How To Get Glow-Kissed Skin… In A Bottle

15 of the best self-tans, from mists to mousses.

We are almost there, right on the cusp of summer. The smell of sun-cream and salty skin is almost within our grasp, with sun-warmed limbs, lighter layers and longer days incoming. But what if those limbs are pasty and dull after a winter swaddled in knits? If your pallor needs turning around, we have a full menu of bronzing delights to warm up lacklustre skin. From subtle gradual tanners to fool-proof wash-off formulas to the deepest glow, we have the mousses and lotions to give you a streak-free finish.

By Lydia Mansi
May 2023

Facial Mists

If you’re looking for a light veil of colour that dries almost instantly, mists offer a great texture for impatient tanners.

Tan With Skincare Benefits

Self-tan formulas have come a long way, with many containing added skincare benefits alongside their tanning credentials, including vitamins, hydrating hyaluronic acid and skin-brightening properties.

The Deepest Glow

If you are already starting with a darker skin tone and simply looking for a self-tan that will brighten and revive your dull winter skin or you’re a tan aficionado and confident in taking your limbs from milk-bottle to bronze goddess, these deeper tan tones will fit the bill nicely.

Wash-Off Colour

For self-tan newbies, a wash-off colour is a great fool-proof alternative, giving you an instant hit of colour, without the worry of how it’s going to develop. Many are water resistant and transfer-proof too, so perfect for beach holidays.

Gradual Tanners

The flexibility of a gradual tanner means you can use them once a week to subtly take the edge off your ghostly hue, or daily to build up a natural, deeper glow.