‘The game has changed’: Women are using a $4 kitchen utensil to remove fake tan – and it works in seconds
- An Australian beauty fan has revealed the clever way she removes her faux tan
- As well as using Bondi Sands Self Tan Eraser, she used a cheap kitchen gadget
- She says she removed old tan effortlessly and without needing to scrub
An Australian beauty buff has revealed her clever trick for removing faux tan without the need for harsh scrubbing.
Taking to Facebook, the woman said she used Bondi Sands Self Tan Eraser as well as a kitchen gadget to create an inexpensive tan removal system.
‘To all my tanning friends… Bondi Sands tan remover in one of these little scrubbers takes your tan off in minutes… girls legit (sic) seconds,’ she wrote alongside a photo showing the item filled with product.
The tanning eraser, designed as a cleansing foam, is priced at $19.95, while refillable dish brushes are priced at $4 each from Woolworths.
An Australian beauty buff has revealed how using a refillable dish brush and self-tan remover allowed her to remove faux tan with ease
BEFORE AND AFTER: The Bondi Sands Self Tanning Eraser is formulated to remove old tan with little effort
The woman who shared the savvy hack added the dish brush should be the white, rather than the green variety, as the scourer was softer on the skin.
Her inexpensive method of removing streaks and stains and faded tan is being hailed a ‘game-changer’ by the thousands who’ve seen the post online.
‘Finally, my nights before laser will be easy,’ said one person.
Another said: ‘Such a good idea. No more tiger loaf legs.’
‘Who knew a kitchen scrubber is all we needed,’ said a third.
Many who’d seen the trick on Facebook declared it a ‘game-changer’, one that could potentially put an end to hours spent trying to remove a faded tan
Bondi Sands tan remover (pictured)
While many said they were excited to try the hack, a few remained unconvinced the scourer aspect wouldn’t be painful to use on the body.
‘I couldn’t think of anything more painful and damaging to your skin,’ wrote one.
While another added: ‘These things are like cheese graters. No thank you.’
The Bondi Sands Self Tan Eraser is a beauty item created to remove faux tan without the need for vigorous scrubbing.
The cleansing formulation, one infused with moisturising aloe vera, is designed to lift product when used in conjunction with a wash cloth and warm water.
‘Bondi Sands revolutionary Self Tan Eraser technology effectively removes self-tan without harmful ingredients and exfoliation in just five minutes,’ reads information on the Bondi Sands site.
The self tan eraser is perfect for removing tanning product that’s become patchy in places
The eraser has a four-and-a-half-star rating on the site and comes with a plethora of reviews from over 500 people who have tried it.
‘I’m so happy to have this now. sometimes I would hold off on tanning because I didn’t want that cracky patchy look as it is coming off but that’s not a problem anymore!’ Said one.
Another said the self tan eraser was now one she considered a ‘holy grail’ product for how effective it was.
‘I usually leave it on for around 10-15 minutes, get in a warm shower and then wash it away with a wash cloth. The tan instantly comes off, and gives you a nice base for the next time you choose to use a tanner.’
‘Finally a product that actually removes my tan without the need to scrub my skin raw for an hour,’ a third said.