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From Isle of Paradise to St Tropez, here’s the best water-based fake tans which are making waves in the beauty world

Feel fresh with glowing skin this summer with our high street picks

FEEL fresh with glowing skin this summer with our high street picks from Isle of Paradise to St Tropez and Tan-Luxe.

Here's our selection of high street picks to keep you feeling fabulous.

Hydration station

Tan-Luxe
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Raspberry seed oil and silk protein add moisture in this Tan-Luxe product

Dry skin? Time to get your mitts on .

Simply spritz it on and leave to develop for 2-4 hours, depending on how deep you want your tan. Raspberry seed oil and silk protein add moisture while it works on making you glow.

Fair lady

Isle of Paradise
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Isle of Paradise leaves skin feeling smooth and nourished

If you’ve got pale skin, faux tan probably equals faux pas. Luckily, contains colour correctors and a peach base tone that will ensure an even, non-orange application.

Oh, and with its avocado, chia seed and coconut oil, it’ll leave skin feeling smooth and nourished, too. Genius!

All-day spray

St Tropez
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St Tropez product offers a gorgeous, natural-looking tan

For a 4pm pick-me-up, look no further than .

It can be spritzed a couple of times a day – even over make-up – for intense hydration (thanks to hyaluronic acid) and a gorgeous, natural-looking tan.

No sweat

Vita Liberata
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Vita Liberata goes on clear and absorbs super-quickly

Streaks on bed sheets are history with .

It goes on clear and absorbs super-quickly, meaning zero transfer.

With antioxidant-rich ginkgo biloba, it’ll also protect against ageing free radicals in the environment.

Drop zone

James Read
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The water-based formula won’t clog pores, plus James Read Gradual Tan contains aloe vera

For a gradual, even tan that fits perfectly into your beauty regime, try .

The water-based formula won’t clog pores, plus it contains aloe vera so it’s great even for sensitive skin.

Just add 1-3 drops to your day cream, depending on how dark you want to go.


Ask Beauty Editor Lauren

Ever since I had my first baby, my beauty regime has gone out the window and my skin is really suffering. Please tell me there’s a wonder product to revive my complexion? Stephanie, Leeds

New-mum face happens to the best of us – grey skin, dark circles and that haggard look that screams: “I need coffee!”

Even the biggest beauty addict (ahem, me) can lose their mojo when it comes to skincare.

However, I’ve discovered two Kiehl’s Since 1851 products that, when applied before bed, make me look human come the 5am wake-up call.

First I use the , which cleans away dirt and grime before removing any dead skin.

Then I apply , a hard-working night cream.

And as for those bags, invest in .

Just dab it on to skin and let it warm up for a bit before blending with your fingertips. No sleep? No problem.

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