GoinG out

Sexy skin made simple

Glowing party skin begins with exfoliation to shift dead cells and help products sink in. I find loose scrubs fall down the plughole, so instead rely on the eSPA Skin Brush, £20, briskly running it over my body for a minute while the shower heats up. It’s not exactly relaxing, but it smooths ashiness and boosts circulation. Can’t bear to brush? Palmer’s cocoa Butter Formula Anti-Aging Smoothing

Lotion, £4.25, contains alpha hydroxy acids to de-flake in a soft, cocoon-like cream. next up, my #1 universal body confidence tip: fake tan. not deep “where have you been?” bronze, but a subtle “why do you look so healthy?” glow. For beginners, I recommend Vita Liberata Body Blur, £29.95, a wash-off, transfer-proof veil that looks perfect, no matter how slapdash my application. It comes in five shades and a chocolate button-sized amount is enough for both legs. new James read enhance Body Foundation, £12, is also impressive, albeit in one buildable shade only, and has a gorgeous coconut scent.

For confident tanners, Sienna X 1 Hour tinted Lotion, £24, is my new go-to. sweep it on with a mitt (the genius Bronzie, £17.95, will help you to reach every bit of your back), shower off after 60 minutes, dress and get on with your day as an even colour with lovely olive undertones develops. or leave it on for two hours before showering to enjoy more of a bronze hit.

Finishing touches

to disguise persistent veins, little bruises or sun spots, mist on silky, lightly pigmented new Alleven, £38, a moisturising body concealer developed by a former supermodel. then dip a fingertip in Sanctuary Spa Shimmer Luxe Body Butter, £14, and run it down your shins, shoulders and collarbones to leave behind a sheen that’s far subtler than it looks in the tub. >>

My #1 universal body confidence tip? Fake tan. Not a deep bronze but a subtle “why do you look so healthy?” glow