Best Overall

Clarins Delicious Self-Tanning Cream, €32, Clarins counters nationwide

Clarins have always been good at self-tan, and this is a truly lovely product for a buildable tan that doesn’t dry out the skin. Suitable for body and face, the ‘delicious’ refers to the cocoa smell that eliminates any of the traditional burnt-biscuit odour. Aloe vera helps it to glide on nicely and hydrates the skin. “I loved the light tint on application, so I got an immediate glow,” said one panellist. “And the final colour is a toffee shade that is natural-looking, and a gentle shift to summer.”