of natural-looking color. L‘Oreal may be slightly longer-wearing but Sally Hansen has better value.
vs Isle of Paradise Glow Clear Mist: The Isle of Paradise products use more organic ingredients but the Sally Hansen create nearly identical bronzed tone for much less money.
While products from self-tanning specialty lines have unique benefits, the Sally Hansen Tanning Water competes exceptionally well given its affordable drugstore pricing. The color payoff, ease of use and lasting power match or beat more expensive competitors.
Reviewing the Results of Sally Hansen Airbrush Tanning Water
After following the application tips above, I have to say I‘m quite pleased with the color payoff from the Sally Hansen Airbrush Tanning Water. Here are the specifics on my results:
Color: This gave me a natural-looking, golden tan after 2 coats. No orange undertones or unnatural shading. I‘d describe it as a true medium bronze.
Evenness: The mist application made it easy to evenly coat my entire body, including hard-to-reach spots. No streaking even on knees/elbows.
Lasting Power: My color lasted over 5 days before needing a touch up. Gradual, even fading too – no patchiness.
Transfer: The formula dries down quickly after application. I saw minimal transfer to clothes after the 5 minute waiting period.
Hydration: My skin feels smooth and softly moisturized, not dried out. A subtle sheen too, which adds to the healthy, glowing look.
Overall, I‘m impressed with the Sally Hansen Airbrush Tanning Water‘s ability to create a natural-looking, believable tan with no self-tanner smell or effort. See my before and after pictures below for reference:
As you can see, this formula can give light to medium skin tones a beautiful, beachy bronzed hue without sun damage. If you already have deeper complexions, Sally Hansen also offers a Dark Tanning Water for more dramatic color payoff.
About My Skin: Bruised, dry, and vein-y
I've always admired people who remain dedicated to their tanning routines because for me, tanning has always been inconsistent and quite frankly, a chore. For one, there's that notoriously chemical-y self-tanner spray that I loathe, then there's the stickiness that I have to endure for 24 hours before rinsing the product off. I also have severely dry legs, so finding something that's as equally hydrating as it is glow-inducing has been a challenge. I naturally bruise easily, have apparent veining, and scale-like dryness on my legs (I'm really winning here, guys). Needless to say, I'm always on the hunt for a product that can offer full-coverage, skin-evening benefits.
