The beginner's guide to DIY fake tan
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Say goodbye to streaky skin with our zone-by-zone guide to a flawless tan
Say goodbye to streaky skin with our zone-by-zone guide to a flawless tan
A DIY fake tan is as synonymous with summer as sea, sand and sandals. And thanks to foolproof bronzing formulas, it’s never been easier to achieve a streak-free 'I’ve-just-been-to Tahiti' tan.
Once your hair removal, exfoliation and moisturisation is done, here’s what you need to do next when applying fake tan.
1
Face
![Apply fake tan to face](/media/1833/diy-tan-step-1.jpg?width=675)
2
Neck
![Apply fake tan to neck](/media/1835/diy-tan-step-2.jpg?width=675)
3
Décolletage & torso
4
Back
![Apply fake tan to back](/media/1836/diy-tan-step-3.jpg?width=675)
5
Legs & feet
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Illustrations by: Ann Do
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