Bronzer Instructions

Jana

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20.12.2009
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Choosing the best bronzers for you is easy! No more fake orange streaks! Look natural and gorgeous!

There is no need to be afraid of this type of makeup. I know they might SEEM scary, but I will set your mind to rest.

I use one every day. I cannot live without it!!! (Well, maybe I'd SURVIVE, but it'd be a toughy).

I feel that pretty much all skin types can benefit from using it.

Similar to a blush, a bronzing powder is meant to give you the look of stunning, sun-kissed skin. There are many types available, ranging from pale shades to deeper, richer shades.

They range in tone from yellow to brown to red to pink to orange.

The textures range from sparkly to shimmery to semi-matte to matte.

They come in liquid, mousse, powder, stick, pressed and other formats. I prefer pressed or loose powder, as they blend the easiest.

You want to choose the best one for YOUR skin type. And you can even change throughout the year, depending upon the look you are going for.

Generally, for a more subtle, natural look, go with a rosy, matte, pale color. This will give just a hint of color to your skin, without looking as if you've spent a solid month on the beach.

If, however, you WANT to look like you've spent an entire month lying on the beach, then go with a deeper shade. Perhaps choose one with a shimmer as well, to look as if you have a healthy glow.

Most people will choose something in between for everyday use.

And it is just common sense that if you are pale, go with a lighter shade. If you are darker naturally, then go with a darker shade. :)

Okay, now how do you properly apply this product?

TO APPLY:

Use a large, fluffy powder brush and dip SLIGHTLY into your powder, if using a loose powder. Whatever type of makeup you are using, just keep in mind that the key to looking natural is to use tiny amounts and build up to the desired look.

Swirl your brush well, and tap off any excess powder by clicking the handle of the brush onto the lid of the jar with the bristles pointing upward.

Then begin swirling in a circular motion onto forehead, cheeks, nose, chin, under jaw area and collarbone.

Don't apply all over, or you'll look ridiculous.

Just apply to the areas the sun would naturally hit. (I know, the sun doesn't hit UNDER your jaw. But applying some bronzing powder under that area will help to darken it, giving you a slimmer look).

Swirl well till you achieve a natural look. If you need more powder, just pick up a little bit more and apply as before. Make sure to do this with plenty of light as you can easily apply too much, resulting in a fake look.

Also remember to build up your bronzer gradually over the course of several days/weeks, so that you aren't stark white one day, then brown the next. :)

That'd be kind of funny!

As the s easons change, you may change your powder if you like to a lighter or darker shade. Go darker in the summer, and lighter in the winter.

The Best and The Worst

If you have trouble deciding on the best bronzer for YOU, then follow these words of advice:

- Choose a bronzer that has the opposite tone of your skin. If you are very pink-skinned, choose a more yellow or brown toned bronzer. If you are very yellow or orange-skinned, choose a more pink or rosy-toned bronzer. Doing this will create a more natural, balanced look.

- Unless you are already really dark, I recommend staying away from orange-toned powders. They tend to look fake unless you apply them expertly and blend super well. This is the number #1 bronzing mistake you can make. So bronzing beginners, beware! Try various types until you find the color that looks natural on you! Don't give up just because the first one you try looks fake! (And remember to BUILD up layers. Another huge mistake is to apply TOO much color and look really made up. Not so good.)

- Don't be afraid of shimmer. Whatever your age, you can still use a little bit of shimmer and look great. If you just don't like that look at ALL, then go with a matte shade.

- Try samples before buying full size, if possible. Or go to a makeup tester counter and actually try it there, before making your final purchase.

- Remember that each shade can be adjusted! Really dark colors can be lightened by simply using just a TINY, TINY amount of powder and swirling well. Or dump some of your loose powder foundation into it and mix up. This will help to tone it down. Lighter shades can be darkened slightly by simply applying more layers. So whatever shade you are trying, play with it a few days before absolutely deciding that it is or is not for you.