Event Coming Up? Here’s Your Complete Spray Tan Timing & Tips Guide

When it comes to special occasions, your glow deserves its moment too. Whether it’s a wedding, vacation, photoshoot, or girls’ night out, the secret to that flawless, camera-ready tan is all in the timing and preparation.

At Pradas Glow, we believe a beautiful tan starts before the first mist or mousse application. When your skin is properly prepped and hydrated, your color develops evenly, lasts longer, and fades gracefully — so you look luminous for every moment that matters.

Step 1: Book or Apply Early

Timing is everything. Your tan needs time to develop before your event.

Spray tans: Schedule your appointment 24–48 hours before your event.

• At-home tans: Apply your Pradas Glow Self-Tanning Mousse 1–2 days prior to your event.

2. A Glow Boost for Dull Winter Skin

Lack of sunlight can make the skin appear sallow or uneven — but a Pradas Glow tan brings warmth and balance back to your complexion without UV exposure.

Our formulas feature Niacinamide, Sea Buckthorn Berry, and CoQ10, which help strengthen the skin barrier, boost cell renewal, and energize tired-looking skin. The result? A healthy, radiant glow that looks like a vacation — even when you’re bundled up.

Step 3: Keep It Clean and Product-Free

The day of your tan, arrive (or start) with clean skin. Skip deodorant, lotion, and perfume — these can create barriers that block even development.

Pro Tip: Rinse with a pH-balanced cleanser before your tan to remove any residue.

Pro Tip:

Use our Flawless Finish Tools — the Flawless Finish Body Self Tanning Mitt, Sculpt & Set Fan Duo Brush, and Flawless Finish Blend & Blur Duo — for a sculpted, seamless glow that looks professionally blended right at home.

Get event-ready now 

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