Idol tan as a company has been around for about 8 years now and has a good track record. Its company ethos is to provide the best cosmetic products sourced only from natural ingredients.

The company is getting quite a bit of media attention at the moment and is quickly establishing itself as one of the best fake tan companies on the market using purely natural ingredients.

Using  natural ingredients means the Idol Tan self tanning gel is well suited to anyone who has sensitive skin or for those who have concerns about using fake tanning products that contain artificial chemicals.

The product comes in a bottle which allows for convenient and easy application of the self tanner. The gel spreads easily and has a very smooth consistency which works to avoid both streaking and patchy areas. Even for experienced tanners, to ensure even better results, in the days leading up to applying the fake tanner it is advisable to both exfoliate and moisturise.

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Idol Tan uses natural ingredients

The self tanner is water based which is a great advantage because it will dry quickly following application. This also means that it reduces the chances of staining both on clothes and on bedding.

The Tanning process is fairly gradual and gentle and will start to work after a few hours of application. As Idol Tan self tanning gel only uses natural ingredients and has moisturising capabilities it will leave your skin both nourished and moisturised and certainly not dry like some fake tanners on the market.

Once the gel has been applied the fake tan will last about five days before fading begins and it will then need topping up. The product will give you an even, dark bronze colour that looks natural.

A view is widely held that the gentle nature as well as the epidermis nourishing properties of Idol Tan self tanning gel is one of the products great strengths.

As a final note, because Idol Tan self tanning gel is alcohol free, it means the product has a shelf life that is longer than some self tanners. Furthermore the product does not suffer from the nasty DHA aroma of other fake tanning products. Instead it has a subtle, rather neutral aroma that means it can be comfortably used by both men and women alike.

As a product, Idol Tan is currently only available to buy online and is not available on the high street in the UK at the moment.

Fake Bake Beyond Bronze Self Tan Lotion 148ml

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Fake Bake’s Beyond Bronze Self Tan lotion comes in a 148 ml bottle and is priced around £15 online and is also available on the high street.

The product is designed to work straight away upon contact with the skin. The DHA based formula has the finest ingredients and works to develop a fake tan that if applied correctly will give a long lasting, light bronze tan that will hopefully complement your skin tone.

This is certainly far removed from poorer quality fake tanning products that put you at risk of turning a nasty orange colour.

One of the best products for price to quality

If you want a darker tan colour you will have to apply additional applications. The product is a light bronze and as a result is probably better suited to those with fair or pale skin as opposed to those with an olive complexion. The tan will last for about three to four days before it will need topping up.

Using a tanning mitt for assistance, this product spreads very evenly and should provide a streak free application even for those who are inexperienced self tanners. The product helps you get an even coverage on those difficult areas including the Feet and hands and the webbing in between

This product is highly recommended and is one of the best self tan products out there in relation to price to quality.

The HV1 is a professionally tested HVLP unit, which stands for High Volume Low Pressure Model.

The HV1 is designed is an entry level spray tanning machine for either low or medium use. This indicates that it is best used for those who spray tan at home or possibly a mobile spray tan technician.

For those operating a professional spray tanning business which needs a high volume usage machine and something they will be using every day, the HV1 entry level model would not be suitable and it would be better to look at a more appropriate product.

The HV1 unit is extremely effective and produces a fine mist ensuring that consistent and reliable results are constantly achieved.

The product is a complete piece of kit coming with a 250 ml bottle of one of the Famous Dave spray tanning products to get you up and running.

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The comprehensive list of specifications include a 400 watt high power motor, an adjustable gun, a 50 ml cup capacity, and a 2.7 metre hose.

There are full instructions for using the machine and it comes with a six month warranty.

The HV1 High Volume Low Pressure Model is highly recommended and it retails from between £100 and £110 online.

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Juice Beauty Perfecting Foundation - Organic Tan - 30g/1oz

A juice-based organic fluid foundation Provides seamless & buildable coverage Hides appearance of lines, pores & other skin imperfections Renders a ...

£30.20

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Juice beauty perfecting foundation is a juice based organic foundation that will give you a perfect airbrushed look and feel.

The product provides a cream to powder finish that will last all day. It will provide a coverage that hides pores and other imperfections on the face and gives a smooth, satin complexion.

Juice Beauty is full of organic ingredients, which is the main reason your skin will be left with a healthier looking, refreshed and perfected appearance.

Juice Beauty Organic Tan (packed with fruit bursting ingredients)

Organic ingredients contained within Juice Beauty Organic Tan include organic aloe leaf juice to sooth and moisturise the skin, organic fruit and berry seed oils which are high in antioxidants and kiwi seed oil which is rich in vitamins A and E.

Further ingredients include grape seed oil, cranberry seed oil, acai, gojiberry, strawberry seed oil and iron oxides.

The product is highly recommended and is available for around £35 online.

Fake Bake’s Faux Glo wash off instant tan does not contain DHA, the base ingredient for many self tanning products.

Instead it is designed to give an instant and temporary tanned look which will last for a day, and when removed the skin will appear exactly as it did prior to application.

The product has Fake Bake’s clever 360 degree nozzle which gives a continuous and constant amount of spray, even at an upside down angle.

The super-fast drying aerosol is transfer resistant leaving the skin feeling and looking good.

Fake Bake’s Faux Glo does not contain DHA

The product is suitable for all complexions whether fair, medium or dark skinned. It is suitable for oily, normal and dry skin types. Due to the Fake Bake colour blend it is excellent for covering irregular skin tones for a streak free and natural looking fake tan.

Fake Bake’s Faux Glo is an organic based cosmetic formula that does not have any artificial preservatives or parabans and the fast drying aerosol.

The formula creates the impression of a lovely, natural tan through a light, non-sticky coating on the skin which doesn’t clog the pores with a subtle shimmer that can be washed off.

The Fake Bake Faux Glo comes in 120 ml bottle and is priced at around £11 online and is also available on the high street.

Lavera Self Tan Lotion

£15.49

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Lavera is a leading supplier of organic natural cosmetics. The Lavera Self Tanning Lotion is suitable for face and body and is made with 100% natural plant based ingredients.

The active ingredient is organic soy which is combined with sugar extracts to give smooth and natural application to your skin. The formula has a host of other organic ingredients including organic aloe vera, organic rose, organic lavender, Vitamin E and green tea.

The organic rose and lavender give the lotion a wonderful scent far removed from non organic fake tanners that have the unpleasant smell associated with DHA.

The organic aloe vera works as a moisturiser giving moisturising benefits that leave the skin feeling refreshed, smooth and soft, whilst the green tea and vitamin E provide nourishment to the epidermis.

An organic self tanner with a pleasant aroma

The formula is based around the organic soy and gives a fake tan colour that looks really natural. A darker tan can be achieved by building up with more layers of colour.

The product is very easy to apply and can be done quite quickly. Provided you moisturise and exfoliate for a few days prior to applying the fake tanner you should achieve a wonderful natural looking tan with no streaks and smooth that is both smooth and soft. The tanned effect is visible after about one to two hours.

You must remember to use sunscreen for outdoor exposure to sunlight as Lavera Self Tan Lotion does not have built in UV protection.

Lavera Self Tanning Lotion retails for around £15 for a 150 ml both online and in beauty outlets and is highly recommended.

The Piz Buin summer sensation self tan mist spray mid has an innovative 360 degree spray to help get to those hard to reach areas such as the back.

The mid spray is for fairer skin and the light mist is easy to apply developing into a natural looking tan colour leaving you like you have just stepped off the beach.

The product has a moisturisation element in it which leaves your skin feeling soft and moisturised. Piz Buin say that the product should last about a week after application this is probably at the higher end of durability, with five days about the norm for this spray before a top up is required.

After application it is probably best to wait about half an hour before putting clothes on to avoid staining them an orange colour or waiting a couple of hours before having a shower which will get rid of the slightly greasy feeling but won’t get rid of the tan.

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Another advantage of the Piz Buin summer sensation self tan mist spray is it does not have the nasty DHA aroma of many similarly priced self tanners at the cheaper end of the market.

The product is priced around £ 7 for a 150 ml bottle which comes in a brown box and is available both online and in shops. It is well priced for such a good quality product and is just as good as a similar offering by St Tropez which comes in around the £20 mark.

If your looking for a good quality product for fairer skin at a competitive price,  this offering by Piz Buin is well worth considering.

The Sally Hansen Airbrush legs is not actually a fake tan product, it is actually make up for the legs. It is available in four different shades of various strengths – light glow, medium glow, tan glow and a deep glow.

It is specifically designed to be sprayed onto your legs to give an airbrushed finish, which covers blemishes like scars and veins; it adds a discrete shade of colour.

The product is easy and very quick to apply.You do not need to apply a huge amount as a little will go a long way.  It is best to spray the product onto the palm of your hand and then rub it all over your leg for an even, smooth application. It is probably best to apply the product in the bathroom as it can sometimes drip.

The product is already coloured. It contains vitamin K and unlike fake tan products you do not have to wait for the colour to develop due to the absence of the DHA tanning process.

Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs is a make up based

It is actually possible to use the product on other parts of your body like your chest and the neck, although first and foremost it is a product for the legs. It can look even better when combined with a self tanner although this is completely subjective.

The product blends very easily and is not streaky like many sunless tanners can be. It also has the advantage that due to an absence of DHA it does not have an unpleasant odour which really is a bonus.

The Sally Hansen Airbrush legs dries extremely quickly – the can says it dries in 60 seconds although it is better to leave it 10 minutes before putting clothes on.

The product is available both on line and on the high street and it is priced between £5 and £10 for a can.

Clinique’s Mens non streak bronzer is a self tanning product for the face and coming from a great name in Clinique, it is one of the best products on the market.

Many men fear applying fake tan especially on the face that will either look a nasty orange colour or will look like women’s make up.

You need not fear. This product gives a temporary, healthy colour giving a natural tanned look. It will not smudge even when sweating.

The product itself is a transparent oil free gel and comes in a squeezy bottle with an easy to use top with cap.

With regard to application, the best way to use the product is to mix a small dab with a little moisturising lotion and then rub all over clean, exfoliated skin, making sure to blend in well for a great complexion to make you look nice and healthy.

Clinique’s non streak bronzer for men is good for all types of skin from normal to oily as well as sensitive skin. The product is allergy tested, 100% fragrance free and has targeted formulas specifically for the face.

Coming from Clinique and considering a bottle will last a long time as so little of the product is required, it is actually very well priced.

It can be found both online and on the high street priced at between £16 and £18 for a 60 ml bottle. The product is high quality and highly recommended.

Lancome Flash Bronzer Self Tan Leggel Immidiate Shimmering Bronzer 125ml

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Lancome’s flash bronzer self tanning range was voted by Elle Magazine as one of their top 5 self tanners of 2010 and it is not difficult to see why.

As part of the flash bronzer range, the self tanning face gel is very easy to use. The gel comes in a pump action bottle which allows you to dispense a few drops onto your finger. It may take a little bit of trial and error to find what the best amount is for your skin.

Lancome Flash Bronzer self tanning face gel works on all skin types

The gel is almost transparent with a slight orange tint to it but once applied to your skin and allowed to develop it becomes a natural colour giving a healthy looking and even tan.

The flash bronzer is a very light gel and does not clog up your pores if you are susceptible to oily skin. It is therefore suitable for all skin types and the fake tan lasts about seven days before it needs to be topped up. As you only need a small drop on each application the bottle will last a fair while even if you are using it on a regular basis.

The product does give off a slight odour, but overall it is light and not unpleasant compared with some sunless tanners.

The tan takes an hour or so to develop and once that happens it is very natural looking and doesn’t go to dark or too deep.

The Lancome Flash Bronzer Self Tanning Face Gel comes in a 50 ml bottle. It retails at between £20 to £25 and is available both online and from most Boots and Lancome counters in department stores.

The Clarins self tanning instant gel is one of the best self tanners on the market. It has been around a while now and is widely regarded as instrumental in the fake tanning process that began to specifically target people with fairer skin.

The tube is priced between £14 and £18 and is widely available both online and on the high street.It comes in a 125 ml tube and a little goes along way. According to a variety of different users one tube lasts on average between one and two months based on two applications a week.

Clarins call their self tanning product a gel. It is a light bronze colour but the texture is more akin to that of a cream than a gel.

A great product targeting those with sensitive and fair skin

It is an excellent product that can be used even by inexperienced self tanners as it is very forgiving, particularly if you are not someone who is meticulous in preparations such as exfoliating, shaving and moisturising in the build up to applying the self tanner.

It can be used for both the body and the face and once applied has a rather refreshing feel and goes on to achieve very natural looking results.

Indeed, the texture of the gel is very smooth and leaves the epidermis feeling nice and soft. It is just so good for the fairer person with light and sensitive skin.

As the tan starts to develop, the smell from the DHA begins to worsen in line with other self tanning products. It is not bad though and can be likened to a sweetish slightly chemical smell.

Clarins call it a self tanning instant gel, which is probably a little bit of a misconception because it doesn’t develop any quicker than other self tanners. The time for the tan to develop is around two or three hours.

The product is really targeted at those with pale and dry skin. It is too subtle for darker skins or those looking for a deep bronze colour. Overall it is an excellent product and highly recommended.

Green People Self Tan Lotion

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£15.71

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The Green People self tan lotion claims to use 88% organic products mainly derived from plant extracts. It is free from chemicals found in other self tanners such as Parabens, Lanolin, phthalates and colourants

The product comes in a push-top dispenser, which makes application very easy and is probably closer to a cream than a lotion in that it is not very runny.

The initial smell of the product is floral with an overlying rose scent. This starts to disappear as the lotion is absorbed into the epidermis, but fortunately there is no DHA odour as the colour develops.

Green People self tan lotion contains organic ingredients

In fact, there is no smell at all, which is a nice change to the unpleasant smell of many self tanning products.

The Green people product is a self tan lotion that is for all skin types, containing organic Aloe Vera, rosehip oil and sandalwood.

The tanned appearance created by the Green people self tan lotion does not protect against UV rays and sun lotion with an appropriate sun filter should be used as required when out in the sun.

The product comes in a 200 ml bottle and retails at around £17. The product may appear expensive, however much less cream is required during application than some inferior self tan lotions.

It is certainly worth paying that extra bit more for a self tanner that does your skin some good and overall it is a good product, especially for those with sensitive skin.

St Tropez Self Tan Remover 240ml

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The St Tropez self tan remover comes in a 325 ml bottle and retails for around £12.

The product is actually meant only for removing self tanner stains from your palms and the soles of your feet after application. However a lot of reviewers have actually used the product successfully to remove fake tan from other parts of the body and the whole body in general.

The St Tropez self tan remover is excellent for cleaning palms stained by fake tanner and is most effective when combined with Wipe away cleansing wipes.

St Tropez fake tan remover for clean palms

The St Tropez fake tan remover comes in a bottle which has a pump action. The pump action can occasionally get clogged up and requires the pump to be removed and rinsed well under hot water.

The product itself comes in the form of a liquid with a ruff grain which is supposed to help scrub away stains from the self tanner product.

The fake tan remover in the St Tropez product description says that the product must be applied to the area with water up to four hours after application.

Again, many reviewers of the product have concluded that it also works well on the removal of stains even a few days after application.

Overall the product is a little on the expensive side as it could be considered a glorified scrub especially considering the ruff grain in the product but if you are intent on keeping clean palms it should be considered on its overall merits.

Fake Bake Self Tanning Lotion

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Fake Bake self tanning lotion can be applied to both the face and body. This is an advantage especially to the inexperienced self tanner since you can apply it on your whole body without worrying if the colour of your body will match your face.

Unlike some self tanners, the Fake bake lotion comes with very detailed instructions on the back of the bottle on how to use the tan.

 The lotion is quite thick in texture and therefore will not drip much helping to achieving a streak free tan.

Fake bake provide a pair of mitts with the bottle and it is highly recommended to use them. As the lotion is so dark in colour it will stain badly the palms of your hands which will be hard to scrub off.

Fake bake self tanning lotion is quite thick and does not drip

Again, the downside of the lotion being so dark is that it can also stain your clothes. Although the lotion dries within a couple of minutes it is better to wait half an hour before putting your clothes on after application just as a precaution.

The fake bake tan lasts about a week and after application, it dries within a couple of minutes and The lotion doesn’t leave you feeling sticky like many lotions do.

The one negative comment about the fake bake self tanning lotion is that it does have a strong smell of DHA that is associated with many self tanners. The product is widely available throughout the UK retailing for between £15 and £20

Neutrogena MicroMist Tanning Sunless Spray Medium 150g

INDICATIONS: Neutrogena MicroMist Tanning Sunless Spray applies like a professional airbrush spray for an all over worry free, just back ...

£14.10

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The Neutrogena Micro Mist sunless tanning spray uses a clever ultra fine mist.

It applies like a professional airbrush spray which covers the body evenly for a simple to use no rub application or hands free application.

The one touch continuous spray works at any angle to spray tan difficult places such as your back.

The product does not clog pores and dries extremely fast (in less than 5 minutes) meaning you can shower, get dressed and go out soon after application.

The Neutrogena Micro Mist Spray is a clever product

The product is intended for a sunless tan of two Shades darker than your skin tone.

It is an excellent alternative to self tanner lotions. The only downside for new users is it really does take practice getting the application right.

It is advisable to hold the spray around seven inches away from your body and when you spray your feet hold it again slightly further away and spread your toes apart.

It is preferable to stand on a towel so that the floor does not get sticky.

The product is widely available throughout the united states but not so common in the UK. The best place to purchase it is Amazon where the sunless spray retails for around £16 for a bottle of 5.3 oz

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St Moriz Instant Self Tanning Mousse 200 ml

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The St Moritz instant self tanning mousse is a self tanner suitable for all skin types

The self tanning mousse which comes in a 150 ml bottle dispenses via a pump which makes it very easy to control the amount of mousse being applied.

The St Moritz Instant Self Tanning Mousse has been specially developed with ingredients which help to create an instant bronzing effect. It is applied as a tinted mousse, which also means that you can see where you are applying it.

The colour of the foam is dark and rich and looks very similar to the St Tropez mousse. It retails for anything as low as £3 online and can be found in discount stores such as TK Maxx for around £5.

The St Moritz Instant Self Tanning Mousse is good value

As mentioned, although in colour it looks very similar to the St Tropez product, it is much cheaper and obviously this does effect the quality. The consistency can be a little dry and unlike St Tropez, sometimes it does require a little bit of work to blend in the product to avoid being left with patches.

The St Moritz instant self tanning mousse does not have the moisturizing consistency of the more expensive St Tropez product and therefore requires more care and attention to every stroke.

The Fake tan using St Moritz lasts for five days without fading

For the low price the product is excellent value although it does appeal more to the experienced tanner due to the extra work compared to better quality products to get an even all over tan.

Xen-Tan Dark Lotion 236ml

XEN-TAN DARK LOTION, has taken the USA by storm, and is being hailed as A Favourite Self-Tanner by ...

£19.99

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Xen Tan offer a dark tanning lotion as a sunless tanner with a natural instant colour.

The dark coloured lotion can at first be off putting but the lotion goes on smoothly and easily; the advantage of the dark colour means that you can see where you are applying it. Although you are left with a slight colour straight away, the real tan will take a few hours to develop properly.

With rich moisturisers and good quality ingredients the Xen Tan dark tanning lotion creates a long lasting and instant natural olive toned tan that doesn’t get blotchy at the ankles or elbows and after a certain amount of time fades away completely evenly.

Xen Tan dark tanning lotion with olive undertones

The pleasantly fresh cherry almond fragrance sets Xen Tan apart from the rather unpleasant smell of poorer quality products.

With olive undertones there is absolutely no chance of the product turning your skin orange. The rich coconut and walnut oils of the Xen Tan dark tanning lotion give a sensual and calming sensation and gives a tan that can last twice as long as other products.

With regard to application of the Xen Tan dark tanning lotion it is best to add a thin coat for a lighter tan with one or two thicker applications to achieve a desirable darker olive tan.

For a 236 ml bottle the price ranges from as low as £18 online up to £25 on the high street.

The Afterglow spray tan machine is one of a number of professional airbrush tanning kits which are simple to use yet give professional salon standard results, even for the novice user.

No experience or prior training is required to use the machine. The spray tan airbrush is very easy to use, quick to set up and is perfect for use either at home, in a small salon or by freelance beauticians.

The Afterglow airbrush tanning machine for an easy to use spray tan

The Afterglow spray tan machine comes with an exfoliating sea salt scrub which is applied approximately 7 hours before using the spray tan machine since spray tans require preparation to give the most effective results.

Following the exfoliating preparation, using the Afterglow tan machine takes only minutes to apply and dries almost instantly meaning that you can use it on the same day as a night out.
The Afterglow spray tan machine is simple but effective.

It contains a cosmetic bronzer which provides an instant fake tan. The active ingredient, Dihydroxyacetone otherwise known as DHA starts to develop and takes over the fading bronzer and the resulting spray tan will last for around a week.

The afterglow spray tan machine is available both online and in the high street. The starting price for the product is around £170 and upwards and comes highly recommended by tanning specialists.
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L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Dry Mist Medium Skin

L'Oréal Sublime Bronze Self Tanning Dry Body Mist-For fair skin-Easy application-No need to rub in-...

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L’Oreal sublime bronze self tan spray is one of a multitude of tanning sprays that are available on the market.

It is generally easy to apply, with perhaps the exception of the back area, which can be slightly awkward as the nozzle does have a tendency to get a little bit stiff.

The product dries reasonably quickly and you can feel that it moisturises at the same time. It is great for very fair skin as it is not too noticeable when it starts to wear out which means that any up keep is kept to a minimum.

The colour is quite natural and it does not become streaky or patchy like some other spray products; additionally, it does not stain clothing.

L’Oreal Sublime Bronze

Although overall a very good product, there are a couple of very small problems that should be highlighted.

It does seem that no matter how many times you wash your hands during the application process, you still get a small amount of colouring on your hands. In view of this it is probably best to use gloves.

The spray gives out a smell that is not overly pleasant. It resembles hairspray whilst developing but then again there are very few spray tan products on the market that don’t give off some kind of odour

The price of the product ranges from £10 to £15 for a 125 ml bottle and it is widely available through a variety of stores including Boots and Morrisons.

ST.TROPEZ Self Tan Bronzing Lotion 240ml

St.Tropez's original, salon-inspired formula is specially created to give you the richest, deepest tan. Infused with aloe ...

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St Tropez self tan bronzing lotion is one of the best products currently on the market. It is the lotion to use if you want a smooth, natural looking tan that gives the impression that you have actually just come back from a sunny holiday on the French Riviera!

You can see that a lot of research and development has gone into bringing this lotion onto the market; it is one of the few self tanners that successfully disguise stretch marks and other blemishes on the skin.

The Lotion contains aloe vera, which assists in helping skin absorb the lotion, taking it deep into the epidermis. Aloe vera also reduces the need to rub the tan in, instead allowing you to gently stroke it onto the skin. After as little as three hours but preferably overnight, the coloured base is then washed off to reveal newly tanned skin.

St Tropez Self tan lotion – one of the best products on the market

The lotion also contains a guide colour – a light brown which is a vegetable dye so that you can actually see where you are putting the lotion which helps to avoid ending up with large white patches.

It only develops to a single maximum strength meaning that you won’t end up with patchy areas where you may have applied either too little or too much lotion. As long as you have covered all your skin then the tan will not streak, or appear patchy

The lotion is widely available in most stores and it comes in either a 120 ml or 240 ml (free latex gloves) bottle with prices ranging from £15 to £ 30 pounds.