Having a tan makes me feel ten times more fabulous than my pasty natural self; I don't feel self-conscious about my skin tone or worry enough to cover up, but I know having a subtle golden glow can make all the difference to the way I hold myself. My summer dresses look all the more summery, my bingo wings look all the less obvious and my legs are proud to blend into a glittery pair of sandals thanks to their own shimmery glow. During my younger years I spent many days under the damaging rays of a sun bed (the things we do in our youth eh!) but as I've gotten older the switch towards faking it has never been easier: self tans are no longer orange, streaky and obvious, but can be misidentified as the real thing. I've tried so many lotions, creams, mousses and serums over the years (varying from budget brands to super expensive) and I've whittled down some of my faves that I can rely on no matter the time of year, or the look I want to go for. Here are some of the best tans, in my experience, that you can reach for no matter your skin tone, experience level or budget; I tried them all so you don't have to.
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