Best Tan Extenders

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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

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 (opens in new tab) contains soothing watermelon to immediately alleviate any sore areas. The subtle bronzer will give your glow a helping hand too. Find more (opens in new tab)tanning tips

Model Co Glow Summer Bronze Bronzing Powder, £22

Model Co Glow Summer Bronze Bronzing Powder, £22

Often the colour in your face fades first. Buff a little Model Co bronzer (opens in new tab) 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 (opens in new tab)

Chanel Précision Soleil Identité Face Self-Tanner, £29

Chanel Précision Soleil Identité Face Self-Tanner, £29

A little self tan designed specifically for the face will help too. Chanel Precision (opens in new tab) 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

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 (opens in new tab) 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 (opens in new tab) and Rimmel's (opens in new tab) purse-friendly Sunshimmer range (opens in new tab). (opens in new tab)Read our top ten tips for a flawless self-tan (opens in new tab)

St Tropez Tan Optimiser Body Moisturiser, £12

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 (opens in new tab) is also packed with nourishing essential oils. Well worth the splurge to prolong that tan. Shop the best bronzers (opens in new tab)

Sienna X Body Polishing Scrub, £11.95

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 (opens in new tab)

Bobbi Brown Beach Body Oil, £23

Bobbi Brown Beach Body Oil, £23

A real summer beauty hero. Bobbi Brown's (opens in new tab) delicious smelling Beach Body Oil (opens in new tab) 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 (opens in new tab)

Ambre Solaire After Sun Hydrating Tan Maintainer, £7.99

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 (opens in new tab) 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. (opens in new tab)Find more (opens in new tab)tanning tips

Essie 'Camera' Nail Polish, £9.95

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. (opens in new tab)Our favourite new season nail polishes For the latest w&h news and exclusive offers follow us on Twitter or 'like' us on Facebook