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Thankfully, the best formulations use gentler ingredients to create that natural, year-round glow – from tinted sleep masks to innovative mists, here are the ones we rate… ByRebecca Hull / [ Save To My Favourites ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/25389) Photography: @AMANDAHARRINGTONLONDON All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. --- [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/u0_XS4ZTzv76TDc_xdNcQqMMHYg=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F03%2Famanda-harrington-illuminating-face-mist.png) ](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36666&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.harrods.com%2Fen-gb%2Fshopping%2Famanda-harrington-illuminating-bronzing-face-mist-75ml-15644650) ### Illuminating Bronzing Face Mist, £30 | Amanda Harrington **Best For**: A Dewy, Youthful Finish **Why We Love It**: Amanda Harrington’s line is arguably the gold standard in tanning. Not only do the products yield radiant results, they look after your skin. The bestselling facial mist is a must-try if you like a deeper colour – brimming with collagen, it keeps skin smooth and supple, while the semi-permanent colour eliminates the need for make-up. Spritz it directly onto the skin in circular motions, or onto a make-up brush before buffing it in. Focus on the cheekbones, forehead and nose – where the sunlight naturally hits. And always use a brush to buff it in around the hairline, so you never have any tell-tale tidemarks. 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Apply it alone or use it with your day cream for subtler luminosity. The pina colada and coconut scent is a bonus. Available at [CultBeauty.co.uk](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35269&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cultbeauty.co.uk%2Fcoola-sunless-tan-face-serum-40ml%2F12872403.html) [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/ZwIVrvoLQ5tkDJRddX9A3hG5H9E=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F03%2Fhe-shi-overnight-hyaluronic-tan-balm.png) ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2082&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lookfantastic.com%2Fhe-shi-overnight-hyaluronic-tan-balm-50ml%2F12451310.html) ### Overnight Hyaluronic Tan Balm, £22.50 | He-Shi **Best For**: An Even Fade Why We Love It: This He-Shi facial tan works best when left on overnight. Lightweight in texture, the silky balm provides instant moisture, while the tanning pigments gradually build a natural colour you’ll love. Try applying it with a make-up brush or a mitt for a patch-free finish. Our favourite thing about this formula is how well it fades, without any scaliness or dark patches. Available at [LookFantastic.com](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2082&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lookfantastic.com%2Fhe-shi-overnight-hyaluronic-tan-balm-50ml%2F12451310.html) --- --- [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/TiqdvUwqfqbY5KmBBKHU8CHU2c4=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F03%2Fisle-paradise-self-tanning-face-mist-day.png) ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.boots.com%2Fisle-of-paradise-day-dew-self-tan-face-mist-100ml-10293804) ### Day Dew Self-Tan Face Mist, £13.95 | Isle of Paradise **Best For**: Nourishing Ingredients **Why We Love It**: The clue is in the name with this one. Offering dewy, healthy-looking colour, it contains some top skin nourishers, including glycerine, hyaluronic acid and sage oils, all of which penetrate the skin for a plumped up, hydrated effect. You only need a few spritzes of this to see a warm glow develop within hours. Never tight or drying, it instantly calms and soothes, leaving behind a far softer complexion. Available at [Boots.com](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.boots.com%2Fisle-of-paradise-day-dew-self-tan-face-mist-100ml-10293804) --- [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/Jrr3iVB53bc3NZ9cANjRBkkXO6U=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F03%2Fsoleil-toujours-organic-daily-sunless-tanning-serum.png) ](https://alittlefind.com/products/daily-sunless-tanning-serum-30ml) ### Daily Sunless Tanning Serum, £56 | Soleil Toujours **Best For**: Vacation-Like Colour **Why We Love It**: At £56, this is an investment, but worth it if you’re looking for a believable, vacation-like colour. With aloe and raspberry seed oil, skin gets a much-needed boost of hydration, while the fast-absorbing formula never feels tacky or greasy. You only need a small amount – apply it as you would a normal serum to see results within a couple of days. 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