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For a no hassle golden glow, opt for a slow-build self-tanning lotion like the Gradual Tan Mousse from the tanning connoisseurs St Tropez.  This innovative tanning mousse will give your complexion a natural glow all summer long for a price of £20.  For best results you should exfoliate your skin regularly prior to applying the tanning product and take a break from applying the formula every so often as this will avoid an unsightly build up.

Add radiance to your forehead and cheekbones by investing in a touch of Bronze Goddess Bronzing Gel from the cosmetic brand Estee Lauder, this handy product is priced at £24 and boasts to create an instant glow, wherever you choose to apply it!

To keep your colour looking natural and matte, add a touch of shimmer to both your collarbones and shoulders in order to create a touch of shimmer.  One such product that will allow you to create such a look is To The Beach Bronze Body oil from the make-up line MAC; this particular product is priced at £15.50.

A mascara in a natural brown shade works best with this look, opt for a brand such as the Revlon Beyond Natural Defining Mascara, priced at £8.99 and available from any major beauty counter stocking the brand.

Finish the sun-kissed look with a touch of lip gloss, opt for a gloss such as the Clarins Instant Sun Light Click & Gloss, this product is priced at just £15 and claims to catch the light perfectly.

James Read is one of the beauty industry’s top tan experts and according to the tanning connoisseur; the best way to apply to fake tan is to use a layering action.  When using a spray tan, for best results you shoud build your tan up in gradual layers, in order to achieve such a look apply the tan to your body in a quick spritzing motion.  This technique will allow the tanning formula to settle lightly on your skin.

Alternatively if you are using a crème, mousse or lotion product, glide it onto your skin rather than rubbing it into the surface, as this will have the effect of an uneven tan.  If you require a darker tone then once the initial layer is dry, apply a second layer.

If you require any touch ups or an instant glow, opt for a bronzing powder.  Avoid anything high in shimmer tones if you wish to achieve a natural look.  For best results team a matte bronzer with an illuminator such as the Artificial Light Luminising Lotion from the make-up line Smashbox.  This particular product is priced at £22 and is available from an array of beauty counters stocking the Smashbox line.  For best results apply the illuminating product to your cheekbones and pat the formula up towards the temples.  Finish by brushing a matte bronzer into the apples of your cheeks and blend up towards the temples.  Lancôme do a great bronzing powder entitled Star Bronze Sensual Bronzing Powder SPF 10 priced at £31.  You will look like you have just stepped off the plane.

If you are experiencing the effects of both a busy lifestyle and sleepless nights then be sure to step up your beauty regime and banish that pasty and tired looking complexion.

Whenever you feel like this then its time for a little beauty maintenance which will in turn perk up that dull complexion! The first step of this beauty regime should be to invest in a great facial exfoliating formula or alternatively try a moisturising facial peel. Both products will work to scrub and rid your skin of dead skin cells as well as dirt that has built up over time, resulting in a fresh and awakened complexion that appears both smooth and even in tone.

The next step is to purchase an all over spray tan; an expert at a salon can either apply this at home or alternatively. A spray tan will result in an even and sun kissed glow, making the skin appear both radiant and in good health. Xen tan or St Tropez are some of the most popular products on the market to date and claim to achieve a natural looking tan in minutes that will build up over a few days to create the illusion of that ‘just stepped off the beach’ look.

The final step is to invest in some essential make up pieces; bronzer and highlighter are the perfect pieces for summer and again will result in a healthy facial glow. Lash extensions are also a good investment as by applying these will banish panda eyes and create the illusion of wide-awake and statement peepers.

If you don’t have the time or the patience to apply eyelashes opt for good mascara. L’Oreal’s all new Volume Million Lashes Mascara l claims to achieve eyes that scream look at me by separating each individual lash, in turn creating the effect of more lashes and no clumps at all.

Even if there’s no sun this summer you can still create that ‘just stepped off the beach’ look with a variety of clever tools and need to know tricks. A slow build self tanning lotion will aid you in creating that perfect bronze glow even if you are yet to see the sun. St Tropez Everyday Gradual Tan Mouse is one such product that will keep you looking naturally bronzed all summer long and can be purchased for a price of £20. For best results you should exfoliate often and take a few days break from applying the product every so often, this in turn will avoid that unsightly build up of product.

Add a touch of shimmer on both the collarbones and the shoulders in order to create the illusion of a glowing tan rather than a matte look, this process should be completed once you have topped up your tan. ‘To The Beach Bronze Body Oil’ from the cosmetic company MAC is priced at £15.50 and is the perfect product to use if you desire to achieve a healthy sun kissed glow.

To add a little extra to the look finish lips off with a slick of lip gloss, Clarins offer the perfect gloss for summer which comes in the shape of the Instant Sun Light Click & Gloss and claims to achieve a shimmering look that will catch the light. The Instant Sun Light Click & Gloss is obtainable for a price of £15 and is stocked at a variety of beauty counters nation wide.

The prestigious make up brand, Estée Lauder, are about to launch an exciting range of cosmetics which is to be another must-have addition to their already impressive make-up line. The new edition is entitled the Bronze Goddess range and is the perfect product for this summer. The Bronze Goddess range promises to provide a subtle yet healthy glow and follows the brands iMatch Colour philosophy.

In order to celebrate the launch, the brands ambassador Blair Patterson will be touring the country in order to provide make-up fanatics with inventive beauty consultations. Patterson is already an internationally well-known make connoisseur and has travelled the world, revealing some of the brands top products, such as iMatch Colour philosophy. Some of these destinations include Hong Kong, St. Petersburg, Shanghai and Moscow, sharing both the latest and most on trend Estée Lauder cosmetics as well as various make up tips and tricks.

Blair is renowned for creating both beautifully detailed, yet natural-looking make up designs. Throughout his career he has made it his mission to teach all women the same make up talent and methods he uses professionally. The make-up god believes make-up to be both a ‘visual effect and a trick of the eye’, he also believes all women should become pro’s in the art of make-up.

The Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Collection not only offers an array of beautiful make-up which will in turn create the effect of a naturally radiant and sun-kissed appearance, there is also a summery fragrance and a line of skincare products, all of which have been created to aid you in achieving that natural sun kissed glow.

St Tropez original tanning

Prior to applying any of the St Tropez tanning products and in order to achieve best results you should first begin your beauty regime with the St Tropez Body Polish. This will add an instant glow to tired and dull skin by removing all the dead skin cells.

There are a few golden beauty rules that should be taken into consideration when working to achieve the perfect streak free tan. The ultimate rule of course being to exfoliate then you must know which beauty items are the essential ones. In order to create a tan that appears both healthy and natural you should invest in a good bronzer, a highlighter and to finish the look, a shimmering body lotion. All of these items are the perfect kit and the key essentials to creating the illusion of a natural sun kissed glow.

Appearing to have the perfect tan does not however mean you are protected from the sun, and you should always use a sun cream. A high factor SPF sun cream is a must. And can be purchased from most beauty counters and cosmetic stores.

The particular cosmetic brand also offer a self tanning booth which provides a streak free and golden looking tan, giving the illusion of skin that has been in the sun for days. If you prefer to create your own tan at home opt for the St Tropez Everyday gradual tan body lotion, which is priced at £14 and can again be purchased from any beauty counter stocking the label.