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Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Woman doing makeup left angry after man says 'worst thing ever'
A woman caught the moment a 'rude' stranger branded her 'Donald Trump' due to her makeup. Lilly Whitfield was doing her makeup while sitting in a park in Wimbledon, London, when she was approached by a brazen stranger. The 23-year-old content creator was filming herself apply her makeup when an older man strolled over to comment on the shade of her skin. In the footage, the stranger is heard saying 'you're as orange as Donald Trump' to an aghast Lilly who quickly responds with 'that's a bit rude'. Shocked, Lilly goes on to berate the stranger, adding 'if you've not got anything nice to say, I wouldn't really recommend saying anything'. Lilly, who admits using fake tan on a weekly basis, says being compared to the US President - known for his distinctly orange skin colour - is the 'worst thing anyone can say'. READ MORE: 'Hillingdon Council is running scared - trying to cancel our reporter is sign he's doing a great job' READ MORE: 'I can hear my neighbour poo': West London resident's despair over HMOs filling area Lilly justified her tanned appearance for 'being British' but insists her colouring is 'not offensive'. Now, Lilly is condemning men who consider approaching young women for the sole purpose of making derogatory comments. Lilly, who lives in Clapham, London, said: "[I was] getting ready. I did have a little tripod to film me doing my makeup. People around us were kind of looking at me as I was filming myself. It doesn't really bother me, no one said anything. I was sitting down doing my makeup, then this old man in his late-60s or 70s came over looking very disheveled. "I saw him pointing at me and I said 'hi, you okay?'. Then he said 'you look as orange as Donald Trump'. I felt quite taken aback by it. I was quite shocked. I thought he was just going to ask why I was filming. "Obviously I am quite tanned. I do fake tan every week. But I wouldn't say my colour is that offensive. Maybe it's a case of the old generation don't really understand it. I just said to him 'if you haven't got anything nice to say, I'd recommend not saying anything'. "I thought it was just rude and I could tell he felt really awkward. He changed the subject and started talking about something very random. He walked off after that. It was just really odd and uncalled for. I don't understand why he thought it was okay to make that comment." The interaction outside Wimbledon, which amassed more than 1.5 million views on TikTok, divided opinion online. One person said: "It was entirely unwarranted from a complete stranger. He wasn't trying to help her, he openly admitted he was just trying to be mean which is so weird to go out your way to do to someone you don't even know." Another added: "Why do men think they can have an opinion?" A third said: "I unfortunately see where he is coming from. Your hands and face look quite warm, kind of orange." A fourth said: "He's not wrong though." However, Lilly insists others should 'mind their own business' before commenting on people's appearances. Lilly said: "I'm just going to take it on the chin. You can't let it get to you. People already have an opinion on you. "I was just minding my own business. It was literally 6am. It wouldn't make me change my makeup. No one's ever said that to me before, I've only ever had compliments. I know I'm not tanned to the point where it's offensive. "Don't speak unless spoken to. They should mind their own business. If you're a man making derogatory comments, especially speaking to a young woman, just read the room."
Telegraph
26-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Telegraph
The rules of fake tan and how to get it right
I'm not embarrassed to admit that I spent a large proportion of my twenties looking 50 shades of orange. A gung-ho approach to fake-tan application and youthful disregard for basic rules meant telltale streaks were a trademark and biscuit was my signature scent. Nothing gave me more pleasure than someone saying 'You look tanned', to which I would reply: 'Thanks, it's fake.' As if they didn't already know. Like Claudia Winkleman, who once self-deprecatingly referred to herself as a 'tiny orange lady', I think there's something endearing about a tangerine tinge. However, when I left my twenties behind, I decided it was time to up my self-tanning game and focus on achieving what most people are after: a believable, healthy-looking bronze. Luckily, my revelation coincided with a significant improvement in the tanning products available on the market. In recent years, the category has expanded significantly and products have become more sophisticated, from instant body bronzers that glide on and wash off to longer-term formulas that are worth the commitment. 'When the tanning industry stepped into the forefront of beauty 25 years ago there were only one or two brands,' says James Harknett, a sought-after spray tanning artist. 'Initially, self-tanners were in a white cream but the invention of a tinted guide colour meant you could see where you were applying.' Since then, things have only improved. St. Tropez, perhaps the best-known name in fake tanning in the UK, has just released a hybrid tanning product – a no-rinse face serum that delivers instant bronze and develops over the space of a few hours. But just as important as using sophisticated products are the rules of application, starting with prep. Prep 'A few days before application, start by smoothing out the skin with exfoliation,' says Harknett. 'Ensure that any hair removal is done well before you tan – 24 hours or more is best for shaving, or 48-72 hours for waxing.' He recommends applying tan in a cool bathroom (without steam or humidity) and in front of a mirror with hair tied back, all jewellery removed, a little Vaseline applied over eyebrows and a towel on the floor beneath you. 'Next, moisturise the parts of the body that self tan grabs to, such as the heels, knee caps, elbows, hands and tops of feet,' he continues. James Read, who's worked in 'sunless tanning' for more than two decades, recommends the same approach, adding that a hydrating sheet mask can be useful when prepping the face. Wash-off tan Low-effort and suitable for the commitment-phobic, wash-off formulas are a godsend when it comes to bringing legs out of hibernation. 'Instant tans are so versatile and should be in everyone's tanning wardrobe,' says Harknett. 'They boost any skin tone or type and, when applied over existing self-tan, add depth and dimension.' The best in the business as far as I'm concerned is By Terry's Tea to Tan, a matte mist that immediately brings pallid skin to life and genuinely feels like it does your skin good (it contains skincare ingredients including tea and cherry extracts). It's for both face and body, but don't let that put you off – it's just as good on a shoulder or leg as it is below a cheekbone. If its price prohibits liberal application, worthy alternatives are the This Works Perfect Legs Skin Miracle serum for a subtle effect, or Vita Liberata's Body Blur for more coverage. Gradual tan 'Gradual gels and lotions are so lightweight now, and contemporary formulations are packed with hydrators, which make them popular with self-tanners who have drier skin types,' says Harknett. While they're more subtle than full-on tans, he still recommends taking your time blending product in, especially on knees and elbows. The Telegraph 's beauty director Sonia Haria swears by the Golden Glow Gradual Tan by quiet-luxury brand Gatineau, a lightly moisturising body lotion that delivers 'just a hint of extremely natural-looking colour on the skin'. Tanning drops are another versatile alternative. 'You can really go in gently at first so that the finish isn't too far from your natural complexion,' says Harknett. 'Choose one with skincare benefits such as hyaluronic acid, and add to your facial serum or moisturiser.' Full-on tan When it comes to full-on fake tanning, Read recommends adopting a mentality of less is more, applying a fine layer of product that can always be topped up. 'With the face, start from the neck, then go up to the hairline, pressing the skin for extra absorption and working a small amount of moisturiser into the hairline itself to create a natural fade,' he says. 'When it comes to the body, use a tanning mitt, leaving the hands and feet till last and working the excess product over these areas.' He recommends refraining from washing your hands, brushing your teeth, applying deodorant or putting a bra on straight afterwards, as each can result in paler patches. Exfoliating three to four days afterwards, in contrast, will ensure that the tan fades evenly. If things go wrong, Read has some useful antidotes. 'Using a retinol is a great way to help take down an over-tanned face,' he says. 'If you have made a mistake on the body, lemon juice and baking soda can correct it. Using a steam room or going swimming will also help to fade a tan.' If only I'd known these tricks back in my tangerine days.
