Mystic Tan

dzsaigirl · #1 05-26-2002, 02:48 PM

Has anyone tried Mystic Tan? I am not going to try it before my wedding for fear that I will look strange, but I am just curious as to how it looks.

James · #2 05-26-2002, 03:37 PM

Is mystic tan some type of rub on tanning lotion? Make sure you try way before the wedding day . . .

Also, tanning bed is probably your best bet, just make sure you go to at least 8 sesions sufficiently spaced not to burn so start maybe 3 weeks out. Also, don't tan for three days before the day of the event. That way your tan looks more settled and less red.

dzsaigirl · #3 05-26-2002, 04:02 PM

I said that I will NOT try it for the wedding... I don't want to look tan then!

I just wanted to know if it works. It is a spray on thing that is done at salons, like a carwash, except it's for people and it sprays tanning stuff.

BTW: I do not tan and would never use a tanning "coffin". My parents both have had skin cancer removed from their bodies.

Hootie · #4 05-26-2002, 08:10 PM

I know someone who has done it...
It's like you stand in a stand up bed with now lights. This machine sprays you with a solution that almost instantly darkens your skin. The guy that did it paid much more for this sort of tan, yet said it lasted longer (plus you don't have to worry about UV rays and working up to a great tan).
He said they recommended only a few sessions in two weeks until you reach your desired tan...and then you can varry it after that. He said the lady recommended not showering more than once a day for a longer lasting tan...but he seemed to like it. I don't know him WELL so I don't know what he looked like before, but he seemed to have some color in him when he talked about it.
I say go to a tanning salon and ask! Can't hurt to do some research, and more than likely someone there uses it so you can see upfront the results.

BTW- I just bought a month ago the coppertone sunless tanner and disliked it. You have to stand there naked forever and then I still smelled. I was sorta streaky still because it's that damn lotion and you can't totally tell where you got. Now there was another product off of America's Store I was tempted to buy. It's similar to that Mystic Tan, but in a bottle. They provide you with an exfoliant and then a pair of gloves (whew) and it instantly turns you tan. I saw the product tested on tv and it wasn't orange and she put it on right there as she was talking and then you could see the difference right away. What was nice was you can SEE where you didn't get covered.
But, I'd still be hesitant on any sunless tanners if you have to shave.

Hootie

AlphaGam1019 · #5 05-26-2002, 08:59 PM

If you wanna pick a great sunless tanner, I think Estee Lauder has a great one.

RedRoseSAI · #6 05-27-2002, 02:45 AM

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Originally posted by AlphaGam1019
If you wanna pick a great sunless tanner, I think Estee Lauder has a great one.

Yes, yes! Estee Lauder's Go Bronze is awesome! It goes on dark, so you can see where you've already applied...BIG bonus!!!

AOX81 · #7 10-07-2003, 07:05 PM

I'm thinking about getting a Mystic Tan...anyone else here had this done??

Hootie · #8 10-07-2003, 09:08 PM

I did it this summer finally! It is a weird experience that's for sure. It all happens so quickly and whatever you do, HOLD YOUR BREATH. If you inhale the stuff it stinks and makes ya cough.

Overall I was semi-impressed with the results. The place that I went to made sure after I tanned that my feet and toes and hands looked okay. They helped me remove some of the excess and then reapplied to some of the areas I missed.

The only down fall (well two downfalls) is a) you cannot shower for like 10 hours. So I recommend going in very early in the day. b) it doesn't last as long as it should and I found some areas to go white faster...like the backs of my legs for instance and my bra area (cuz that's restrictive clothing that rubs all the time).

I did go back a few days after because I wanted to be darker...but that's when I thought I got sorta blotched. I dunno. It's a VERY nice result as far as something instant...and I didn't have to burn myself to look tan for once

AOX81 · #9 10-07-2003, 09:27 PM

I just got it done. Looks good so far. I'll let you know how it looks in the morning.

FiReKraCkEr · #10 10-07-2003, 09:28 PM

I did Mystic tan and wasn't so thrilled with the results.

I went straight to phase 2 and it looked good for the first two days...but it rubbed off on my clothes! (and I wear white a lot)

So, honestly, I think you should just go and get Banana Boat or Coppertone.

AOX81 · #11 10-07-2003, 09:30 PM

Too late, I already did it.

Hootie · #12 10-07-2003, 11:15 PM

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Originally posted by AOX81
Too late, I already did it.

How was the experience? Wasn't it kinda freaky? LOL!

MeLikey · #13 10-08-2003, 01:38 AM

Some of my sisters got that done at a tanning salon. They loved it.

ADPi~Ally · #14 10-08-2003, 02:23 AM

I'm getting it done this week, not sure when. I'm in a wedding next weekend (my sorority big sis), and its a halter style dress and semibackless, so i need some color and not have the farmers tan. I'll let u know how it goes.

AOX81 · #15 10-08-2003, 06:48 AM

I LOVE IT!!!! I think it looks awesome!!!!