Most of us don't have time to schlep out to get a spray tan, but luckily the at-home fake tans have come a long way. Using a lotion or mousse is also a much safer tanning option when you're pregnant, when spray tans should be avoided. They’re quick to develop, easy to use and are packed with skincare-worthy ingredients.

Many have even managed to banish that tell-tale biscuity smell too. In short, you won’t be needing to learn in a hurry. And, they have the added benefit of giving you a little confidence boost.

"Self-tan makes you feel confident as the added warmth makes your skin look healthy and rested," tanning expert tells us. "It brings on an endless summer feeling which makes us all feel happier." Remember though, just because you might look bronzed that doesn’t mean you get a free pass on sun protection.

You’ll still need to be topping up with the and to shield your skin – especially during the summer months. We’re big believers that if it’s not broken, don’t fix it, and there’s a reason why Garnier Summer Body has been earning its keep in our bathroom cupboards for so many years. One of the original gradual tans, it’s the perfect best fake tan choice if you want to take a softly-softly approach to tanning rather than going the whole bronze.

Simple use as a moisturiser, and repeat the following day for a deeper colour. Our Senior Beauty Editor swears by this formula. "I'm very much a tan-phobe - I find the admin of having to remember to exfoliate and.