Spring Break is just around the corner, and everyone is preparing for beach trips, job interviews, and relaxing with friends. Whatever you plan on doing this upcoming week, every girl needs a bit of a sun-kissed look – and it’s much healthier for your skin to achieve this look the fake way.

With all of the self-tanners out there, many girls don’t even attempt one of them. There are so many that leave streaks or stain your skin orange, so what’s the point? That’s where girls like me come in – the kind of girl that likes to experiment with different brands and products, and can lead you in the right direction.

SELF-TANNER

Clarins Delicious Self-Tanning Cream ($42 at sephora.com) is one of the best out there. It goes on evenly, while also hydrating your skin – resulting in dewy, rich, tan skin! It smells great too, so you don’t feel self-conscious about smelling like you bathed in self-tanner. You must wait at least five minutes before dressing after application, and I recommend not wearing light colors, unless it’s had a few hours to settle. The only problem: the price.

So if you’re not comfortable with spending that much, L’Oreal Sublime Bronze ProPerfect Salon Airbrush Self-Tanning Mist ($8.97 at Walmart) creates a deep tan in minutes. There is no wait time, because it dries on immediately. Bonus: the product is guaranteed not to streak. Just make sure that you hold the can an adequate distance away so that the little tanning molecules can work their way onto your skin evenly. The only problem: the bottom of your feet will turn orange if you’re standing on tile. I recommend standing on an old towel.

BRONZER

Now that you have created that perfect tan without damaging your skin with harmful sunrays, add a glow to your face with bronze makeup.

Too Faced Leopard Love Complexion Perfection Kit ($30 at sephora.com) will give you everything you need to brighten and bronze those cheeks. Sweep Peach Leopard underneath your cheekbones, along the outer ridge of your nose, below your lower lip, and under your chin. This will accentuate the angles of your face in seconds. Swirl on Candy Leopard to the apples of your cheeks to give yourself some color.

BRONZE MAKEUP

Tie your eyes into the bronzed look with Silk Naturals Eyeshadow – Bareback, Saddle Up and Colt ($4 each at silknaturals.com). These shades are imitations of Urban Decay Naked Palette – Naked, Side Car and Darkhorse.

Line your eyes with Ulta Automatic Eyeliner – Black/Brown ($7 at Ulta). Finish off your eyes with a few sweeps of Maybelline Volum’ Express Falsies Mascara Waterproof – Black Drama ($5.94 at Target).

Complete you bronzed look with Laura Mercier Stickgloss Lip Colour – Courtisane ($20 at sephora.com). This glossy lipstick will add shine and color to your lips without feeling too matted and caked on.

If you prefer to buy your products all from one brand or in kits, Nars has two great kits that will have you bronzed and glowing! Nars Sea of Love Set ($49 at Sephora.com) focuses on giving you that peachy-pink radiance with a touch of bronze. Nars Wicked Attraction Set ($49 at Sephora.com) includes a pearly pink eye shadow, blush/bronzer duo, eye shadow primer and golden “Spring Break” lipgloss.

Voilà! You look gorgeous, sun-kissed and ready for whatever Spring Break has to hold!

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