Best Bronzers

Nobody is perfect, yet, a professionally done makeup can really make a difference and hide what you want to be hidden, correct some imperfections, or even change facial contours. The bronzer from Benefit Hoola widely used by makeup gurus is one of those decorative products that work miracles on contouring to give your traits a more balanced and refined look.

What makes this product so popular and appropriate for contouring techniques is its super-delicate texture that evenly lays on top of other products and perfectly blends in. Containing no glitter in its formula, this bronzer lends a matt finish and allows creating nice shadowy contours. Though coming in a single soft bronze shade, it will still suit different skin tones. Thanks to heavy pigmentation, you can apply it in a thicker layer to fit darker skin tones or simply dust it over for fair skin. As such, this powder is also a match for all-over bronzing to give your skin a natural-looking tan without exposing it to harmful sun rays.

Unlike many other similar makeup products, the Benefit Hoola bronzer comes in a box with a built-in mirror and a handy soft brush. So, you can make quick touch-ups on the go or spruce up your tan, whenever you need. Besides, a brush will let you achieve smooth and even finish with a minimum product amount.

All things considered, if you need a high-end professional-grade product for contouring and all-face bronzing, you can’t go wrong with the Benefit Hoola.

The Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer differs from other options on our list thanks to its unusual formula. The composition of this face bronzer is rich in murumuru, cupuacu, and tucuma butter that give the product the thick buttery consistency. It also contains fatty acids and different vitamins that nourish your skin. As a result, it doesn’t make your skin dry, unlike many other similar products, and keeps your skin moisturized without giving any oily shine to it.

All the components in this product are tested by dermatologists and proven to be hypoallergenic. The composition is also paraben-, oil- and gluten-free. Also, we like that this bronzer is vegan and cruelty-free (it was never tested on animals).

The bronzing powder has a pleasant coconut smell. It's not overpowering at all, but if you prefer your makeup products to be completely fragrance-free, you may want to consider other brands. As for the color selection, the bronzer is available in light and deep shades. Both options are easy to apply, and they blend into the skin perfectly.

All in all, if you seek something a bit more unusual than average powder bronzers, try this creamy product from Physicians Formula. It will give your cheeks a nice tan with a tint of sparkles.

Envy those perfect luminous models’ faces you come across on magazine covers and in advertisements? Wonder how to achieve the same effect? If so, we strongly recommend turning your eyes to the baked bronzer from Milani.

Distinguished by an advanced baked formula and produced on Italian terracotta tiles, this bronzer comes infused with numerous golden particles meant to lend an ultimate glow. Thanks to this baked technology, the product boasts buildable color and blends in super smoothly, with those golden pearls literally melting into your skin to give it a glow from within. That way, you can vary the glitter intensity and apply the bronzer either dry to give your skin a touch of natural sheen or wet for a kind of exotic shimmer.

Yet another benefit of a baked product is its super-fine texture that allows creating an even streak-free finish. So, you can use this bronzing powder as a highlighter to accentuate your traits and make your facial lines softer or use it as a face and body bronzer to achieve a luminous complexion or give a touch of gold to your shoulders, neckline, and bosom to set up gorgeous looks for evening affairs. Available in three mesmerizing shades, this bronzer has something to offer to any skin tone and due to a heavily pigmented formula, a lovely glow will last up to 10 hours.

To resume, the Milani is hands down the best bronzer for improving your skin’s radiance and giving it a natural glowy tan.

Makeup products by NYX are widely popular among both professional artists and amateur makeup lovers. All NYX products boast amazing quality and are available in a broad price range so that pretty much anyone can find a product that fits them to a tee. The NYX Matte Bronzer for your face and body is also an attention-worthy piece of makeup that will bring a perfect bronze finish to your face makeup.

This pressed bronzer comes in a pretty big case with an impressive volume of 0.33 oz. The product is shimmer-free and has a rich matte finish. What is also great about this bronzer is the fact that you can apply it not only over the powder but also layer it on top of your foundation to contour your cheeks, chin, forehead, and nose. It will glide smoothly without leaving patchy spots.

The variety of colors is fairly decent, too. NYX offers this bronzer in 5 different shades (light, medium, dark tan, deep, deep tan) to help you find the one that will suit your skin tone the best. What we also liked about this powder is that it is vegan. NYX is a member of PETA’s program Beauty Without Bunnies. And no wonder, the product contains no harsh chemicals as well.

To sum up, if you seek a high-quality multifunctional face makeup product, you can’t go wrong with the NYX. This bronzer from a well-known brand is considered to be one of the best matte bronzers out there. With it, you will be able to make your skin look tanned and healthy.

With the Rimmel London Natural Bronzer, you don’t have to lay under the sun and expose your skin to harmful UV radiation. It can freshen up your skin tone in a matter of minutes and give it the desired sunkissed look. With it, you will actually look like you have just come back from the beach.

This bronzing product has a matte finish and light texture, so even if you apply a few layers for a dramatic look, it won’t feel heavy on your skin. In addition to this, the bronzer is also very long-lasting. It has a waterproof formula and doesn’t fear sweat, rain, or snow. Moreover, the bronzer has an SPF 15 protection to reduce the side effects of UV rays.

The matte bronzer is available in one shade only (sun light). Some users point out that it may be too dark for very fair skin, so consider your skin tone when purchasing the bronzer.

Lastly, we would like to say that this piece of face makeup comes in a traditional powder case with a transparent lid. For a pretty affordable price, you get 0.49 oz of product that should last you for quite a long while, even if used daily.

To wrap the whole thing up, the Rimmel London Natural Bronzer is a good affordable product that will help you create perfect makeup. And you can be sure it will stay on your face without greasy shine for a whole day.