Head-to-toe holiday countdown

Prep for T-shirt weather using Prai Ageless Upper Arm Creme, £25, praibeauty.co.uk. It won’t magically erase your wattle, but it can certainly improve your tone and texture when it’s used religiously.

British weather can be unreliable, so if you’ve been caught out by some surprise sunshine, keep a bottle of instant tan in your bathroom. Bare by Vogue Instant Tan, £17, barebyvogue. co.uk, is flawles

We’ve got you covered with these foolproof tanning tips for beginners

Booked the flight? It’s time to start your pre-holiday beauty regime

Holiday skin and healthy skin needn’t be mutually exclusive. From products to use on the plane to formulas worth the baggage allowance, stock up – then take off

Every holiday requires a beauty routine to match. The ELLE team reveal the skin and haircare heroes they won’t leave at home