I washed this tan off after a couple of hours after getting distracted by a reality TV show, and then went to sleep. The tan had continued to develop overnight and in the morning was slightly darker than when I’d applied it, and overall I was left with a light bronze tan. My biggest concern was whether it would cover my old tan, which had begun to fade rapidly. Thankfully it had, giving me a uniform, golden finish. To be used with any Isle Of Paradise self-tanning water, your tan will develop within 4 to 6 hours and can be washed off earlier for a less intense look. Plus, the easy application makes tanning hard-to-reach areas a breeze. Express tans differ from normal tanning products in that you can wash them off in less time, and they will still continue to develop afterwards. For example, most normal tans ask you to leave them on for 6-8 hours before washing off, which then requires you to either tan before bed (cue: orange bedsheets) or be super prepared and do a whole tan routine before breakfast – not gonna happen for me I’m afraid. When we caught up with Jules recently, he said that this tan was his “cloak of confidence” - and he looked incredible! The best way to apply fake tan will depend on the type of formula you are using. If you’re using a serum, such as The Body, your hands are the best tools to use. For mousses or gels, you’ll want to use a mitt for a natural, even result.

How to use: Press down the trigger until the ultra-fine mist is dispensed. Mist skin until completely saturated. What I don’t love so much is having to plan out my whole day around the normal 4-6-hour development time. That’s why I was so excited to try not one, but three new express tans, which promise to deliver a seamless tan in an hour or less. How do express tans work? Another added: “This is so good. It’s gives me the best bronze I’ve had in ages! Thank you Isle of Paradise you have changed my life again!” I’ve become a religious fake tanner. I’m not even sure how it happened, but I can’t remember the last time I went more than a week without popping open a bottle of fake tan and applying it from head to toe. I love the glowy golden finish. I even love the controversial biscuity smell.If you're brand new to tan, choose a formula with a colour guide. They can look a little more scary (because the initial shade can be a lot more intense than the wash-off result) but they guide you so you know exactly where you've applied tan and where you haven't. This avoids missed patches. 4. Less tan = less colour The three express tans I tried have all been formulated to allow you to wash off between 30 minutes to one hour after you’ve applied. You can leave them on for longer for a deeper tan, but the idea is that you’ll still get a nice bronze in the minimum time. The tan then continues to do its thing and will be fully developed around 4-6 hours later, while you can go about your day not worrying about an aroma of tan following you around or being terrified to lean on any white furniture. Best of all? The new Isle of Paradise Express Self-Tanning Mousse provides a happily hydrated sun-kissed glow after 30 minutes, a medium tan result after 2 hours or a deep bronze in as little as 4 hours! With your normal fake tan, it takes roughly six hours for your tan to be fully developed, however with the express fake tan, you only need to leave it on for just one hour.

Now when we asked him if we’re in a rush and only really need to tan our face and arms, how low should we go? His response? “Take it to the t*ts when tanning your face and arms!” Tanning is about logic, the more tan you add to the skin, the deeper your end result will be," says Jules. "Therefore, for paler skin, apply just one light layer and get used to the colour change you see after the tan has developed (4-6 hours later)," he adds. That way, you'll know for next time if you want more colour, add more during your application. How to avoid fake tan streaks So you can literally get your glow on over your lunch break and be out of the door on time for once! Tanning when you’re on the fairer side can be intimidating. There's a lot that can go wrong and when it doesn't wash off immediately, panic can set in; as can some more untraditional removal methods (read: lemon juice, which is never a good idea). But trust us when we tell you, these products won’t steer you wrong, it’s all about choosing which is right for you and some expert tanning tips to give the results you’re after. Self-tanning still feel a bit daunting? The experts have a few top-line tips: 1. Choose a tan that’s close to your natural toneFirst is exfoliating prior to application, which ensures an even tan once it's all developed. "Immediately before you apply your tan, moisturise dry areas (hands, elbows, knees and feet) and if you’re fair haired, add a small amount of moisturiser to eyebrows and hairline." So, you've managed to get the perfectly finished fake tan. But half of the bother is keeping it that way, without the dreaded patches that can appear after a couple of days time. What do you do to keep this from happening?