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With winter coming to its inevitable end, the sticky descent into summer is near; a time defined by crisp Rosé, pokey-tongues and a whole lotta’ skin. Translation? Time to stockpile your bronzing essentials, beauties.
Of course, the summery burden of the warmer months involves a hefty dose UVA, UVB and now infrared (IR), compounding the case to fake it. From sticks to sprays, we have rounded up the best bronzers of the bunch to ensure a streaky-free glow devoid of any oompa-loompa moments.
Short skirts and Pina Coladas here we (almost) come.
The Face Bronzer
Benefit Dew The Hoola Liquid Bronzer
Yes. Yes. Yes. Slather on this creamy, golden stuff and you’ll look like you’ve just hopped off the plane from Hawaii. Beautifully brown and matte, it melts into the skin for a bronzed, super soft finish on its own, or is the perfect under-foundation base, blending seamlessly. And did we mention it smells like a holiday-spiked tipple – freshly shucked coconut anyone?
Benefit Dew The Hoola Liquid Bronzer, $49. Shop Now
The Powder Bronzer
Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Powder Bronzer
Powder Bronzers often feel compelled to be glittery disco balls upon application, but not this one. Silky, natural-looking and most importantly shine-free (hooray!), it has a unique oil-control complex which keeps the gleam at bay. Dust across face, shoulders and décolletage; this little compact is your go-to when you don’t want heavy makeup but want to look like you’ve spent hours lolloping on the rocks at Bronte. It goes on beautifully smoothly too, perfect for a quick beach-to-bar touch up.
Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Powder Bronzer, $60. Shop now
The Tan Stick
Charlotte Tilbury Beach Stick in Ibiza
Jet off to Ibiza with one (or two) swipes of Charlotte’s famous Beach Stick. Smear and blend across the forehead and cheeks for instant I’m-on-a-holiday vibes. This creamy, plumping, illuminating summer-cheat is an insider must, and all shades were inspired by Charlotte’s Kate Moss shoot for Vogue on the island.
Charlotte Tilbury Beach Stick in Ibiza, $55. Shop Now
The tan Balm
James Read Gradual Tan Coconut Melting Tanning Balm Face and Body
This revolutionary new product is the first of its kind; a tanning balm. Melting straight into skin, its enriched with 100% organic coconut oil to give you a beautifully natural and hydrated tan. Coconut, colourless and crazy soft – welcome to the world, tanning balm.
James Read Gradual Tan Coconut Melting Tanning Balm Face and Body, $50. Shop now
The tan Gloss
St. Tropez Instant Tan Finishing Gloss
The latest innovation from St. Tropez, this high definition gloss mimics that much-desired red carpet glow. The light-weight body gloss acts to boost an exisiting tan or adds a subtle bronzed sheen. A filter in a tube. Genius.
St. tropez instant tan finishing gloss, $24. shop now
The Tan Pads
Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pads
Be a little ray of sunshine with these super easy, cult tan wipes. They come in both a variation for face and body, and not only give you a glow, but are anti-ageing, exfoliating and packed with Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids, plus contain active Vitamin D (the sun vitamin) – so it’s like a little slice of sun in every packet. Simply swipe away with this pre-soaked towelette for a streak-free finish. Did we mention they were easy?
Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pads, $50. shop now
The Tanning Oil
St. Tropez Self Tan Luxe Dry Oil
With limbs that look to be dipped in honey, this is the slick of the bunch. Masters of the tan, St. Tropez’s Luxe Dry Oil is perfect for luminous limbs that smack of the sun (without it). Luxurious, non-greasy and moisturising for up to seven days, this beautifully fragranced dry oil is tanning indulgence at its best.
St. Tropez Self Tan Luxe Dry Oil, $50. Shop now
The Tan Tool
ModelCo Self-Tan Back Applicator
Hello, self-tan heaven. The biggest conundrum when it comes to at-home tanning is your back, so much so, that many of us opt for a salon trip because it’s all just too damn hard. This little tool has just come to your hard-to-reach rescue, making sure there’s a tan party at the back too. Reusable and easy to use, this velvety-smooth applicator works with any mousse, cream or mist, for even, effortless coverage (without hand stains!). They aren’t the tanning pioneers for nothing. 
ModelCo Self-Tan Back Applicator, $14. Shop now
The Tanning Mousse
The Base by Lara Bingle Instant Tan Mousse
Your tanning prescription reads as follows: The Base by Lara Bingle. Smother this fluffy, foamy, bronze-y mousse from tip-to-toe for a long-lasting, streak-free finish. For the ultimate bronzed Lara vibes (Sam Worthington not included).
The Base by Lara Bingle Instant Tan Mousse, $41. Shop now
The Tan in a Can
ModelCo Tan Airbrush In a Can
The tan in a can is for those of us who are not quite coordinated with mitt and mousse in hand, and find the freehand of a spray just that little bit easier. The pioneers of such an invention, ModelCo, have mastered the art with this innovative beauty hall-of-famer, renowned for its rich, blue-green base. With a super fine mist for even distribution, a rich olive colour, instant bronzers (so you can see exactly where you’re spraying) and spiked with cocoa butter, it’s tan dream.
Modelco tan airbrush in a can, $25. shop now
The Wash Off Tan
Le Tan Coconut Water Instant Wash Off Tanning Spray
A few sprays of this and you look like you’ve just stepped out of the salon with a spray tan. Transfer resistant and perfect for those last-minute sh*t moments, the best part is you can see exactly when you’re spraying it, so if you mess up, simply wash off and start again. Tanning-commitment-phobes, can we get a hell yeah? 
Le Tan Coconut Water Instant Wash Off Tanning Spray, $15. shop now
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