The best fake tans for the ultimate summer glow

From Oompa Loompas to channelling the Tango Man, everybody has the memories (and the photos) of their fake-tan faux-pas’ they’d rather forget. Fast-forward to the 21st century and now we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to DIY fake tanning.

To guide you through the minefield is The Sunday Times Style mag Beauty Director, Sarah Jossel who has rather conveniently road tested every single product for us.

THE BEST INSTANT FAKE TAN

TANOLOGIST INSTANT TAN + ILLUMINATOR £19.99

THE BEST HYBRID

DR SEBAGH TANNING DROPS - £35

THE BEST TANNING MIST

OSKIA ADAPTIVE TANNING MIST - £48

THE BEST GRADUAL FAKE TAN

ST TROPEZ SELF TAN EXPRESS BRONZING MOUSSE - £33

THE BEST FOR PALE SKIN

RIMMEL SUN SHIMMER INSTANT TAN, £6.99

THE BEST BUDGET FAKE TAN

ST MORITZ INSTA-GRAD TANNING MOUSSE - £7.99

THE BEST NEW FORMULA

TAN-LUXE THE WATER, £33

TANNING WIPES

SOLAIT MEDIUM TAN WIPES - £2.99 FROM SUPERDRUG