Now that it’s April, the balmy days of summer are well and truly behind us. Afternoons spent laying in the sun at the beach (covered in SPF, of course) are nothing but a distant memory, and we’re replacing beach towels with hot baths and swimmers with skivvies. It doesn’t mean, however, that your golden tan (be it real or faux) needs to fade away like your memories of summer.

Even though there’s less skin on display in the cooler months, who’s to say there’s no need to apply something that gives you a little extra glow? Sure, you might not be able to show it off as much, but a fake tan has as much of a psychological impact as it does a physical one. Sure, it’ll make you look like you’ve just returned from a week in the tropics. But it’ll also make you feel like a new you. A new, more relaxed, more golden you. Plus, it’s cheaper than a holiday.

Don’t believe us? Sounds like you might need to try it for yourself. Here, our favourite self-tanning products to give you a sunkissed glow all year round.

Scared of streaks? Don’t be, thanks to Isle of Paradise’s clear self-tanning mousse. A water-to-mousse formula, this clever solution means you can apply and go without worrying about it transferring onto your sheets or clothes.

Isle of Paradise’s Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse, $44 from Mecca Cosmetica, Level 1

Your face is on display all year round, and a good bronzer can work wonders in giving you a healthy, natural-looking glow that’ll give the impression you’ve just returned from an island escape. Chanel’s bronzing cream is rich yet blendable, and is perfect for use across the whole face.

Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream, $91 from Chanel Fragrance and Beauty, Ground Floor

An organic formula rich in aloe vera, coconut oil and vitamin E, Three Warriors tanning mousse is quick drying and long lasting, nourishing your skin while providing a rich, golden, natural looking tan.

Three Warriors Self-Tan Mousse, $34.95 from David Jones, Level 1