Six Tips for Choosing the Right Bronzer

Hunting for a bronzer that isn’t too dark, tacky or unnatural looking doesn’t have to be a chore if you know what to look for. These six tips will set you straight as your browse the shelves.

1. For a natural looking tan, pick a bronzer that is one or two shades darker than your skin tone.
2. Avoid overly shimmery bronzers. The added sparkles appear fake looking and can make you seem older if they clump up between creases. Stick to a slight sparkle instead.
3. The safest type of bronzer is a sheer, neutral light brown.
4. A fluffy brush with shorter bristles allows for greater control over the application and helps with blending the bronzer to your skin.
5. The four targeted areas to apply bronzer are your forehead, nose, cheeks and chin.
6. Don’t forget about your eyes! When deciding on the right color, the eyes are just as important as your skin tone. If you have:

Fair skin, blonde or red hair, and blue or green eyes, use a slightly rose or peach-colored bronzer.

For olive skin, a sheer copper or earth-colored shade is ideal.

Dark brown skin with either warm or blue undertones works well with a rich, chocolaty-brown color.

Four We Like:

Benefit’s One Hot Minute – a rosy, gold sheer