Fake Bake - alternatives?

[ludatess]

Dear all,

I know some months ago fakebake went into liquidation - I had a really bad experience at this time, and was given promise after promise regarding my order. I was messed about, and ended up loosing about 3 weeks of treatments as a result. Since that time, I have spoken to fake bake to express my concerns with their customer service...they really dont seem sympathetic (or loyal!) at all with how they treat their customers. I have had bad experiences with fake bake prior to the liquidation too, and I'm at a loss with the company.

What I am asking you guys is, have any of you switched to a different tanning solution for your spray tanning? If so, what are you using, and how do you find it? I have read other threads, but I just wondered whether more people had made the switch since the whole drama of the fakebake liquidation?

I hope I don't sound too harsh, but my confidence in the company has totally gone. I hope this threas finds you all well

Thanks,
xxx

 

[Lynne Baker]

Yeah, I can't get any more product from them. I'm going to be looking at Nouvatan - they're not in the shops!

 

[ludatess]

Oh thanks Lynne, I will have a look at Nouvatan - if I find any good info out about them I will let you know . It's such a shame with fake bake. The product is excellent, but their customer loyalty is shocking - considering that this is one of the higher end brands! Hope you are well. xxx

 

[Steph86]

Before liquidation i had numerous issues with customer service, since the take over every call has been returned & had no issues with them or their stock.

I seen to always get the same lady answer my calls too, so thats either pure chance or staff cut backs. I think the latter as they have closed down their local branches.

Hope im not jinxing myself here

That said, when I had problems around the time of liquidation i tried suntana & nouvatan. Nouvatan was by far my next best thing to FB. Infact I have 3 clients who prefer it, so i will keep running it alongside for those ladies.

Xx

 

[gillian w]

Lynne you take it on .A great product needs a great distributer.

Nouvatan is great,lovely colour fades well and its a good price.

 

[Lynne Baker]

Hell, I don't think I'm anywhere near experienced enough to take that on!
But I might just give them a ring...

 

[ludatess]

Oh thanks Steph86, that's really helpful, and im pleased your clients like a different product too! xxx

 

[smallandcute]

I know they are having problems getting some products from the usa atm as i have been chasing up an order on the gold lotion but they have been brill in customer service to me and i didnt use them before liquidation. I would hang in there a little will as when adminastrators are called in everything ends up in the air for a bit as lots of new things need to enforced and seeing what is required when the previous owners hasnt kept up means there is a back log tor a while and it could be they have had to put in a huge order to the factory which the factory then is able to meet as easily as usual

I also love famous dave tanner as it develops into a true honey golden colour its so natural that when my tan from fd fades i dont think its my natural colour!

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[Martin Duffy]

Another salon-only tan that won't be available in the shops is 'Kissed by Mii', newly launched by Mii Cosmetics (distributed by Gerrard International). It uses marine minerals, coral seaweed and coastal flowers, and the moisturiser and scrub smell gorgeous. My Jessica rep gave me a demo yesterday and I was very impressed, the self-tan mousse and cream had no smell on application and none on developing, which amazed me!

I think at the moment they have a moisturiser, scrub, lotion and mousse self-tanner (light, medium and dark), a daily gradual tanner, a wash-off cosmetic tanning cream (waterproof except to soap), and a spray tan solution. The packaging is very classy and stylish, and the retail self-tans come with gloves inside (colour-coded to the packaging).

I tried the light and medium shades and have to say they really impressed, so I'm putting all my St Tropez up at cost-price to shift it and I'm moving over to 'Kissed by Mii' as my new tanning range - very excited!!

 

[jessh]

Sienna x is a good one

 

[MaisyMouse]

Another salon-only tan that won't be available in the shops is 'Kissed by Mii', newly launched by Mii Cosmetics (distributed by Gerrard International). It uses marine minerals, coral seaweed and coastal flowers, and the moisturiser and scrub smell gorgeous. My Jessica rep gave me a demo yesterday and I was very impressed, the self-tan mousse and cream had no smell on application and none on developing, which amazed me!

I think at the moment they have a moisturiser, scrub, lotion and mousse self-tanner (light, medium and dark), a daily gradual tanner, a wash-off cosmetic tanning cream (waterproof except to soap), and a spray tan solution. The packaging is very classy and stylish, and the retail self-tans come with gloves inside (colour-coded to the packaging).

I tried the light and medium shades and have to say they really impressed, so I'm putting all my St Tropez up at cost-price to shift it and I'm moving over to 'Kissed by Mii' as my new tanning range - very excited!!

Ooo this looks nice, do you know if you have to be a Jessica account holder to stock this?

 

[Martin Duffy]

Not sure - best bet is to check with Gerrard International! You can contact them here:

Gerrard International

They do look good don't they!!

 

[MaisyMouse]

Not sure - best bet is to check with Gerrard International! You can contact them here:

Gerrard International

They do look good don't they!!

Thank you!

 

[Martin Duffy]

Thank you!

No probs! x

 

[TLC Lisa]

I use Suntana and all my clients live them xx
Hth
Xx

 

[ludatess]

Thank you so much ladies for all your comments - you have really given me a lot to think about, and I will research every single product/s you have mentioned ...it's good to know that fakebake are getting better smallandcute, so im pleased you're experiences have been ok

Hope you are all enjoying the lovely weather. I'm 8 months pregnant currently so am feeling it a bit! Can't grumble though - we need more weather like this in the UK xxxx

 

[VitaLiberataTan]

Hi there, if you are looking for an organic, non-toxic and completely odourless alternative with amazing customer service - you should definitely give us a call at Vita Liberata. Our Head Office team is always on hand should you have any questions and as we have representatives across the UK and Ireland, there is always someone close by to help with training, replenishment and new product information etc. Our solution is also manufactured in the UK so there is never a delay in getting it. If you would like anymore information, just call +442893344411 or email [email protected]

 

[cloughers]

Go with Nouvatan, great product, great training, great customer service, great tans ! All my clients love it because its so natural. I've tried samples of Suntana, LA, Sienna and Xentan and they don't compare.

 

[Steph86]

Go with Nouvatan, great product, great training, great customer service, great tans ! All my clients love it because its so natural. I've tried samples of Suntana, LA, Sienna and Xentan and they don't compare.

Agreed, although I still love FB nouvatan is the best of the other brands & should fakebake close they would be my number 1. Xx

 

[sophs999]

I'm Fresh Indulgence all the way. Tried a few others beforehand inc fakebake. But this is paraben free and organic. I use Caribbean glow which contains antioxidants aswell and no smell!!