Careful application and improved formulations mean you can say farewell to pasty skin, use less make-up and a achieve a healthier-looking you. Here's our pick of the top 10 self-tanners to get you glowing

Sunspa salon tanning, from £20

(www.sunspatanning.co.uk or ring 01923 8929883)

Don your paper panties and let someone else spray you all over, covering all those hard to reach areas for an even tan, available in mature, normal or deep bronze. Tan starts to fade after five days, so moisturise daily.