The world of fake tan

Now then I don't fake tan for day-to-day life however I do enjoy looking bronzed for a night out or an important gathering where I need to impress! To be honest I only ever fake tan my legs because there is a clear stopping point (underwear) however with arms I feel like I would have to carry it through onto my chest and torso and back, and let's face it, moisturising your own back is hard enough! I have tried a fair few in my time and here's some of the current ones in my bag. Also I don't approve of tanning mitt's, anyone I know that's used them has ended up streaky and patchy, I use my bare hands for any lotion/cream types, and those thin disposable plastic gloves you can get, usually from hair/beauty stores.

L'Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Express Pro Spray

Honestly? It's not great. I've always used medium skin products because, well, I wouldn't exactly class myself as dark but this makes no difference to my skin, the only way I can tell I'm wearing it is the horrid smell. It claims to have a "citrus scent" and my personal opinion is that it's an awful smell! Maybe I should try the darker one, but just in case, I'm going to give it a miss. To be fair the "ultra-wide micro-diffusion spray" does work well, it feels like it goes on very evenly and it does dry quickly, thing is I can't tell if it has gone on evenly because I can't see it.
Just in case you are interested you can buy it here for £10.33.

L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Golden Mousse

L'Oreal Paris makes a comeback with this one! It goes on a lovely golden colour and barely has any smell, it also develops wonderfully. Only bad thing is that it transfers onto towels, jammies and bedsheets very easily and can be a little orange. I would recommend it as a one night wonder! Pop it on in the morning after a shower and wear shorts for the day, let it develop throughout the day so it's ready for the night! It's £9.99 and you can buy it here.

St Tropez Everyday Perfect Legs

This is super good! It has two pumps, one with a super silky gradual tanner which is white and goes on first, then the black pump which contains the instant bronzer. As the instant bronzer comes out, for the first time it can be rather scary because it is super dark, it sort of looks like melted chocolate but I promise you it blends wonderfully! This is actually an application video but I'm sure the product is out there somewhere but I've had it for a while and it is one of my favourites and it's about £20 so if you can find it, buy it!

Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Natural Bronze Gradual Tanning Moisturiser 

This is ridiculously cheap at £2.67 for a 250ml bottle and it does genuinely smell like cocoa butter! It's a gradual tanner so just goes on as a generic white cream and develops over time. I have to say it is slightly orangey but makes up for it by making your body feel laaaavvely! Buy it here!

Vita Liberata PHenomenal 2-3 Week Tan

THIS IS SO GOOD! This is the best tan I have ever used, it has no orange tint and makes it look like you've been on holiday for about a month. I use gloves for application as it's a mouse so you also have to be very careful about any dry patches (knees and ankles). Also if you want it to last 2-3 weeks then don't shower....I don't think they thought about that part but after a couple of showers it's pretty much gone but other than that it just keeps developing and is such an amazing colour and is so smooth to apply with no streaks. I don't have a picture for you because I promised myself I wouldn't buy any more until I've used the rest of my stocks up. This is because it's £37.49 and spending nearly £40 on tan when I've already got loads is rather extravagent. But if you are looking for a good tan and have got the money to spend on it, get all over this!