
Alongside facial SPF, frizz-proof heat protectant spray, a body sunscreen and a good beach read, gradual tan is among my summer suitcase non-negotiables. Hydrating sun-drenched skin and creating a bronzed finish, these lotions and creams are the ultimate hybrid.
As a confessed fake tan addict of more than a decade, I tend to get through a bottle of gradual tan at an alarming rate for my bank balance – until I discovered Dove’s hero budget buy that costs just £5 a pop.