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Looking a bit like this lot today? These 20 sunburnt people will make you feel better about your own suncream fails

This burnt bunch are bound to be reaching for the Aloe Vera after ending up with some shocking tan lines

By Sophie Roberts
10th April 2017, 1:21 pm
Updated: 10th April 2017, 3:32 pm

THESE painful snaps show why you should always slap on some suncream before catching some rays.

Brits enjoyed a sizzling weekend as temps hit 25C making it the hottest day of the year so far.

Many left with nasty sunburns after they failed to reach for the SPF took to Twitter to proudly announce that their dodgy tans were a sign of being British.

As three months of sunshine are forecast for the UK, here are some snaps that’ll motivate you to keep your skin protected this summer…

1. That’s just tantastic!
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This sunseeker probably regretted not opting for a simpler bikini design… as she’s been left with this intricate pattern on her body

2. Want some ice cream for that burn?
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This bloke ended up getting a tan that resembled a Neapolitan ice cream when he failed to slap on some SPF

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3. She’s really put her foot in it

4. Fifty shades of red
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Those beach snaps aren’t gonna look as Instagram-ready with this awkward tan

5. Sunbelievable
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This woman surely regretted going for a sunshine snooze with her bowl and spoon still on her lap

6. Tan you believe it?
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We think this sunseeker might want to spend a little more time working on tanning up his legs

7. Hat’s incredible
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The backwards baseball cap didn’t end up being a cool look when this happened

8. A bit of a cock-up
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If there was an award for the most embarrassing tanning fail, this man would win first prize

9. Put a sock in it
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We’ve all heard of a T-shirt tan… but what about this SOCK tan?

10. The thigh’s the limit
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These tell-tale tanning lines are all too familiar for those who love to lie in the sun in short shorts

11. Someone should’ve lent this bloke a hand

12. Skincredible!
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Wearing long socks and short shorts while playing hockey in the sun ended in absolute disaster for one woman

13. Feeling the burn
This beach runner caught everyone’s attention for the wrong reasons as he enjoyed a Baywatch moment

14. Can’t take the heat?
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This chap should’ve shown off his muscles when he was out… because this vest mark certainly wont make him a hit with the ladies

15. Holey moly!
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If Crocs weren’t already criminal enough, this fashionista failed to think about his tanlines

16. What’s the point
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Falling asleep in the sun with his hand crossed around his body created this hilarious – and painful looking – tanning fail

17. They’ll definitely be roasted by their mates
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This man learnt why you should always be suspicious of mates that offer to help out with your suncream

18. Family misfortune
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This family soon discovered the perils of failing to rub in their spray-on suncream

19. Reaching boiling point
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Not only has this sunseeker completely burnt his back, he’s also failed to get an even tan

20. Flip flop
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This chap should’ve probably tanned up his toes a little before deciding on flip flops

If this wasn’t enough to make you apply suncream next time the weather’s nice, here’s why you always should…

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