We try before you buy: Add a few drops to your usual moisturiser for a low maintenance glow. CLAIRE COLEMAN tests the best tanning drops

Easy application. Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops, theisleofparadise.com 5/5

Fresh, fruity serum smells lovely and gives a great tan. Tan Luxe The Face Self-Tan Drops, tan-luxe.com 4/5

This pink gel smells sugary, but it’s easy to mix with moisturiser. Coco & Eve Bronzing Face Drops, cocoandeve.com 4/5

Gold -toned gel gives a natural colour but it’s pricey. James Read Click & Glow Tan Drops, jamesreadtan.com 3/5

Watery formulation makes it hard to apply lots. Bondi Sands Pure Self Tanning Drops, bondisands.co.uk 3/5

More of a liquid than a gel and you need to apply plenty of product. Solait Tan Boosting Facial Serum, superdrug.com 2/5

Pleasant fragrance, but very expensive. Oskia Adaptive Tan Tri-Phase Self-Tanning Drops,
oskiaskincare.com 2/5