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As someone with a complexion reminiscent of Casper the Friendly Ghost, bronzer is an absolute must have in my makeup bag. I've tried a few different brands over the years but Too Faced's Chocolate Soleil Bronzer is my favourite. I'd say the colour lasted a couple of hours before it needed reapplying, but that was without any primer or setting spray. Overall I'd recommend this as it's a versatile shade that would suit many skin tones. Yes, bronzers are an excellent way to give your skin that gorgeous, summery warmth,’ says makeup artist Caroline Barnes. ‘You’ll find them in cream, powder or liquid (think gel or oil) textures and as well as adding a glow, they’re great for giving your face dimension, enhancing and defining your bone structure.’
We tried a range of bronzers to see how the bargain buys compared to the big guns. Take a look at the results below and let us know your favourite bronzer in the comments below. Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer Is there anything worse than your makeup sitting wrong on your face? I recently had to make a change to my makeup routine when my bronzer, which I typically just use to contour, started feeling dry and not blending as well into my skin. A bronzer that gives a nice matte natural glow and smells like Hersey’s Kiss? The Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte bronzer gives you the best of both worlds. Its powder formula is rich and long-wearing, so you don’t have to worry about it fading as you go about your day. It’s also made with 100% real cocoa powder, which gives it that sweet chocolate scent. Like foundations, bronzers are usually available in a range of coverage options. If you’re new to bronzing or your makeup mood changes from day to day, you might opt for a buildable formula for more control. A medium coverage should be plenty if you’re all in on bronzers. Formulation As you can tell by the photo, MAC’s Bronzing Powder in the shade Matte Bronze is my all-time favourite which I use almost every day. The bronzer is described as “bare shouldered bronze” and gives skin a natural bronze colour, perfect for using all over the face.
Inside, it had a handy little mirror and its own brush with fine feathery bristles. As a novice, I applied cautiously and was glad I did as a little goes a long way. A swift swirl of the soft powder across my cheeks, forehead and nose gave me a hint of bronze, without looking like I'd been Tangoed - thank goodness. You could easily overdo it with this one I think, so it's worth building up the shade gradually.
There are three main types of bronzer: powder, liquid, and cream. With powder bronzer, Clark says that you can use a variety of brushes to create different depths of bronzing. Something like a powder brush will give you more color, while a fan brush can add subtle warmth to your entire complexion. And you’ll want to work in round swirling motions to create the look of a sun-kissed tan. Powder bronzers also work best with oily skin, as she says that they won’t add extra shine. After officially embracing the summer solstice on June 21, it was time to hit the beach in our favorite swimsuits, keeping in mind to use SPF lotions and other forms of beauty products to protect our skin.Shades: 5 | Finish: Matte | Coverage: Medium | Type: Cream to powder Get a sun-kissed look year-round It’s super smooth, buildable and has a pretty natural sheen when blended into the skin. It’s actually even nicer than the bronzers in the original Face Form Palettes, and is easily the nicest drugstore bronzer formula I’ve tried. I’m hoping the shade range is extended in the future, as they describe the range as being ‘truly inclusive’ but four shades with zero shades for dark skintones is not inclusive.
The main difference between selecting a bronzing product to look tanned and one to define and contour? For Caroline, it’s all down to the shade you go for. ‘If you want to look as if you’ve been in a sunnier climate, choose two or three shades darker and warmer than your natural skin colour,’ she says.‘To contour, you’ll want a colour that is darker but cooler in tone, to mimic the shadows of your bone structure.’
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