Hearing the word “Tan” immediately sparks images of the beach, tousled hair, cute summer dresses and coconut aroma. It’s true that tans make us look, and feel thinner, sexier and healthier. Baking in the sun and hitting solariums, are being frowned upon and discouraged more and more people every day. Women are realising the dangers of the sun’s UV rays, including fast aging skin and the deadliest form of skin cancer, melanoma.
Thanks to my fave five self-tanners, we can skip out damaging our skin, but still get that glorious summer glow.
St Tropez Bronzing Gel
10/10
The best faux tan in the history of tans – it’s just a bonus that Kate Moss is the St Tropez ambassador. The gel is pure brown – not orange, and smooths straight on, just like a body lotion. It doesn’t contain any preservatives that can lead to an orange hue. You’ll get an instant, long-lasting dark bronze tan.
Reef Beach Glow Instant Tan
9/10
A lightweight mousse, that dries in minutes - perfect for a last minute tan. The end result is a bronze tint, which turns into a gold tan over a period of hours. It is super easy to apply, and doesn’t leave streaks. Plus, it has a delicious coconut scent.
Model Co Tan Airbrush in a Can
9/10
This fine mist creates an instant bronzer for your face and body. This self-tanner has a blue-green base, meaning it works with your natural skin tone to create a sun-kissed glow that deepens over 6 hours.
Jane Iredale Tantasia
9/10
Tint today, tan tomorrow. This bronzer builds a gradual, natural looking tan over three days. It contains streak-free formula and provides hydration, allowing you to also use it on your face. Releasing a divine scent of fresh fragrance, it is the perfect solution for ladies with sensitive skin.
Red Carpet Kolour Body Glow
8/10
RCK provides a one-night tan that has a golden, shimmery glow. You just apply it like a moisturiser, and you’ll immediately notice your blemishes and red spots vanish - and a sexy, exotic shimmer arise. It washes off after one night, but if you moisturise, the bronze glow will last an extra 1-2 days.
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