Spray tans – the market is brimming with different varieties, and you’ll have most likely tried plenty of them before settling on your favourite. However, there’s always time to try a new brand, especially one which doesn’t contain any of those nasty parabens so many of them contain, or leave behind that familiar biscuit smell… 

Getting the perfect golden glow is as easy (and cheap) as 1, 2, 3 with our top tips:

1) Match your skin colour 

We all want the best spray tan possible, but not every skin tone suits a dark tan. My Tan London comes in 3 main shades; light, medium and dark, so it’s easy to pick the best one to match your unique skin tone. If you’re a fair lady, try the light out first – you can always build up more than one layer, and progress to medium if you’re happy. Avoid hitting the dark straight away – you still want it to look natural. Our medium shade is suitable for most skin types and gives that beautiful ‘just stepped off the plane’ glow, and for olive skinned babes, dark is your go-to product. 

Our sample kit gives you a taster of all 3 shades, so you can decide which suits you best. 

2) Prep, prep, prep 

Prepping for that spray tan is just as important as getting the application right. You can check out our expert tips on how to prep like a pro for a spray tan here, but if you remember the basics - exfoliate, plan ahead, and moisturise - you’ll be well on your way to the perfect tan. 

3) Maintain that glow 

Making sure your tan goes the extra mile is easy once you know how. Once your tan is developed, ensure you moisturise every day with a moisture-lock lotion, keeping that healthy glow intact. Try not to exfoliate until you want to remove the tan, as this will buff it off faster, and means you’ll have to reapply sooner than you think. 

If you follow these steps, you’re all good to go! Get started by choosing the perfect tan for you with My Tan London.