Summer Skincare - Tans and Body Scrubs
Suncare,Fake tan,Body Scrubs
we test the best tans
With the sunny months setting in and winter\'s clothes now relegated to the back of the wardrobe it\'s time to wave goodbye to dull winter skin and get those limbs ready for their close-up. We\'ve been busy trying and testing the most effective exfoliators for silky smooth skin and the top self tans for that naturally sunkissed glow to bring you the hottest products on the shelves. And here\'s our top ten...
Summer Skincare- Tans and Exfoliators
Philosophy,Body Scrubs
philosophy scrub
The gorgeously zingy lemon fragrance hits you as soon as you open the tub to put you in that getting-ready-for-summer mood. The scrub is a great consistency, effectively sloughing off dull winter skin without feeling too abrasive - and it\'s enriched with nourishing oils to moisturise your newly smooth limbs. A winner.
Philsophy old fashioned lemonade salt scrub, £24
Stockist: www.hqhair.com
Summer Skincare- Tans and Exfoliators
Body Scrubs,Elle Macpherson
elle macphereson
I didn\'t know whether I should put this brown sugar scrub on my body or in my coffee! My apprehension quickly dissolved (much like the sugar) though when I did rub a handful over my skin the result was amazing. The oils mixed in with the sugar leave skin feeling and looking silky soft and smelling divine and I found my normally parched legs didn\'t even need moisturiser afterwards.
Elle Macpherson brown sugar body scrub, £12.95
Stockist: www.boots.com
Summer Skincare- Tans and Exfoliators
The Body Shop,Body Scrubs
body shop soap
I\'ve never been a soap fan but this bar from the Body Shop smelt of zingy lemon and grapefruit and the massaging lumps on one side is a far gentler way of massaging the skin to get rid of any signs of cellulite. After just a couple of uses in my morning I was converted and my skin has never looked better.
The Body Shop body focus toning scrub soap, £8
Stockist: www.thebodyshop.co.uk
Summer Skincare- Tans and Exfoliators
Dermalogica,Body Scrubs
dermalogica scrub
This is a creamy, lathering formula with exfoliating particles in it so that you\'re nourishing the skin as you smooth it. It feels gentle when applying but is no less effective for that with noticably smoother, softer skin after the very first use.
Dermalogica body exfoliator, from a selection
Stockist: www.dermalogica.co.uk
Summer Skincare- Tans and Exfoliators
Suncare,Fake tan
Self Tan Lancaster
Truly a hero-brand when it comes to self-tan, you know you\'re in for streak-free, tango-abhorring hands when you opt for Lancaster. The whole range is great, but the Essential Bronze Milk packed an extra moisturising punch and gave great coverage in lovely, natural-looking golden tones.
Lancaster Essential Bronze Milk, £16
Stockist: 0800 376 0688
Summer Skincare- Tans and Exfoliators
Suncare,Clarins,Fake tan
clarins self tan
Not only a great looking colour, but very natural and even. Easy to apply, clear gel that smells so much better than most, none of that weird biscuity-ness and rubs in quickly. You can dress as soon as it is dry so no more wandering around in your smalls waiting for it to develop. I tried it on my body only, but is says that it is fine for the face too, I am sure that it would work well here too but care should be taken around the hairline and eyebrows, the bits that generally give me away!
Clarins self tanning instant gel, £15.50
Stockist: www.clarins.co.uk
Summer Skincare- Tans and Exfoliators
Suncare,Fake tan
ambre solaire tan
This is a very lightweight, easy to apply lotion - but don\'t be fooled by it\'s milky appearance, this stuff certainly packs a bronzing punch! The colour is a nice, natural looking glow and if you get it right you\'ll wind up with lovely-looking, sunkissed limbs. Steer clear if you\'re in a rush or a nervous self-tanner but if you use sparingly and just apply carefully, blending all the while then you\'re rewarded with a perfect tan.
Ambre Solaire self tanning milk, from a selection
Stockist: www.boots.com
Summer Skincare- Tans and Exfoliators
Suncare,Fake tan,Too Faced
too faced tan
If you hate fake tans that smell like, well, fake tan you\'ll love this bronzer which smells like Pina Colada! I felt as if I had been transported to my summer holiday as soon as I put it on and it\'s great for novices as it\'s an instant bronzer which washes off.
Too Faced tanning bed in a tube, from a selection
Stockist: www.boots.com
Summer Skincare- Tans and Exfoliators
Lancome,Suncare,Fake tan
Lancome Flash Bronzer beauty
This product is an absolute giant in the self tanning world, it\'s light gel formula glides on effortlessly leaving a beautiful bronzed glow which you can build up over repeat applications. Plus, being a light gel as opposed to some of the heavier cream self tans around - this is the perfect product for those with combination to oily skin who might be worried about using fake tan on their face for fear of a break-out.
Lancome Flash Bronzer Self-Tanning Face Gel , £19.50
Stockist: www.boots.com
Summer Skincare- Tans and Exfoliators
Suncare,Fake tan,St Tropez
St Tropez whipped bronze tanning mousse
This is the quickest drying self tanner on the block and is perfect when you\'ve had to get your legs out at the last minute. The fool-proof pump bottle and light mousse is easy to use and the colour adapts to any skin shade so you can sit back and watch your tan deepen over 3 hours. A perfect option for beginners and those who need to tan and go!
St Tropez whipped bronze tanning mousse, £30
Stockist: www.boots.com
