My 10p fake tan setting hack stops it being sticky in SECONDS – it's so good it feels illegal, but it's not

Scottish Sun

30-06-2025

Plus, the fake tan primer that gives you the 'perfect base' for the ultimate faux tan
HAIR ME OUT My 10p fake tan setting hack stops it being sticky in SECONDS – it's so good it feels illegal, but it's not
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IF sitting in the glorious sun is not an option for you, you'll know that you can buy a tan in a bottle.
But while nothing is better than waking up to a bronzed complexion after sleeping in fake tan, there's also nothing worse than that sticky feeling - especially when the nights are so hot.
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One Aussie whizz shared how a popular haircare buy can stop your fake tan from feeling sticky
Credit: TIKTOK/@romiietan
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You'll be pleased to know that you can find the remedy for as little as £1.29
Credit: TIKTOK/@romiietan
Luckily, one beauty buff, Indi Miles, has come up with just the right solution - and it costs just 10p per use.
What's more, not only will it stop you from feeling grim and aching to jump into the shower for a rinse - you may already have the secret ingredient.
But if you don't, you'll be pleased to know that you can find the remedy for as little as £1.29.
Dropping the knowledge bombs on social media, the 'pale skin girl' and founder of Romiie Tan, Indi shared her tip to banish that sticky feeling for good using nothing but dry shampoo.
The young beauty shared online: ''I've seen this all over TikTok that if you use dry shampoo after you've put the tan on it will set it.''
Indi, from Australia, then proceeded to spray a little of the haircare product onto her freshly-tanned legs, joking that it ''feels illegal''.
But despite the odd sensation, the Aussie stunner was amazed to discover that the hack had worked like a charm.
Giving her legs a pat with her hand, Indi exclaimed: ''It doesn't even feel like I've put anything on.''
In the clip, Indi also then showed her fingertips after touching the tan - and there was no dark brown residue on her skin.
''Guys, can confirm - it works.''
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The trick, perfect for ''lazy gals'', has since taken the platform by storm, winning the Aussie close to 86k views, 580 likes, 193 shares and dozens of comments.
One fake tan lover warned: ''I tried it, sprayed out white and wrecked my tan. Make sure you do it from a distance.''
Someone else was keen to give it a go, writing: ''Haven't seen this hack Will have to try it.''
A third shared their go-to method, commenting: ''I just blast myself with a hairdryer.''
''I put talc all over, works a treat,'' a fourth penned.
Fabulous' £10 Fake Tan Test
FINDING the perfect fake tan isn't easy. That's why Fabulous tested a number of fake tans which cost less than £10..
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Superdrug Solait Self Tan Mousse Medium - £4.79 (was £5.99) - Buy Now Tester: Abby Wilson, Senior Fabulous Digital Writer
Review: "This product give a very natural looking tan and if you wanted something a bit bolder, I'd suggest leaving it on longer or choosing a darker shade. I'm impressed with the results, but now my entire room stinks of the stuff. If you're on a budget and want a tan for last-minute plans, I would say this is one to try. "
bBold Dream Mousse Tan in Dark - £9.50 - Buy Now Tester: Josie O'Brien, Senior Fabulous Digital Writer
Review: "The first thing that hit me about this tan was the 'juicy watermelon' scent - it's delicious. I was left with a natural bronze hue rather than orange glow. My only qualm is that the tan seemed to stick to my dry patches and accentuated 'strawberry skin' on my legs. I'm still adding this tan to my arsenal though - the smell, colour and texture are dreamy."
St Moriz Professional Medium Tanning Mousse - £4.99 - Buy Now Tester: Kate Kulniece, Fabulous Writer
Review: "Not only does St. Moriz mousse leave you with a gorgeous bronzed glow, but it also smells fabulous - think Piña Colada on a sunny beach. At first, I was a little bit sceptical cause I'm a gradual fake tan girlie, but this quick developing St. Moriz number may change it all."
Perfect fake tan base
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This walnut product is receiving rave reviews for giving the "perfect fake tan base"
Credit: Skinny Tan
Your pre-fake tan prep is just as important as the application itself.
Prepping your skin can also help your faux tan last longer.
Exfoliating removes dead skin cells that can cause the tan to fade more quickly, while moisturised skin will hold the colour better.
The tanning experts at Skinny Tan have claimed that its Pre-Tan Primer is all you need for a fruitful pre-tan routine.
"This essential step exfoliates and smooths your skin, creating the perfect canvas for an even tan," they explained.
"Infused with crushed walnut shell, it gently buffs away dead skin cells.
"This leaves your skin silky smooth and ready to absorb the tanning goodness.
You get 125ml of the gentle scrub for £11.99.
And with an average of 10 uses per tube, that works out at £1.20 per use.
The hero ingredient of the scrub is Apricot Seed Powder.
'Our natural exfoliating ingredient gently buffs away dull, dead skin cells leaving smooth skin ready for tanning,' Skinny Tan bosses explained.