If there was one thing in this world I’d hate to do (other than perhaps running a marathon), it would be applying fake tan. While I’ve admired other people’s faux glow with envy, my attempts have ended with horrific orange consequences. I’ve tried foams, sprays and lotions, but no formula was able to make up for my lack of skills. That was until tanning drops came into my life.

The reason they’ve become a part of my weekly skincare routine is because they’re foolproof and so simple to use. You don’t have to take 20 minutes out of your day to apply them or wait for them to dry. A few drops can be mixed in with your moisturiser or applied as a serum right before your moisturiser. They’re that simple to use. Trust me, if a fake tan novice like me can use them, anyone can.

Whether you’re after a ‘just been to Ibiza’ glow without the air miles or sun damage or just looking to even out your skin tone a little, these are the best tried-and-tested tanning drops you can buy. 

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