The best self tanners for summer 2021

Easily incorporated into your existing skincare routine, these glow enhancing Self-Tanning Drops from Isle of Paradise are designed to be added to your favourite moisturiser to give you a natural and even looking tan. The more drops you add, the deeper the tan, offering you buildable and customisable colour. The drops are enriched with Coconut, Chia Seed and Avocado Oil that nourished and hydrates the skin to give it a healthy, smooth finish. 100% Vegan and Cruelty free!

Having recently won the award for "best new self tan", the Bondi Sands Liquid Gold Tanning Foam has been breaking sales records with many claiming the tan to be their favourite one to date. A dream to apply, the tan melts into the skin within seconds to leave you with a golden glow that's touch-dry, meaning you can get dressed without worrying it will come off on clothes. Enriched with argan and coconut oils, which work to hydrate the skin and give it a glowy sheen-like effect, this is one of the most moisturising self tans we have ever tried. If you prefer the feeling of a tanning oil, you will love the brand's Liquid Gold Oil instead, which absorbs instantly so it doesn't leave any greasy residue behind.

Get that authentic summer glow with the Super Glow Body Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum from Tan-Luxe. Intensely hydrating, the formula contains Hyaluronic Acid that carries up to 1000x its weight in water to deliver maximum moisture to the skin, smoothing it out and giving a luminous, golden glow. The Serum not only tans the skin, but uses Caffeine to firm it, leaving you looking toned and summer ready.

Vita Liberata's pHenomenal Tan has been hailed as a tanning miracle, thanks for its long-lasting properties that mean you don't need to top-up. For this reason, it's our favourite tan for a holiday when you want to go with a little golden glow without it fading or going patchy while you're there. As with all Vita Liberata products, it's a clean tan and is enriched with hydrating botanicals as opposed to chemical nasties, so is great for anyone with sensitive skin. For best results, apply over 3 nights to build up so it lasts for 2-3 weeks.

If mousse and oil formulas are too heavy for your skin type, you will love the Bondi Sands Self Tanning Mist. Made especially for fairer skin, the lightweight spritz deposits a light golden glow onto the skin without ever looking orange or streaky. The nozzle has a 360 degree feature, which means you can spray the tan evenly so you get a flawless looking finish. Enriched with Vitamin E, it envelopes the skin in moisture for a really beautifully hydrated glow. The best part? It can be washed off after just one hour if you want a light, sun-kissed glow (for a deeper tan, leave on for about 4 hours). Have darker skin? Try the same formula in the deep shade for a gorgeous bronzed glow.

Achieve a natural-looking, sun-kissed glow with the Fabulous Self Tanning Gradual Lotion from Vita Liberata. Ideal for all skin tones, its lightweight formula acts as a daily body moisturiser, whilst delivering subtle colour that slowly intensifies without transferring onto clothing.

MineTan's Violet Everyday Glow Gradual Tan Foam is a gradual self-tan with a violet base for a warm, super-dark brown finish. Formulated with easily absorbed tanning actives and a mix of violet and dark brown bronzers, the tanning foam counteracts any yellow and orange undertones in your skin to deliver a rich, warm tan with a flawless, airbrushed finish. Developing over the coming days, the gradual tan can be used daily to intensify colour results while providing 24 hour hydration for a fresh and glowing tan. No orange tones or nasty fake tan smell.