For a tan without having to subject yourself to hours to in the sun, and the drawbacks which that poses, use something like this.

Only skin deep, this formula WILL fade if you exfoliate after applying, but if you use it for a few nights in a row, and setup a good base, it will hold up even if you spend time in the water.

A good choice if you're looking for that base coat without the peeling that usually goes along with the first days of summer.

Start with the St. Tropez Body Polisher for best results.