How To Apply Bronzer Properly
A bit of sunshine can do wonders for your mood and a light tan can make you look healthier and slimmer and if you can’t stand the heat from the sunbeds, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t still look bronzed and gorgeous. The bronzers will keep your skin looking clear, with a healthy and natural glow.
There are two main types of bronzer – powder bronzer and cream bronzer.
Powder Bronzer provides a smooth and even application on all skin tones. It is perfect for enhancing a skin tone or straightened a tan. The powder bronzers are easy to apply on the whole body and especially on the face. They work best for those with oily skin.
For perfect application a big and wipe brush is needed. When applying the powder bronzer using a brush you can create a soft dusting. Dab the brush into the color; tap it on the back of your hand in order to remove any excess. Apply the bronzer with attention to your cheekbones, chin, nose and around the eyes. Using a circular motion, start powder application on the cheek apple and brush on bronzing powder. Brush down lightly applying bronzer to each side of the nose and under the lower lip.
Cream Bronzer is appropriate for all skin types, and especially for those with dry skin. You can apply the bronzer with a sponge or using your fingers. Before applying the bronzer your skin should be thoroughly exfoliated. Take a little bit of the exfoliating products and gently rub it onto your skin. Remove any jewellery before you start. Apply the bronzer and rub your fingers together to even the color. Dab the bronzer onto the apples of the cheeks. Blend the bronzer well with circular motions. Build the color slowly. Apply bronzer also on your shoulders and breast to complete the sun kissed look. Build up the colour gradually, in order to get exactly the shade you want. Don’t forget to apply bronzer between tour toes.
Useful Tips:
- Remember: bronzers usually wash off when you take a shower and they don’t affect your skin color at all.
- Too dark shades may look unnatural.
- If you want to make your skin luminous, look for products with a subtle shimmer.
- Keep your foundation to a minimum if you wear bronzer on your face, otherwise your complexion may look too orange.
- Remember: if you apply the bronzer unevenly you can make your skin appear “dirty“.
- Make sure your bronzer isn’t too heavy.
- Bronzers come in liquids, creams, powders, sticks, beads, mousses.
- If you use a powder bronzer apply it with a big, round brush.
- Never overdo it – your skin will look unnatural and “dirty“.
- Always apply the bronzer on areas where the sun usually hits.
- Using a bronzer is the best way to warm up your face and add color to it.
- When using a bronzer keep your makeup as simple as possible.
- The bronzer should be a few shades darker than your skin tone.
- Don’t apply too much makeup when you have applied bronzer.
- Wash your hand immediately after the application.
- Keep the makeup’ colors as natural as possible.
- Always make sure your blend well.
- Stay away from the orange tones – they look unnatural and fake.
- Avoid contact with eyes.
- Avoid contact with clothes for at least one hour after application.
- Use bronzer in place of blush, sweeping it over cheekbones will add definition to the face.
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Try:
Clinique True Bronze Bronzing Gel For Face (18.50$) – delivers a hint of color for an instant sun kissed look. It can be used alone or mixed with foundation.
Darphin Soleil Autobronzant – an autobronzant for the face and body, containing glycerin that protects your skin from the UV rays and hydrates the epidermis. Only after a couple of hours the skin becomes gold and even, looking absolutely natural.
Clarins Self-Tanning Milk SPF 6 – milky autobronzant for the face and body. It protects your skin from the UV rays and from the free radicals. It stimulates the production of melanin and prevents premature ageing.
Estee Lauder Go Tan Air-Brush Self-Tan Spray For Body (28$) – it a is refine autobronzant spray with the unique air-brush technology. It contains vitamin E which protects the skin from the free radicals, hydrates the skin and the anti-inflammatory ingredients calm and soften the skin
Johnson’s Holiday Skin Daily Facial Moisturizer (10.50$) – a hydrating emulsion for the face, rich in autobronzanting ingredients which give your skin beautiful and even tan. It contains vitamins and moisturizing ingredients which absorbs easily into the skin and provide long-lasting hydration.
LancГґme Flash Bronzer Deep Self-Tanning Milk (38$) – not-greasy texture that is easy to apply. Naturally dark skins get a gorgeous and long-lasting tan.
L’oreal Sublime Bronze Instant Bronzer and Self-Tanning Face Lotion (9.50$) – delivers an instant glow and a long-lasting tan. Contains jojoba oil that smoothes and softens the skin.
Christian Dior Bronze Sun-Glowing Moisturizer (35$) – protects your skin against the harmful UV rays while dressing the skin in a sun-kissed tint. Ultra-fresh cream-gel texture that moisturizes your skin all day long.