Which Celebrity Has the Best Tan?

Which celeb is running around Tinseltown sporting the best tan? Well the answer is definitely not Valentino. You'd think that as a fashion icon and genius, he'd know when to lay off the magic tanning potion. But alas when the tanning bug bites you, you're hooked.

It's true that Hollywood is gaga over tanning and the fad is not going to disappear anytime soon. However, it seems that even though many stars work hard to get their fashion on point, they miss the mark when it comes to their tan. Despite having thousands of pictures of themselves, and the over-critical eyes of personal stylists, many stars just don't understand how to best show off their most vital accessory, their skin.

Let's go back to Valentino, for example. Although this is a classic case of someone who just doesn't know when to stop, there are many more unfortunate celebs who leave the house looking like they've fallen into a pool of carrot juice. Others include, The Hogans, Victoria Beckham, and Jessica Simpson.

The Hogans are infamous for their over-tanned and fake looks. What makes them so terrible? Not only is each family member two to three shades darker than they should be, but instead of encouraging a soft, golden glow to compliment their natural features and complexions, they've gone orange! Couple that with over bleached hair and too much makeup and you've got people who just don't look healthy.

Victoria Beckham's tan isn't as terrible, but still should be considered a crime against couture. Although she hasn't gotten too orange, her tan is just too dark. She's fallen victim to layers of tanning that have left her looking almost dirty at times. As a naturally pale skinned-beauty, Mrs. Beckham should have gone no more than three shades darker than her natural skin color. Add tons of bronzer and a skeletal figure and you've got a very unhealthy looking woman.

Jessica Simpson has recently started going darker in her skin color as well as her hair color. If she's not careful, she will soon end up on the "too-tanned" lists like her contemporaries above.

So whose doing it right?
The celebs who are using tanning to their benefit include Eva Longoria, Paris Hilton, and Zac Efron. Eva Longoria's tan plays up her honey highlights and teddy bear eyes. She's got just enough glow to look like she's been frolicking on the beaches of San Tropez all year long. Although it's never fun saying that Paris Hilton is doing anything right, the girl knows how to work a tan. As a bleach-blond with naturally light features, Paris never lets her tan get too dark or too orange. In the gentlemen's corner, Mr. Zac Efron has really hit the mark with his hunky tan. He likes to sport a slight tan that makes his sandy hair and light eyes pop.

So which celebrity has the best tan in Hollywood? Our vote goes to Jessica Alba who rocks the runway every single time.