Top bronzers to try:

Chanel Les Beiges Bronzing Cream, £42, johnlewis.com. Ultra creamy and blendable, it hydrates skin as well as bronzing it.

bareMinerals Bronze Powder Bronzer, £22, lookfantastic.com. Cher’s top choice and with good reason. This mineral based powder is ultra finely milled, so can be built up slowly.

Dolce & Gabbana Solar Glow Universal Bronzing Drops, £38, feelunique.com.

A customisable, glamorous option – add a couple of drops to your make-up for subtle bronzing, or use it neat to contour specific areas.

Hourglass Vanish Flash Highlighting Stick, £45, cultbeauty.co.uk. Seductive yet practical, this twist-up stick of solid bronzing and highlighting cream allows you to apply with precision just about anywhere. It’s portable and the texture is luxurious.

Lumene Invisible Illumination Watercolor Bronzer, £23, lookfantastic.com. Watery-light and refreshing on the skin, this makes a great all-over face base, either instead of, or mixed into tinted moisturiser or foundation. A pearly finish ensures a flattering glow.