From glow-boosting moisturisers to that all-important tan enhancing suncream, find the perfect product to prolong your tan here
That no-stress holiday feeling might be fading fast, but that doesn't mean your post-pool glow has to. With some TLC - and a few of our favourite summer beauty products - your tan can stay beautiful for a little while yet. We've rounded up ten of the best tan extenders that guarantee to keep you looking sunkissed. Find the perfect tan-extending moisturiser, lotion or bronzer for your skin-type now.
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Clarins After Sun Moisturiser Self Tanning, £18
Skin loses moisture during the tanning process so rehydration is key if you want to prolong a natural tan. Clarins' After Sun Moisturiser contains soothing watermelon to immediately alleviate any sore areas. The subtle bronzer will give your glow a helping hand too. Find more tanning tips
Model Co Glow Summer Bronze Bronzing Powder, £22
Often the colour in your face fades first. Buff a little Model Co bronzer on to your cheekbones, nose and décolleté. The creamy powder provides a light, golden shimmer which will blend to your skintone instantly leaving a subtle, healthy glow without clogging pores. Shop the best bronzers
Chanel Précision Soleil Identité Face Self-Tanner, £29
A little self tan designed specifically for the face will help too. Chanel Precision is just like a good tinted moisturiser - lightweight and luxurious with a hint of natural-looking colour. Be sure to gently exfoliate skin before applying for an even finish. Find more tanning tips
Rimmel Sunshimmer Instant Tan, £6
Adding a little tanning mousse or instant bronzer to your body moisturiser is an easy way to stay looking holiday fresh. Just make sure you gently exfoliate the skin first. Model Co's Tan Mousse is foolproof - it contains an instant bronzer so you can see exactly where you're applying it. We also love St Tropez's Bronzing Mousse and Rimmel's purse-friendly Sunshimmer range. Read our top ten tips for a flawless self-tan
St Tropez Tan Optimiser Body Moisturiser, £12
Moisturising all over every morning is vital for supple, soft, wrinkle-free skin all year round. Upgrade your usual body lotion to a rich yet non-greasy cocoa butter based formula to give sunkissed skin a real treat. St Tropez's Tan Optimiser is also packed with nourishing essential oils. Well worth the splurge to prolong that tan. Shop the best bronzers
Sienna X Body Polishing Scrub, £11.95
After a few days, it's time to gently buff away the dead skin so your tan stays looking fresh. Sienna X's body polish is all-natural. Designed as the first step before self-tanning, the fine pumice is kind to skin while lemongrass, sweet almond oil and ginger extract will soften any dry areas. Read our top ten tips for a flawless self-tan
Bobbi Brown Beach Body Oil, £23
A real summer beauty hero. Bobbi Brown's delicious smelling Beach Body Oil sinks in to parched holiday skin, nourishing and softening thanks to Vitamin E, C and essential oils. A moisturiser and fragrance in one, this silky oil will not only save space in that vacation beauty bag, but also ensure your tan doesn't shift on the flight home. Shop the best bronzers
Ambre Solaire After Sun Hydrating Tan Maintainer, £7.99
One of the best high street after-sun products we have tried. Ambre Solaire's moisturiser hydrates sunkissed skin while adding a light, natural glow so you can feel confident showing off your legs however unpredictable the weather decides to be back at home. Find more tanning tips
Essie 'Camera' Nail Polish, £9.95
Okay, so a nail polish isn't going to keep you looking sunkissed for longer, but it will enhance a week in the Bahamas glow. Paint both your toenails and finger nails in a colour-popping neon shade (we love Essie's coral 'Camera' shade) to really accentuate a golden tan. Just make sure you apply a base coat to preventing staining the nail first. Our favourite new season nail polishes For the latest w&h news and exclusive offers follow us on Twitter or 'like' us on Facebook
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