Step 2: Use a make-up sponge to blend. Let dry for at least five minutes.

 

Step 3: Dust on translucent powder to help the foundation stay put.

 

 

 

Use tinted self-tanner on large areas (like when the front of your body is darker than the back). It'll take about two to four hours to show up, but it won't rub off.

Bargain: Neutrogena Instant Bornze Sunless Tanner and Bronzer Lotion, drugstores

Splurge: Lancome Soleil Flash Bronzer Tinted Self-Tanning Moisturizing Mousse, department stores

 

Try a silicone-based cream foundation - it covers better than liquid and last eight hours. Pick a colour that matches your tan

Bargain: Maybelline New Your DreamMatte Mousse Foundation, drugstores

Splurge: Clinique Superbalanced Com-pact Makeup SPF 20, department stores

 

Use bronzeing powder to hide tan lines caused by sunglasses. Dust a second layer over entire face to even out the colour.

Bargain: Revlon Bonzer, drugstores

Splurge: Victoria's Secret Sunny Cheeks Mosaic Bronzing Powder, Victoria's Secret Beauty stores