HEALTH & BEAUTY: If you don’t want to go down the route of fake tan but want to enjoy wearing dresses and skirts, there are other options to help with blemishes or corn beef leg syndrome.
Given that so many actors are embracing a natural look, it might encourage Irish women to steer away from the Oompa Loompa look and embrace their gorgeous Celtic skin tone.
Even Victoria Beckham has ditched the fake tan describing it as “a bit footballer’s wife”.
Just look at Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Kirsten Dunst and Amy Adams who are leading the way in embracing this look.
But if you still need a boost, these products might help.
M&S stock the bare leg look tights which have been receiving positive reviews. The Autograph Bare Cooling Slimming Fit Ladder Resist Tights come in a number of shades and at €7.00 won’t break the budget.
If you want to go bare-legged but want to help disguise bruising, veins or other marks, then Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Liquid Make-up is another option. It is a little heavy and might do a better job if you mix it with some moisturiser.
It is widely available in supermarkets and pharmacies.€16.95
Another idea is to mix some tinted foundation with a moisturiser. It helps to even out skin tone rather than add colour. Use a body oil on the front of the legs to finish to give a slimming and glowing appearance.
I have used an old Nivea tinted foundation that was too dark for my skin along with some moisturiser and I was very happy with the result.
Tess Daly Body Legs Invisible Stockings – Fair to Medium 200ml. It also comes in a darker shade. I found this shade to be quite orangey for my fair skin but then I mixed it with some moisturiser and was pleased with the subtle result. Priced at €13.00
Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs – Light Glow 75ml €13.95
This is another popular option which is water and transfer resistant. It is described as a leg make up containing moisturiser that enhances skin tone. A spray that washes off and is said to cover freckles and other imperfections.