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There are times when we all need a little bit of a glow up, a splash of that post-vacay sun-kissed look to our vitamin D deprived faces – best get yourself one of the best bronzers then. An easy step to add to your beauty routine, with just a few brush strokes you can achieve a natural-looking, long-lasting tint to your complexion that will keep you radiant all year round.
Bronzer is a makeup bag staple. It’s buildable and versatile, and mimics a warm sunshiney look, minus the damage of UV rays or the unwanted patchiness of fake tan. From matte to dewy and even shimmery formulas, pick your perfect shade and enhance your skin with a natural, healthy-looking finish. Ready for some tropical paradise radiance? We’ve found the best bronzers on the market to keep you glowing all day, week and year long. You’re welcome.
Dolce & Gabbana Face & Eyes Match bronzer
For a seamlessly smooth, sun-kissed look, make Dolce & Gabbana’s bronzer your makeup bag must-have. A light powder that blends beautifully to add colour and definition, it’s infused with Italian raspberry and grape extract to retain the skin’s natural moisture. Does it get much better than multifunctioning skincare-infused makeup? Well, yes, when it’s available in five different shades to tailor to your skin tone.
Dior Forever Nude Bronze Glow
Achieve a flawless summery complexion with Dior’s bronzer, good enough to fool anyone that you’ve been in more exotic climes. A buildable formula infused with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, brush it on to skin for a natural-looking glow that will last all day and night.
Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin sun-kissed glow bronzer
Treat your skin to some summer radiance with Charlotte Tilbury’s Beautiful Skin creamy bronzer. A smooth texture that provides an even-looking, glowy complexion, it is infused with hyaluronic acid and provitamin D3 to hydrate and moisturise at the same time. Lasting up to 16 hours thanks to its sweat and humidity-proof properties, layer on to reinvigorate your complexion.
Victoria Beckham matte bronzing brick
A powerful duo that warms and sculpts in one, add this bronzing brick to your makeup routine for a photo-ready complexion. Each soft focus powder contains moringa oil and cocoa butter to condition and moisturise the skin while providing a beautiful faux glow and contoured finish.
Guerlain Terracotta Light The Sun-Kissed natural healthy glow powder
For a golden glow that will last all day long, look to Guerlain’s Sun-Kissed powder. Made using naturally-derived ingredients, including Moroccan flower honey and luminescent shimmers, the bronzer will enhance your natural complexion with a radiant edge for that ‘just back from holiday’ look. Choose from light and cool to deep warm shades and apply for a light, second-skin feel.
Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Hyper bronzing powder
Sweat-proof, waterproof and crease-proof, Yves Saint Laurent’s bronzing powder has you covered for all eventualities. A lightweight formula that allows the skin to breathe, blend it for a buildable look that promises to be radiant and moisturising for 24-hours (plus).
Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth powder bronzer
From Caramel Cutie to Private Island to Mocha Mami, Fenty Beauty has a bronzer shade for you. Apply in a single sweep for an all-over, streak-free sunkissed effect. Made using mango and papaya fruit extracts, skin will be left nourished and smooth, with a beautiful, healthy-looking glow.
Sisley Paris Phyto-Touche Illusion D'Été bronzer
A bronzer that will hydrate and boost your skin’s natural radiance, apply Sisley’s miracle working product for the finishing touch to your makeup look. A smoothing gel-powder formula, infused with gardenia, mallow and linden blossom extracts for extra softness, it will bring a believable tanned and illuminated look.
Ilia Beauty Sun Shift cream bronzer
Enhance your complexion with Ilia’s Sun Shift, a silky cream that transforms to powder for an effortlessly smooth finish. Packed with antioxidants, including licorice root and green tea extract, it will nourish and protect the skin while blending beautifully to achieve a luminous glow from dusk ‘til dawn. It’s also non-comedogenic, so no clogging up of pores.
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