The Glow Edit

tan intel, edited.

Everything we know about getting a believable glow — prep, shades, science and keeping it alive — written in plain English, no gatekeeping.

Sun-drenched back and shoulders glistening with ocean water

how-to guides

2 July 2026 · 3 min read

how to self tan your back (without asking for help)

The back is the last frontier of the solo tan. Four techniques that actually reach, ranked from free to foolproof.

1 Hour Express Clear Mousse held poolside over sun-warmed skin

how-to guides

1 July 2026 · 4 min read

tan prep 101: how to get a flawless base

Ninety percent of a great tan happens before the mousse comes out. The prep routine that stops streaks, patches and crocodile ankles.

Platinum Maximum held up on a yacht in golden light

how-to guides

27 June 2026 · 4 min read

the event tan timeline: when to tan for a wedding

Working backwards from the big day: when to patch test, exfoliate, apply, and top up so the photos get peak glow — not day-one shine or day-five fade.

The full Australian Glow range on a pastel pink and blue set

how-to guides

24 June 2026 · 5 min read

which shade should you choose?

Light, Medium, Dark, Ultra Dark — plus guide colour versus clear. An honest guide to picking the shade you will actually love.

Clear Mousse held poolside over sun-warmed skin

how-to guides

18 June 2026 · 3 min read

streak emergency: how to fix a patchy tan fast

Dark stripe, missed patch, orange knee — every mistake has a fix that beats starting over. Triage for the morning-after tan.

Sun-tanned legs on warm travertine beside a Platinum Maximum bottle

how-to guides

12 June 2026 · 4 min read

how to make your tan last a full week

The fade is decided by what you do after the rinse. Seven days of even, believable colour — no patchy day-five situation.

Face Tan Drops trio on a pink campaign backdrop

how-to guides

8 June 2026 · 4 min read

can you self tan your face? the right way to do it

Yes — but not with your body mousse. Why faces need drops, how many to use, and the routine that keeps the glow even through skincare season.

how-to guides

5 June 2026 · 4 min read

hands, feet & ankles: the giveaway zones

Nobody clocks a fake tan from your legs — they clock it from orange knuckles and tide-marked ankles. The detail routine that keeps the giveaway zones believable.

Australian Glow bottles arranged on pastel platforms

how-to guides

28 May 2026 · 3 min read

the fastest way to remove self tan

Patchy day-six tan, event tomorrow? The warm-soak-and-buff method that actually works, and the scrubbing mistakes that just make it worse.

how-to guides

25 May 2026 · 4 min read

self tan for men: the no-drama guide

Same product, slightly different playbook: body hair, stubble lines, gym schedules and the art of the undetectable tan.

The full Australian Glow range lined up in the sand

how-to guides

20 May 2026 · 4 min read

how to self tan pale skin: a beginner's guide

Fair skin can absolutely wear a tan — the trick is shade choice and patience. A no-fear starting routine for the palest among us.

how-to guides

15 May 2026 · 3 min read

the winter tan: keeping a glow when the sun quits

Cold-weather skin is dry skin, and dry skin eats tans. How to run a believable winter glow — and why lighter reads better under grey light.

how-to guides

8 May 2026 · 3 min read

the first 24 hours: what to do after you tan

The application took fifteen minutes; the next day decides whether it was worth it. Sweat, showers, sheets and moisturiser — the aftercare rules.