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Lindsay Lohan finds out there's a high price to pay for self tanning

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There's a high price to pay for self tanning too much -- looking like an Oompa Loompa, and $70,000. Yep, you read that right. Although it sounds absolutely unreal, Lindsay Lohan spends $70,000 a year in fake tanning. That's more than a lot of people make -- and she throws that much down on her orange sunshine in a bottle annually.

Well, first of all, I want to say that's so unnecessary. We all love Lindsay's freckles. Plus, lots of pale ladies in Hollywood have made white skin in. Take Marcia Cross for instance. She is never on the set of Desperate Housewives without a big floppy hat or an umbrella. Liv Tyler works a black bikini with no tan like nobody's business. Nicole Kidman is envied for her porcelain skin. And I think Dita Von Teese actually uses foundation that makes her look a shade whiter than her natural skin color. All those women know that pale can be beautiful. Fake tan isn't the way to go.

But, if you do feel the need to bronze yourself, try a few cheaper and more subtle option than Lindsay's fake and expensive orange glow. Check out these products that will give you more bang for your buck! Here are 5 self tanners and bronzers that are subtle and cheap.

Bronzers/tanners that won't break the bank!

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  • Jergens Natural Glow Express Body Moisturizer
  • Energy Glow Beauty Body Lotion with Subtle Self Tanners
  • Clinique True Bronzing Gel for Face
  • bareMinerals Faux Tan All-Over Face Color
  • Maybelline Dream Mousse Bronzer

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