You might not know this about me, but I am a hairy human! A hairy human with sensitive skin as a matter of fact. 🙂 LUCKY ME! Because of this, it took me a few years to get the hang of a decent tanning regime. Always felt like I had to sacrifice one or the other (bronzed glow or smooth legs) + in the end it kinda just allllll took too much effort to stay on top of. But I feel a little more confident when I’m sunkissed + my legs + armpits are smooooooth. Took me a little fine tuning, so I am happy to share what works for me!
My most evenly applied sunless tanner always starts with a clean slate! AKA smoothly shaven legs + arms. The real MVP being, my Billie Razor. It is absolutely sensitive skin approved. The refills auto-ship to my front door each month (FREE SHIPPING) which has completely eliminated any store trips for razors. One less thing to worry about + typically beats me to noticing my razor is getting dull. Love the convenience.
But more importantly – I don’t have to go through a razor break-in period. Ya know, the part when I’d bust out a new razor from the 5 pack + have to push suuuuper soft over my shins until the razor dulled out a bit?? Yaaaa, not no more! Perfect shave every time, right out the box. I believe it’s due to the fact that it is encased in charcoal! Charcoal is a great detoxifier and leaves a clean shave literally every time. They’re also designed with more space between the blades than a typical razor. Legit glides right over my knees with the perfect little bend.
Hangs up on a minimal little magnet just out of Jack’s reach! It also stays up there on the magnet, even if you have the cover on it.
BILLIE RAZOR STARTER KIT | TRAVEL CASE | ROBE
RAZOR | TRAVEL CASE | LOTION | B.TAN FOREVER | VELVET APPLICATION MITT
SELF TANNING STEPS
- EXFOLIATE IN SHOWER
- SHAVE (this is the razor I use)
- LOTION/ MOISTURIZE
I shower at night, so on days where I know I am going to self tan – I do steps 1-3 the night before.
- MOISTURIZE again – elbows, knees, ankles, feet
- Apply 2 pumps of tanner to the velvet mitt + rub like crazyyy. I start with my legs first and then move to my arms
- I try to be super thorough on my ankles + wrists (don’t put on more product, just use whatever is left over on your mitt)
- Wash hands with soap
- Go about the day in loose fitting clothing
- Shower that night as usual + keep moisturized to seal that tan in!
I’m a sucker for good packaging + fell in love with the Billie branding super early on. I love how much thought goes into every product.
I keep the BILLIE SALVES stalked with me, too! (All are acceptably worn year round because the colors are so natural – which I love!) Going to link a few of my faves for you!
Give me a nice hydrated tan on smooth skin with a tint of color on my lips + no makeup + I’ll give you one confident Ginger. 🙂
Shop more of my bathroom faves below: