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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Daisy Lester

This £5 fake tan is just as good as any £30 formula

This foolproof gradual fake tan is nourishing and hydrating - (iStock/The Independent)

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.

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