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Naomi Jamieson

How to match your fake tan to your skin's undertone for a natural-looking glow

A close-up of a woman's legs in the sun and in front of a white sheet background/ featured in a pink watercolour paint-style template.

Struggling to find a fake tan product that actually offers a natural-looking radiance, rather than a tinge of orange? Well, your skin's undertone can play a big part in that and according to the experts, there are a few ways to identify what it is.

Whether you're a lover of the best fake tans for mature skin or prefer the low maintenance of the best gradual tans, finding the right shade to complement your natural complexion is essential. After all, the whole point of the best instant tans and mists is to give the illusion of a natural, sunkissed glow, without the risks involved with sitting out in the sun. But this can be easily shattered if the hue you've applied doesn't quite match up to your natural undertone. It's the same premise as finding your perfect colour match amongst the best foundations except, you can't sample a tan like you can your favourite skin tints and concealers before buying it.

Thankfully though, the tanning pros have shared a few pointers for deducing your skin's natural undertone for fake tan - to ensure you achieve a believable bronze...

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