Your favorite powder bronzers?

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Sep 14, 2015

Kitty K.

It's a sad day that I just realized I only use one bronzer, and unfortunately it's one of those sample ones you get ( by BareMinerals ) and I pretty much hit the pan with it.

I have dry skin so nothing so matte that it could dry me up, but I live in Miami by the swamps so it needs to be able to take on some humidity!
I would appreciate photos or swatches of the recommended products, thanks :)

I've got extremely dry skin so I know the feeling! I love love love the physicians formula happy booster! I didn't really get the appeal of Bronzer until I started using it. It really gives you a healthy glow and gets rid of that sallow artificial look foundations can sometimes give! I unfortunately don't have any space on my phone to take a picture but there's tons of reviews online!

Sep 14, 2015

Kitty K.

Thanks Brittany! I'll see if I can find some online swatches, I haven't been able to find any yet :c.

Sep 14, 2015

Alex M.

Hourglass Ambient Bronzer in Radiant is my current favorite. It's so gorgeous it's not completely matte or shimmery it gives almost a sheen and it's perfect for tan skin. It lasts long and is the perfect bronzing shade. The swatch doesn't do it justice

Sep 14, 2015

Julie F.

I am obsessed with too faced chocolate soleil! (Idk how to spell it) 😂very pigmented so a little goes a long way

Sep 14, 2015

Kitty K.

@Alex Thank you! I will definitely be looking at Hourglass, I love the way their products feel on my skin. I completely forgot about hourglass!

@Julie I'll definitely check out Too Faced, I have one of their luminizers and was just browsing their bronzers.. I was also looking at their bronzing book but since I use just one with no thought it might be too much for me.

Sep 14, 2015

Haili R.

I love too faced chocolate line. They have a whole bronzer pallet at ulta too. It's amazing!

Sep 14, 2015

Lara C.

I agree with chocolate soleil, its great. I also loveeee mac mineralize skin finish in medium its sooo perfect!!

Sep 14, 2015

Kitty K.

Thanks ladies, I'll definitely be checking out too faced! They seem to be a cult favorite must have :) I'll try to work up a nerve to go into the MAC store too!

Sep 14, 2015

J L.

Here's a few of my favorite bronzers with swatche (: I have dry/normal skin.
- It cosmetics vitality matte bronzer
? Very warm toned and pigmented! It applies so smoothly. It's a matte bronzer with a bit of sheen if that makes sense.
- Tarte park ave Princess bronzer
? Shimmery bronzer. Gives a nice golden glow. I love layering this bronzer with a the it cosmetics bronzer just gives a pretty warm glow.
- Tarte park ave Princess matte bronzer
? My 2nd favorite bronzer. Very pigmented and smooth. Matte bronzer thatd not to warm toned.
- Too faced chocolate solei
? This smells soo delicious. Matte but not drying at all goes on super smooth. It's also a great color, more on the cooler neutral side.
In the picture they look really similar but it's just the lighting. < With flash

Sep 14, 2015

Kitty K.

Thank you Jocelyne, those swatches are gorgeous! I really love the Tarte Park Avenue Princess Bronzer and the Too Faced Chocolate Soleil - Too faced is definitely on my list now :)

Sep 14, 2015

Marleen B.

I have a lot of bronzers but based on your needs of no mattes or nothing drying. Here are my picks.
1. Doris Dalton Golden Pearl in Deep. It has a TINY bit of sheen. I like it for nights out or glammed up looks. I like this because it has a tiny bit of red in it so it looks like a combination of a tan and a sunburn. Probably better suited for medium to tan skintones.
2. Too-Faced Bronzed and Poreless. It is matte but it has a soft "creamy' thin texture because of its pore-minimizing ingredients. I like it for work days and a no-makeup look. Better suited for light to medium, "warm' skintones due to a peachy undertone. Will probably pull orange on fair or cool skintones.
3. Nars Laguna has a tiny bit of sheen. Its more of a neutral tone with no orange or red in it. Probably more suited for light to medium skintones.

Sep 14, 2015

Kitty K.

Thank you Marleen... I was looking at the Bronzed and poreless, I hope it isn't too light, Where did you purchase the Doris and Dalton bronzer?

Sep 14, 2015

Makeup A.

I really like the too faced bronzers...my cheeks run on the dryer side. I have milk chocolate and it's quite light. I want the hourglass one it's very luminous at first but it buffs down to a nice healthy sheen. It's so pretty and of course hourglass powders are divine

Sep 14, 2015

Marleen B.

I got it QVC. But I think its sold out right now. You may be able to find it on the Doris Dalton site or Ebay. She really gives you a lot of product because she markets it for face & body. Here's a comparison pic.

Sep 14, 2015

Alma M.

Kitty, Have you thought of using a cream bronzer stick? Or liquid? I'm obsessed with Nars multiples in Vientiane it glides on like butter. :)

Sep 14, 2015

Kristine N.

Elf has really good bronzes

Sep 14, 2015

Kitty K.

Thanks Marleen! That is a really generous amount, I'll definitely be searching up her products they seem great.

Unfortunately I'm not interested in cream products, they break me out or make my skin itchy. Liqiud is too messy or really clings onto my skin so I prefer powder. Thanks :)

Kristine I'll have to see if I can see ELF, they're always sold out where I live :/

Sep 14, 2015

Breeze T.

Have you thought of going high end with the Terracotta by Guerlain? I never actually bought it- I will when I run out of mine- but it's, I believe, Shelley's go-to bronzer! I'm in love with the Four Seasons one and it comes in different shades too :)

Sep 14, 2015

Breeze T.

By the way, I currently use one by Naj Oleari (italian brand) or Hoola by Benefit! But it's very light which is good for me because it's foolproof but you maybe want something deeper- from what I read above. It definitely withstands humidity though (Venice anyone?) :)

Sep 14, 2015

Kitty K.

Thanks Breeze! I'll be checking those out :) So jealous of all the great brands you have access to, French skin care alone is a dream!

Sep 16, 2015

Breeze T.

I completely agree with the French products..so happy to be going to Paris next week! But here in Italy we don't get many of those, we have to travel (not much but still) to get them :)