The Good, The Bad And The Orange
Nicole Richie
Who doesn’t love Nicole? In a style-spin that saw her become everyone’s ultimate fashion icon, Nicole went from Tangoed teen to golden goddess.
Faker Rating: GOODPA Photos
We've mastered the means of making fake tan foolproof, so what excuse does the A-list have? Since the season to showcase more and more flesh is almost upon us (and let's face it, we'll all be reaching for that bottle soon enough), we thought we'd celebrate by bringing you the BEST and WORST in celebrity fake tanners, from the good, the bad and the downright radioactive. Scroll down to see our ratings or check out our list of the best fake tans...
PA PhotosBy Jessica David
Nicole Richie
Who doesn’t love Nicole? In a style-spin that saw her become everyone’s ultimate fashion icon, Nicole went from Tangoed teen to golden goddess.
Faker Rating: GOOD
PA PhotosLindsay Lohan
As a rule, redheads always run the risk of ‘orange’ when they start to fake it, and LiLo has one of those delicate, china doll-like complexions we’d kill for. We say flaunt your fairness (and maybe go easy on the bronzer?)!
Faker Rating: BAD
PA PhotosJennifer Aniston
Natural-looking and never OTT – does Jen ever have an off-day?
Faker Rating: GOOD
PA PhotosChristina Aguilera
We love Xtina – and she’s certainly moved on from her dirrrty days, but there’s still a certain something about her that makes us want to wash our hands… Could it be that orange tan? Christina, embrace your gorgeous, naturally pale colouring, we urge you!
Faker Rating: ORANGE
PA PhotosParis Hilton
A serial offender when it comes to the ‘Tango’. Paris may have stepped up her game when it comes to ‘style’ of late, but she still desperately needs to tone down the fake tan application.
Faker Rating: ORANGE
WennVictoria Beckham
Back to her brunette best there’s no denying VB looks fabulous now – but an LA move does funny things to a woman, and the platinum blonde/über-tanned combo was a little less ‘Hollywood’, a little more ‘Playboy bunny’.
Faker Rating: ORANGE
PA PhotosCheryl Cole
Everyone’s favourite current style crush, Cheryl knows exactly how to work that enviable olive skin-tone.
Faker Rating: GOOD
PA PhotosAshley Olsen
As one half of Hollywood’s most famous teen twins – Ashley should have know better. Although she stays on the right side of orange, little Miss Olsen commits the cardinal rule of forgetting them feet. Sooo not a good move if you’re looking to showcase some seriously fierce stilettos.
Faker Rating: BAD – but sure, we’ve seen worse.
Rex FeaturesMiley Cyrus
She’s still but a young pup, so we’ll go easy – but this is one Disney Princess that desperately needs to find her fake tan fairy godmother. Seemingly cutting out the middle and concentrating all her faking efforts on the face and legs, Miley has yet to nail that flawless red carpet finish.
Faker Rating: BAD, but after remembering the style faux pas of our teenage years, we can’t be too hard on her.
Sienna Miller
With a smattering of freckles and a naturally sunny glow, Sienna nails that ‘just got back from holiday’ look every time.
Faker Rating: GOOD
PA PhotosKatie Price
Katie has never been one to opt for the, ahem, ‘natural’ approach, so it should come as no surprise that her tan comes from a bottle. The finished look? The stuff that fake tanning folklore is made of.
Faker Rating: ORANGE
PA PhotosHeidi Klum
We just love, love, love what was happening south of those shoulders at the 2008 Oscars (red John Galliano couture, anyone?), but the ‘fake tan on the hair-line’ look is a serious red carpet faux pas.
Faker Rating: BAD
PA PhotosNicky Hilton
With an impressive display of ‘radioactive’ knees, Nicky tackles sister, Paris, for the ‘orange heiress’ crown.
Faker Rating: ORANGE
PA PhotosKate Hudson
It’s not just Kate’s disposition that’s sunny – that enviably natural-looking glow is just as infectious.
Faker Rating: GOOD
PA PhotosJessica Simpson
We all know that a pair of Daisy Duke hot pants is the fast-track route to flaunting some killer pins, but when said legs are as orange as Jessica’s, it might be best to stick with slacks.
Faker Rating: BAD
PA PhotosMischa Barton
‘Californiaaaaa’ girl Mischa is one of member of the notorious Hollywood ‘IT’ party scene who knows how to fake it flawlessly (and it’s always nice to see that celebs get caught out with ladders in their tights too!).
Faker Rating: GOOD
PA PhotosJennifer Lopez
La Lopez has a smouldering, Latino skin-tone that most women would give their fellas for, so why fake it? Too much bronzer and serial offences when it comes to missing those often-forgotten areas (behind the ears/inside arms/feet) – Jennifer earns her place in the celebrity fake tan hall of faux pas.
Faker Rating: BAD
PA PhotosCameron Diaz
A beach babe by every definition of the phrase – golden girl Cam never has a tanning off-day.
Faker Rating: GOOD
