I have always been very curious about bronzers because I personally have never worn any. So, I did my research. I found out some great stuff. I didn't know that you needed a particular brush. I also didn't know that bronzers came in gels and cremes. I wrote this post from my findings.
Bronzers come in many different shades and mediums. How do you know which one to choose?
I now know that a bronzer is NOT a substitute for foundation. It's not made to replace blush and it is not suppose to make drastic differences in your skin tone.
Bronzer is meant to give your skin a sun-kissed glow, to make a smooth transition from your face to your throat, and to help you in transitioning from your winter foundation shade to your summer foundation shade (in the spring months).
Hopefully!!!! everyone reading this is paying much more attention to using sunscreen on their faces. The only con to having protection for your face is that it's skin is often lighter then your neck. This is when a bronzer is needed. Blending the bronzer along the jaw line can make the transition from your face to your neck smoother and more natural looking.
Powder Bronzers are the most popular and easiest to use. The application is the same for a pressed or loose formula.
You need a bronzer brush. They are different from a blush brush and are designed to give a soft wash of color. It helps the bronzer to blend into your skin smoothly and evenly. Blush brushes are more compact. They are designed to leave a more concentrated application of color.
How to choose a color:
Choose a color that is one shade darker than your skin when you have foundation on. If you understand skin undertones, then take that into consideration when choosing a color. For example: does your skin have a lot of warm colors in it? If it does, then you wouldn't want to choose a bronzer with the color plum in it because it can make you look bruised. If you naturally have a lot of cool colors, then you wouldn't want to use a bronzer with warm colors because it'll make you look orange. If you are fair or have porcelain shades, then I wouldn't pick an actual bronzer for you. Consider a face powder that is warmer and a shade darker then your skin tone if you want a sun-kissed look.
How to apply :
Look at your face in the mirror and imagine where it would be touched by the sun if it was directly over you. Usually, this is the forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin
Application
*Load your brush with bronzer and tap off any excess on a hard surface.
*Gently brush bronzer on those areas you feel the sun would touch.
*Remember the transition area from your chin to your throat, blend product from the chin to the throat so all is blended well and looks natural.
*Don’t forget your blush! Apply the blush to the apple of your cheeks to finish that natural glowing look you want to achieve.
Cream Bronzers are good for people with very dry skin. These can be applied with your fingers or a brush designed for applying liquid foundations (brushes produce a more natural look).
Gels Bronzers are difficult to apply and are best for people with oily skin. If you are a slow worker I don't recommend gels because they dry very quickly. Apply a section at a time, blending well with a foundation brush.
Stick Bronzers are similar to the gel formulas but would be for dry skin types and should be applied with your fingers or a foundation brush.
Bronzers with shimmer are applied the same way as any above (they usually are in powder form), but they can be used on shoulders, legs, and decolletage to give that added sun-kissed look.
I'm looking forward to trying out what I've learned.
Blessings,
Jennifer
jgotrich@gmail.com
www.healthierlivingsolutions.info
Force, Bridgette. "Bronzers – A sun kissed look for the winter months." The Beauty Editor. Amway, 18 Feb 2011. Web. 20 Feb 2011. <http://thebeautyeditor.opportunityzone.com/default.aspx>.
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