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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 sun doesn’t seem to be able to make up its mind this season, often teasing us with a burst of sunshine only to be followed by a downpour of heavy showers. Though it may not be quite warm enough to start applying the full fake tan; it’s certainly sunny enough to start experimenting with a little bronzer.

The only trouble is there are so many on the market, including matte finishes which echoe a sophisticated glow, fun shimmering bases and pretty and natural dewy formulas which scream ‘I’ve just been for a facial’. There is most definitely a bronzer to suit every skin tone and complexion.

Bahama Mama is the ideal formula for those who worship the sun. It comes in a deep and intense matte shade and only requires a light dusting of product in order to achieve maximum colour and coverage.

For best results the Bahama Mama bronzer should be applied with the provided applicator brush and layered gradually in order to achieve a sun kissed complexion. This formula will have all your friends thinking you have just stepped off a tropical beach.

This isn’t the most ideal bronzing product for those with an extremely fair or pale complexion as it may appear unnatural due to the dark pigmentation of the product. It is however suitable for most other skin types as the bronzer offers a true brown tone as oppose to some bronzers that contain hints of orange and red hues.

This is a great, dark matte shade so apply it lightly with a brush and layer gradually. Not ideal for pale skin tones, it is more suited to sun worshippers. This has a true brown hue so will suit most skin types.

Bahama Mama Bronzer is priced at £15 and is by The Balm Cosmetics Company.