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BEST FOR: GRADUAL TAN

Clarins Radiance Plus Golden Glow Booster for Body, £ 26 ( clarins.co.uk)

For a made- to- measure tan, add a few drops of this to your body cream.

The formula blends easily whether you use a lotion, gel or a serum. Achieving the perfect depth of tan couldn’t be easier, simply add more drops for a darker colour.

BEST FOR: LONG- LASTING TAN

Vita Liberata Phenomenal 2 to 3 Week Tan Mousse, £ 37.50 ( vitaliberata.co.uk)

This organic mousse is perfect before a holiday as it will keep you bronzed until it’s time to come home.

Application is a bit fiddly as three layers are required to build a lasting colour. However you’ll have a naturallooking tan for more than a fortnight.

BEST FOR: FACIAL TAN

James Read Day Tan SPF15 Face, £ 22 ( jamesreadtan.com)

Swap your daily moisturiser for this gradual facial tanner three days a week to build a healthy glow.

It’s great to use on holiday to add a bit of colour so you don’t need to use foundation. Non- greasy, it contains an SPF to protect skin as well as hyaluronic acid to hydrate and algae extract to calm.

BEST FOR: INSTANT RESULTS

L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze BB Dream Legs, £ 9.99 ( superdrug.com)

Skin- perfecting BB creams are not just for the face. This fast- acting cream gives legs an instant glow while blurring imperfections and evening skin tone. Legs are left smooth, moisturised and bronzed in seconds. To remove, simply wash off with soap and water.

BEST FOR: EASY APPLICATION

St Tropez Gradual Tan In Shower Lotion, £ 14.50 ( sttropeztan.co.uk) This ingenious fake tan takes just three minutes to work and can be applied in