TRICK TO NAILING THE PERFECT FAKE TAN

From streaky legs to patchy knees and elbows, faking it can be risky business, but not nearly as risky as frying in the sun. Elle Ferguson, the founder of sunless-tanning range Elle Effect who has perfected faking a sunkissed glow, tells Body+Soul, “It’s all about the gloves. You need

a good base for a flawless tan and I never miss prepping my skin in the shower with an exfoliating glove. It removes dead cells and buffs the skin fresh. Then blend with a [mitt], focusing on your ankles, wrists and neck. You shouldn’t see where the tan starts and finishes.”