7 Cream Bronzers For A Natural Glow
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The ‘OG'
Les Beiges Bronzing Cream, £37 | Chanel
It wouldn’t be a cream bronzer round-up without this one. Widely regarded as one of the most iconic beauty products of all time, its unique, creamy texture skims skin nicely to provide immediate, buttery warmth. It’s so easy to build upon – you can sculpt and define in the most natural way. You’ll find it blends nicely too, never leaving harsh lines or a cakey finish. It’s also gentle enough to be used over your eyelids.
The Multitasker
Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer, £29 | Fenty Beauty
Fenty always leads the way with varied shades and this bronzer is no exception. Available in seven, suits-all tones, there’s something for everyone. Its texture is different too – a gel -cream, it offers intense, but controllable colour that glides on easily to build definition and volume where you want it. You’ll love its dewy dry down and the fact it never creases.
Available at Boots.com
The Budget Buy
At £6, this is one of the best budget bronzers we’ve tried. It doesn’t look muddy, unlike some affordable options, and it’s velvetiness makes it a doddle to blend. The shades are flattering, especially for those who sit on the cooler end of the spectrum. Use it over the areas of your face that the sun would naturally hit to sculpt, define and bring out some warmth. Just be sure to set it slightly with a light, translucent powder to stop it from sliding come 4pm.
Available at Boots.com
The Shimmer Formula
The Multiple in South Beach, £33 | NARS
You can always rely on this cult classic for speedy sculpting. It has the perfect amount of shimmer in, while the soft, bronze tones give a healthy-looking warmth. Great for those on the go, it’s chunky too, like a big crayon you can scribble on and blend out easily. You can also use it all over – think on the eyes, lips and body.
Available at NARSCosmetics.co.uk
The Travel Essential
Beauty Buriti Bronzer, £26 | RMS
This compact pot is perfect for those on the move. Loved by make-up artists, it has a creamy, hydrating formula that gives your skin a healthy, sun-kissed glow. Just a small amount helps you look as if you’ve been drinking heaps of water and just returned from a holiday. We recommend using your fingers to apply this one to help it melt into your skin.
Available at SpaceNK.com
The Does-It-All Palette
Cream Contour Kit, £11.99 | Sleek Makeup
You’d be hard pushed to find a negative review of this contour kit. Brimming with creamy highlighters and four bronzing, contour shades, it’s a go-to among beauty pros for defining, sculpting and brightening the skin. The velvety formulas are easy to blend, so it’s great if you’re afraid to contour or over-define. You can also use the shades on the lids for a soft, taupe smokey eye, using the lighter, luminous tones to enhance and lift the entire area.
Available at Boots.com
The Skincare Hybrid
Beautiful Skin Sun-Kissed Glow Bronze, £44 | Charlotte Tilbury
The latest member of Charlotte Tilbury's Beautiful Skin range is full of hyaluronic acid and vitamin D3 to hydrate, nourish and plump the skin. Its creamy formula glides over the skin – it never tugs – and is easy to build upon or thin out. It’s designed to be used on both the face and body, and we recommend applying it with a big fluffy brush, focusing on areas where the sun would naturally hit your skin – think cheekbones, forehead, nose and jawline. It’s completely fool-proof, so even bronzing novices will love how this makes their skin look and feel.
Available at CharlotteTilbury.com
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