Fake Tan Application Guide
Your Opretty Glow Guide
Prep correctly. Choose confidently. Maintain effortlessly.
Your Complete Fake Tan Guide
Fake tanning shouldn’t feel complicated. This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to prepare your skin, choose the right tanning product, and maintain a natural, long-lasting glow with minimal effort.
How To Prep Your Skin Before Fake Tan
✓ Exfoliate 24 hours before with the Opretty exfoliating mitt.
✓ Moisturise dry areas (elbows, knees, hands, feet)
✓ Avoid perfume or deodorant before tanning.
✓ Allow 48 hours after waxing or tinting
How To Choose The Right Fake Tan
For a quick glow
Spritz & Glow - It doesn't stick to dry skin or sit in large pores, making it perfect for the face, neck and chest, or all over if you wish. It doesn't need rinsing, which makes makes it great for the days you wake up and cant be bothered. Just spritz and glow about your day.
For deeper colour
Tanning Mousse - Develops around 6 hours; rinse in the morning just with water, and you're left with a gorgeous holiday-looking natural tan.
For maintaining colour or gradual tan
Tan Extender - Perfect to hydrate or maintain your glow. Or build your tan gradually.
Spritz & Glow
If you want to wake up with a natural glow and save time in the morning, Spritz & Glow is the perfect low-maintenance tan. Simply spray onto clean skin and buff gently using the Opretty tanning brush or mitt.This lightweight mist develops gradually, giving a fresh, healthy glow without heaviness — ideal for beginners or anyone wanting an effortless everyday tan.
Tanning Mousse
Looking for a deeper, holiday-style glow? Our Tanning Mousse transforms winter skin into a rich, bronzed finish overnight. The transfer-resistant formula is infused with skincare ingredients to hydrate while developing, leaving skin smooth, even, and naturally radiant.
Tan Extender
Tan Extender keeps your glow looking fresh for longer. Use daily to hydrate the skin and gradually build or maintain colour between tanning applications.Packed with nourishing skincare ingredients, it helps prevent patchiness while keeping skin soft, smooth, and glowing.
How To Maintain Your Tan Longer
✔ Stay moisturised daily to extend your glow
✔ Wear loose clothing after applying mousse and avoid water until rinsing time
✔ Top up with Spritz & Glow whenever you want to refresh colour
✔ Use Tan Extender to maintain an even, natural fade