self-tan, n.
Brit. /ˌsɛlfˈtan/, U.S. /ˌsɛlfˈtæn/
[‹ self- prefix + tan n.1 Compare self-tanner n., self-tanning adj.]
= self-tanner n. Freq. attrib.
| 1980 Times 24 May 24/5 Unfortunately most self-tan products leave the skin smelling like a schoolboy's deliberate mistake. 1989 Los Angeles Times (Nexis) 27 June v. 3/1 In most self-tan lotions, the active ingredient is a tongue-twister substance called dihydroxyacetone. 1998 Zest July 65/3 With a self-tan, you should keep your make-up subtle. |