Self-tanners, moisturizers with built-in darkening solution, artificial sun-beds, laying outside on the brightest of summer afternoons - these days, there are plenty of ways to turn your winter pasty skin into that of a glowing and bronzed summer goddess, but none without their own set of problems and, in some cases, controversy. Here are the top five ways and products at all ends of the price spectrum to help you get that enviable celebrity-worthy glow without getting streaky lines all over your body, spending a fortune or worse yet, endangering you and your skin's health!

Is it a missile? NO! Is it a lipstick? NO! It's a concealer stick by NARS!

I have been using NARS concealer stick in the shade "Praline" for about 4 years now. I happened upon it by chance on a trip to Sephora. Prior to stumbling upon NARS, I had been using MAC StudioFix and MAC's liquid concealer and foundation and was thoroughly unhappy with both. MAC's products made me look cakey and dark--and take it from a girl who has grown up in the desert, when it's 100+ degrees outside, the last thing you want is your make up melting off and accumulating in the cracks of your skin....EW! So, like I said, I happened upon NARS and it is quite possibly the best thing that has ever happened to my cosmetic bag. I use it mainly to conceal scars and imperfections on my face and it does just that. All you need is a little dab in the center of the area you want concealed and then you use any foundation brush to feather out the edges. Not only does this product CONCEAL the way it's supposed to, but I found that it has actually helped to improve my imperfections. It actually contains Vitamin E which helps to lighten scars over time.