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Here are the at-home tricks the SL team swear by for a flawless, streak-free finish, as well as the formulas we reach for time and again… ByOrin Carlin / [ Save To My Favourites ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/52932) Image: The Vault Stock All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. ## Charlotte Collins ### Editor-In-Chief "To remove your tan, my trick is to run a warm bath and pour some oil in it. My favourite soak is by [Vieve](https://www.vievebeauty.com/products/bath-body-soak). Scrub your body with a flannel and your tan will come off easily." "Dust powder over potentially sweaty areas – think backs of the knees, around your neck – after you've applied your tan to help it set." ## Orin Carlin ### Beauty Writer "For a streak-free finish on my face, I swear by St. Mortiz's [mini mitt](https://amzn.to/4aY46D6). It also means you don't get any colour gathering between your fingers." 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