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18th Apr 2017

7 self-tanners that will give you that perfect golden glow

Trine Jensen-Burke

If you are feeling a little less than excited about baring your winter-white arms and legs in floaty summer dresses now that the temperatures are set to stay summery, you are not alone.

Thankfully, you don’t have to deny your limbs a shot of beautiful (and convincing) sun-kissed colour.

The makers of self-tanning products are upping the ante all the time, and sunless tanning has come a long way since the days of orange streaks and that familiar burnt biscuit smells.
Want to get a gorgeous glow at home? You won’t go wrong with any of these brilliant buys:

1. Michael Kors Liquitan Self Tanner

We love him for his handbags, and now we love him for his ability to turn us into bronzed Goddesses as well. This tan is a fluid gel that builds to a beautiful bronze, wears off evenly and actually smells like summer.

Available from Debenhams

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2. bBold Smart Mousse

This one is one of our favourite tried-and-tested products this spring, it contains aloe vera, helping to keep our limbs super-soft, and yields a gorgeous glow in just a couple of hours.

Available from selected pharmacies nationwide

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3. Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster

This is a real gem of a product, and as die-hard Clarins fans, one we just know we will keep coming back to. Basically, the Glow Booster transforms any body lotion into a pretty much foolproof gradual tanner, an idea so genius it brought a little tear to our eyes.

Available from Debenhams and Clarins counters nationwide

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4. St. Tropez In Shower Tanning Lotion

St. Tropez are pretty much the royal family of self tanning, and with this latest product they yet again prove how brilliant they really are. Just apply to wet skin in the shower, wait for three minutes, rinse off, and watch as a lovely, light golden tan develops after six-eight hours.

Available from Boots and selected chemist nationwide

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5. Lancome Flash Bronzer

This tinted self tan gel is a bestseller every summer and it’s easy to see why. The subtle guide colour gives your skin an instant sun-kissed hue and means you can see exactly where you’ve applied – and it doesn’t rub off onto your clothes, either.

Available from Boots and House of Fraser

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6. Bliss Hide & Glow Seek

Spray this on to limbs, holding it a good 10cm away for a foolproof glow that will take the edge off your pale spring skin.

Available from Boots

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7. Loreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Elixir

This silky-soft, budget-friendly self-tanner will give you the perfect honey-hued skin (oh, and it has a little bit of built-in shimmer too!)

Available from Boots and selected chemists nationwide

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