BEST WAYS TO APPLY BRONZER

Now that winter is upon us, the feel of heat and shine from the Sun is slowly disappearing. So we now turn to bronzer to help achieve a bronzed appearance. But for a lot of people, bronzer can pose some difficulty on application. So I have listed a few pointers to help you to apply your bronzer to achieve a natural sun-kissed look.

• First, choose a matte bronzer that is one to two shades darker than your natural skintone. Then choose a brush that is fluffy and wide with a curved top. When choosing the proper color bronzer for your complexion, follow these tips:
  
  • Do not choose a shimmery bronzer. This type of bronzer makes you appear shiny. If you have oily skin, it will not look natural. On a normal type of skin which is sweaty, it too will appear unnatural.
    
  • FAIR SKIN COMPLEXION – Look for a honey-colored bronzer.
    
  • MEDIUM SKIN COMPLEXION – Search for a rose bronzer or gold flecked bronzer; and
    
  • DARKER SKIN COMPLEXION – Use a tawny or amber bronzer.
    

1. To start, take your wide, fluffy blush and swirl your brush evenly around the bronzer. A key tip is to apply your bronzer in light, even coats building the color up, rather than adding one dark layer all at once.
   
2. Now apply the bronzer across your forehead. When making this application, do it in the shape of a three (3), beginning at the top of your face (forehead) to the bottom.
   
3. Next, brush the bronzer on your cheekbones. Example: Smile in the mirror, then begin applying on the cheeks and up to your hairline.
   
4. When finished with your cheekbones, complete the bronzing by sweeping the bronzer along the jawline. By completing this application, you will add total definition to your face.

COMPLETING THE LOOK:

To eliminate any harsh lines which may be leftover, dip a powder brush into translucent powder, tap off the excess powder, and blend over the lines again.

Applying bronzer is a fantastic way to add an attractive natural-glow to your complexion; especially during those times when your appearance looks a little dull. So give it a shot, and let the glow from inside show!