DOVE SUMMER GLOW Gradual Tanning Moisturiser $8.99 available from supermarkets and pharmacies nationwide.

This is a super rich, gradual tanning moisturiser. Even though I am considered amongst friends as Casper the Ghost, I chose the medium to dark shade in the hope of a dramatic, visible result.
I applied with my hands all over my body. I then popped an old black sock on each hand (or blending glove) and blended the moisturiser with light-medium pressure and circular motions. After washing hands and feet with a wet cloth, I reblended with the socks ensuring on muck-ups on the hands and feet. A quick blast of warm air with the hairdryer eliminated any stickiness! I found it best to apply in the evening and sleep in some dark clothes to avoid it staining bed linen. After applying this for three consecutive nights I had a golden brown tan with no yellow or orange tones.
 

This is an instant tanning product which is quick, smells clean and leaves no mess! It spreads easily and leaves skin gorgeously tanned with a tiny hint of shimmer. You only need to use a small amount as it spreads well but remember to rub it in quickly before it dries using blending gloves or old socks.

St Tropez have perfected their products over the years to eliminate streaking and nasty smells. Their latest tanning mousse should be called Dream Mousse as it glides on like a dream and takes less than five minutes to cover the entire body. There is no familiar biscuit smell that we all wince at! This develops over 4-6 hours and the cosmetic layer washes off upon showering leaving a golden tan underneath!