No matter what skin tone you have there will always be a makeup product that is hard to find and get
right. Whether that be foundation and concealer or in a lot of cases; bronzer. I have pretty fair skin, and am
usually the first or second lightest foundation out of the shades to offer. This makes finding a bronzer that
isn't too dark quiet hard. Over the years I've tried countless bronzers and only have a few that I reach for
and I'm still on the hunt for the 'perfect bronzer'. I wanted to do a blog post on tips to help you find the
right bronzer if you have fair skin like myself, as I know the struggle that it can be.
THE 'UNSPOKEN' RULE
The rule when it comes to bronzer is to go 2-3 shades darker than your natural complexion, to ensure you
are still getting that natural bronzed looked, rather than a fake bake. If you struggle to find a bronzer that
is the right shade for you, try going a few shades darker in your face powder and using that instead.
KNOW YOUR UNDERTONE
Knowing your undertone is key with makeup, but especially with bronzers. The easiest way to know
what time of undertone you have is by what jewellery you wear. If you wear gold jewellery you most
likely have a warm undertone. If you wear silver jewellery you will have a cool undertone. If you are
lucky enough to suit both gold and silver jewellery then you have a natural undertone.
Warm undertone - Golden, sunset and more orange browns
Cool undertone - Warm peaches, beige, taupe and cool browns
Neutral undertone - Neither too warm or too cool, stay with a neutral brown
SOME OF MY FAVOURITES
I have a cooler undertone so I like to make sure my bronzers are a more taupe/beige shade, however I do
still gravitate towards the odd golden bronzer just to use lightly, especially when I get a slight sun kissed
tan in the summer, just to warm up my face a little bit. I also like to use more golden bronzers on my body.
Loreal back to bronze bronzer (matte) - Neutral brown
The Body Shop honey bronzer (01) - Light peachy brown
Essence matt sun club bronzer (01) - Beige brown
Rimmel sun shimmer bronzer (light matte) - Peachy brown
xoxo
Lea-Mai
This is the same for me I find bronzers hard being so pale! I’ve got a MAC one I’ve used for ages though which I love
ReplyDeleteI always forget about MAC unless it's lipsticks! x
DeleteThe Body Shop Honey Bronzer has been around for years and I still haven't tried it!
ReplyDeleteAmy x
The July Rose
It's amazing. Currently on sale too x
DeleteOMG YESSS this is my kind of blog post!! I love bronzers any time of the year but more when I'm already sun kissed!
ReplyDeleteRosie
loverosiee.co.uk
Definitely agree with you! Summer is the time for bronzers x
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