Get a just-from-the-beach glow with the latest faux tanners, bronzers, makeup and scents.

The golden rule for summer bronze? Do-it-yourself. You don't want to mess with nasty situations (premature aging from sun rays), tan lines (they're such a fashion don't) or getting fried (been there, done that). So if you're all for going faux, here's some welcome news: Self-tanners have never been better. They're less messy, easier to apply and, best of all, the results are more natural-looking than ever. For a seamless self-sun experience (streaks are an unsightly side effect of a tan from a tube), try Summer 360° Tanning Towelettes by Kate Somerville (the renowned LA skin expert with a client list that includes Jessica Alba and Debra Messing). Swipe the towel all over your body, let the hydrating formula soak in for two hours, and watch as you turn a bronze tint worthy of a goddess. If you're more adventurous, the GlowFusion AirGlow Gun mimics the spray-on tan you get at a spa. It delivers a whisper-weight, even mist all over, and instantly dries for a glow that's good to go and can be touched-up at your whim.

If self-tanning just isn't your thing, play up a luminous look with bronzer. The pretty limited-edition, YSL Tresor D'Afrique Collector Sun Powder has a silky texture that glides on flawlessly. The tint is so convincing that your boss will suspect you ditched work for beach time. Once your skin sports a tawny shade of tan, add a tinge of shimmery lip gloss, a glimmery shadow, then spritz on a fresh-from-the-ocean perfume and, voila, you've got a glow worthy of a jaunt to St. Tropez (minus the airfare and Euro, of course).