Bring Home the Bronze: How to Use
Here comes the sun-kissed look. Even though summer is still months away, there’s no reason you can’t achieve that gorgeous glowing look early on. We’re talking about the beauty bennies of bronzer, available in liquid, cream and powder. If you’re determined to rock the bronze look, it’s important to choose high-quality products that will leave you looking cute, not cooked. Among the top picks are MAC’s bronzing powder, Sephora Bronzer Powder with SPF 15, Urban Decay Baked Bronzer, Victoria’s Secret Beach Sexy, CoverGirl Queen Collection and Stila Bronzing Tinted Moisturizer to name a handful. Most bronzers come in different shades and tones — so you’ll want to select the one that blends in best with your skin. A good rule of thumb is to go one shade darker than your complexion. If you have naturally dark skin, you may want to go two shades darker or choose a bronzer with a red or gold-ish tint to enhance your look. Because some bronzers appear far heavier than others, you’ll want something subtle by day and shimmery by night.For a more natural look, opt for pressed powder bronzers. Use a powder brush and use big strokes to help blend. Apply to the cheekbones, forehead and hairlines. Before you go bronzing, remember these important tips. Don’t apply powder or cream bronzers to the face without applying a foundation of some sort. Prep the face with a coat of moisturizer then dust the face with a bit of sheer powder. Once you’ve completed those steps, applier bronzer to the face. For a daytime look, invest in a bronzer that has a matte or satin finish for a sheer look. When the sun goes down, select a bronzer with shimmer such as Prescriptives Mineral Bronzer.