Bronzer
With a bronzer, a few sweeps give your skin the warmth of a day in the sun. It works instantly, doesn't sink in like self-tanner and simply comes off again in the evening. You might know it as bronzing powder, but bronzer hasn't been just a powder for a long time.
Bronzer: a sun-kissed glow for your whole face
What types of bronzer are there?
- Powder bronzer: the classic. Easy to build, great for normal to oily skin and ideal over a powdered base.
- Cream bronzer: melts into your skin for a soft, natural finish. Lovely on dry or normal skin.
- Liquid bronzer: liquid bronzers and bronzing drops you apply on their own or mix with your foundation or day cream.
- Bronzer stick: a creamy formula in stick form, handy to take with you for quick touch-ups.
- Bronzer palettes: several shades in one, often combined with contour, blush or highlighter.
How do you apply bronzer?
Apply bronzer where the sun naturally hits your face: the top of your forehead along your hairline, your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose and your jawline. Start with a little product, work powder in with a large brush and blend cream with your fingers or a sponge. You'll find the right brush in bronzer and contour brushes. Choose a colour one or two shades darker than your skin to keep the result natural.
Bronzer or contour: what's the difference?
Bronzer adds warmth and colour, contour adds shadow and shape. A bronzer usually has a warm undertone and is applied broadly where the light falls. Contour is cooler in tone, so it looks like a real shadow in the hollow beneath your cheekbones. Want to properly sculpt your face? Take a look at contouring.
Which finish suits you?
A matte bronzer looks the most natural and works well if your skin gets shiny quickly or if you also want to use it as a soft contour. Shimmer, sheen or a dewy finish catches the light for a summery glow. Finish your look with a touch of blush on your cheeks and highlighter on the high points of your cheekbones.
Popular bronzers from TheBalm, Essence and NYX
Customer favourites are TheBalm Bahama Mama, a matte powder bronzer you can also use to contour, and the Essence Water Dew Serum Bronzer for a fresh, liquid glow. From Essence you'll also find the Drop Of Sunshine Bronzing Drops and the Baby Got Bronze Bronzing Stick. You can also choose from brands like NYX Professional Makeup with the Buttermelt Bronzer, Physicians Formula, W7, Catrice, Milani and L'Oréal Paris.
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