HOW TO ACHIEVE SUN KISSED SKIN

There is a such thing as your perfect bronzer. I’ve noticed with my girlfriends, and close relatives that they often pick a bronzer that is close to their skin tone, because they aren’t really sure what a bronzer does exactly. Bronzers are made to give your skin the perfect sun kissed glow. However, picking the perfect bronzer is just as tedious as finding your perfect foundation.

What I personally love about bronzer is that you can wear it how you want to. If you don’t feel like wearing a full face of make-up, including, primer, foundation, and powder, you can easily wear bronzer alone, and you’ll be glowing all day!

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KNOW YOUR SKIN TONE

You have to first know whether you have either fair, medium, olive or dark skin. The perfect bronzer for your skin is usually one to two shades darker. If you have fair skin it’s best to use a honey-colored bronzer. For medium or olive skin its best to use a true bronze. If you have dark skin, it is best to use a deep bronze with a hint of shimmer, this type of bronzer is also perfect for highlighting certain features.

PICK THE RIGHT PRODUCT

When picking out your bronzer, you can choose between a powder, liquid, creme, or gel. For those with dry or normal skin, use a creme or gel bronzer, these types of bronzers add moisture to the skin, and keeps skin looking hydrated and healthy. For those with oily skin, it’s better to use a bronzer powder to help with skin’s oil control. Also, bronzer powder blends easier than all others. If you do decide to wear a liquid bronzer its best to use a slightly damp makeup wedge; however, be sure to watch out for streaking.

APPLICATION IS MOST IMPORTANT

Applying bronzer correctly means having the correct brush. Although a regular blush brush can work just as effectively, there is a small difference between a blush brush and bronzer brush. A bronzer brush has more bristles that are packed tightly together, this helps in applying more color in one swipe. When applying it to your face, create the number “3” on both sides of your face starting at your forehead, and be sure to blend into your neck.

If you want to add a little extra glow, add shimmer underneath your cheekbones and done the bridge of your nose. This will give you an highlighted effect. Perfect for a summer glow.

Happy Bronzing!

Do you have a favorite bronzer? What products do you like to use?