I have a thing for bronzers and all year round too! Maybe its because I'm from the Jersey Shore or maybe because I tan easily YET I never do purposely because I dont want to look like leather when I get old. I use bronzer on a daily basis on myself and its a staple in my kit for ALL my clients. Some people hate them BUT when used properly it gives the face all kinds of life and dimension. Some I have been using for as long as I can remember and other I found recently; some are pricey but I recently discovered Wet & Wild's princess at $2.99 its a steal!
in no specific order ....
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Dark-- Someone gave this to me many eons ago BUT I had no use for it as it was too dark for me until I got into contouring BUT I didn't like it for that purpose. I like my contours to be cool toned because my skin is warm. I hate MSFN as a finishing powder YET its a great bronzer & works for just about anyone just get a shade or 2 darker than your natural skintone and your good to go.
MAC Smooth Harmony Beauty Powder -- Once upon a time I was an avid MAC collector. I would purchase just about everything in that was LE. I have since moved on BUT I'm left with a bunch of products that need to be used. I was reading a Celeb make-up artist's blog and he stated that Smooth Harmony was perfect for light-medium tones during the winter. I dig mine out this winter & wasn't disappointed. It left behind a subtle yet visible glow, just enough to brighten up my pale skin. The best part is that its being re-released during one of these upcoming summer MAC collections so keep your eyes open.
Wet & Wild Princess Bronzer -- I like my bronzers MATTE hence why It took me forever and a year to actually purchase this bronzer but ever since I got it, a couple weeks ago, Its been LOVE. It may seem like it would be shimmer overload BUT once buffed in, it looks like a natural, healthy glow. Its very pigmented so a little goes a LONG way.
Benefit Hoola -- A couple months ago I ordered this because I had it on my wishlist forever & its the perfect bronzer for me. Its neutral toned so not too orange, & not too cool. I like how finely milled the powder is & it has great pigmentation. It blends in like a dream. Hands down my favorite!
Stila Bronzer #1 -- A staple in my kit for all my lighter girls. Gives off a soft glow but good enough that it brightens up my clients even under strong lights.
MUD Cosmetics Endless Summer Bronzer -- Pink toned for all my medium to tan clients. Blends in like a dream and very pigmented. Perfect for film and photoshoots.
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[LEFT - RIGHT] Stila Bronzer #1, MAC MSFN Dark, MAC Smooth Harmony, MUD cosmetics Endless Summer, Benefit Hoola, Wet & Wild Princess
Another favorite of mine is MAC Refined Golden but I finished it last summer and didn't repurchase because I had a bunch of others but I will buy it again soon. =]
What are your favorite Bronzers??? or do you skip them all together??
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Lately I've been using a Bronzer from the MAC To the Beach Collection ... now i want to try that Wet'n Wild bronzer, and Hoola is on my wishlist as well ... great review!
I have two bronzers, mac's golden and essence mosaic compact powder in "Sunkissed beauty" which are slightly shimmery, but I often reach for Poudre Majeur Excellence (Lancome) in shade 3, it is mat and not to dark or too light, it's perfect for warming up my complexion :)
Great post. xx
I'm dark so I don't use bronzer for dimension/contouring or to appear tan or bronze, but I do like the fact it gives me a healthy glow. I like bronzers with a bit of shimmer to them. I use MAC Bronzing Powder in Refined Deeper Bronze or Annabelle Zebra Bronzing Powder in Haute Gold. I enjoy using them both. :)
Love this post. You should try Too Faced Chocolate Soleil. I wrote a post on it. Its an amazing matte bronzer and it smells sooooooooo good.
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Dude, I'm itchin to try Hoola! Next time I get the money to haul at Sephora, I'm definitely picking this up!
You have a nice bronzer collection. My faves are Nars Laguna and Too Faced Sun Bunny (this one I only wear when I have a tan)
Great post! Hoola is my faaavorite bronzer but I'm tempted to try a few different ones. Have you tried any by Smashbox?
-Ariana
Fabulous post as usual taking notes. I wear bronzers year round too and love them matte. The only one I have is a LE n.Y.C and I'm soon about to thit the pan.
@Ev I liked MAC Refined Golden which they repromote every summer in LE packaging but its not LE. I love the hoola & Princess you should try them!
@Makeup Attitude Lancome has pretty bronzers. I worked for them & liked them but we have different ones in the states.
@StealMyHeartLove I LOVE bronzers on deeper complexions! It gives a glow like you said.
@Sana I'll have to check that out on my next trip to sephora!
@Widdlesh You NEED Hoola! Its so pretty & smooth!
@Shadowy Lady I have the Too Faced one it came in the Enchanted Palette I bought! I forgot all about it!
@She Walks iin Beauty I have tried SmashBox ones in the past and they werent bad!
@Hell Notes for BeautyNYC has one i've been meaning to try! I need to make a list I heard good things about their bronzers =]
I am so pale, I never even tried bronzer in my life. Hell, it took me 2 years to learn how to apply brush and not look like a candied apple! I always admire ladies who pull off bronzer, but I just don't see myself ever wearing it.
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