Ask the expert

We asked Marc Elrick, Tan-Luxe founder and self-tan guru, to answer our most pressing questions.

Q: How can a person find the perfect self-tanner shade?

A: “Always choose your shade based on your skin tone, not on the desired result. This means you’ll always get a radiant finish that enhances your natural tone and doesn’t mask it with a one-sizefits-all colour.”

Q: Is there any way to avoid streaks?

A: “One of the main reasons people get streaks as the self-tan develops is because they haven’t applied enough product. To ensure that doesn’t happen, make sure you completely saturate the skin. This means you avoid missing areas and get an even finish.”

Q: Where should self-tan beginners start?

A: “I always recommend a gradual tanner. These formulas work with a lower percentage of DHA, so you can apply it regularly for a hydrated glow that builds over time, as opposed to just one application. These double as a great replacement for your existing face or body moisturiser.”

Q: What is the best way to remove the tan?

A: “I love using our Tan-Luxe Glyco Water [$44], which contains glycolic acids and mists directly onto the skin. Apply it before you jump into the shower and it sloughs away remnants of old tan, as well as priming your skin for a fresh application. Try spraying it on a cotton pad to target smaller mistakes.”