Bronzer Talk: It's Bronzing Season So Lets Get Bronzed up!

I was never that huge of a bronzers fan but that's because I haven't really found the right bronzer for my skin tone.. After trying out many bronzers, I now understand their importance and I never go a day without a touch of bronzer ;)

Here are the bronzers I own...

My bronzer collection is not as big as my blush collection but here's a breakdown of each product..

Top Row (L-R):

Dior Nude Healthy Glow Powder - 002 Sunset - This came out in Dior's Summer 2011 collection.. But I think they reformulated it and brought it out again in Summer 2012 collection.. Many people went for 001 Aurora but I felt that this worked better for my skin tone.. It's a bronze peach shade that warms your complexion without making it look dull at all.. This did get a few mentions in my previous posts.. And although I don't reach for it that often, it's still an awesome bronzer with a very smooth formula that blends like a dream.. Review

Repurchase? Yes

Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel (or Bronze Universal) - This comes in one shade only and it's now marketed as a face base but I use it as bronzer.. It's a cream bronzer and it's very subtle.. Gives your complexion a beautiful glowy warmth.. And it smells AMAZING!!! Works great alone or as a base for powder bronzer or blush even.. Review

Repurchase? Definitely!

Dolce & Gabbana Bronzer - 'the animalier' - This is limited edition so you can't get it anymore.. But it looks so natural on the skin and is not orangey at all.. It has tiny sparkles that don't show up at all.. In fact this looks matte on the skin.. Blends wonderfully and is a great everyday bronzer.. Review

Repurchase? No.. I just love some other bronzers more

MIDDLE ROW (L-R):

Benefit Hoola - I've had this for ages.. I initially bought it to contour with but I just don't reach out for it as much simply because I'm not the contouring type.. But I do really like this as a crease colour for my eyes and for subtle nose contouring.. It's completely matte but can look a bit dirty on the face if you're not careful with it.. I know that the palest of skin tones also love this bronzer..

Repurchase? No


Guerlain Terra Azzura Emilio Pucci Bronzer/Blush - I saw this and I just couldn't bare to walk away from it.. It's toooo pretty and the shades looked soo beautiful in the pan.. Smells like Jasmines too! This is a wonderful product but in my opinion, it's more of a corally blush than a bronzer.. I was shocked at how sheer the bronzer actually is.. It will not show up on a lot of skin tones I think.. But swirled together, it gives a beautiful coral flush!

Repurchase? No.. Simply because I think this will last me forever!


Korres Monoi Oil Bronzer - 02 Sunglow Warmth - Now this is probably the most natural bronzer I have.. And by natural I mean natural looking and natural literally in terms of ingredients.. This is amazing! Gives me that sun kissed look without looking too over tanned.. It truly warms up my skin tone so naturally that it looks like I've been out in the sun.. And despite the fact that the formula is not as smooth as some of the other products I have, I still really love this bronzer for the shade..

Repurchase?Yes!

BareMinerals Warmth - This is such a scary colour.. It's red toned and you can definitely look like a carrot if you over do this as it's VERY pigmented.. I wouldn't use this to contour with as it might look too unnatural.. But if used sparingly, this does warm up my complexion nicelyy.. Only issue I have with this bronzer is that it's in loose form which can get a little messy if you're not careful..

Repurchase? No

Sephora Professionnel 42 Slanted Brush - This is a great fluffy contouring and blush brush.. I use it to apply powder bronzer all over the face or for when I remember to contour..

Illamasqua Blusher Brush 1 - I've mentioned these many times before but it is truly the softest brush ever! And it doesn't shed at all! The quality of Illamasqua brushes is just remarkable.. They're cheaper than MAC and are MUCH better quality in my opinion.. I use this brush mainly for my Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel and it blends it into my skin wonderfully.. It's definitely a multitasking brush as I sometimes also use it for powder and the finish is just as nice!


SWATCHES

In the swatch, the Dior and the Chanel bronzers look very similar, but on the face, they both give different effects..




My Final Thoughts: So I don't really use bronzer to contour as much as I do to actually give myself that summer sun kissed warmth.. If I were to choose my top three bronzers, it would be:

Korres Monoi Oil Bronzer 

Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel

Dior Nude Healthy Glow Powder - 002 Sunset

What are some of your favourite bronzers?

 Have you tried any of the ones I've mentioned?