Master the art of the perfect self-tan with our top tan picks
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The Caring Colour: Infused with hyaluronic acid and aloe vera to deeply hydrate, CQ10 to firm and lift, plus a boost of green tea extract to awaken and revive tired looking skin, it’s no wonder this award-winning bronzing mousse (available in three shades) is a firm favourite. Apply a few pumps for an instant glow that develops into a lasting colour. Illuminating Bronzing Mousse, £36 amandaharrington.com
The Temporary Glow: Give tired looking skin an instant boost with this hydrating tint. Simply blend in over face and neck and it will adapt to your own skin tone, leaving a natural, healthy glow. Unisex Healthy Glow, £35 Charlotte Tilbury
The Super-charged Formula: The world’s first coconut water based tan restores and revitalises skin. Suitable for face and body, and super-charged with antioxidants, it develops into a dark tan in just three hours. Coconut Water Self Tan Foam, £17.99 Mine
The Face Drops: Mix a few drops of this clever self-tan into your regular moisturiser or serum and apply evenly for a natural and super-healthy glow. The Face Illuminating Tan Drops, £35 Tan-Luxe
The Gradual Tan: A year-round favourite, this daily moisturiser contains a self-tan formula which allows you to build up your colour day after day for your perfect sun- kissed shade. Sublime Bronze Gradual Tan, £6.99 L’Oreal Paris
The One-Day Tan: This wash-off self-tan delivers a luminous bronzed glow with great coverage. Transfer and water-resistant, you can enjoy a flawless, streak- free tan until you want to wash it off. GLO Matte One Day Tan, £9.99 Bondi Sands
The In-Shower Tan: New to the St Tropez range is this ultra- hydrating self tan which you apply to wet skin, wait three minutes and then shower off. The self-tan will develop gradually and will deepen with regular reapplication. Gradual Tan In-Shower Lotion, £14.50 St Tropez
Designed to suit any skin tone, this moisturising overnight formula contains anti-aging hyaluronic acid, red algae and aloe vera to soothe and soften, and it develops a natural sun-kissed glow as you sleep. Sleep Mask Face Tan, £25 James Read
