Living in the UK means that we’re not always blessed with sunny Aussie weather, so we often turn to self tan to give us skin that screams ‘sunbathing, beach holidays and vitamin D’ (without any of the harmful UV rays). But chances are, we’ve all had our fair share of fake-tan mishaps.

Cult Concierge expert Ryan is on hand with some top tips to help you achieve the perfect golden glow… PREP YOUR SKIN Unfortunately, since my skin went completely unprotected all throughout my adolescence and in to young adult, I was always VERY dark. Add to that, my constant exfoliating and moisturizing of my skin, due to extreme dry skin issues...yeah, I soaked in sun. I have an olive complexion and vitiligo – a condition where certain areas of my skin have lost the melanin – so finding a self tanner that doesn’t make my patches go orange is a difficult task to say the least. I think I may have found it in the Bondi Sands 1 Hour Express Self Tanning Foam, though.Keeping your skin moisturised is important for maintaining a longer-lasting tan. Use the Bondi Sands Body Moisturiser regularly, paying extra attention to areas such as the face, elbows and knees. Avoid water and excessive sweating I’ve been using this now for over 6 months and still love it! I reapply every five days, but only one coat, as I still have color from before. I also don’t exfoliate every time, just every other, and do use a moisturizing body wash every time I shower, with or w/o intent of using the self tanner. Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam in Ultra Dark works well for those with dark skin tones, as it provides a deep and natural-looking tan. This product is enriched with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E, which helps to hydrate and nourish the skin while providing a beautiful glow.

Using a tanning mitt can help to ensure an even and streak-free application of fake tan. The Bondi Sands Application Mitt is soft and velvety, making it easy to apply the product evenly. Ensure your skin is clean and dry, then using a tanning mitt apply your tan in long sweeping motions across your legs, arms and body to get a longer-lasting darker tan. Moisturise regularly So, I put this stuff on my skin, Sunday morning. It had been a 3 weeks since my last self tanner catastrophe, and I had exfoliated the night before, did not moisturize that night or the morning of. (My only BIG complaint is that it needs to go on unmoisturized skin). It immediately started to darken, so was easy to see if there was any streaking, and fix that up (only on my shoulders, but, I was rushing a bit, and...since I expected it to fail, I didn't take my time). For an even streak free application try the Bondi Sands Application Mitt. Using an Application Mitt will also eliminate the chance of ending with tanned palms.A. Aero Ultra Dark provides an amazingly rich, natural and flawless tan that can last up to 7 days. With appropriate preparation and after care, this could be considerably longer. Start small and then build up! Once you’ve applied the tan to your entire body (or the areas you want to do), you can then return to areas that need touching up. Fix any patches before they dry by buffing them away with your mitt. Has to go on unmoisturized, exfoliated skin, so the skin on my face, hands and joints felt REALLY tight, even after moisturizing for a full day on Monday. So, it isn't moisturizing enough for someone with really dry skin.