Now the mitt is wet with tan add a smaller 20p size amount of product and repeat your oval strokes knee to ankle. Then repeat on the other leg. Gradual tan is a natural choice for those looking for a sun-kissed glow, without the deep finish, stained sheets or streak-risk of traditional self tan. Then it got EVEN WORSE. On the last morning of our trip, I took these selfies in the car, on the way to the airport: For any content that you submit, you grant Space NK a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. Michaella advises applying every day for 3-4 consecutive days to achieve a real glow, before breaking for a couple of days, and then starting again. For a subtler build up, and consistent seven-days-a-week glow, apply on alternate days continuously.

Start with the thighs and bottom as a large body part allows you to begin with a substantial amount of product and use the mitt’s full area. Both help the mitt become covered evenly in tan from the start which helps with an even finish throughout the process. that is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libellous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership or corporation;use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity. I don’t have OCD about hand-washing, btw: I just have a baby who needs frequent nappy changes, in addition to all of the other messes he likes to make for me to clean up…)

Gradual tans are a lot more forgiving than traditional formulas, so don't necessarily require a mitt. That said, Michealla still advises using one; "Application with a mitt is effortless. It glides on, smooths the tan and finishes it beautifully."Yeah. That’s a nice tan you’ve got there, Amber: been somewhere nice, then? Said no one ever: because all anyone had to do was glance down at my feet, and know beyond doubt that I should not be allowed to use fake tan, because I AM NOT GOOD AT IT. I would like to say here that I learned my lesson from this experience, and never used those Tan Luxe drops again. I mean, I’d LIKE to say that. I can’t, though, because, yup, I took THE FACE on holiday to Florida with me, too. Go me!

that violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing export control, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising); Now, the idea here is simple: each of these products consists of a self-tanning oil, presented in a bottle with a medicine dropper. To use them, all you have to do is add a few drops into your regular moisturiser or body lotion, then apply it as usual, et voila: you now have an awesome, natural looking tan, without all of the faff that usually goes along with that process. Somebody that would love a gradual tan might be a drier skin type, or a mature skin," says former Head of Tanning on Strictly Come Dancing, Michaella Bolder; "Someone that just likes to maintain colour, but they know they can build and tailor that to the point that they feel comfortable and happy." You agree to indemnify and hold Space NK (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party. It got worse, though: because, not only did my feet remain patchy, my legs started to look kind of orange:

Illuminating Gradual Tan Lotion

The result? A buildable, gradual, tanning outcome that is easier to apply without streaking or patches, with the added bonus of a burst of hydration. But I’m not here to talk about Isle of Paradise, as much as I secretly want to. No, today I’m here to talk about Tan Luxe self-tanning drops (BUY THEM HERE). Which seem like pretty much the same kind of thing, really, only with a heftier price tag. Who’s wishing she’d heard of the Isle of Paradise version before she splashed out on Tan Luxe, now? THIS GIRL, THAT’S WHO. The GRADUAL is a lightweight oil/lotion hybrid body moisturiser, it will literally melt into your skin upon application. It is our fastest gradual tanner, your glow will start to develop within one hour. It can be used daily and also as an aftersun to help maintain your post-holiday glow.