is sun-kissed skin a golden rule?
Katy Lawson uses gradual tanning products to avoid fake-tan mishaps. As the winter months draw in, we can all end up looking a bit pasty, but tinted moisturising creams are a great way to get that summer glow. Cheaper than jetting off to the Mediterranean and safer than sun beds, they come at only a couple of quid a pop. So if you don’t fancy stripping down to the bare minimum for a spray tan, and want something that lasts a little longer than Rimmel Shimmer, opt for gradual self-tanning moisturisers. Unless you apply the whole bottle in the dark, there’s little danger of turning yourself orange. Coming with the additional benefit of moisturising the skin, they may not be the best option for a pre night out rush, but are worth taking the time to apply if you’re after an even shine. The best include Johnsons’ Holiday Skin, Dove’s Summer Glow and L’Oreal’s NutriSummer, which range from fair to darker skin, and are often available from Home Bargains and Poundland, beating the price of a s
