I am light skinned as well and I've found that using a mineral powder foundation a few shades darker works very well for contouring. Andii is right; the undertone of bronzers are all wrong for contouring.
I think that it depends on what kind of bronzer you get. Bronzer's can definitely work well for contouring as long as you get one that works. I use a 'matte' bronzer from NYX. I think the key term here is matte. It is almost like a brown eyeshadow, so I agree with the eyeshadow suggestions. It's just hard to find a good drugstore eyeshadow for contouring.
Anyways. I highly recommend the NYX Matte Bronzers! :)
I like to use a liquid concealer that is sever shades darker than my skin tone. I find that using a liquid or cream to contour makes it look more natural because its easier to blend in. Plus it stays longer!!
Kandee Johnson does a review on lots of bronzes (drugstore and more high end) I don't really agree on the fact that you can't use them for contouring, you totally can just go for one one or two shades darker than your skin tone, If you want shimmer go for if not go matte! I do suggest you watch this video it's awesome and will probably help you with your decision making !!
With a light hand, I would definitely suggest the e.l.f Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder. But NYC Sunny is good for lighter skin tones and Milani as well. I heard that WNW has some new ones that you might want to check out as well!
Physicians Formula has tons of bronzers and powders for contouring, I've tried a few and liked them :) Usually I just use an eye shadow a few shades darker than my skin tone.
hey fleur...well i wouldnt recomend bronzer for contouring(you dont want any shimmer, usually bronzer has shimmer)..but i will recomed elf blush/contour duo...$3 at target and it comes with a nice peachy blush/contour color to match...i think this would be a really nice starter kit for you to try...:) just remb to blend blend blend when using contours...hope this helps..xo sarahann
I agree with Andii stay away from shimmer for contouring no no no! :) If any one on here is African American or really dark, I recommend Sleek contour kit. They are based in the U.K. but ship to the U.S. their make up so gorgeous also. http://www.sleekmakeup.com
Most drugstore bronzers contain shimmer so I'd stay away from that as it brings the area forward. You could use two foundation shades. One matching your color, and one a couple shades darker to contour. You could use concealer pencil, eyeshadow, dark powder...
I use essenc sun club matte bronzing powder (couldn't find it in products here on beautilysh though, just the "normal" one) for lighter skin
They come in two shades: for blondes (lighter skin) and brunettes (darker skin).
Other than that you could just use an eyeshadow, as already said, in a light to medium brown, depending on what suits best
i tried the elf blush/bronzer and even though it has a bit of shimmer i really loved the way it looked when i contoured with it. only problem is press softly with the brush or particles will fly everywhere.
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Apr 13, 2012
Fleur W.
I am light skin toned and I am looking for an affordable bronzer which I will use for contouring. What do you suggest?
Apr 13, 2012
Katz L.
i use NYC bronzer in Sunny and it looks pretty and lasts u a long time u only need a little :)
Apr 17, 2012
Emily L.
I agree with Andii. Eyeshadow options are also cheaper.
What I use -> http://www.ebay.com/itm/CANMAKE-JAP...
Apr 18, 2012
Deana K.
I am light skinned as well and I've found that using a mineral powder foundation a few shades darker works very well for contouring. Andii is right; the undertone of bronzers are all wrong for contouring.
Apr 18, 2012
Charnell C.
I agree with Andii J
Apr 18, 2012
Meg M.
NYC Sunny, Milani is really good too.
Apr 18, 2012
Tiyah Y.
I've been loving the Wet n Wild bronzers in Goddess & Princess.
Apr 18, 2012
Lacey A.
NYC mossaic bronzer in all over bronze glow
Apr 18, 2012
Nikki G.
Napolean Perdis mosaic brick
Apr 18, 2012
Nykki B.
I think that it depends on what kind of bronzer you get. Bronzer's can definitely work well for contouring as long as you get one that works. I use a 'matte' bronzer from NYX. I think the key term here is matte. It is almost like a brown eyeshadow, so I agree with the eyeshadow suggestions. It's just hard to find a good drugstore eyeshadow for contouring.
Anyways. I highly recommend the NYX Matte Bronzers! :)
xo, nykki
Apr 18, 2012
Kandace A.
I like NYX Matte bronzer as well. Also the elf bronzer/blush duo is a good one for contouring! but i really love MAC golden bronzer
Apr 18, 2012
Chloe S.
I like to use a liquid concealer that is sever shades darker than my skin tone. I find that using a liquid or cream to contour makes it look more natural because its easier to blend in. Plus it stays longer!!
Apr 20, 2012
Mary P.
I would recommend NYC Sunny, and also ELF blushed/bronzed for $3 http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/...
Apr 22, 2012
Olivia G.
Kandee Johnson does a review on lots of bronzes (drugstore and more high end) I don't really agree on the fact that you can't use them for contouring, you totally can just go for one one or two shades darker than your skin tone, If you want shimmer go for if not go matte! I do suggest you watch this video it's awesome and will probably help you with your decision making !!
Apr 24, 2012
Sojourner W.
With a light hand, I would definitely suggest the e.l.f Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder. But NYC Sunny is good for lighter skin tones and Milani as well. I heard that WNW has some new ones that you might want to check out as well!
Apr 26, 2012
Cecilie A.
NYX blush in Taupe works great for contouring when you have light skintone. I love it :)
Apr 26, 2012
Christina L.
Physicians Formula has tons of bronzers and powders for contouring, I've tried a few and liked them :) Usually I just use an eye shadow a few shades darker than my skin tone.
Apr 26, 2012
Secretlysarahann S.
hey fleur...well i wouldnt recomend bronzer for contouring(you dont want any shimmer, usually bronzer has shimmer)..but i will recomed elf blush/contour duo...$3 at target and it comes with a nice peachy blush/contour color to match...i think this would be a really nice starter kit for you to try...:) just remb to blend blend blend when using contours...hope this helps..xo sarahann
Apr 27, 2012
Virginia B.
I agree with Andii stay away from shimmer for contouring no no no! :) If any one on here is African American or really dark, I recommend Sleek contour kit. They are based in the U.K. but ship to the U.S. their make up so gorgeous also. http://www.sleekmakeup.com
Apr 27, 2012
Mikayla O.
Most drugstore bronzers contain shimmer so I'd stay away from that as it brings the area forward. You could use two foundation shades. One matching your color, and one a couple shades darker to contour. You could use concealer pencil, eyeshadow, dark powder...
Apr 27, 2012
Tanja K.
I use essenc sun club matte bronzing powder (couldn't find it in products here on beautilysh though, just the "normal" one) for lighter skin
They come in two shades: for blondes (lighter skin) and brunettes (darker skin).
Other than that you could just use an eyeshadow, as already said, in a light to medium brown, depending on what suits best
Apr 30, 2012
Alyson T.
I need a contour color that wont make my dark skin look ashy. Somebody help!!!!
Apr 30, 2012
khatija a.
i love the milani bronzer its amazing
Apr 30, 2012
Shelly T.
Yeah, instead of a bronzer, go for a pressed powder that's a couple of shades darker than your skintone.
Jun 17, 2012
Katz L.
i tried the elf blush/bronzer and even though it has a bit of shimmer i really loved the way it looked when i contoured with it. only problem is press softly with the brush or particles will fly everywhere.